Better Maintenance of Tire Air Pressure
Because of the larger molecular size of Nitrogen, it migrates through a tire 3 to 4 times slower than oxygen.

Lower Fuel Consumption
Better tire air pressures improve rolling resistance and reduce the risk of running tires under-inflated.

Is having Nitrogen in my tires dangerous?

Absolutely not. Nitrogen is an inert gas, which means that it does not support combustion.

What are the long-term benefits of Nitrogen filled tires?

Extended Tire Life
With tires maintaining better pressure, tire life can be significantly extended.

Oxidation is Eliminated
With Nitrogen, there is no more oxidation of inner liners, belt packages, valve stem hardware or air pressure monitoring devices.

Improved Retreadability
Nitrogen doesn’t cause tire rubber to break down as quickly as regular air and with the elimination of oxidation, Nitrogen filled truck tires have often had 4 or more retread lives.
Stronger casings = more retreads.

No More Rim Rust
Nitrogen is completely dry. Condensation is eliminated.

On the Road Reliability
Decreased tire failures reduce costly down time.

How difficult is the Branick Nitrogen Tire Inflation System to install?

Simply attach an airline to the inlet port of the Branick Nitrogen Tire Inflation System and attach an inflation hose assembly to the outlet port and you’re ready to inflate tires.

I’ve heard that carbon bed filters are very expensive to maintain and replace. Does the Branick Nitrogen Tire Inflation System use this type of filter?

No, the Branick Nitrogen Tire Inflation System does not use a costly carbon bed filter. The membrane we use combined with the high efficiency 2-stage pre-filters does not require a carbon bed filter.

What maintenance is required?

The filters need to be serviced every 6 months (maybe sooner depending on your air quality). The membranes have been extensively tested and will provide several years of trouble-free operation, when used without the presence of oil contamination.

What is the required operating pressure?

The Branick Nitrogen Tire Inflation System works best with a minimum operating pressure of 150 psi.

What if one of my tires is low and I’m not close to a service center that has nitrogen?

It won’t harm your tires to “top them off” with regular air if necessary… but the more air you put in, the less benefit you’ll get from the remaining Nitrogen in your tire. It is important to get your tire re-filled with Nitrogen when possible.

Is Nitrogen harmful to the environment?

No, Nitrogen is a natural inert gas that makes up 78% of the air we breathe.

It can’t be that easy! Are there any other devices required for best results?

Depending on your business needs, Branick offers 3 different size Nitrogen storage tanks and a Nitrogen analyzer to measure the Nitrogen purity your system is producing.

What kind of membrane is in the unit?

Branick Nitrogen Tire Inflation Systems use Air Products “Prism” membranes, which eliminate the need for carbon filters to remove oil vapors and a wide range of hydrocarbons, including those used with compressor oils. With more than 75,000 membranes in use worldwide, the Air Products “Prism” membrane has become the standard of excellence.

How much SCFM (standard cubic feet per minute) of compressed air is required to generate each SCFM of nitrogen?

Due to our superior membranes, Branick systems require only 2 cubic feet of compressed air for every cubic foot of nitrogen produced. That compares to a 3:1 air-to-nitrogen ratio for other systems. For example, using a common measuring basis (95 percent purity @150 psi at 68 degrees F) to generate 6 SCFM of nitrogen, other systems require 18 SCFM of compressed air while the Branick system only needs 12 SCFM. With a third less air required to generate the same amount of nitrogen, there will be less strain on your compressor.

If I have 160 psi going into the Nitrogen System, how much pressure do I have coming out?

With Branick systems, air pressure loss is minimal. For example, with the Branick Model 500, you will have at least 150 psi of outlet pressure with 160 psi going in.

What kind of warranties do I get?

Every Branick system comes with a 5-year limited warranty on the membrane and a 1-year warranty on parts.

What are the projected maintenance costs after 5 years?

Based on recommended service intervals, a Branick system will only cost $320 in maintenance expenses after the first five years. That compares to $1,500 for other units.