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What
is Foam Filling? |
Foam
filling refers to the introduction of a lightweight urethane
foam into a rubber tire. Usually by drilling a hole and slipping
a tube into into the tire and then injecting an amount of liquid
that when foamed, will fill the tire completely. Our foam is a
lightweight foam that is sturdy and durable. Other brands of
foam fill really aren't foam but rather what is called " tire
fill". Tire fill is dense, hard and heavy. Air Free Easy
Foam
is light and springy. There are hundreds of places that do
"tire fill" but none have our foam.
Air Free Easy Foam is in a class all by itself. Currently we
have no competition because nobody else has the technology. We
understand that other foam fill machines like ours will be
coming online in the future, but until then, we have the foam
nobody else has.
The reason is quite simple. Tire fill weighs 8 pounds per
gallon. Our lightweight foam only weighs 3.3 pounds per gallon.
This means a dramatic reduction in the weight of the
material being used and it means in some tires there can be a
cost savings over traditional tire fill. Since Air Free Easy
Foam is
so light, it reduces vibrations, operator fatigue and allows the
tires to last longer. We find out every day and we can put our
lightweight foam in almost anything.
Please see pictures. |
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How does
Easy Foam ride? |
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Air Free Easy Foam when properly filled rides as smooth as a
pneumatic tire. The reason is all these millions of microscopic
air cells that are trapped in our lightweight foam that cushion
the ride. In some cases we can under fill a tire so that the
tire rides very soft, in other cases we can fill the tire so
that it rides very hard. Although we can't guarantee a range of psi for every tire, it does illustrate that the foam is not
locked in to any one particular hardness. In most cases, the psi
equivalency of the Air Free Easy Foam is around 25. |
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How
heavy duty is Easy Foam? |
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Air Free Easy Foam is considered industrial class. Our
foam is being used in some of the largest pieces of equipment
you can imagine. Many of these applications have been in use for
years and exceed thousands of pounds. To be safe, we recommend
that what ever the manufacturers load rating is, the Air Free
Easy Foam will allow
the tire to achieve that rating and never go flat. If you need
to go past the manufacturers load rating, then the heavier tire
fill could be an option. |
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Will
Easy Foam add weight to my application? |
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Air Free Easy Foam will add a little more weight than air but
certainly won't add as much weight as any of the other flat free
options. We have prepared a chart of tires and sizes and how
much foam it takes to fill them up. A small wheelbarrow tire may
only take six or 7 pounds but as an example, that same tire
filled with the heavier tire fill would require 12 to 15 pounds
to fill. In most cases, the increase in weight, whatever amount
that is usually is not noticeable by the machinery. |
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Can
I Foam Fill my own tires? |
We
are sorry, but that technology is not available yet for the end
user Making an
actual urethane foam and controlling the byproduct of carbon
dioxide is not as easy as one might think it ought to be. There
are several reasons for this, but it takes a thorough knowledge
of urethane and the ability to compute just exactly how much
material to inject into a tire. If you put too much in, the tire
will blow up, and if you don't put enough in, the tire will be
under inflated. In either case the results are permanent. If you
have a number of pieces of equipment and have gotten foam fill
(tire fill) prices in the past, then please contact us as we can
probably help you achieve better pricing objectives.
There are limited territories available for Foam Filling
franchises. The foam filling equipment and then the initial
urethane purchase costs will typically run from 40k and up.
Profitable businesses foam at least 100 golf cart size tires
monthly. Please contact us for information on starting your own
foam fill business. |
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What
is the biggest tire you can do? |
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There really is no limit to the size of the tire that we can do
but the sizes that we do foam fill are governed by the
practicality of shipping large heavy objects. For some people
shipping a palette of tires for $600 across the country is a
bargain and for other people the price of shipping can be a
barrier. Until there are foam fill stations around the country,
foam fill will have to be via mail order or trucking. We can do
any size tire you are willing to send. Often times shipping
costs aren't as expensive as people think and of course other
times they are more expensive than you think they should. In any
case, ask us and we can always try and work with you. |
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What
if I can't find my size? |
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have a list of most of the popular tire sizes that typically
would be foam filled. If you have a size not on our list, simply
contact us and describe your tire and its application. If you
don't need a new tire and all you need is to have the tire foam
filled, it will be very easy for us to ask you to take some
simple measurements and we can tell you how much it would cost
to foam fill. |
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Where
do I send my tires and wheels? |
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After you have selected your sizes to have foam filled, we will
then match your order with one of two locations. Each
specializes in certain types and sizes of tires. So depending on
your order you may be asked to ship to either Florida or
Georgia. Your shipping instructions will be e-mailed to you
within 48 hours of you placing your order. Please allow
additional time for weekends and holidays. Once you have gotten
your shipping instructions, just label the box, put your invoice
in the box, and ship it to us which ever way you prefer. |
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How
long does it take? |
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Getting your wheels foam filled can be an exciting experience
filled with anticipation. For many people this will be the first
time they ever get to ride their riding lawn mower without
having to worry about getting a flat. Our process usually takes
two weeks. Once we receive your product, it is inspected and
then put into the queue. Depending on your location, we foam
fill either three times to four times a week. Almost all orders
are out within two weeks. However due to market conditions
beyond our control and fluctuations in the availability of
materials can delay getting your tires back to you. We will make
every effort to keep you notified of any delays. To be on the
safe side please budget four to six weeks from the time that
you ship us your tires to the time that you receive them back. |
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Do
I need new tires? |
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always recommend getting new tires. For your convenience we
offer many of the popular tire sizes. In some cases we may not
have your size but can possibly locate it. We cannot foam fill
tires that are obviously damaged. New tires give you the best
opportunity for a successful foam fill. When filling a tire, the
urethane as it expands is in letting out carbon dioxide gas and
the foam is filling up the tire. This gas can put stress on the
tire or as the foam rises, it pushes outward on the tire.
Older, worn tires can crack or even fall apart. Of course this
doesn't happen in every instance, and we aren't trying to sell
unnecessary tires. We look to you for your best judgment, but
want to warn you that if we don't think we can foam fill the
tire and have it be safe, then we will contact you and try to
get you to purchase a new tire or return the items to you. |
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What
if my question isn't answered? |
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There is always that possibility and we have planned for that
eventuality by offering you the ability to contact us via e-mail
or phone. We understand that there are many unique situations
that we couldn't possibly have anticipated. When you call us, we
will ask you some simple quick questions and with a little input
on your part we should be well on our way to solving your
problem. To contact us,
please use this
link here |
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