What Problems Do TAWI Tyre Lifters Solve?
Manual tyre handling presents significant safety and ergonomic risks:
- High risk of back, shoulder and wrist injuries from repetitive heavy lifting
- Awkward postures when lifting tyres from floor level or pallets
- Difficulty gripping large, bulky, or uneven tyres
- Increased risk of dropped loads during rotation or positioning
- Two-person lifts reduce efficiency
TAWI tyre lifters eliminate the need for direct manual lifting by using vacuum suction to grip tyres securely. Operators can lift, rotate, and position tyres ergonomically without excessive bending or twisting. This reduces injury risk, improves control during handling and ensures operations are lifting tyres reliably across shifts.
How Do Tyre Lifters Improve Operations?
Efficient tyre handling is essential for maintaining throughput, protecting staff and meeting production targets. TAWI vacuum tyre lifters integrate seamlessly into operations for better ergonomics and efficiency, turning demanding trye lifting tasks into smooth, controlled moves.
Key Benefits:
- Reduced workplace injuries: minimise heavy manual lifting and lower the risk of musculoskeletal disorders
- Improved productivity: speed up tyre movement and reduce handling time
- Single-operator handling: enable one person to safely lift and position heavy tyres
- Enhanced load control: secure vacuum grip improves stability during rotation and placement
- Ergonomic working height: reduce bending and twisting when lifting from pallets or floors
When Can TAWI Lifters Help Handle Tyres?
Small and Medium Tyres
Passenger vehicle and light commercial tyres are frequently handled in high volumes, creating repetitive strain risks. TAWI vacuum tyre lifters support ergonomic working practices and improvements in efficiency.
- Allows one operator to lift and position tyres for safer assembly, storage or dispatch
- Handles tyres without manual strain on the body
- Improves productivity for repetitive lifting tasks
Heavy Tyres
Large industrial, agricultural, and off-road tyres are extremely heavy and difficult to control manually. TAWI lifting equipment is designed to handle heavy tyres safely, giving stable grip and controlled movement during operations.
- Supports controlled lifting, rotation and positioning
- Turns two-person task into a one-person task
- Reduces physical strain and chance of injury
Wheels and Tyre Assemblies
Handling complete wheel assemblies requires precision to avoid imbalance or damage. TAWI wheel lifting solutions have improved both safety and quality.
- Allows accurate lifting and positioning onto hubs, conveyors or storage racks
- Offers improved control and stability during mounting and assembly operations
Explore Solutions for Tyre Lifters
Lifting Trolley
Lift anything, anywhere. Mobile, flexible and efficient handling of reels, drums, containers and more. For loads <550 lbs.
High Frequency Lifter
High speed vacuum lifter for efficient tyre handling. For loads < 143 lbs.
View the High Frequency Lifter - High Frequency LifterMulti-Functional Lifter
This versatile vacuum lifter is our most flexible lifting tool, handling goods of all shapes and sizes easy and efficiently for loads < 595 lbs.
View the Multi-Functional Lifter - Multi-Functional LifterWhy Choose TAWI for Lifting Tyres?
“The great benefits that my team and I experience from using the wheel lift from TAWI are undeniable; we can do our work simply and ergonomically, saving our physical and mental well-being.”
Martin Ståhl Automotive Parts Manager at Bilia Sisjön
Learn more about why you should chose TAWI.