Tuesday, May 23, 2006
CTI is Variable Tyre Pressure?
CTI is the common abbreviation for Central Tyre Inflation, but, what is it? CTI really should be called Variable Tyre Pressure Systems, because that is what it does.So, what is Variable Tyre Pressure, and why?
Imagine your motor only had one throttle setting, flat out, or nothing. Many WW1 aircraft had no throttle. It was either full power, or ‘killed’. We’ve learned a few things since then. A variable throttle works much better.
Imagine only one gear in your gear box? Henry Ford produced 15,000,000 Model T’s that had only two gears. Modern cars have 4, 5, or 6 speed gear boxes. Many trucks have 18. It works better.
Think about it. You choose the speed your wipers wipe, your heater blows, the volume of your radio, how hard you brake, because it works better.
Variable Tyre Pressure works better too. If you could change your tyre pressure when the load changes, or when the road surface changes, while driving, everything works better. Tyre pressure charts are available from every tyre manufacturer specifying the correct tyre pressure for every load and speed. They know that tyre pressures should be changed when ever the load or speed changes. There is no single correct pressure. The traditional tyre pressure is almost always excessive, costing you money in lost traction, lost tyre life, lost suspension life, lost vehicle life, lost time, lost comfort, and loss of life. The correct tyre pressure will work better in every aspect.
CTI, or Variable Tyre Pressure Systems isn’t new. Every army uses CTI to enhance mobility, and save lives. The 1942 Army Dukw had CTI. It worked better. The majority of log trucks in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South America, and Europe use CTI. It makes their job better.
So, why isn’t everyone doing it? Perceived cost is the main reason. But, even when CTI cost as much as $26,000 (other’s systems cost) for some prime movers, in reality, CTI doesn’t cost anything. It makes you money, it saves you money, and it saves the environment.
Through radical new designs using innovative ideas and modern materials, dedicated in house manufacturing, and eliminating the ‘cream’ that was rife before AIR CTI, AIR Central Tyre Inflation is now affordable. In fact, most working vehicles can not afford to not have AIR CTI. It is an investment where everyone wins.
Trucks get more tyre life, even tread wear, less tyre damage and punctures, longer case life, more traction, better handling, quicker stops, softer ride, less vibration, longer suspension life, longer truck life, reduced maintenance, and better resale value. Up to double the traction means less bogs, and more working days. Less track and paddock ruts and damage means more working days. The extra traction means 4 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s, duals, or super wide tyres usually aren't necessary. And if they are necessary, AIR CTI is a must. This again saves money, reduces operating costs, and improves your payload.
AIR CTI doesn’t cost, it makes and saves money. AIR CTI is the most cost effective improvement that you can purchase, and it’s affordable. In fact, most working vehicles are losing money without AIR CTI. Anyone going outback, working on the land, or working in hostile environment should have CTI. The worse the conditions, the more you need AIR CTI. Tyre damage and premature wear, you need AIR CTI. Traction problems, track damage, environment concerns, you need AIR CTI. From road trains to Landcruisers, from service trucks to road graders, from broad acre tractors to market gardeners, to hobby farmers, CTI simply works better.
AIR CTI, the only Australian manufacturer, has systems for every vehicle type or use. Proven in the harsh Logging Industry Australia wide, in the Fertilizer industry, on four wheel drives every weekend, AIR CTI is the most affordable, and best system available, full stop.
For further information on the world’s most affordable and best CTI systems, phone Chet at 61 (0)3 5127 6128 or Australia 0427 110 203 now.
