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STARCO TUBES Butyl rubber - impermeable to air - no air leaks Resistant to ozone, weather and chemicals Fitted at major OEM’s IMPORTANCE OF THE RIGHT TYRE PRESSURE Tyre inflation pressure retention is clearly recognized as a very important parameter in maintaining tyre operating performance, ensuring low tyre rolling resistance and minimize vehicle fuel consumption, and ensuring long tyre life by maintaining a proper tyre tread footprint. TUBES, NATURAL RUBBER (NR) STARCO TUBES, BUTYL Advantage Advantage Excellent air permeability and insulation Excellent flexibility at low temperature Good heat, oxygen and ozone resistance High acidity, chemical and steam resistance Good dynamic properties which enhance long-term durability as innertubes Good physically properties on hardness and strength Nice smooth finish Disadvantage Low air permeability, air leak Low resistance against heat and ozone Low resistance against acidity and oil High deviation due to the natural material Faster degradation STARCO ZA Disadvantage Hardness and strength is low Tel.: +27 086 177 7772 Office : Western Cape 12 Palmiet Crescent Stikland, Bellville Office Gauteng Cnr Phillips Road & Neederveen Highway, Roodekop, Leondale, Germiston Office : Durban Unit 7, 65 Marshall Drive, MT Edgecombe Durban Office : Port Elizabeth 26 Patterson Road, New End, Port Elizabeth Fax: +27 021 9171200 Fax: +27 011 865 2555 Fax: +27 031 5692251 Fax: +27 086 2180721 starco.com