Why Buy Butyl Rubber Inner Tubes?

Butyl rubber is one of the most widely used synthetic polymers in the world, ranking third in total synthetic elastomers used. First introduced in 1942, butyl rubber origins are due to the rubber-procurement program of the U.S. Government during World War II. This program sought to ensure the availability of rubber supplies for military use. Indeed, shortages of natural rubber during wartime have resulted in the development of many of today's synthetic rubber compounds.

Butyl Rubber inner tubes have proven to be very effective for use on equipment that is relied upon to do important and tough jobs.

Inner tubes made of Butyl are eight times higher in air retention than inner tubes made from natural rubber.

"SIMPLY STATED OUR TUBES JUST PERFORM BETTER." Dennis Orcutt – President Trans American Rubber

TUBE TIPS

• Removing the valve core and exhausting all air will remove buckles and uneven stresses from the tube and flap. Check the valve stem by running a piece of wire through the stem to make sure it is not plugged.
  
  
• A filter on the air inflation equipment will remove moisture from airline preventing corrosion. Apply a liberal amount of tire mouting lubricant to the rim bead seats, tire beads and tube where it contacts the rim and the tire beads. (USE A VEGETABLE BASED LUBRICANT DILUTED 50% WITH WATER.)
  
  
• High air pressure stretches the tube across the tire bead toe. Without lubrication, the tire bead toe may cut the tube, or the tire bead may pinch the tube against the rim as it slides into position.
  
  
• A tube sometimes will not adjust well to the inside contour of the tire because the tube surface does not always slip when in contact with the tire has little or no inside lubrication.
  
  
• Rims with inadequate bead seat ledge width for the tire bead allow the tire bead toe to extend beyond the rim bead seat ledge, which can chafe the tube leading to air loss and downtime.
  

WARNINGS

• Changing tires, tubes, & flaps can be very dangerous. The proper tools and care should always be used. Follow the procedures and instructions in the manufacture's catalog and manual.
  
  
• ALWAYS use a restraining device when inflating tires.
  
  
• Always use correct tire and rim combinations.
  
  
• Always inflate to proper PSI.