T131 Utility Tire Air Powered Bead Expander - Ken-Tool

The Ken-Tool T131 Utility Tire Air Powered Bead Expander (Model 31431) is an essential tool for professional technicians tasked with servicing small utility and specialty tubeless bias ply tires. This compact, air-driven solution efficiently and reliably seats stubborn tire beads by applying outward pressure to the tread, ensuring a proper seal during mounting and inflation. It is specifically designed to streamline the bead seating process on tires ranging from 10 to 22 inches in diameter, enhancing workflow in professional automotive and industrial settings.

Key Features

• Efficient Bead Seating: Air-powered operation provides consistent, repeatable expansion, quickly seating beads on small-diameter tires for ATVs, UTVs, golf carts, and lawn equipment. An external quick-release valve further enhances operational efficiency.
• Professional-Grade Durability: Constructed with a pliable neoprene rubber tube encased in a tough, abrasion-resistant nylon cover, this bead expander is built to withstand contact with oil, grease, solvents, and acids, ensuring longevity in demanding workshop environments.
• Compact and Portable Design: Weighing just 2 lbs and measuring 12.5" x 8.5" x 4", its lightweight design allows for easy positioning around tire machines and workbenches, or convenient transport for mobile service applications.
• Reduces Rework and Air Loss: This tool effectively improves bead seating on tires prone to rolling, collapsing, or leaving gaps during inflation, mitigating the need for repeat service and preventing air loss callbacks. An internal over-pressure relief valve ensures safe operation.
• Broad Tire Compatibility: Designed to effectively seat beads on a wide range of utility and specialty tires from 10 to 22 inches in diameter.

Applications

The Ken-Tool T131 Utility Tire Air Powered Bead Expander is a valuable addition for automotive service centers, tire dealers, fleet maintenance operations, and small equipment shops. It is specifically designed for seating beads on utility tires found on ATVs, UTVs, golf carts, compact trailers, and various lawn and garden equipment. This tool is ideal for any tire bay handling a mix of OE and specialty wheel/tire sizes where standard inflation methods may not reliably seat the bead.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ken-Tool
• Model Number: 31431
• Product Name: T131 Utility Tire Air Powered Bead Expander
• Power Source: Air powered
• Weight: 2 lb
• Dimensions: 12.5" x 8.5" x 4"
• Minimum/Maximum Tire Diameter: 10"-22" (25-60 cm)