A non-pneumatic tire developed by Scitech
Industries has successfully completed
testing, the company reports.
Affixed to a standard rim via conventional
mounting equipment, the New Tech
Airless Tire achieved a cool and
uniform 10-hour run at highway speed while
bearing a passenger car load.
“Commercial versions of the New Tech Tire
will create a new tire for almost anything
on wheels, from a garden tractor to the
largest off-the-road vehicle,” says Morris
Corn, Scitech’s president.
With internal glass fiber composite ribs
supporting the load, it was built and cured
in a conventional steam-bladder mold at a
commercial tire factory.
According to Corn, the tire can deliver at
least 2 percent better fuel economy, saving
weight and costs because a vehicle requires
no spare, jack or tools.
Quicker vehicle handling and superior safety
are provided due to no sidewall warping;
only three rubber compounds are needed for
manufacturing, he says.
“This tire can be retreaded over and over
again,” Corn adds, noting that the company
is currently seeking strategic partners to
commercialize and market the product.
For more information, call 561-218-
9922.
