Platinum PTC500 Center Post Tire Changer with Assist Arms - Atlas Automotive

The Atlas Automotive Platinum PTC500 is a robust center post tire changer engineered for high-volume service centers and demanding wheel and tire combinations. This professional-grade machine integrates innovative features, including a "Lever/No-Lever System" and "Smart Lock" mounting, to enhance efficiency and reduce technician effort when handling a wide range of automotive wheels.

Key Features

• "Lever/No-Lever" Changing System: Offers operational flexibility, allowing technicians to switch between traditional tire tool use and a leverless mode for simplified demounting.
• "Smart Lock" Center-Post Mounting: Secures the wheel instantly with a single lever action, eliminating manual threading and complex pneumatic locking mechanisms for quicker setup.
• Integrated Dual Assist Arms & Wheel Lift: Provides comprehensive support for stiff sidewalls and run-flat tires, while the wheel lift minimizes heavy lifting, protecting both technicians and expensive wheels.
• External Flexible Bead-Blasting System: Facilitates rapid inflation and seating of even the most stubborn beads on challenging tires.
• Durable Construction: Features a robust air-operated bead breaker exerting 6,924 lbs. of force and a metal mount/demount head with replaceable plastic inserts to prevent rim damage.
• Comprehensive Accessory Package: Includes a filter/regulator/lubricator, tire tool, lube bucket with brush, and various plastic protectors to ensure immediate productivity.

Applications

Designed for professional automotive and industrial shops, the Atlas Platinum PTC500 efficiently services standard steel, aluminum, and alloy rims. Its capabilities extend to light trucks with specialized cone kits (4.72" – 7.48" and 5.5" – 8.66" center holes), low-profile steel rims, and challenging reverse-mount applications, making it suitable for a diverse vehicle fleet.

Specifications

• Clamping Range: 12" - 30"
• Maximum Tire Diameter: 47"
• Maximum Wheel Width: 15"
• Bead Breaker Force: 6,924 LB.
• Air Requirement: 120-145 PSI
• Operating Voltage: 110volt
• Shipping Weight: 885 lbs.