Digital tyre inflators provide the means for economic and trouble free inflation of the tyres. They are robust and light weight-so engineered that the tyre inflation can be easily handled even in remote locations. In addition, they provide accurate measurement and precise control over the tyre pressure.
Digital Tyre Inflator
There are three basic objectives that a tyre inflator has to meet-to detect the tyre pressure, to notify the user and to inflate. Digital tyre inflators detect the pressure with the help of a pressure sensor. These are usually ceramic sensors which are durable and consistent in their readings. The actual pressure is displayed in suitable pressure unit (kpa, bar or psi ) in a digital LCD or LED display. If the pressure doesn’t meet the desired level, the tyre is inflated up to the preset pressure and then it automatically shuts off. The built in automatic pressure adjustment feature can also be employed. Most models come up with automatic temperature and pressure compensation. Otherwise there is a danger of misinterpretation of the pressure if the inflator used is still “hot”. In those cases, a waiting period of approximately 5 minutes between successive usages is usually prescribed by the owner’s technical manual.
Personal Digital Tyre Inflator
Personal digital tyre inflators run from the vehicle power source i.e. the 12 Volt battery. They are connected with the battery through the cigarette lighter plug. A compressor supplies the compressed air while a one way valve controls the direction of air flow. These inflators are usually equipped with a pressure relief valve to vent the air out when the tyre is over inflated. Many designs come up with an inbuilt compressor which leads to several advantages. There is no need for long air lines, which accounts for the lower maintenance cost. Also the device will operate with less noise.
There are some accessories that make it adaptable to inconvenient situations and hence more efficient. They are usually equipped with bright LED work light and SOS flashing light for emergency warning or night time usage. A screw is usually provided for the secure attachment of the tyre valve. In addition to tyres, these inflators can also be successfully used to inflate football, volley ball and other home inflatables.
Commercial digital tyre inflators are large capacity ones and employed in service for fuel pumps, garages, bus depot, tyre shops or service centers. These are multipurpose inflators which can inflate a wide range of vehicles.
Digital tyre inflators have come a long way in ensuring the correct tyre pressure-an essential performance criterion for the vehicle. With an affordable price range, they are probably the most suitable tyre inflators available in the market.