Ken-Tool Releases Dual Wheel Separation Bag

Ken-Tool has unveiled a tool to help remove wheels/tires from truck and trailer axles—the Ken-Tool 34555 Shark Fin Dual Wheel Separation Bag.

The Shark Fin is an extreme-duty, rubber coated, Kevlar bag which uses air pressure to create 5000 lbs. of force to separate and remove stuck/corroded dual wheels off the axle studs and hubs. The device is safe for use on any wheel type from 15 to 24.5 inch rim diameters, according to Ken-Tool.

The bag works by inserting it vertically between the tires near the 11 and 2 o’clock positions after the tires are off the ground and the lug nuts are loosened, Ken-Tool said. Compressed air is added the bag, delivering 2.5 tons of expansion force at 87 psi and breaking the corrosion, according to the company.

Last modified onFriday, 16 October 2015 14:45

Tags: KenTool, wheel, Shark Fin, tyres

Friday, 16 October 2015 14:39

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