OTC, a division of Service Solutions, LLC, has
unveiled a new line of Tire Bead Seaters (P/N’s 5700, 5702 and 5713). Designed
with productivity and safety in mind, these tools take a potentially dangerous
process – seating difficult tire beads – and make it easy and safe to use in
the shop environment. 
"The OTC Bead Seaters are effective tools
equipped with unique configurations that enhance ease of use, productivity and
safety for technicians looking to get the job done right every time," said
Rob Kochie, OTC aftermarket product manager.
The unique air trigger on the Tire Bead Seaters expel
a tremendous burst of air that inflates the tire to seat it to the wheel rim,
allowing the tire to be inflated to the recommended pressure through the tire
valve. The trigger-style discharge valve provides optimum airflow control while
allowing both hands to firmly hold the nozzle/valve assembly, which is critical
for effective and safe use, says the company.
The 5713 features a large 13-gallon air tank with a
nozzle and valve assembly connected via a flexible hose, giving the user more
control rather than requiring them to hold the weight of the tank. It also
allows for multiple inflations per tank so technicians can service vehicles in
the field as well as in shop. Wheels and adjustable handle allow the Tire Bead
Seater to be used in either the vertical or horizontal position for easy
mobility and storage.
The 5702 features a 2-gallon tank with the unique air
trigger and nozzle assembly attached. This provides a compact and economical
solution, while still allowing a firm grip on the tool with both hands.
The 5700 bead seater accessory allows the unique valve
and trigger assembly to be connected to an existing tire charger surge tank.
This provides the great features of the OTC bead seaters within reach while
changing tires.
For additional technical and product information on
the Tire Bead Seater, call (800) 533-6127 or visit www.otctools.com.
View the new how-to instructional videos on YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/OTCTOOLGUY/videos.
