BIG FLATS, N.Y. (BRAIN) — Stan's NoTubes is introducing a new tire sealant formula called Race Sealant. The company also announced a new in-house R&D division and a new logo as it celebrates 15 years in business.
Race Sealant was developed and tested with top sponsored pro racers. The company said it is lighter, works faster, and seals larger punctures that the original sealant.
"When everything is on the line, this is the sealant you want in your tires," said Stan Koziatek, the founder and owner of Stan's NoTubes. "We've worked with the pros to create a sealant that seals more quickly and more reliably, meaning less air is lost during punctures so you can get to the finish line faster."
Race Sealant starts with the same low-viscosity latex blend of other Stan's sealants. Race Sealant is formulated to perform in temperatures as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit (-34.4 degrees Celsius). It uses natural materials and is non-toxic, non-hazardous and safe for humans and the environment.
The key difference between standard Stan's sealant and the new Race Sealant is the amount and type of sealing crystals used. Race Sealant has nearly twice the amount of Stan's sealing crystals, plus additional "XL" crystals capable of sealing larger punctures. The combination of new larger and more smaller crystals interlock to form a lattice work that seals punctured tires faster and also strengthens and reinforces them.
"Stan's Race Sealant allows us to use less sealant and get the same performance," said Chloe Woodruff of the Stan's NoTubes-Pivot team. "Race Sealant gives us an edge over the competition because it's lighter and highly effective."
Race Sealant is different from Stan's traditional sealant in that it must be installed directly into the tire. The quantity and size of its crystals in the new formula will clog injectors and smaller bottles almost immediately.
Luna Chix Pro Team mechanic Dusty Labarr said, "Stan's NoTubes Race Sealant is the most important item on my checklist of things to take to every race. It's essential for a great ride. It doesn't matter if you are trying to get on the podium at Worlds or are just trying to make it back to the truck before it gets dark. If you have Stan's Race Sealant in your tires, you're going to get there."
More information: notubes.com.
