Tire Cages for Commercial & Heavy-Duty Tires
Tire inflation involves significant stored energy, particularly when working with large commercial tire and wheel assemblies. A properly selected tire inflation safety cage provides a restraining structure around the tire and wheel assembly during inflation.
Our tire cage selection includes options for applications such as:
- Commercial truck and semi-truck tires
- Bus tires
- Fleet vehicles
- Agricultural and tractor tires
- Heavy-duty and off-road tires
- Multi-piece and applicable single-piece rim wheels
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.177 requires employers servicing covered large-vehicle rim wheels to provide appropriate restraining devices or barriers during specified inflation procedures. OSHA defines a restraining device as equipment such as a cage, rack, or assembly of bars designed to constrain rim-wheel components during a separation or sudden release of air.
Choosing the Right Tire Inflation Cage
Choosing the correct tire safety cage starts with the tires and wheels your shop services. Tire cage dimensions, tire diameter and width capacity, maximum inflation pressure, construction, and intended application can vary significantly between models.
Before purchasing, consider the maximum tire size your shop services, the type of wheel assemblies being inflated, the manufacturer's stated pressure and application limits, and the amount of space available in your tire service area.
For commercial shops, always verify that the specific cage is appropriate for the tire and wheel assembly being serviced and follow the cage, tire, and wheel manufacturers' instructions.
