Tyre Inflation Diverter Valve
Many heavy vehicles have an on-board tyre inflator for tyre pressure maintenance away from base. For vehicles which go off-road, the inflator can be used to re-inflate tyres after driving at reduced tyre pressures (to improve traction and reduce ground pressure). Re-inflation can, however, be a problem due to the ineffectiveness of most on board tyre inflators.
The CB Tyre Inflation Diverter Valve (TIDV) is installed directly in the pipe between the vehicle air compressor and the brake air system. During normal driving and use the TIDV allows free passage of air to the brake air system. When the special tyre inflator hose is connected to the TIDV, the whole of the compressor air flow is diverted to inflate the tyres. Up to 150 psi is readily available from the compressor at high flow rates.
