One-piece Lock Rings

One-piece lock rings are produced with a minimum 2″ overlap (exact amount will vary slightly by size and type). Over time lock rings will lose their spring and the amount of overlap will reduce. Therefore, RIMEX recommends regular visual inspections of the lock ring to ensure it hasn’t stretched beyond product guidelines.

Articulating Lock Rings (ALR)

RIMEX articulating locks rings are designed to increase safety. Unlike traditional one-piece lock rings, there is no stored energy released when the part is removed. Damaged hinges are easily replaced and do not result in a scrapped component. Optional EZ GRIP handles protect hands from the hazards and dangers associated with with tire maintenance.

ALR Advantages

• Easy to install

• Identical lock ring halves hinge from either end to suit the wheel position.

• All components are recessed reducing the risk of damage during operation.

• Damaged ALR hinge assemblies are easily replaced as needed.

• The lock ring style is clearly engraved beside the hinge on each section of the ALR, for easy identification.

• No overlapping ends, eliminating  pinchpoint injuries.

RIMEX manufactures Articulating Lock Rings for 51 – 63″ lock ring styles (HDT, TSR, MST) to suit all equipment types.

Two-piece Lock Rings

RIMEX produces two-piece lock rings for DGS and IGLR style wheels.

Safety benefits of 2 piece lock rings:

• Pinch points and unreleased tension, eliminated

• Lock ring sections are lighter, easier to handle, install and secure in place

• The sections are bolted together with retaining clamps ensuring they remain secured in place

• Easy to store

RIMEX Lock Ring styles

I Lock Rings

• Commonly used in high pressure applications

• RIMEX uses this design in 20 and 24” rim diameters”

• 4 piece, tube type rim designs

• Industry standard lock ring is easily mismounted

• RIMEX I lock ring CAN NOT be mismounted

T Lock Rings

• Used on 3, 4 and 5 piece wheels for light duty graders, loaders and haulage

• RIMEX uses this design in 10 through 38” rim diameters

EM Lock Rings

• Used on 3, 4 and 5 piece wheels and rims in a wide variety of applications

• RIMEX uses this design in 10 through 49” rim diameters

EV Lock Rings

• Used on 33, 35 and 49” haulage wheels/rims

• Light duty design

• For higher PSI or heavier load applications, RIMEX strongly recommends EMH

EMH Lock Rings

• RIMEX exclusive design only compatible with EMH gutter sections

• For increased safety in high pressure, heavy load applications

• Painted blue for easy identification

• Used on 25 through 49” wheels/rims for a wide variety of applications

• RIMEX produces 2 piece models for DGS fitment

HDT Lock Rings

• Industry standard used by most manufacturers for 51, 57 and 63” applications

• RIMEX uses on a variety of applications from 45 through 63”

• RIMEX produces a variety of 2 piece models for DGS/IGLR fitment

• 51 – 63″ NOW AVAILABLE in NEW ALR style

TSR Lock Rings

• RIMEX exclusive design only compatible with TSR components [NOT interchangeable]

• Designed for increased safety and the longest service life in the industry

• Used on 45 through 63” applications

• RIMEX produces a variety of 2 piece models for DGS fitment

• TSR lock ring is painted red for easy identification

• 51 – 63″ NOW AVAILABLE in NEW ALR style

MST Lock Rings (45″ and up)

• 51 – 63″ NOW AVAILABLE in NEW ALR style

Two-piece Lock Rings

RIMEX manufactures two-piece beadlock rings for DGS/IGLR rim types.

Features Quick Reference Lock Ring Comparison

The images below demonstrate the differences between common 51-63” lock ring styles. The larger surface area of the TSR product offers a better fit between lock ring taper and bead seat band taper. Using fully machined RIMEX components results in decreased movement and indexing of rim parts and consequently increased product strength and longer service life.

Style：

HDT
WTR （Wedge）		37% more surface area than HDT
TSR		57% MORE surface area than HDT；20% MORE surface area than WTR