PSI: Tire Inflation Systems Reduce Inspection Time

Data collected from fleets indicate those with automatic tire inflation systems (ATIS) on their trailers reduce the time spent in Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) regulated roadside inspections, according to Pressure Systems International.

PSI reported that the time saved during these routine inspections – an average of 17 minutes – generates additional uptime and reduces costs for fleets utilizing ATIS on their equipment.

“CVSA inspectors realize that it is not necessary to check the tire inflation on trailers with automatic inflation systems because they always have the correct air pressure,” said Al Cohn, PSI’s director of new market development and engineering support. “They can utilize their time more efficiently looking at the tires for damage, wear or other issues because they know they won’t find any under-inflated tires if these systems are present.”

PSI markets and sells its products in North America through Meritor as the Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI.

Bridgestone Americas will debut the Bandag Virtual Plant Tour at WasteExpo 2024, taking place May 7-9 in Las Vegas, NV. The company said this virtual experience will transport viewers inside a Bandag manufacturing plant to demonstrate the safety, reliability and positive environmental characteristics of retreaded tires.

“The waste and recycling industry has long been a leader in innovation and a space to promote and advance sustainability-focused technologies,” Brian Goldstine, president of retread solutions, Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, said. “Through our new virtual experience, Bridgestone is able to demonstrate the technology, testing and time that goes into producing every Bandag retreaded tire and educate fleets on the importance of more cost-effective and eco-friendly tire solutions, regardless of their location.”