Extended Product Information TC 355

Extended Product Information
TC 355
Picture shows machine with optional pneumatic mounting help device PT 250 TL
PRODUCT
MODEL
ORIGINAL SUBMISSION DATE
REVISION
REVISION DATE
PRODUCT MANAGER
Passenger car tire changer
TC 355
15. April 2011
A
08. July 2011
Bernhard Hoffmann
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Content
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................... 3
2 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................... 3
2.1 General Information............................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Technical Data .................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Extend of delivery ............................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Optional Accessories ......................................................................................................... 5
3 Markets ........................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Current Products ................................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Market Requirements ......................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Competition ...................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Prices ................................................................................................................................ 12
3.5 Availability ........................................................................................................................ 12
4 Sales Arguments ......................................................................................................... 13
4.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 13
4.2 Mounting head .................................................................................................................. 13
4.3 Movement automatic mounting head .............................................................................. 14
4.4 Clamping ........................................................................................................................... 14
4.5 Bead breaker ..................................................................................................................... 14
4.6 Turntable speed ................................................................................................................ 15
4.7 Pneumatic Mounting Help device (OPTION) ................................................................... 16
4.8 Inflation of tires with soft side walls (OPTION) ............................................................... 17
4.9 wdk - Certification............................................................................................................. 17
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1
Introduction
To mount and demount difficult tires there are mainly special machines available that do
have very little in common with the, so called, traditional tire changers. Those machines
require intensive training, in a lot of cases the operators are reluctant to start working with
them
The handling of tires, especially of UHP and Run Flat tires, is still a delicate matter even
though in the meantime there are several instructions and accessories available for
conventional tire changers.
After the introduction of the TC 450 now also the current model TC 310 will be equipped with
an automatic mounting head combining the advantages of a “special” machine with those of
a conventional tire changer.
ATT / NUSSBAUM offers with this solution the optimum solution for the tire service in the
workshop also to those customers who are not in the position to spend the money for a
special machine.
The TC 355 will replace the TC 310 effective year end 2011.
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Technical Specifications
2.1 General Information
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Tire changer for the tire service in the professional workshop
For rims with diameter from 12“ – 27“ and a rim width up to 13“
Automatic mounting head, there is NO need to use a tire lever for the mount / demount
procedure
Mounting column, pneumatically hinged to the rear upon pedal operation
Pneumatic movement of the mounting head towards the rim ensures comfortable
operation
Pneumatic locking and spaced apart position of the mounting head
Tire changer with turntable and 4 jaws to clamp the wheel
Double effective bead breaker ensures a careful handling of the rim during the bead
breaking operation
Electromotor with Inverter technology continuously regulates the turntable speed to 6 or
12 rpm
Plastic protections for mounting head, jaws and bead breaker blade
With optional accessories capable to handle also motorcycle and light truck wheels
wdk certification in progress
Pneumatic mounting help available as optional accessory
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2.2 Technical Data
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INNER clamping range
OUTER clamping range
Max wheel width
Max wheel diameter
Max rim width
Max rim diameter
Bead breaker range
Turntable speed
Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D)
14“ – 27“
12“ – 24“
350 mm / 14“
1100 mm / 43“
13“
27“
45 – 390 mm / 2“ – 15“
6 / 12 UpM
280 kg
1960 x 1340 x 2000 mm
Extend of delivery
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1 piece rim protector
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2 x 5 pieces plastic protection for mounting head
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4 pieces plastic protection for jaws
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1 piece plastic protection for bead breaker blade
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2.4 Optional Accessories
Part Number
1987009M1ZN
Description
Chain with 6 segments as a bead depressor when mounting
UHP and Run Flat tires
Part Number
1987009M1YN
Description
Bead clamp for light alloy wheels
Part Number
1987009M1XN
Description
Bead clamp for steel wheels
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Part Number
1987009M1NN
Description
Additional clamping jaws to extend the outer clamping range
for 6 inches, including plastic protections
Part Number
1987009M08N
Description
Clamping jaws for motorcycle wheels (1 set = 4 pieces)
Moves the clamping range 4“
Part Number
1987009M11N
Description
Clamping jaws for light truck wheels (1 set = 4 pieces
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Part Number
1987009M0YN
Description
Pneumatic Mounting help device PT 250 TL.
Equipped with a pneumatic lock for the lower disc it allows
demounting the lower bead with the disc. This ensures a
careful handling of the tire during the demounting process
Part Number
1987009M0MN
Description
Pneumatic Mounting help device PT 250.
Standard mounting help device
The lower bead needs to be demounted using the mounting
head
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Part Number
1987009M27N
Description
Tire inflation device via foot pedal. Includes pedal and gauge
and is used instead of the hand gauge.
Part Number
1987009M0JN
Description
TIX tire inflator for tubeless tires for easy inflation of tires with
soft side walls
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Markets
3.1 Current Products
In the market segment of the workshops with high tire volume ATT / NUSSBAUM currently
offers the TC 310.
With the introduction of the TC 355 the TC 310 will be replaced but will be kept in the
product offering until a low cost alternative of a tire changer with 2 speed motor is available.
The plan is to have that ready by end of 2011.
3.2 Market Requirements
The biggest effort for the user is when the bead needs to be moved onto the mounting head
during the demounting procedure, especially with low Profile, UHP and Run Flat tires..
The majority of tire changers with leverless technology are special machines that are pretty
expensive and out of that fill a niche of the market only. These machines are in terms of
handling very different to those that the operators are used to. This means a higher need for
training.
The market requires a tire changer that provides the same functionality like a special
machine but with less features in order to reduce costs and get access to a wider customer
base.
The TC 355 offer the leverless technology in a market segment where today only, so called,
standard tire changers are offered.
It can be assumed, that in the future in the „developed “countries machines with leverless
technology will have the biggest market share.
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3.3 Competition
Competition offer tire changers with “automatic” mounting head at this moment only in the
segment of RACING machines (Max rim width 14“, max rim diameter 24” or higher), the only
exception at this moment is TECO.
Below the most important RACING machines are listed, even though those are not directly
comparable to the TC 355 but are closer to the TC 455.
Brand
Product
Comment
MS 65 •
OR.RAC/ADH •
Incl. Pneumatic mounting help
Max rim width
14“
Max rim diameter
24“
Bosch
TCE 4460 S42 •
Incl. Pneumatic mounting help
Max rim width
14“
Max rim diameter
24“
Corghi
A 2025 LL •
Giuliano
Crossage •
Beissbarth
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Max rim width
Max rim diameter
14“
24“
Incl. Pneumatic mounting help
Clamping of the via mid centre hole
List price 8.920 €
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Brand
Hofmann
Product
Comment
monty 3300 •
Racing AT plus •
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Mondolfo
SICAM
AS 944 LL •
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14“
24“
Max rim width
14“
Max rim diameter
29“
Tubeless inflation device via jaws
FALCO AL 530 •
ITR ALS •
Max rim width
15“
Max rim diameter
33“
Tubeless inflation device via jaws
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Teco
Max rim width
Max rim diameter
FALCO NA 526 •
ITR Racing ALS •
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SICAM
Incl. Pneumatic mounting help
Max rim width
14“
Max rim diameter
24“
List price 8.500 €
36 Top •
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Incl. Pneumatic mounting help
Max rim width
13“
Max rim diameter
22“ (OUTSIDE)
Max rim diameter
25“ (INSIDE)
2 Speed motor (6 / 12 UpM)
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Remarks
Manufacturer
Product
BEISSBARTH
ADH
Can be retrofit to all MDS
type tire changers
BOSCH
TC 100
Can be retrofit to several
"traditional" tire changers
GIULIANO
QX
Can be retrofit to several
"traditional" tire changers
SICAM
ALS
Can be retrofit to several
"traditional" tire changers
Export Gross Price List
1.970,00 €
3.4 Prices
Recommended sales price to the END USER
0986400M0LN
TC 355
3.750 €
3.5 Availability
The TC 355 is presented on the autopromotec in Bologna and available from September
2011
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Sales Arguments
4.1 General
The biggest effort for the user is when the bead needs to be moved onto the mounting head
during the demounting procedure, especially with low Profile, UHP and Run Flat tires.
The TC 355 is equipped with an automatic mounting head that makes the tire lever obsolete.
4.2 Mounting head
The automatic mounting head is designed in a way that NO tire lever is required for
mounting and demounting.
This is an advantage especially when handling tires with hard side walls UHP and Run Flat
tires) but does also help to reduce the efforts for the operator when handling standard tires.
The movement of the mounting head is controlled via one switch only, that is located at the
head of the tower.
It is adjusted to the spaced apart position to the rim via the valve on the handle of the head.
The design of the machines is done according to the requirements for handling UHP and
Run Flat tires. Some competitors offer an automatic mounting head as a retrofit kit but in
these concepts the tire changer is a standard machine that does flex when handling tires
with hard sidewalls.
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4.3 Movement automatic mounting head
The automatic mounting head is moved pneumatically towards the rim upon push button
operation and is locked space apart from the rim
4.4 Clamping
Today´s tire changers with automatic mounting head are all clamping the wheel through the
mid centre hole. During clamping increased care is required.
Especially when handling UHP and Run Flat tires high forces are applied to the sidewall of
the tire which can lead to a deformation of the mid centre hole.
On the other hand every operator is used to clamp wheel through the 4 jaws of a standard
turntable.
4.5 Bead breaker
The TC 355 is equipped with a conventional bead breaker
that can handle all types of tires, from motorcycle to
standard tires up to UHP and Run Flat tires.
Out of this the TC 355 is also the perfect solution during
high season in the workshop.
The double acting bead breaking cylinder ensures a careful
handling of the rim during the bead breaking operation.
Damages on tires are prevented which is important when
the tires are to be used again on the same rim, i.e. when
changing from summer to winter tires.
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4.6 Turntable speed
The motor works via an inverter that drives the speed of the turntable, which is controlled
using a foot pedal, to 6 or 12 rpm
The motor automatically adapts the speed of rotation to the opposed force, reducing the
stress put on the tire during the mounting/demounting operation. Thus, tire damage is
avoided.
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4.7 Pneumatic Mounting Help device (OPTION)
The pneumatic mounting help PT 250 and PT 250 TL are available as an option to be retrofit
on site.
The mount / demount device assist in the following operations:
Push the rim into the jaws to safely clamp the wheel. Since the cone automatically is
blocked over the center of the wheel the operator does not have to take care that all
jaws are in right position.
On machines where the mount / demount device is attached to the right side the
operator has to check carefully that the wheel is placed properly to the jaws
Breaking the upper bead if this has not yet been done with the bead breaker blade
Push the bead close to the mounting head to position the head
Push the bead 180° opposite of the head into the d rop center in order to demount the
upper bead
Demounting of the lower bead with the plastic disc. The disc is pneumatically locked in
position (only possible with PT 250 TL)
Push down the bead during mounting. One roller is pushing on the 2 o´clock position
while a second roller is turning with the movement of the wheel
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4.8 Inflation of tires with soft side walls (OPTION)
To inflate tires with soft side walls in the past a special machine was required that was
equipped with nozzles in the jaws.
The TC 355 can be retrofit with a system to inflate tires with soft side walls. This means a
benefit for the customer since he does not have to decide to buy a special machine when he
does not yet know if it is required.
The inflation through the valve is done ergonomic via foot pedal, the bead seating inflation
impact is activated by hand
4.9 wdk - Certification
The TC 355 has successfully passed the tests for
mounting and demounting low profile and Run flat
tires without damages and is wdk certified