Duck-Billed Bead Breaking Hammer Wedge w/ Polymer Handle T11K 32 - Ken-Tool

The Ken-Tool 35460 Duck-Billed Bead Breaking Hammer Wedge is an essential tool for professional tire service, designed to efficiently separate stubborn, rusted tire beads from rims. Its specialized "duck-bill" profile and robust construction allow technicians to apply focused impact with reduced effort and minimal risk of damage to tires or wheels.

Key Features

• Precision Duck-Billed Wedge: The wide, thin "duck bill" head accurately concentrates force along the tire bead, enabling quick separation without damaging tires or gouging steel and aluminum rims. This specialized duck billed hammer design is crucial for effective bead breaking.
• Optimized 10.5 lb Head Weight: Provides substantial mass for effectively breaking seized beads on passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, and many medium-duty/commercial tires, often requiring fewer strikes.
• Shock-Dampening Polymer Handle: A durable polymer handle ensures a secure grip and significantly reduces shock and vibration feedback, enhancing comfort and control compared to traditional alternatives. It features a full-length fiberglass core for increased strength and longevity.
• Enhanced Balance and Control: The tool's design optimizes head and handle geometry, allowing technicians to direct impact force accurately, minimizing potential collateral damage to wheel assemblies.
• Hump Design: A unique hump design prevents the tool from wedging between the rim and bead, facilitating smoother operation and minimizing prying.
• Professional-Grade Construction: Built to Ken-Tool's rigorous quality standards for consistent daily use in demanding automotive service centers, tire shops, and industrial environments.

Applications

The Ken-Tool 35460 Duck-Billed Bead Breaking Hammer Wedge is specifically designed for separating tire beads from steel or aluminum rims during demounting, repair, and service operations. It is widely utilized on passenger vehicles, SUVs, light trucks, and a variety of medium-duty/commercial wheels in professional settings such as automotive repair shops, tire service centers, fleet garages, and agricultural or off-road service where corroded or seized beads are routinely encountered.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ken-Tool
• Model / Part Number: 35460
• Tool Type: Duck-billed bead breaking hammer wedge (T11K 32)
• Head Weight: 10.5 lb (4.8 kg)
• Handle Material: Polymer with full-length fiberglass core
• Overall Length: 32 inches (81 cm)