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TCX450 Tire Changer

TCX500 Tire Changer
Enhanced Conventional Swing-Arm Tire Changer
Built for heavy use, this superior quality swing-arm tire changer is designed to easily service low-profile and run-flat tires mounted on large, custom alloy wheels up to 26 inches* The TCX500 provides quick service of steel wheels, and its familiar design and conventional operation speed orientation and use.

Swing-Arm Column Design
  • Traditional design uses simple mechanical operation.
  • Column height and distance from table are capable of handling large sport utility vehicle and light-truck off-road tires.

Swing-Arm Column Design
 
TCX500 Standard Features
  • Tabletop clamping system easily and safely handles 11 to 22-inch wheels with standard outside clamping accessories. Larger 26-inch capacity clamping jaws are available as an option.
  • Tabletop design allows convenient bottom bead access while ensuring rigidity for larger diameter wheels.
  • Four self-centering clamps are actuated by twin heavy-duty corrosion-proof cylinders driving heavy-duty linkage.
  • Clamp slides and turntable are nickel-plated to provide long life and corrosion resistance.
Tabletop with optional bead blaster jaws system installed
Tabletop with optional bead blaster jaws system installed
Internal clamping for steel wheels
Internal clamping for steel wheels
External clamping for alloy wheels
External clamping for alloy wheels
Side-Mounted Bead Loosener
Side-Mounted Bead Loosener
Three-way adjustable shovel angle and enlarged wheel pad enable a wide range of custom applications. Shovel wheel protectors are standard.

Mount/Demount Heads      Mount/Demount Heads

Mount/Demount Heads
  • Steel mounting head with steel roller and polymer insert kit choices are both supplied standard. (Left)
  • Polymer mount/demount head and Quick Change head options are also available. (Right)
 
TCX500 Standard Accessories
TCX500 Standard Accessories
Tire paste, paste brush, bead lever and spare kit of plastic protectors for alloy rims
TCX500 Specifications†
Available Models
Manual swing arm tire changer with 1-speed electric motor
  • Part No.             Power Requirements
  • TCX500-2-3-U      230/400V-3ph-50/60hz
  • TCX500-2-1-5      230V-1ph-50hz
  • TCX500-2-1-6      230V-1ph-60hz
Manual swing arm tire changer with bead blaster jaws system and 1-speed electric motor
  • Part No.                 Power Requirements
  • TCX500GP-2-3-U      230/400V-3ph-50/60hz
  • TCX500GP-2-1-5      230V-1ph-50hz
  • TCX500GP-2-1-6      230V-1ph-60hz
Specifications
  • Wheel Clamping (nominal)
    • External Clamping (min-max) 11 - 22 inches, 24 - 26 inches with Optional Extension Jaws
    • Internal Clamping (min-max) 13 - 26 inches
  • Table Rotation Speed 10 rpm (CW/CCW)
  • Maximum Tire Diameter 1,288 mm (50.7 in.) (1,100 mm [43.3 in.] with BPS)
  • Maximum Tire Width Maximum 363 mm (14.3 in.)
  • Maximum Bead Loosener Width 432 mm (17 in.)
  • Noise Level 74 dB
  • Machine Weight 261 kg (575 lbs)
  • Air Pressure Operating Range 7.5 - 10 bar (110 - 145 psi)
Standard Accessories
  • Bead Lever
  • Bead Lever Protectors
  • Clamping Jaw Protectors
  • Mount/Demount Head Inserts
  • Shovel Protectors
  • Brush
  • 5kg Tire Paste

† Some dimensions, capacities and specifications may vary depending on tire and wheel configurations. Because of continuing technological advancements, specifications, models and options are subject to change without notice.

TCX500 Dimensions
TCX500 Optional Accessories
Mechanical Bead Press Roller
Mechanical Bead Press Roller
For mounting the upper bead on stiff, low-profile tires. Pushes the upper bead of the tire below the right-hand side of the mount head and holds the tire in the proper position during mounting.
4-inch External Clamping Jaw Extensions
4-inch External Clamping Jaw Extensions
Increase clamping capacity to 26-inch wheel diameter.
Optional Bead Press System (BPS) for TCX500
Optional Bead Press System speeds and eases clamping, lubricating, demounting and mounting the toughest wheel and tire combinations.

Patented design uniquely locates the pressing forces over the center of the wheel and tire to ensure maximum service strength and rigidity.

Optional Bead Press System (BPS) for TCX500

 
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