Many of you must have traveled by flight. But do you know what the tires used in flights are made of? Because it is capable of bearing the maximum weight.
Tire is also one of the major parts of an aeroplane. Because an aircraft weighing 200 to 250 tons descends at a speed of approximately 150 to 250 miles per hour. Just imagine how much pressure the tire would have to bear during this period.
Now the question is, what material are the tires made of that can withstand so much pressure? Let us tell you that airplane tires of 45 inches are made with a compound combination of synthetic rubber. In these, aluminum steel is combined with fabric, which is made from nylon and aramid.
All tires are filled with nitrogen gas with a pressure of 200 pounds per square inch. Let us tell you that nitrogen is an inert gas. Therefore, high temperature and pressure changes have less impact on it than normal air.
Let us tell you that after airplane tires are used approximately 500 times, they are removed from the plane for retreading. After this, grips are put on them again, after which they can be used again 500 times. In this way, grips can be mounted on them a total of 7 times.
Nitrogen gas is filled in the tyres, due to which they generally never burst. Because there is no possibility of fire due to friction in these tyres. That is why the tires of an airplane landing at high speed do not heat up and burst despite friction.
Published at : 30 Dec 2024 05:59 PM (IST)