{"product_id":"atlas-platinum-ptc500-center-post-tire-changer-with-assist-arms","title":"Atlas Platinum PTC500 Center Post Tire Changer w\/Assist Arms","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-feature-continer kd-flex-row-2\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-feature-item kd-prouduct-feature-content\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAtlas Platinum PTC500 — a center-post changer that never touches the rim edge\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Platinum PTC500 is a center-post tire changer, and that single design decision is the reason to look at it rather than another rim-clamp machine. Instead of jaws that grip the rim from the outside, the wheel is secured through its own center bore by a post that runs up through the middle of the turntable. The clamping load lands on the hub face, not on the lip of a painted or polished alloy, which is why shops running expensive wheels keep coming back to this style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAtlas then removed the part of center-post work that people complain about. On a conventional center-post machine you thread a cone down the post by hand for every wheel, or you maintain a pneumatic locking circuit that has to be kept alive. The PTC500 uses a “Smart Lock” system: the wheel goes on, a lever flips, and it is locked. That is the whole procedure. Dual assist arms and an integrated wheel lift handle the weight, so the operator is positioning the tire rather than carrying it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWill It Fit Your Shop?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe PTC500 is a floor machine with two hard requirements, and both are on you rather than on us.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 110-volt supply. There is no three-phase conversion to arrange and no transformer to buy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompressed air:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120–145 PSI from an external supply. The bead breaker and the jaws are air operated, so a compressor that cannot hold the top of that band will make the machine feel slow long before anything actually fails. The air supply is not included with the changer.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFloor and delivery access:\u003c\/strong\u003e the crate weighs 885 lb. Plan how it comes off the truck and how it crosses the shop floor before it arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wheel and tire envelope decides whether it fits your \u003cem\u003ework\u003c\/em\u003e, which is the question that actually matters. Clamping range is 12\" to 30\", maximum tire diameter is 47\", and maximum wheel width is 15\". That covers passenger cars, light trucks, most modern SUV and pickup fitments, and the oversized wheel packages that arrive on lifted trucks. Confirming that your heaviest-selling fitment sits inside those three numbers is the customer’s responsibility, and it is a five-minute check worth doing before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLever or no lever, decided per wheel\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost shops are split between technicians who trust a bar and technicians who want nothing touching the bead. The PTC500 does not force the choice at purchase. The mount\/demount head works with a conventional tire tool, or the machine runs leverless with no hand tool at the bead at all. A shop can run leverless on low-profile and soft-sidewall work and switch to the bar on a stubborn commercial-pattern light-truck tire without changing machines or training two separate procedures. The head is metal with replaceable plastic inserts, so the wear part is a consumable rather than a rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBead breaking and bead seating, the two jobs that stall a bay\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe air-operated bead breaker develops 6,924 lb of force. That number matters on corroded steel wheels and on tires that have sat mounted for years, where an underpowered breaker turns a two-minute job into a fifteen-minute argument. At the other end of the operation, the external flexible bead-blasting system delivers a burst of air around the outside of the tire to seat a stubborn bead, which is the step that most often defeats a shop with a plain inflator.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe turntable rotates at 7 RPM. A moderate, consistent table speed is deliberate on a center-post machine: the operator has time to watch the bead track over the head rather than reacting to it, and torque is applied progressively instead of snatching at a tire that is not yet lubricated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-volume tire shops\u003c\/strong\u003e that see a wide spread of wheel diameters in a day and cannot afford to lose a bay to one difficult fitment.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWheel and performance specialists\u003c\/strong\u003e handling polished, chromed and painted alloys where a rim-edge mark is a redo, not a scratch.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral repair shops\u003c\/strong\u003e adding tire service, where the integrated wheel lift and assist arms let one technician work a heavy assembly alone.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFleet and municipal shops\u003c\/strong\u003e running light-truck and van fitments inside the clamping and diameter limits above.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAtlas ships this as a working package rather than a bare machine. Included: the dual assist arms, the wheel lift, a filter\/regulator\/lubricator, a tire tool, a lube bucket with brush, and multiple plastic protectors. Replacement parts and wear items are stocked. The external air supply is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e included — that is the one thing you must already have.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWheel capacity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eClamping range 12\" to 30\"; steel, aluminum and alloy rims\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTire capacity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMaximum tire diameter 47\"; maximum wheel width 15\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBead breaker\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e6,924 lb force, air operated\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTurntable\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e7 RPM, electric\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e110 volt\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAir\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e120–145 PSI, external supply required\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e885 lb\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCertification, stated plainly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAtlas does not publish a third-party safety listing for this changer, and we are not going to imply one. Tire changers are not covered by the North American third-party listing programme that applies to vehicle lifts, so there is no equivalent certificate to look for and no dealer can honestly show you one. What that means in practice: if your insurer, your franchise agreement or a local inspector has written a specific equipment-listing requirement into your paperwork, read the requirement and confirm it applies to wheel service equipment before you order. If we learn of a listing for this model we will say so here rather than leave it ambiguous.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShipping and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis machine moves by freight only, within the lower 48 states. Freight is quoted live at checkout for your address, so the figure you see is current rather than a number baked into a page months ago. You must be able to take the crate off the truck — a forklift, a loading dock, or a scheduled terminal pickup where you collect it yourself. Delivery to a residential address carries a residential fee. When the truck arrives, walk the crate before you sign: note any crushed corner, tear or shift on the bill of lading at the point of delivery. A signed clean BOL is the carrier’s evidence that the machine arrived intact, and it is very hard to unwind afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Platinum range carries a 2-year parts-only warranty on this changer. Parts only means exactly that: Atlas supplies the replacement part, and labour is not covered. If something fails, contact us before you take the assembly apart. A disassembled unit is difficult to assess and a claim opened after a teardown is routinely refused, so the fastest path to a part is a phone call first and a wrench second.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-details-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-details-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-details-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-details-item\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlatinum Center Post Tire Changer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDual Assist Arms Included\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWheel Lift Included\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e“Lever\/No-Lever” Changing System\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAir operated bead breaker (external air supply required)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMetal mount\/demount head w\/ replaceable plastic inserts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExternal Flexible Bead-Blasting system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e“Smart Lock” Center-Post Mounting System\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFilter\/Regulator\/Lubricator Included\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTire Tool Included\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLube Bucket with Brush Included\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultiple Plastic Protectors Included\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReplacement Parts \u0026amp; Wear Items Always in Stock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 Year Parts Only Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-spec-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-spec-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-spec-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-spec-item\"\u003e \u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003ePlatinum PTC500\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eRims\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003eSteel, Aluminum, Alloy\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eClamping Range\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e12\" - 30\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eMaximum Tire Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e47\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eMaximum Wheel Width\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e15\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eTurntable Rotating Speed\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e7 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eBead Breaker\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e6,924 LB. Force\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eAir Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e120-145 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e110volt\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e885 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003ePick Up and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-pickupdelivry-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-pickupdelivry-item\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Pick Up locations for Atlas are located in Altanta, GA, Fresno, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Indiana, IN, and New Jersey, NJ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCall, text, or chat with us if you have questions. - 866-774-7743\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-downloads-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-downloads-item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49287207026842,"sku":"ATEAP-PTC500","price":5949.3,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/coretarps.co.uk\/products\/atlas-platinum-ptc500-center-post-tire-changer-with-assist-arms","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}