Ken-Tool

Akron, OH 44305

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About Ken-Tool

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768 E. North St.
Akron, OH 44305
http://www.kentool.com
330-535-7177
888-536-8665
800-872-4929

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Ken-Tool is the world's leading manufacturer of professional tire service hand tools. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Ken-Tool has been providing the tire industry and automotive aftermarket with quality products for over 90 years. 

PRODUCTS & PRESS RELEASES

0401 274 Pigtail Safety Shims
Trailers, Towing & Specialty

Pigtail Plug Safety Shims, No. 92000

Nov. 17, 2022
Lights won’t flicker during travel
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Rust Rhino Hub Cleaning Tool, No. 30267

Aug. 31, 2022
Attaches to any power-driven tool
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Shop Equipment

Industrial Duty Bench Vise

June 23, 2022
Features a 360 degree swivel base
Ken Tool Cares
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Ken-Tool announces video contest to promote breast cancer awareness

Oct. 1, 2019
Ken-Tool will offer only pink-colored T45A tire irons for sale through their distribution channel from October 1 through October 31.
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Mega AirBlast Bead Seater, No. 31445

Sept. 25, 2019
The Ken-Tool Mega AirBlast Bead Seater, No. 31445, features push-button technology to allow for quicker release of air, along with a digital gauge with backlight capability. Its...

Articles & News

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Tool Review: Ken-Tool Heavy Duty Universal Weight Hammer

Feb. 12, 2015
Reviewer appreciates the weight of the hammer, its soft face and its versatility.
Remove dual steel wheels that are rusted or stuck together with the Ken-Tool Dual Wheel Separator Kit.
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Ask the Expert: How can I quickly and safely separate and remove steel dual wheels that are rusted together?

April 5, 2013
Tools to assist with removing steel dual wheels that are rusted together, or stuck to the wheel hub.
A close-up of the a tool from the Ken-Tool reCore kit.
Diagnostic & Repair

Ask the Expert: How can I easily repair aluminum clamp-in style TPMS sensor valve stems?

April 5, 2013
Tools for repairing, instead of replacing, broken TPMS sensors.

Videos & Resources

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VIDEO: Ken-Tool Rust Hog quick demo

Feb. 7, 2018
A quick demonstration of the Ken-Tool Rust Hog removing rust and debris from the mating surface of a steel hub & brake rotor and the mating surface of an aluminum wheel.
VIDEO: Ken-Tool Blue Cobra Demount Tool Tips and Troubleshooting
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VIDEO: Ken-Tool Blue Cobra Demount Tool Tips and Troubleshooting

March 23, 2016
Here is a quick demonstration explaining some of the finer points of how the Blue Cobra works. Some of the common user errors and frustrations for first-time users attempting ...
Ken-Tool Shark Fin Dual Wheel Separation Bag power test Video
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Ken-Tool Shark Fin Dual Wheel Separation Bag power test Video

Jan. 15, 2016
This video shows the simulated wheel corrosion that Ken-Tool used to test its Shark Fin separation bag.
Ken-Tool Shark Fin Dual Wheel Separation Bag Video
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Ken-Tool Shark Fin Dual Wheel Separation Bag Video

Oct. 29, 2015
A product test and demonstration of Ken-Tool's Shark Fin Dual Wheel Separation Bag. The bag is rated to 150 psi, applies 2.5 tons of pressing force at 90 psi.
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Ken-Tool's Industrial Wheel Lock Ring Tool Set Video

Feb. 24, 2014
Having the right tool does make a difference. Removing and replacing lock rings on multi-piece industrial wheels presents its own set of unique problems -- these tools are specifically...
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Ken-Tool's Earthmover Tire Inflation Cage Video

Feb. 24, 2014
This video shows the OSHA Certification explosion testing of the Ken-Tool's tire inflation cage that is designed for large Earthmover and Agricultural tires.

KEY CONTACTS

Eunice Boyes

Sales & Mktg Coordinator

Roger Kliskey

Technical Support

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Ask the Expert: I’ve balanced my tire and wheel assembly, so why do I still have vibration and tire wear?

June 3, 2020
Over time, on hub-piloted wheel assemblies, the pads on the hub can lose tolerances originally intended from the factory, allowing for an offset between the wheel and the hub ...
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Ask the Expert: Why is it when I use valve extensions, my tires lose air after a while?

June 3, 2020
Traditional valve extensions are either rigid, chrome-plated brass tubes or braided stainless steel and rubber extensions. In either case, over time, a leak can occur.
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Ask the Expert: Should I bolt down my tire safety cages?

June 3, 2020
All tire inflation cages must be free-standing and never anchored to a floor, or even a portable surface.
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Balancing Beads for Trucks

Oct. 11, 2018
The Ken-Tool Balancing Beads for Trucks are designed to balance not only the tire and wheel, but the complete axle end and all the moving components of the wheel assembly. The...
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Brakes, Tire & Wheel

Ken-Tool introduces balancing beads for trucks

Oct. 9, 2018
The Ken-Tool Balancing Beads are designed to balance the complete axle end and all moving components of the wheel assembly.
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Stow & Go Heavy Duty Wrench, No. 35636

Sept. 5, 2018
The Ken-Tool Stow & Go Heavy Duty Wrench, No. 35636, offers user convenience with a fold away design that allows the wrench to be stowed in a trunk, toolbox or behind a seat when...
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Brakes, Tire & Wheel

HexChex Multi-Size Loose Wheel Nut Indicators

Aug. 8, 2018
The Ken-Tool HexChex Multi-Size Loose Wheel Nut Indicators offer a wide application coverage in only four SKUs to help cut inventory costs. These SKUs cover 31 lug nut sizes from...
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Pilot Sleeve

July 26, 2018
The Ken-Tool Pilot Sleeve is a line of wheel centering sleeves for steel or aluminum commercial truck steer wheels, drive wheels and inside/outside dual wheels which use two-piece...
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Rust Hog, No. 20167

Jan. 12, 2017
The Ken-Tool Rust Hog, No. 20167, is an abrasive tool that removes surface rust and debris on studs and flat mating surfaces of wheels, wheel hubs and brake rotor hats. The Rust...