INCORRECT installation of WI lock ring
CORRECT installation of WI lock ring
ALWAY CORRECT
RIMEX I lock ring designed to eliminate mis-mounting
16 Wanshou Rd
Jiangsu, China
214181
Avenida Américo Vespucio Sur 100 Piso 11
Santiago
Corner of Jaspis & Kalk Street
Northern Cape
11 Littlefield Street
Queensland
4717
Avenida Américo Vespucio Sur 100 Piso 11
Santiago
Corner of Jaspis & Kalk Street
Northern Cape
RIMEX offers a wide-range of one-piece, two-piece, and articulating lock rings manufactured to the highest standards using quality steel.
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. Read about lock ring inspection and safety.
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
RIMEX manufactures Articulating Lock Rings for 51 – 63″ lock ring styles (HDT, TSR, MST) to suit all equipment types.
RIMEX produces two-piece lock rings for DGS and IGLR style wheels.
Safety benefits of 2 piece lock rings:
![]() | I Lock Rings |
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![]() | T Lock Rings |
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![]() | EM Lock Rings |
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![]() | EV Lock Rings |
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![]() | EMH Lock Rings |
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![]() | HDT Lock Rings |
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![]() | TSR Lock Rings |
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![]() | MST Lock Rings (45″ and up) |
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![]() | 780-000-0120 |
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Size | Profile | Retainer Kit |
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63″ | HDT-930 | 780-000-0108 |
63″ | HDT-797 | 780-000-0108 |
63″ | TSR | 780-000-0108 |
63″ | MST | 780-000-0108 |
57″ | HDT | 780-000-0108 |
57″ | TSR | 780-000-0108 |
51″ | TSR | 780-000-0108 |
51″ | TSR | 780-000-0068 [special] |
49″ | HDT | 780-000-0108 |
49″ | EMH | 780-000-0120 |
35″ | EMH | 780-000-0120 |
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.
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HDT | ![]() | |
WTR (Wedge) | ![]() | 37% more surface area than HDT |
TSR | ![]() | 57% MORE surface area than HDT; 20% MORE surface area than WTR |
20” – 63” [EM, EMH, HDT, TSR, MS/T]
CORRECT OVERLAP | STRETCHED | SCRAP |
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2″ overlap | minimal overlap or ends touching | no overlap – ends NOT touching |
20” – 49” [EV/T]
CORRECT OVERLAP | STRETCHED | SCRAP |
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2″ overlap | minimal overlap or ends touching | no overlap – ends NOT touching |
New lock rings are produced with a minimum 2” overlap from the factory (exact amount will vary slightly by size and type).
Over time lock rings will lose their spring and the amount of overlap will reduce. This is a normal occurrence. Regular visual inspections of the lock rings need to be performed to ensure they haven’t stretched beyond the recommended guidelines.
RIMEX recommends that once the ends of a lock ring are no longer overlapped or touching, it should be removed from service and scrapped.
This stretched lock ring has just been removed from a wheel. It should be removed from service and scrapped.