A semi-truck manufacturer requested a specialized below-the-hook solution for installing wheels onto their trucks. Their current lift assistance device was getting jammed up on floor debris; also, tires were oftentimes falling off the fixture, and the balance was frequently off. This made rotating wheels to install them onto the truck difficult and time-consuming for the operator.
CraneWerks presented an engineered solution that addressed the many issues the customer was having with their current fixture.
Their current lift assistance device was getting jammed up on floor debris; also, tires were oftentimes falling off the fixture, and the balance was frequently off. This made rotating wheels to install them onto the truck difficult and time-consuming for the operator.
Our low-profile design allowed the wheel lifter to sit as low to the ground as possible, correctly positioning it for even their lowest chassis. Tapered heavy-duty rollers keep the wheel centered and upright when rotating the lug into position and prevent the wheel from falling off the fixture. High-performance casters were added that absorbed floor debris and contributed to the long life of the fixture. Our custom design allowed for the fixture to reach around the truck, eliminating the need for heavy counterweights. The lifter was designed with a high capacity-to-weight ratio, thus allowing for the lifting heavy wheels such as super singles (typically 80-100 lbs. for semi-truck wheels), while still allowing compatibility with the customer’s current hoist setup.
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