Keeping your car tyres in good condition is crucial to ensuring the safety and performance of your vehicle. To do so, there’s no tool better than a tyre-changing machine.
This tool is essential for any car garage, as it simplifies and streamlines the tyre-changing process. In addition, it increases workplace safety and productivity, which translates into good customer service.
Keep reading this article to find out the importance of this machine, how it facilitates the work done by garage technicians, contributes to the durability of tyres, and increases customer satisfaction.
What is a Tyre Changing Machine?
Tyre changing machines facilitate the process of replacing or repairing tyres.
These machines generally have a swivel arm with a claw that clamps onto the vehicle wheel. In addition, they are equipped with a platform or turntable onto which the wheel is placed during the process.
What is the Purpose of a Tyre Changing Machine?
Tyre changing machines remove and mount tyres efficiently and safely, increasing operational safety.
In addition, these machines reduce the risk of damaging wheels, tyres, and other elements such as rims.
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What Types of Tyre Changing Machine are there?
The most common models are:
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Manual Tyre Changing Machines
This type of machine is operated manually and requires operators to exert physical strength to mount and remove tyres.
In terms of functionality, this is a simple machine to operate, though it ensures a better service is provided than mounting and removing tyres manually.
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Semi-automatic Tyre Changing Machine
This machine combines both manual and automatic features.
It often has a rotating arm that is manually operated, while other processes, such as separating the tyre from the wheel, can be performed automatically.
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Automatic Tyre Changing Machine
This type of machine is fully automated and often has advanced features.
It is computer-controlled and can perform various stages of the assembly and disassembly process independently, including using pneumatic and mechanical devices.
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Heavy Duty Tyre Changer
This type of tyre changer is widely used in lorry garages due to the size and weight of the tyres on this type of vehicle.
Designed to handle oversized tyres, this machine is fitted with additional support and stability features.
Why Is it Important to Have a Tyre Changing Machine?
Having a tyre-changing machine in your workshop is essential because:
- It makes the tyre mounting and removal process much faster and more efficient when compared to manual methods;
- It reduces the time required to change tyres, allowing technicians to carry out their work faster and be more productive;
- It provides safety features that help minimise the risk of occupational injuries or accidents;
- It ensures tyres or wheels are mounted correctly;
- It increases the durability of tyres, as they are handled carefully during the assembly and disassembly process.
What Care and Maintenance Does a Tyre Changing Machine Require?
To ensure the machine operates correctly and extend its service life, it is recommended that you follow some care and maintenance practices, such as:
- Cleaning it regularly using suitable cleaning products;
- Lubricating it according to the manufacturer’s recommendations;
- Carrying out periodic inspections of belts, cables, wheels, and other important components;
- Calibrating pressure gauges and other devices;
- Carrying out preventive maintenance, including regularly replacing filters, adjusting belts, checking electrical connections, and other routine tasks.
When Should Tyres Be Calibrated?
No specific recommendations are provided for calibrating car tyres. They should be calibrated whenever necessary, depending on factors such as KMs travelled, type of road, etc.
What is the Correct Tyre Calibration?
To ensure they remain well maintained, tyres should be calibrated regularly, considering your vehicle’s characteristics. However, a standard calibration varies between 2.2 and 2.5 BAR.
That is why having a tyre-calibrating machine in your car garage is important.
How much does Tyre Fitting and Calibration Cost?
The price of fitting tyres can vary greatly, depending on the diameter, type of wheel, and vehicle.
Which Car Tyre Changing Machines are Available in the KROFtools Catalogue?
The KROFtools catalogue features tyre-changing machines with various functionalities to ensure you can provide your customers with a quality service.
Find out what they are and how they can be useful in your car repair garage.
14-26” Tyre Changer 380V
This 14-26″ diameter tyre-changing machine is best suited for wheels with a maximum width of 780 mm, a maximum diameter of 1600 mm, and a maximum wheel weight of 500 kg.
This machine operates using a 1.5 KW hydraulic pump motor with a bead breaker force of 8-10 bar.
Click on the image to learn more about our 14-26″ Tyre Changer 380V (ref.9007).
Semi-automatic Tire Changer with fixed arm 380V
Perfect for working on wheels with a maximum diameter of 4″ and a width of 14″, this machine applies a working pressure of 8-10 Bar at an operating speed of 6-8 N/min.
Click on the image to learn more about our Semi-automatic Tire Changer with fixed arm 380V (ref.9011).
Semi Automatic Tire Changer 380V
This machine allows for the fully automatic removal and mounting of tyres with a maximum diameter of 45″ and a width of 16″.
Click on the image to learn more about our Automatic TIre Changer 380V (ref.9010).
How much does a Tyre Changing Machine Cost?
How much you pay for a tyre-changing machine depends on its brand and characteristics. However, the price of a tyre-changing machine can range between hundreds and thousands of euros.
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