Helium blimps are a very visible and affordable way of aerial advertising and promotion. Blimps can often be seen from  up to one mile away and attract customers to your spot, making it a landmark point.

They are a great alternative to Helium blimps , which consume more helium and can be more expensive to purchase and maintain.  Advertising Blimps are easy to take care of and store. In order to expand the life of your sphere you may want to take a couple of precautions:

OBTAINING HELIUM

Helium is  the same gas used for the party latex balloons. When used for outdoor advertising balloons we recommend to purchase helium from and industrial facility and not from party suppliers. Helium is industrially used for welding and in hospitals, so we recommend to find an industrial or welding supplier when purchasing helium. The tanks used for the inflatables are Jumbo 291 tanks that can run from $89 to $110 per tank.

When considering using a helium inflatable you must account for the cost of helium in your advertising budget since you must top of the balloon every 3 to 6 days since the Helium molecules are very small and easily escape any pours material or surface.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR SPHERE

Never fly your blimps on bad weather conditions. If the wind is above 20 miles per hour or if it's raining, bring your sphere down or deflate and store.

Never over inflate your blimps with helium. Helium expands  when the temperature rises and contracts when it's cold. During the day the sphere may look more inflated or less inflated because of these temperature changes. When inflating the Helium Sphere take care to inflate to the point were it still gives when you press. Try to inflate when the temperature is higher so the helium is expanded.  If the sphere over inflates the sphere could be damaged and it will be easier for outside objects to damage your sphere. In the case of over inflation, take some helium out until it feels firm but not tight.

 Store your sphere in a safe and dry container and area. When storing the Helium Sphere make sure that it is clean an dry in order for it to have a longer life span

To clean a sphere use mild dishwasher sope diluted in water. Use a cloth damped with the cleaner and carefully spot clean the sphere , making sure not to damage the lettering or print. The more careful you are with your Helium Sphere  the longer you will enjoy the balloon.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 

With proper care, handling, your inflatable should serve you well for an indefinite period. To clean, use warm water with mild detergent and a soft cloth. Dry it completely using another soft cloth. If the inflatable is not going to be used for several days, make sure that it’s clean and dry before storing in protective bag.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

• Do not fly helium product at night when unattended or in altitudes of 100 feet or higher

• Do not fly the helium product near telephone lines or power lines.

• Do not Fly the inflatable in wind exceeding 15 miles per hour, thunderstorms, or other severe weather conditions.

• Always keep the helium product  over your own property line.

• Do not fly the helium product  directly over moving traffic.

• If possible, store helium product  indoors to protect it from weather and vandals.

• Do not step on the helium product  at any time as this could lead to a tear in the material.

• Check the knots in harness prior to filling the helium product  with helium.

• Do not Leave the inflatable unattended.

• Do not Attach the tether lines to any place other than the harness ring.

• Do not Fly the inflatable were it might come in contact with buildings, high tension lines, or any other object.

• Do not use close to heating objects or flames.

Prior to filling the helium product  with helium, attach the tether line to the helium product  harness and tie off the other end of the tether line to a secure, fix object. Make sure the tether line does not come into contact with any sharp objects, as this may result in the tether line being severed and the helium product  escaping

HELIUM REQUIREMENTS

 Seven (7) foot round Sphere

210 cu. Ft helium. Stand 7 feet in diameter and has a net lift of 5 pounds inflated. It withstands gusts of wind up to 15 mph, if wind is higher it may cause the inflatable to dive or the line to tear. Rain will add weight to the sphere, decreasing stability. Lower temperatures will also reduce lift. Can be seen up to ½ mile away. HELIUM TANKS USED: Less than 1 tank

 Ten (10)  foot round Sphere

523 cu. Ft helium. Stand 10 feet in diameter and has a net lift of 14 pounds inflated. It withstands gusts of wind up to 20 mph, if wind is higher it may cause the inflatable to dive or the line to tear. Rain will add weight to the sphere, decreasing stability. Lower temperatures will also reduce lift. Can be seen up to 1mile away.   HELIUM TANKS USED: 1 ½  tank

Eight (8) foot Hot Air Shape

220 cu. Ft helium. Stand 8 feet tall and has a net lift of 5 pounds inflated. It withstands gusts of wind up to 15 mph, if wind is higher it may cause the inflatable to dive or the line to tear. Rain will add weight to the inflatable, decreasing stability. Lower temperatures will also reduce lift. Can be seen up to ½ mile away.

Ten (10)  foot Hot Air Shape           

410 cu. Ft helium. Stand 10 feet tall and has a net lift of 5 pounds inflated. It withstands gusts of wind up to 20 mph, if wind is higher it may cause the inflatable to dive or the line to tear. Rain will add weight to the inflatable, decreasing stability. Lower temperatures will also reduce lift. Can be seen up to 1 mile away.

The helium product  will fly once it is filled with non-flammable helium. Non flammable helium is available from local welding supply or industrial gas company. We recommend GRADE A or WELDING GRADE HELIUM  for use in the helium product  since these types are a purer type of helium and will improve the lift of the helium product . Use of lower grade that is contaminated with air may cause the helium product to fly tail down.

Average cost of helium tank is $80.00 - $110.00.

Helium is generally offered in tanks of 219, 244, 291 cu. Ft.

The number of tanks used to fill the helium product  is based on the standard tank size of 291 cubic feet of gas. 

Advertising Balloons are the fastest growing way of advertising. While the advertising rates for other media keep pushing up to record levels,  Advertising Inflatables offer huge advantage and savings over TV, Radio, Magazines, Newspapers, and Billboards, reaching the consumer in a more visual and direct way. Owning and advertising balloons is like having your own billboard but at a  fraction of the cost. And the best advantage is that you OWN IT!! You can set it up at your business , special events, trade shows, swap meet, festivals, and any other events were you need to be seen.

Advertising balloons is a broad term related to inflatables that has many possibilities. Primarily giant balloons and  outdoor inflatables, such as helium balloons and cold air inflatables,  are advertising balloons that can be used as rooftop balloons, for trade shows, promotion and corporate branding. Advertising blimps, giant balloons  and searchlights are used primarily for special events, some people and businesses use them on a regular basis. Advertising balloons and inflatables can also be found in the shape of a logo, a figure or a product replica for promotional events.

Air Dancers are another form of advertising balloons  that are very versatile, fun and great attention getters, they are easily transported and setup takes a couple of minutes. These balloons work with a vortex motor that sends air up into the inflatable balloon; simply plug it in and let it’s size and movement bring in the customers. Also known as wind dancers, sky dancers, airdancers, air puppets, tube dancers, and many more.

Outdoor Inflatables can be used as cold air balloons  or helium balloons, for ground, rooftop, or air borne.

Cold air balloons are available as a hot air shape balloons, inflatable gorillas, inflatable custom designs, inflatable products or inflatable logos. Cold air balloons run with a motor that works constantly to fill the balloon with air keeping it rigid so it conserves it's shape. For more information on advertising balloons or inflatable got o frequently asked questions.

Helium balloons include giant helium spheres and inflatable balls that can come with a logo or a message,  parade balloons and advertising blimps that get your message across and are visible for up to 3 miles. These balloons are filled with helium that make them keep their shape and float.

Inflatable costumes are another advertising tool. They work where other forms of advertising balloons or blimps are not allowed and give you more freedom to approach the customers and even hand out information.

Other proven products include;
Advertising banners, banner-flags, vendor tents and imprinted balloons all work well alone or as a complement to our products above.