BendPak/Ranger introduced its newest wheel service product, the Ranger RX3040 “Touchless” RimGuard Tire Changer. The duckhead, or vertical mounting/demounting head, is replaced by a specialized tool head pulling- and mounting-tip that manipulates the tire from a horizontal angle, all without touching the wheel. This arm is controlled via the exclusive Target-Lock joystick button, which performs precision automatic location tasks for both the tool head pulling-tip and the mounting tip, says BendPak.
A built-in infrared camera located beneath the turntable feeds a bright, eye-level LCD monitor so operators have a full view underside and never have to crouch in order to inspect the position of mounting and demounting tools beneath the wheel. The changer has a 44-inch maximum capacity and performs bead breaking duties with a pair of twin bead breaker rollers that BendPak says effortlessly loosen even the most awkward or stubborn tire while RimGuard technology protects alloy wheels. The unit also includes a power-saving automatic shutdown after 15 seconds of inactivity.