Tires Cages

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.

Is a tire inflation cage the same as a tire safety cage?

Yes. Tire inflation cage, tire safety cage, tire cage, and tire restraining cage are commonly used terms for this category of equipment.

What size tire cage do I need?

The correct size depends on the diameter and width of the tire and wheel assemblies you service. Always compare your tire dimensions and inflation requirements with the specifications of the individual cage.

Do tire shops need tire inflation cages?

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.177 applies to servicing single-piece and multi-piece rim wheels on large vehicles such as trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, and off-road machines. Among its requirements, employers must provide restraining devices or barriers for certain tire-inflation procedures.

What other equipment is needed when using a tire cage?

For covered applications, OSHA specifies an inflation air-line assembly with a clip-on chuck, an in-line valve with a pressure gauge or presettable regulator, and enough hose to allow the technician to remain outside the trajectory during inflation.

Are tire safety cages OSHA approved?

OSHA establishes performance requirements for restraining devices rather than simply providing a blanket approval for every tire cage. The specific cage should meet the applicable requirements and be appropriate for the tire and wheel assembly being serviced.