PTI Innovations provides a compact, intelligent air‑recovery system that attaches to truck tires and captures up to 80 % of the compressed air released during deflation. The sealed booster filters and stores the reclaimed air for reuse in inflating other tires or powering pneumatic tools, while also reducing exhaust noise to below 50 dB and cutting deflation time to about 40 seconds, delivering faster workflow and lower compressor costs for fleet maintenance and tire service operations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Truck tire deflation releases most of the compressed air stored in the tire, resulting in wasted energy, high operating costs, and significant noise and dust in the workplace. Mechanics must wear hearing protection and endure long wait times while the air is vented, and the lost air must be supplied again by compressors.
Solution
PTI Innovations offers a compact, intelligent air‑recovery system that attaches directly to a truck tire and captures up to 80 % of the escaping compressed air during deflation. The captured air is filtered and stored in a recycle container for later reuse, either to inflate other tires or to power pneumatic tools, reducing compressor demand. The sealed connection also dampens exhaust noise, lowering sound levels to below 50 dB and eliminating the need for hearing protection. By accelerating the deflation process to about 40 seconds, the system speeds up the workflow up to 7.5 × compared with traditional methods. The resulting energy savings translate to an average cost reduction of €0.40 per tire, with a payback period of roughly 3.5 years.
Target Audience
Primary customers are fleet maintenance shops, tire service centers, and industrial facilities that regularly service truck tires and operate pneumatic equipment.
Features
- Direct‑mount booster that seals to the tire and automatically initiates air capture during deflation
- Integrated filtration and storage tank for reclaimed compressed air ready for reuse
- Noise‑reduction design achieving < 50 dB exhaust sound, improving workplace safety
- Fast‑deflation cycle (~40 seconds) increasing technician throughput by up to 7.5 ×
- Energy‑efficiency gains of up to 80 % air recovery, lowering compressor operating costs
- Simple, low‑learning‑curve interface requiring minimal training for mechanics