Product Overview
The AirShim SLIM 1180 Inflatable Elevator Door Safety Wedge is a compact inflatable wedge, pry bar, and leveling tool designed for elevator service professionals, elevator mechanics, inspectors, installers, maintenance teams, and contractors. Built for narrow access areas, it slides into tight gaps, inflates by hand, and helps hold elevator doors, lift and shift materials, level items, align components, and support installation or service work without scratching delicate surfaces.
Product Information
| Product Type | Inflatable Elevator Door Safety Wedge |
| Brand | Calculated Industries |
| Model | 1180 |
| Tool Type | Inflatable safety wedge, pry bar, shim, alignment, and leveling tool |
| Primary Users | Elevator service professionals, elevator mechanics, inspectors, maintenance technicians, installers, contractors, and service crews |
| Use Case | Elevator door holding, lifting, shifting, leveling, plumbing, aligning, installation support, service calls, and tight-space positioning |
AirShim Functions
| Elevator Door Wedge | Designed to slide between an elevator door and jamb at waist level, then inflate to help hold the door during service or inspection. |
| Inflatable Pry Bar | Provides controlled lifting and positioning pressure for repair, installation, and adjustment work. |
| Leveling Tool | Helps lift, shift, level, plumb, and align items during installation or maintenance tasks. |
| Tight-Space Access | Slim profile reaches into narrow gaps and hard-to-access spaces while still providing a stable pressure surface. |
| Surface Protection | Soft surface helps avoid scratching smooth or delicate surfaces, including elevator doors and finished materials. |
| Adjustable Pressure | Hand bulb allows controlled inflation for precise positioning, wedging, lifting, aligning, and leveling. |
Key Features
| Contractor Grade | Built for professional service, maintenance, inspection, installation, and trade use. |
| 150 lb Support | Supports up to 150 lb of wedging pressure for compact lifting, positioning, and door-holding tasks. |
| FirmFlex Stiffener | Internal FirmFlex™ stiffener helps limit folding and improves rigidity in narrow load areas. |
| Slim Pressure Surface | 3″ x 6″ bag surface is designed for tight spaces where larger inflatable shims may not fit. |
| Gap Range | Works in gaps from approximately 3/32″ when deflated up to 1″ when fully inflated. |
| Lightweight Design | Lightweight 2.5 oz design is easy to carry in a shirt pocket, tool bag, or service kit. |
| Hands-Free Support | Helps hold doors or materials in position, freeing hands for inspection, service, adjustment, or installation work. |
Applications
| Elevator Service | Useful for holding elevator doors during service, maintenance, inspection, and repair calls. |
| Elevator Inspection | Provides a compact safety wedge option for inspectors working around elevator doors and door jambs. |
| Installation & Alignment | Helps lift, shift, align, level, and plumb items during installation and adjustment work. |
| Tight-Space Work | Slim design is useful in narrow areas where a standard shim, pry bar, or larger inflatable wedge may not fit. |
| Finished Surface Work | Soft surface helps protect doors, panels, frames, finished materials, and smooth surfaces from scratches or marks. |
| Maintenance Kits | Compact and lightweight design makes it a practical addition to elevator service kits, inspection bags, and maintenance tool sets. |
Specifications
| Model | 1180 |
| Load / Wedge Capacity | Up to 150 lb |
| Bag Dimensions | 3″ x 6″ |
| Deflated Height | Approximately 3/32″ |
| Inflated Height | Approximately 1″ |
| Pump & Tube Length | 6.5″ total length |
| Tube Length | 2.5″ |
| Bulb Pump Size | 1.5″ diameter x 4″ long |
| Product Weight | 0.1563 lbs / 2.5 oz |
| Warranty | One-year warranty |
Included
| Inflatable Wedge | AirShim SLIM inflatable wedge with integrated pump and tube |
| Internal Stiffener | FirmFlex™ stiffener for added rigidity and reduced folding |
| Warranty | One-year warranty |
Why Choose the AirShim SLIM 1180?
The AirShim SLIM 1180 gives elevator professionals and maintenance crews a compact, lightweight, and easy-to-carry inflatable wedge for door holding, lifting, shifting, leveling, plumbing, and alignment work. Its slim profile, soft surface, 150 lb support rating, and FirmFlex™ stiffener make it a practical alternative to heavy metal wedges for service calls, inspections, and tight-space installation tasks.
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