Tire Inner Tube
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Inner tube covers all type and sizes, including Truck tires\PCR tires\OTR tires\Tractor tires\Industrial tires\Motorcycle tires\Bicycle Tires inner tube\Snow tube
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2 kinds of material:butyl rubber/natural rubbber; 6 kinds Tensile strength;Butyl rubber: 6.5/7.5/8.5Mpa; Natural Rubber: 8/10/12Mpa.
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What is Tire Inner Tube?
When many people think of or picture an inner tube, they envision something that is round and tunnel-like. Ultimately, an inner tube for a tire is simply a circular tube that inflates like a balloon. They are manufactured out of any number of materials, from rubber compounds to combinations of synthetic rubber and plastics.For smaller vehicles, such as bicycles and motorcycles, the tubes are much smaller in scope, built to appropriate sizes and strengths based on the intended type of riding. Larger inner tubes are generally reserved for use in large vehicles.
Advantages of Tire Inner Tube
Enhanced cushioning
Inner tubes provide an additional layer of air cushioning, which can improve ride comfort, especially on rough terrains.
Ease of repair
Tubes can be easily patched or replaced in the event of a puncture, making them a practical choice for off-road and remote applications.
Compatibility with older vehicles
Many vintage and classic vehicles were designed with tube-type tires in mind. Using inner tubes ensures these vehicles maintain their original performance characteristics.
Cost-effectiveness
In some cases, using inner tubes can be more economical, especially for vehicles that do not require the advanced features of tubeless tires.
SHANDONG INKLIDA CO.,LTD
Established in 1992. We are a professional manufacture and exporter that is concerned with quality of inner tubes and tire flaps. With the development of 30 years, our products have been exported 60 countries all over the world.
Our factory has passed ISO9001,ISO14001 certificates, with full size production lines/ advanced production equipment/professional trading team/excellent after-sales service/adequate capacity looking forward to establishing a long-time Win-Win cooperation with all the customers from all over the world.
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Our Factory
As a professional tire and inner tube factory with 30 years of industry experience, Shandong INKLIDA Co., Ltd takes advantage of high-quality products and superior transportation conditions close to Qingdao Port. After more than 30 years of development, it has received widespread praise from customers around the world.
Production Market
Our products are available in over 40 countries worldwide and have received high praise from customers! e.g. South America, North America, the Middle East, Asia and and so on.
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We have passed lS09001 IS014001 0HSAS18001 System certifications, all the test reached GB7036.1-2009 standards.
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Our team boasts extensive industry experience,Accept OEM and ODM services,Strict inspection and 3 times 100% test before ship, 7-15 work days delivery time.
The function of the tire inner tube is to hold the air. The air in the tube carries the weight of the vehicle and the passengers, load etc. With the introduction of tubeless tyres,the tube has almost become redundant. There is a thin impermeable layer inside the tyre which acts as a tube. Here the valve is directly fixed on to the valve hole forming an air-tight seal.
Air containment: The inner tube is a sealed structure that contains the air pressure necessary for the tire to function properly. It helps maintain the shape of the tire, which is crucial for traction and stability.
Shock absorption: The air within the tube acts as a cushion, absorbing shocks from the road surface, which enhances ride comfort and protects the vehicle and its occupants from jolts.
Puncture resistance
While not completely puncture-proof, a tube can help mitigate the effects of small punctures. If the outer tire gets punctured, the tube can slow the loss of air, giving the driver time to react.
Ease of repair
Inner tubes are often easier to repair or replace than tubeless tires, especially in certain types of bicycles and motorcycles. A punctured tube can be patched or replaced without needing to replace the entire tire.
Pressure regulation
The tube allows for easy inflation and deflation, enabling the driver to adjust tire pressure for different driving conditions or loads.
How to Install a Tire Inner Tube Properly
Because you don’t want your tire inner tube to split and fail before its time, it is important to complete your inner tube installation in the proper manner, without any wrinkling, twisting or pinching. Whether you’re installing tractor inner tubes, atv tire inner tubes, industrial tubes, trailer tire tubes or inner tubes for farm implements, light trucks, trucks and buses, otr or low tractor trailers, the process is essentially the same.
First, consider these quick hits about inner tubes
*Inner tube sizing: To find the size inner tube you want, check the size information on the sidewall of the tire. Tubes, because they’re made of rubber with a range of stretch, will generally fit several tire sizes that have the same, or near the same, space for an inner tube.
*Radial tubes vs. Bias tubes: Because bias tires and radial tires are manufactured differently, you cannot use a bias inner tube in a radial tire without risking heat build-up and blow-out. Radial tubes, which are made from a rubber compound that has more flex, can be safely installed in both radial tires and bias tires.
*The new tube is smaller than the old tube because the old tube has been stretched and relaxed and has taken on the tire’s shape. New tubes start out smaller than the tire.
*Tools you will need to remove and install an inner tube: It’s always helpful to have all the tools you’ll be using at hand before you start your inner tube removal and installation. You’ll need pliers, a tire iron or other pry tool, a rubber mallet, a valve core removal tool and an air pump.
Step by step inner tube removal and installation
Getting the old inner tube out of the tire
Remove the wheel. Release as much air as you can by removing the valve stem core. Use the valve core removal tool to twist it counterclockwise.
Loosen the bead (the edge of the tire that sits on the rim) from the wheel by whacking the sidewall with the rubber mallet on both sides.
Pry the bead from the rim using the tire iron or prying tool in a segment-by-segment process until the tire is fully outside the wheel.
Hammer the valve stem completely into the tire using the rubber mallet.
Remove the inner tube and valve stem from the tire using the pliers.
Examine the inside of the tire for any damage or sharp edges that may have caused the tube failure.
Before installing the new inner tube
Pre-inflate the inner tube to the approximate size of the tire to stretch it out so it will better fill the entire void of the tire, while also helping with placement of the valve stem.
Lubricate the tube with baby powder or talc to facilitate easy placement within the tire.
Deflate the tube before putting it inside the tire, but leave it slightly inflated to eliminate folds and to aid in positioning the air valve stem.
Installing the new inner tube
Insert the new inner tube around the wheel.
Using your air pump, inflate the tube slightly to smooth it out to avoid wrinkles, and to facilitate positioning of the valve stem through the hole in the rim.
Stretch the bead back over the rim using the tire iron and the mallet. Be careful to properly position the air valve stem. A crooked valve stem will eventually leak.
Inflate the tube slowly, checking to be sure that both tire beads are positioned correctly. You should be able to see the rim line on both sides of the tire.
Inflate the tire to working pressure, then put it back on the vehicle.
Unlike cheap tire tubes that can blow out and fail quickly, rubbermaster inner tubes and flaps are made from premium rubber and are factory-tested for top air tightness, aging resistance and high temperature resistance for longer service life.
How to Choose the Right Inner Tube
Inner tube size
To choose the correct inner tube size for your bike's tyre, you must consider both the diameter and width of the tyre. While bicycle tyres are specified with a particular width, such as 700 x 23, 700 x 25, or 700 x 28, inner tubes are typically classified within ranges.
For example, an inner tube designed for a 700-diameter wheel might be labelled 700 x 23-32, indicating compatibility with tyre widths ranging from 23mm to 32mm. This flexibility in inner tube sizing allows for greater versatility and compatibility with a range of tyre widths.
You can find the information regarding the tyre size by looking at the tyre's sidewall. For instance, on the merida scultura 100, the tyre displays "700x25c". Here, 700 represents the tyre's diameter in millimetres, while 25c represents the tyre's width in millimetres. The "c" indicates that the tyre's width measurement is in the iso sizing system used for bicycle tyres. By matching the inner tube's width range to the tyre's width, you can ensure a proper fit and reliable performance for your bike.
Inner tube valve
Tyres have different types of valves. The most common are schrader valves and presta valves.
Schrader valves
These are commonly used in lower-pressure tyres, such as city, mountain, or kids' bikes. Schrader valves have a small internal spring that keeps the valve closed when no external pressure is applied. You can depress the central pin with a narrow object to release air from a tyre with a schrader valve.
Schrader valves have a larger diameter than narrow presta valves, also known as french valves. Consequently, schrader valves will not fit rims designed explicitly for narrow presta valves.
Presta valves
Presta valves are narrower and are commonly used in high-pressure applications, making them well-suited for road bikes, specific city bikes, and other wheels where pressures exceed 60 psi. Their narrower design necessitates a smaller valve hole, making them particularly popular for rims with narrower profiles, such as those on road bikes.
While most passenger vehicles, light trucks, and suvs rely on a tubeless tire, there are many vehicles that possess tires that are large enough and have such a stout nature that they rely on the use of an inner tube to allow for proper inflation. Inner tube tires are most often used on vehicles such as tractors, large trucks, buses, and industrial equipment including earthmovers, dump trucks, and industrial graders.
The rubber compounds used in the tire manufacturing process of these industrial use tires are so stiff, thick and heavy that they tend to hold shape on their own. Unlike the contact patch, the part of the tire that touches the road surface on passenger tires, these heavy-duty tires often retain their round shape and boast tremendous amounts of off-road traction. The inner tube allows for maintained inflation with additional contained pressure from within the tire.
Precautions of Tire Inner Tube
》Insert the tube in the tire, making sure any valve offset is in the same direction as the offset of the valve hole in the rim. Partially inflate to round out tube.
》Lubricate the base of the tube and the insides and bases of the tire beads with suitable mounting lubricant (never use anti-freeze, silicones or petroleum-based lubricants). When a flap is required, lubricate the rim side of the flap as well as the surface that will contact the tire.
》Mount tire onto rim, completely install rings, and check for proper seating of components.
》Before further inflation, the entire rim/tire assembly must be placed in a safety cage, or other equivalent restraining device. Always stand clear of assembly while inflating and use a remote control inflation hose with an in-line gage and clip-on chuck.
》Never exceed 40 psi (35 psi on agricultural tires) to seat beads. If the beads do not fully seat, deflate the assembly, demount the tire, relubricate, and repeat the process.
》After beads are fully seated, deflate completely to remove any buckles in the tube. Then reinflate to recommended operating pressure and thoroughly inspect for full and proper assembly before removing from the restraining device.
》Tubes are only one component of a tire/rim assembly, and you should also be familiar with the general mounting safety precautions recommended by the rubber manufacturers' association (rma), the rim manufacturer and the mounting equipment manufacturer. Be sure to utilize the procedures, tools and precautions required by the occupational safety and health administration (osha) and recommended by the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa).
Wrap it in something protective, like an old sock. Our own ray does this. I’d use something very lightweight, like a dress sock, or even a woman’s nylon sock.
Store it in a ziplock bag with baby or talcum powder. The talcum powder is a lubricant and will help prevent any of those rubbing issues. Plus, powder on the tube will make it much easier to get it into the tire when you’re changing a flat.
Store it in the original box. Tube manufacturers have already figured out how to package the tube in a very small space, and have conveniently put it in a box for you. Just leave it in there. You’ll gain a little bulk that way, but the box will crush down a bit if it needs to. This is a great way to see that wear that can happen over the miles as the box’s decoration will get worn away. Check it out after a season.
Don’t wrap your tube in a rubber band. Sometimes different rubbers react with each other, and if the rubber band you’re using reacts with your tube, it could weaken the inner tube, causing it to crack.
Do wrap your tube in something rubber-safe, like a tie-wrap.
Store your tube with the cap on the valve. The pointy part of a presta valve can work itself into the wrong place and work a hole into your tube.
Don’t store your bike near a heat source, like in direct sunlight, or near a heater. Heat will cause tubes to dry and become brittle.
Take the tube out once in a while. Inspect it for damage and even inflate it to check for leaks.
Our Factory
Shandong Inklida Co., Ltd is a professional tyre, inner tube and Tire flaps manufacturer which located in Qingdao, Shandong province since 1992. With 30 years development, until now, lNKllDA products have send to more than 40 countries all over the world! We have passed lS09001 IS014001 0HSAS18001 System certifications, all the test reached GB7036.1-2009 standards.
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