Commercial garage equipment manufacturing specialist BendPak Inc. has expanded its specialized product matrix with the debut of the APEX by BendPak AT26 swing-arm tire changer. Engineered explicitly for mid-tier service bays, independent repair shops, and high-volume vocational garages, the platform delivers professional-grade installation capacities for complex modern tire profiles—including low-profile configurations, stiff sidewalls, and oversized alloy wheels—without technical layout overhead.

The mechanical architecture of the APEX AT26 prioritizes component longevity and precise structural repeatability:

• High-Torque Powertrain Integration: The assembly features a high-torque electric turntable drive utilizing a brushless AC motor and a sealed, maintenance-free gearbox to ensure controlled bidirectional rotation.

• Clamping and Dimensional Thresholds: The unit standardly anchors wheel assemblies up to 50 inches in overall diameter and 15 inches in width. It features external rim clamping boundaries from 10 to 22 inches and internal clamping from 12 to 24 inches.

Crucially for regional shop operators managing high-value original equipment (OE) and custom alloy rims, the AT26 prioritizes wheel cosmetic protection. The machine is standardly outfitted with dual mount/demount heads (including heavy-duty hardened steel and no-mar polymer variations) alongside standard plastic rim clamp covers to neutralize metal-to-metal contact points. By incorporating a rigid swing-arm tower and an ergonomic pneumatic bead breaker blade, the alignment system minimizes structural flex under load. This provides Canadian service directors with a reliable asset to streamline high-volume seasonal tire changeovers.