Timpte Inc. has selected the Meritor Tire Inflation System by Pressure Systems International as its preferred automatic tire-inflation system.


"Timpte chose the MTIS by PSI system for its proven superior design that increases tire life, fuel efficiency and safety coupled with efficient and reliable operation, and we truly appreciate the support of a well-respected company in this industry such as Timpte," said Steve Robinson, director of OEM Sales and Dealer Programs, PSI. "The MTIS by PSI is one of the world leaders in automatic tire inflation systems for trailers and is specified on over 25 percent of the North American market."

The MTIS system works by routing air from the existing trailer supply through a control box and into each axle. The axles carry air through a rotary union assembly, which is the only moving part in the system, reducing maintenance requirements. The rotary union distributes air to each tire as needed, maintaining proper tire inflation. Proper tire inflation can improve fuel economy delivering increased profitability, the company says.

Features and Benefits of the MTIS system include:
* Maximized tire tread life and optimized tire footprint
* Improved fuel economy
* Reduced tire maintenance costs
* Protects against blowouts caused by under inflation
* Compatible with Meritor WABCO PLC Display for tractor-trailer communications as well as other telematic devices
* Available with Meritor ThermALERT wheel-end heat-sensor technology

"Timpte has been a long-term valued customer of ArvinMeritor and we are honored they have chosen MTIS by PSI as their preferred system," said Walter Sherbourne, North American Trailer Products sales manager, ArvinMeritor. "The selection illustrates Timpte's commitment to specifying cutting-edge trailer systems that result in improved tire maintenance management and bottom line ROI."