A sealed air inflatable, also called an ‘inflate and go’ inflatable. It is inflated with a pump that is then disconnected and the inflatable sealed. They are made of a variety of materials, but typically vinyl that is able to maintain pressure.

Sealed air inflatables are disconnected from the pump. As such, they are ideal for inflatables that are going to be carried around. A sealed air inflatable will be affected by temperature changes. Pressure changes with temperature. On a hot day the increase in temperature will result in an increase in pressure on the walls of the inflatable. The valve will release some air to lower the pressure. Then as the sun sets and the temperature goes down, the pressure inside the inflatable will decrease.

Small sealed air inflatables are easy to inflate with a pump. Larger sealed air inflatables can be tricky and require some knowledge to inflate to the right pressure. Too little pressure and the inflatable will not look as desired – or have a good structural strength. Too much pressure can damage the inflatable.

One of the major advantages of sealed air inflatables is that you do not need a power source after initial inflation. This makes them more energy efficient and useful in areas where your access to power is limited. 

Written by Doris from East-inflatables