Tire Clamp

Tire Clamp Introduction

The tire clamp is a forklift attachment specifically designed to efficiently and safely handle various types of tires (such as car tires, truck tires, construction vehicle tires, and off-road tires). It secures the tires by mechanically clamping their sidewalls, preventing issues like rolling, slipping, or deformation during transport. Widely used in tire warehouses, auto 4S shops, logistics centers, port terminals, and heavy equipment repair facilities, it ensures stable and damage-free handling of tires.

Structural Components

The tire clamp primarily consists of the following core parts:

•Clamping Arms: The parts that directly contact and grip the sidewalls of the tires. Typically designed as two symmetrical arc-shaped or L-shaped structures (adjustable to different tire widths), they are made of high-strength steel, with anti-slip pads (such as polyurethane or rubber) often added to the surface to enhance friction and prevent slippage during transport.

•Hydraulic System: Includes hydraulic cylinders (to drive arm movement), pipelines, and control valves. It utilizes the forklift’s hydraulic system to supply oil, enabling precise adjustment of clamping force (commonly capable of generating several tons of pressure to accommodate tires of varying weights).

•Connection Frame: Secures the clamp to the forklift’s fork carriage, ensuring a stable attachment and transmitting hydraulic power from the forklift.

•Adjustment Device: Some models feature width self-adaptation (e.g., via linkage mechanisms or hydraulic assistance) to automatically accommodate tires of different widths (typical range: 150mm–800mm), eliminating the need for frequent manual adjustments.

Working Principle

During operation, the forklift operator activates the hydraulic system via a control handle:

1. Clamping Action: Hydraulic oil enters the clamping cylinder, driving the two arms to close inward and grip the sidewalls of the tire. Mechanical pressure and anti-slip pads secure the cargo firmly.

2. Transport Process: Once clamped, the forklift can lift and move the tire smoothly to its destination (e.g., shelves, transport vehicles, or repair workstations).

3. Release Action: Upon arrival, reversing the hydraulic operation retracts the cylinder, opening the arms to safely release the tire onto the ground or stack it.

Typical Application Scenarios

•Tire Warehouses: Storing or sorting tires of different specifications (e.g., sedan tires, truck tires), enabling dense stacking with forklifts (e.g., in high-bay racking).

•Auto 4S Shops/Repair Facilities: Handling tires for installation or replacement (e.g., passenger car or SUV tires), improving maintenance efficiency.

•Logistics Centers: Transporting bulk tires (e.g., orders from e-commerce warehouses), enabling fast loading/unloading and transit.

•Ports/Construction Sites: Moving large construction vehicle tires (e.g., for excavators or cranes), meeting heavy-duty handling demands.

By replacing traditional manual rolling or lifting methods with mechanical clamping, the tire clamp significantly improves the safety, efficiency, and precision of tire handling. It is an essential tool in the warehousing and logistics operations of the tire industry.