Global Air Cylinder Wheels Raises $3.2M to Revolutionize Mining Tires

Arizona-based company, Global Air Cylinder Wheels (GACW), has raised $3.2 million through its third Regulation CF equity crowdfunding campaign, advancing its strategy to secure funding for purchase orders, commercialisation, and expansion of its innovative wheel technology worldwide.

At the heart of GACW’s innovation is the Air Suspension Wheel (ASW), a non-pneumatic, steel-based wheel that integrates in-wheel suspension and damping using nitrogen-filled cylinders and dampers. Unlike conventional rubber tires, the ASW is designed to be safer, longer-lasting, and environmentally sustainable.

Mining companies face steep costs from tire replacement, safety risks from overheating, and environmental challenges tied to tire disposal. Tires, alongside fuel and payroll, are among the industry’s biggest expenses, with traditional tires wearing out quickly due to rock cuts, impacts, and heavy loading.

Key Benefits of ASW Technology

• Durability: Built to last 10–15 years, the full lifespan of a mining vehicle
• Safety: No risk of overheating or explosion
• Sustainability: 100% rebuildable and recyclable, with replaceable treads that cut waste
• Adaptability: Customizable to payload, speed, weight, and other operational needs
• Cost Savings: Up to 60% lower lifetime ownership cost than rubber tires
• Time Efficiency: Treads can be replaced without removing the wheel, saving hours of downtime
• Environmental Impact: Cuts microplastic pollution, landfill waste, and emissions
• Fuel Efficiency: Reduced rolling resistance lowers fuel consumption

Mining remains GACW’s primary commercialisation focus, though the technology also has potential applications in commercial trucking, logistics, military vehicles, and electric mobility.

“Our mission is to redefine what’s possible for industrial wheels,” said GACW CEO Harmen van Kamp. “We’re delivering a solution that reduces operator costs, enhances worker safety, and drastically lowers environmental harm. With our funding strategy and production plan, we’re on track to make the Air Suspension Wheel the industry standard in mining and beyond.”