92500 OTR LOCK RING CATCHER

The AME Lock Ring Catcher is designed to help with the removal and fitting of wheel lock rings on giant OTR wheels ( sizes 49-63) . Lock rings are also referred to in the industry as “ snap rings” . Industry procedure when changing a vehicle tire has been to allow the lock ring, after release, to eject from the wheel and fall to the floor ( Lock rings can weigh as much as 132 lbs. ( 60kg) on bigger vehicles) . The AME 92500 acts as a barrier for the lock ring being removed by locking in across the diameter of the wheel assembly. This greatly reduces the risk of an accident involving the lock ring injuring the user. Safety Note: Lock rings must be closely inspected once removed from a wheel or rim during tire servicing. Lock rings are Critical Safety Items that hold inflated multi-piece mounted tire/ wheel assemblies together. Worn, sprung, bent or cracked lock rings must be removed from service, destroyed and must not be reused. For more information and help with identifying lock rings that must be removed from service, contact our OTR Wheel Engineering customer service representative. A good rule of thumb is to use a new lock ring for each new tire change to ensure you have a good serviceable lock ring. Using new lock rings every time can save lives and prevent equipment damage.