Abstract: Apparatus for removing the outer casing from the rim of a wheel so that each part of the wheel may be recovered separately for purposes of salvage or repair. The wheel is laid on its side upon a worktable having a circular opening formed therein with the rim of the wheel being positioned over the opening. A cylindrical clamping tool is brought down over the rim to engage the casing and securely clamp is against the top surface of the table. A knockout bar is passed down through the cylindrical clamping tool to contact the rim close to the bead-forming joint between the casing and the rim. Extension of the arm causes the bead to be broken and the rim to be forced away from the casing whereupon it falls through the opening in the worktable.

Abstract: A device for separating a pneumatic casing from the rim of a wheel to enable both the rim and the wheel to be reclaimed as separate units. The wheel is placed upon a horizontal worktable and a clamping arm is brought down upon the rim to secure it to the table. A stripping tool having spike-like fingers is brought upwardly into engagement with the casing. As the tool moves up past the rim, the wheel beads are broken by the tool and the casing is lifted free of the rim. Both the clamping arm and the stripping tool are adapted to clear the worktable during loading and unloading of the wheels whereby the wheels can be moved easily into and out of the work zone.