TSS - Runflat Systems

TSS (Transport Security Systems) based in the Netherlands are experts and world leaders in civilian and paramilitary vehicle security systems and solutions based on enhanced security through mobility. These solutions include runflat systems for armoured vehicles. These runflat systems have been tested and approved to the Finabel 20.A.5 and the A.20.A standards.

RUNFLAT TYRE SYSTEMS

The purpose of a runflat tyre system is to allow a vehicle to be driven with one or more flat or damaged tyres over a certain distance. A runflat system is not a replacement or a substitute for a tyre.

Tyres fitted with runflat or mobility inserts operate with their normal tyre pressure until the tyres are damaged by attacks. The runflat inserts will allow maximum protection from breakage due to their elastomer properties and resistance to ballistic attacks. The proprietary material compound is strong enough to support the load of a fully armoured vehicle.

RUNFLAT TYRE CONCEPT

The concept of a runflat tyre system is to extend the life of the tyre while operating in a deflated mode. This is accomplished by the runflat device which supports the tyre tread at a sufficient distance from the wheel, so that the tyre sidewalls are not damaged by the wheel rim. The runflat system is mounted securely to the rim inside the tyre and is not in contact with the tyre during normal fully inflated operation.

Runflat systems can only be used in tubeless tyres. The balancing of the tyre/wheel assembly remains a simple process after the installation of the runflat system, and the unit will remain balanced as before.

Most runflat systems can be fitted without interference to the Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) of the vehicle.

Various applications include fitment on armoured VIP limousines, armoured 4x4 vehicles, military vehicles, cash-in-transit vehicles, airport people movers, fire brigade crash tenders for airports, police vehicles and many more.

Runflat tyres are available for 14-inch to 24.5-inch diameter wheels and tyres and are easily fitted to standard wheels and tyres.

EXPLOSION-PROOF AND SELF-SEALING FUEL TANKS

TSS (Transport Security Systems) explosion-proof fuel tanks are manufactured with a flexible polyurethane (polyether) safety foam with fully open pores, composed of a skeletal network of tiny lightweight interconnecting strands which act as a three dimensional fire screen.

Existing fuel tanks can be equipped with a specially developed and patented fuel-swellable foam to give the maximum protection level. With this specially developed coating, leakage is mostly prevented when the fuel tank is punctured or shot at, or after encountering other heavy impacts or attacks.

For more information, please see Army Technology - TSS - Explosion-Proof and Self-Sealing Fuel Tanks.