Anti friction tire substance… Medical Ultrasound Gel???

[TOBASH]

Guys, I’ve been doing some research.

It looks like simple water soluble medical ultrasound gel might be a viable alternative to the expensive anti-friction tire lubricant used in our Runflats.

I will need to check compound ratios and if they are ok, but I’m optimistic.

 

[Autonomy_Lost]

How about wire pulling lube?

 

[glcaines]

How about wire pulling lube?

IMHO, wire pulling lube doesn't last long enough and runflat lube needs to last.

 

[TOBASH]

IMHO, wire pulling lube doesn't last long enough and runflat lube needs to last.

In many a medical office, ultrasound gel sits for years before use. It is either bacteriostagic or bacteriocidal. I just don’t know if the ratio of “snot” to water is enough.

 

[Guyfang]

IMHO, wire pulling lube doesn't last long enough and runflat lube needs to last.

Wire pulling lube, at least here, has a high percentage of Alcohol in it. So if left out or not covered, tends to evaporate.

 

[87cr250r]

Ultrasound gel is glycerin if I am not mistaken.

 

[TOBASH]

So far my research shows the following…

 

[87cr250r]

I guess it's a little more complicated than the gel I use for ultrasonic thickness gauging.

 

[gringeltaube]

I guess it's a little more complicated than the gel I use for ultrasonic thickness gauging.

Absolutely, yes.......!

Anyone trying to re-invent the wheel by using alternative substances for said purpose should at least read "Point 2 - Prior Art" in the attached PDF-file...