Nitrogen Tire Inflation / Purging Equipment for IMSA and NASCAR Racing
Stop wasting thousands in nitrogen and dealing with inaccurate tire inflations at the track. Get the edge you need with our IMSA team-proven NIflate99 Q500 equipment!
Q500 in use at Battle of the Bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Unmatched benefits that will save your team time and money
Reduces nitrogen usage at the track by up to 60%
Thanks to the accuracy and automation of this machine, teams have consistently reported significant savings in the usage of nitrogen. There is no waste as there would be with manual methods; the machine uses only as much nitrogen as needed to complete the purge and inflate cycles, and finish with tires inflated to your set pressure.
Just think about the cost and time savings from using less than half the cylinders of nitrogen at a race!
Fully automatic operation increases accuracy and reduces human error
This is truly a “set it and forget it” machine. Hook up 4 hoses at a time, choose the desired inflation pressure, press Start and walk away. The machine does all the work and is accurate to the tenth of a pound of pressure in under 10 minutes.
Increased tire tech efficiency
Thanks to the automation of this machine, your tire techs can do other work rather than sit and manually inflate and deflate each tire.
Easily transportable and self-contained
The machine is enclosed in a virtually indestructible case with wheels and multiple handles, making it easy to store during transportation to/from a race. All hoses have quick connects where they attach to the unit, and the hoses can be stored inside the case during transportation.
High-end locking chucks ensure a sealed connection that cannot come off
We only use the highest quality components on this machine, and the chucks are no exception. The LockNFlate chucks have a spring loaded collar that literally locks onto the valve stem, ensuring a good fit that will not pop off.
Dryer built-in to ensure all moisture is removed before inflation
Industrial nitrogen cylinders are “supposed” to be moisture-free, but experience at the track has proven otherwise. That’s why we added a maintainable desiccant dryer to the machine. Because using dry, high-purity nitrogen is critical to your tire and race performance!
Team proven by some of the most well-known in racing
Selected teams that rely on NIflate99 equipment, many of whom have purchased multiple machines. “The proof is in the pudding!”
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the machine work?
The training time to learn to use this machine is literally about 8 minutes. The instructions are printed directly on the face of the unit. Here are the basic steps:
- Unlatch the case latches and pull up on the faceplate release. Pull the faceplate up; as you pull, pressurized struts keep the faceplate at an easily viewable angle.
- Connect the tire hoses to the unit using quick connects.
- Connect the nitrogen source hose to the unit using quick connects, and the other end to the pressure regulator.
- Connect the regulator to the nitrogen cylinder and open the valve, ensuring pressure regulator is set to 140psi.
- Connect the machine to 110v power.
- Set the desired tire pressure desired.
- Connect tire hoses to up to 4 tires, and press Start.
That’s it. The machine will purge and inflate a default of 2 cycles and beep when it is complete. The number of purge cycles can be configured from 1 to 5. You can also use the machine in top-off mode, which simply inflates or deflates tires as necessary to obtain the desired pressure. No purge cycles occur in this mode.
How fast is the machine?
Typically, with the machine set to 2 purge cycles, 4 tires can be fully processed within 8-10 minutes. Once the start button is pushed, the machine does all the work, hands-free.
What is the maintenance required?
Very little day-to-day maintenance is required. There are no filters to change or adjustments to make. Occasionally the desiccant in the dryer may need to be changed or recharged; there is a visible indicator on the dryer to indicate when this is necessary. In most cases it will be a year or more between desiccant servicing.
The LockNFlate chucks may need some cleaning and lubricating from time to time. This is a simple process of spraying a cleaner and lubricant on the collar slide mechanism and o-ring.
After many years of use, it is recommended to re-calibrate the electronics. We offer a service where you can send us the machine and we will refurbish and recalibrate the electronics. This is best done in the off-season, if possible.
Is this a nitrogen generator?
No! Nitrogen generators are massive, unreliable, maintenance hogs, slow and output poor quality nitrogen in a racing environment. That’s why we use cylinders of 99.9% pure nitrogen; the same nitrogen you are probably already using, with the added benefit of a dryer built into the machine.
Can you provide referrals?
Of course. We have ongoing, close relationships with the teams that use our equipment. Most teams have purchased more than one machine, which is a testament to our equipment and its benefits to racing. Simply contact us by email or phone and we will be more than happy to provide names of people to contact.
Or, when you’re at a race, stop and see some the teams listed on this page!
How fast can you ship?
Typically we can ship within 2 weeks. The unit will be shipped FedEx Ground and we provide tracking as soon as we have it.
What if I have problems with the machine?
Contact us for any help you need. We pride ourselves on our outstanding customer service; something our clients will testify to. You will not be left to fend on your own once you purchase our equipment, in fact we’ll welcome you to the family!
We back all our nitrogen inflators with a 1-year parts and labor warranty.
Be part of the family!
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