BendPak Introduces Universal Wheel Lift

Ranger Division of BendPak has rolled out the RWL175 Pneumatic Wheel Lift for wheel balancers in automotive and tire shops.

The RWL175 is intended to address several automotive industry challenges, such as a "shrinking technician population" and "increasingly heavy wheel and tire combinations." The new product will allow "a single technician to safely and quickly raise wheel assemblies weighing up to 175 lbs. for effortless mounting on virtually any wheel balancer."

“Physically wrestling large wheels onto a balancer shaft can strain technicians’ backs, shoulders and patience,” says Sean Price, BendPak director of product development. “The Ranger RWL175 is like an extra set of hands that does the heavy lifting and positioning for them. It’s another BendPak innovation designed to protect technicians and customers’ wheels while improving productivity and throughput.”

The RWL175, made for modern custom and heavy-duty wheels that require lug-centric mounting, "supports the wheel during alignment, dramatically reducing the risk of damage to rims, balancer threaded shafts or the operator, while making adapter installation faster and safer." The wheel lift features a "space-saving design that allows it to fit neatly under/in front of most balancers, regardless of brand." 

"The RWL175’s sliding platform enables precise positioning so the wheel can be smoothly guided onto the balancer shaft with exceptional control, reducing risk to threads, cones and expensive finishes," say BendPak officials.