LINEAR ACTUATOR LOCK RING SPREADER

摘要

A lock ring spreader is provided. In one aspect, the invention provides for a lock ring spreader that includes a linear actuator suitable for spreading lock rings associated with large wheel rims, for example wheel rims suitable for use with mining equipment. The lock ring spreader includes mounts that can be removably coupled to a lock ring, whereupon the distance between the mounts is increased to expand the lock ring and remove the lock ring from the wheel rim. The lock ring spreader may be remotely controlled.