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Snap-on Equipment Releases Leverless Tire Changer - The Pegasus ATC 800

May 15, 2009 -- Snap-on Equipment announces the release of the Pegasus ATC 800 Leverless Tire Changer. The Pegasus ATC 800 is designed to meet the needs of shops handling high volumes of OEM or aftermarket wheels, particularly low-profile, run-flat and extended-mobility tires. Its best-in-class design and features will improve safety and consistency while reducing technician fatigue and unintended damage to wheels and tires when compared to table top tire changers.

The Pegasus ATC 800 features an exclusive, laser-guided demounting process, in which a laser light assists the technician in setting the demount head in the optimal position for both mounting and demounting, and eliminates the chance of wheel damage during the process.

Unlike competitive models, the Pegasus ATC 800’s demount head best-in-class design has no pivot points. Once in position, the demount head efficiently lifts the sidewall from the wheel with no manual input and eliminates the need for a tire lever or for multiple technicians to assist when demounting tires. The Pegasus ATC 800’s bead breaker does not contact the wheel at any point in the process, providing "Do No Harm™" performance.

Although loaded with automated features, the Pegasus ATC 800 is simple to operate. Simple controls are all that is required for the entire mount/demount process. Every technician will quickly be able to handle even the most difficult wheels safely and effectively. The Pegasus ATC 800 will take your business to the next level by increasing the range of wheels you service, improving safety and consistency and eliminating wheel damage.

Snap-on Equipment is the world’s leading automotive service equipment company and is a division of Snap-on Inc., a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostic and equipment solutions for professional tool users. Founded in 1920, Snap-on Inc. is a $2.8 billion S&P 500 Company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin.