Using a Tire Inflation Cage for a Safe Working Environment
Martins Industries is a manufacturer of tire storage,
display
and handling equipment. We
have been
in business since 1987 and constantly improving our
racks, displays and equipments. We manufacture tire inflation cages (MIC)
with 2-3/8'' heavy-gauge steel tubes welded to a
3/16'' steel base with added reinforcements.This construction makes
Martins Industries' tire inflation cages the toughest on the market;
other competitors use 2-1/4'' pipes which makes a big differences in
the quality and toughness of the tire inflation cage. In
addition, all
welds meet the CSA Standard W47.1.
and the inflation cages are finished with powder coated paint.
It is very important for the safety and security of your employees to be equipped with a good tire inflation cage. You must follow the instructions when using the inflation cage in order to prevent potential injuries or deaths.
First, centre the tire vertically in the cage using the two steel brackets welded to the base of the cage to position the tire correctly. Second, position the tire valve between the bars. Third, attach the air chuck to the valve and finally, stand back approximately 10 feet (3 meters) out of the path of the tire inflation cage and inflate. All instructions are provided on all of our tire inflation cages and are written in English, French and Spanish to make sure the cage is used properly.
Martins Industries offers a large variety of tire
inflation cages going
from a portable 2-bar inflation cage
(MIC-2) to the
big heavy-duty tire inflation cage
(MIC-AUHD-52).
Tire Inflation Cage - Easy to Use
It is very important for the safety and security of your employees to be equipped with a good tire inflation cage. You must follow the instructions when using the inflation cage in order to prevent potential injuries or deaths.
First, centre the tire vertically in the cage using the two steel brackets welded to the base of the cage to position the tire correctly. Second, position the tire valve between the bars. Third, attach the air chuck to the valve and finally, stand back approximately 10 feet (3 meters) out of the path of the tire inflation cage and inflate. All instructions are provided on all of our tire inflation cages and are written in English, French and Spanish to make sure the cage is used properly.
Martins Industries' Tire Inflation Cages
Portable Tire Inflation Cage
We fabricate two types of portable tire inflations cages: the 2-bar inflation cage (MIC-2) and the 2-bar wide-base portable inflation cage (MIC-2WB). (see picture on your right) The portable inflation cages are mainly used in service trucks because they have the advantage to be foldable in order to take less space. Another benefit is that they have the same strength as the static ones.
Static Tire Inflation Cage
Martins Industries'
static inflation cages vary from the 3-bar MIC-PCR to the big heavy-duty MIC-AUHD-52.
Selecting the right size of inflation cage is really important in order
to prevent potential injuries. Our inflation cages can
accommodate
every type of tires going from the small vehicle tires to the big
aircraft tires and military tires.
Martins Industries' static inflation cages vary from the 3-bar MIC-PCR to the big heavy-duty MIC-AUHD-52. Selecting the right size of inflation cage is really important in order to prevent potential injuries. Our inflation cages can accommodate every type of tires going from the small vehicle tires to the big aircraft tires and military tires.
1. Built stronger than
our competitors
2. Superior powder coated paint makes a better protection
4. Exceed the OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.177 in the U.S.A.
5. Instructions in English, French and Spanish
6. Better prevention of injuries and deaths
2. Superior powder coated paint makes a better protection
3. Responds to all types of tires
4. Exceed the OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.177 in the U.S.A.
5. Instructions in English, French and Spanish
6. Better prevention of injuries and deaths
Martins Industries' Tire Inflation Cages meet the Regulations
Occupational
Safety & Health
Administration of the Unites-States
implemented a regulation concerning this issue as it has a high
potential for severe injury and death. Having your employees understand
the importance of taking a few seconds more to work safely
with a tire
safety cage makes good sense.
These safety cages are a mandatory
precaution for tire inflation; they provide good protection and exceed
the U.S. federal OSHA Standard 29 CFR, 1910.177
Tire explosion is an actual danger that can be prevented. View a video of a tire exploding.
This series of pictures illustrates a tire explosion as well as the reason why OSHA enforced its use.
source:http://www.irsst.qc.ca/files/documents/PubIRSST/R-590.pdf
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About Martins Industries
Martins Industries is
one of the only
tire equipment and racking manufacturers to sell products
directly
to their clients without intermediaries. As a result, we are
able to provide better prices
and we are in the best position to advise you.
If you are a logistics center, tire manufacturer, automobile dealership, tire distributor or tire shop, you can count on us. We have distribution centers in Canada, the United States and Australia and manufacture in Canada and Taiwan. With Martins Industries, you’re in good hands.
Whether you need to store tires, ship them or simply put them on display for your customers, phone us at 1-866-904-RACK (7225)! We will be able to help you