TBBT-2 (Tire Bead Breaking Tool)
Tire
Bead Breaking Tool (TBBT-2) Designed for the Homebuilt Aircraft, and GA
owners. No more struggling with
clamps, vices, mallets to break the bead.
No more finding an A&P with the traditional breaking tool to use and
working on the floor putting all your weight into the handle to break the
bead. Now you have a new option.
The
TBBT-2 unique design leverages the power of the mechanical advantage of the
clamp technology used in the
ExperimentalAero’s Deep Reach Dimpling Tool (DRDT-2) and makes breaking
your tire bead even easier. The TBBT-2 is an affordable option for the
aircraft owner.
Compared
to the traditional bead breaking tools (from Brand B and M) which are
adjustable for larger tires which changes their mechanical advantage, the
TBBT-2 has a significantly lower operating force (2.5 to 4 times).
You can even operate the TBBT-2 on your work bench.
What this means is you can now
break the bead without breaking your back.
Click on picture to play video
In the video you will see the frame deflect as the clamp puts force on the
tire to break the bead. The
TBBT-2 is designed to flex.
The load to deflect the frame show in the video is in excess
of 250 lbs. Which means it takes
over 250 lbs of force to break a tire bead.
That is where the mechanical advantage of the TBBT-2 is a significant
improvement over the traditional bead breaker tools. In the video you see
that you don’t need to hold down the wheel with any force, just held to
rotate the wheel to a new blade position.
The
graph below shows the difference between the TBBT-2 and the competitors.
When you apply 30 pounds of force to the TBBT-2 handle you get 250 lbs of
force at the breaker blade. As
the TBBT-2 handle continues down the mechanical advantage get even greater.
Whereas the competition blade force is only 2-3 times the force on
their handle. That means you
would need in excess of 80 to 130 lbs on the competitors handle to possibly
break a tire bead. That is why you see the competitions bead breaker on the
floor of the hangar when in use, while the TBBT-2 can be used at a
comfortable working height surface (Table, Rollaway, Etc).
This video is a review from Vic Syracuse from Base
Leg Aviation. Vic is well-known
in Van’s RV aircraft and EAA community.
He is a lecturer and author about aviation maintenance.
The review of the TBBT-2 starts at 1:15 minutes into the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTuX8ZQHRrQ
Specifications:
Tire Size: up to 18x6:00-6
Construction: Steel (welded and bolted)
Finish: Industrial powder coating
Shipping Box: 24”x6x6”
Shipping weight: 10 lbs (frame only), 14 lbs
(complete unit)
- TBBT-2 Frame Only-For DRDT-2 customers who are now flying and keeping the DRDT-2 for future use and transplanting the DRDT-2 clamp assembly onto the TBBT-2 frame.
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TBBT-2 Complete Unit (Includes Clamp Assembly)
Reasons why the TBBT-2 is a better option than the competition
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Significantly less expensive.
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Clamp mechanical advantage means significantly lower force needed to break the bead.
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Bench top capable.
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Existing DRDT-2 customers can continue to take advantage of their initial investment.
Pricing and Payment Options (05/20/23) | ||
Item | Personal Check or Money Order | PayPal |
TBBT-2 | $235 Plus Shipping, Email for availability | Email for pricing and availability |
TBBT-2 Frame Only ** | $160 Plus Shipping** Email for availability | Email for pricing and availability |
** For existing DRDT-2 owners who will transplant their DRDT-2 Clamp assembly to the TBBT-2 Frame
Payment Methods:
PayPal: Additional fee may apply
Personal checks. Please confirm order placement via email
sales@experimentalaero.com
Make payment to:
ExperimentalAero
12351 E. Lou Bock Pl.
Tucson, AZ 85749
Prices subject to change at any time