Press Release
Continental Technologies for Safety and Comfort
· Tire sealant ContiSeal prevents flat tires, without the need to stop
· ContiSilent ensures increased quiet and comfort in the vehicle interior
Hanover, August 2015. Tire manufacturer Continental offers two solutions for increased safety and comfort with its ContiSeal and ContiSilent technologies. ContiSeal closes holes in tires caused by screws and nails for example, without the driver needing to stop. ContiSilent absorbs a considerable amount of tire and road noise that can be perceived in the car, therefore ensuring increased quiet and comfort in the vehicle interior.
ContiSeal
Developed by Continental, ContiSeal technology allows a vehicle to continue on its way even after a tire has been punctured by a screw or nail. A protective layer on the inner side of the tread immediately seals the puncture, thus preventing air from escaping. The seal functions well for virtually all punctures to the tread caused by objects of up to 5 millimeters in diameter, which means it covers roughly 85 percent of all typical flats.
Sometimes, in fact, it works so well that motorists don’t even notice that a foreign object has penetrated a tire. For this reason, Continental recommends that such tires, and all others, be checked regularly for nails or screws. The following tire lines are available in certain sizes with ContiSeal technology: ContiSportContact, ContiPremiumContact, ContiEcoContact 5, and ContiWinterContact TS 830 and TS 850 P.
ContiSilent
Hybrid vehicles with an electric drive are almost noiseless. For these vehicles, tire noises are a particular issue because they are not covered up by other noises as they are with the conventional drive, for example. However, even in particularly quiet conventional-drive cars, the tire or road noises could be perceived as disruptive. ContiSilent technology consists of a thin layer of polyurethane foam on the inner side of the tread. It absorbs the vibrations caused by the tire as it rolls. This means that fewer vibrations are transmitted to the chassis and the noises penetrating the interior of the car are noticeably reduced. ContiSilent is used in the tire models in the ContiSportContact line and in the new Conti.eContact tires for hybrid vehicles.
Continental at the IAA 2015
At the IAA 2015, Continental will showcase components for the car of the future at booth A 08 in hall 5.1. In addition to the new SportContact 6 super sports tire, a photo-realistic 3D cinema will be featured in which the dialogue between a human and the vehicle as well as automated driving can be experienced. Under the tagline "Summer of Innovation," visitors can find out more about new functions for greater safety, environmental protection, comfort, and convenience. Our exhibit at the fair will be rounded off by a forum with numerous events on opportunities for future employees. We look forward to seeing you there.
Continental AG
Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international tire manufacturer, automotive supplier, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2014, the corporation generated sales of approximately €34.5 billion with its five divisions, Tires, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs over 205,000 people in 53 countries.
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Tire division
The Tire division currently has 24 production and development locations worldwide. The broad product range and continuous investments in R&D make a major contribution to cost-effective and ecologically efficient mobility. As one of the world's leading tire manufacturers, with more than 47,000 employees the Tire division achieved sales of €9.8 billion in 2014.
Passenger and Light Truck Tires
Continental is one of Europe's leading passenger and light truck tire manufacturers and is the world's fourth largest passenger and light truck tire manufacturer in the original equipment and replacement business sectors. Product development for the Continental premium brand focuses on optimizing all safety-related features while at the same time minimizing rolling resistance.
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Alexander Bahlmann
Head of PR
Passenger Car and Light Truck Tires
Continental AG – Tire division
Büttnerstrasse 25, 30165 Hanover, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 511 938 2615
Fax: +49 (0) 511 938 2455
www.continental-reifen.de / Klaus Engelhart
Press Spokesman
Passenger Car and Light Truck/Two-Wheel Tires
Germany/Austria/Switzerland
Continental AG – Tire division
Büttnerstrasse 25, 30165 Hanover, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 511 938 2285
Fax: +49 (0) 511 938 2455
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