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Wheel balancers have many different types of configurations and performance.
When assessing which wheel balancer investment is best based on the store size, technical skill level, service level and the average number of wheel service-related repair orders and planned growth, the shop owner has a variety of potential for choosing wheel balancing services.
When doing tire work, the wheels always need to be balanced. However, this service can also be provided when rotation, alignment, suspension, and braking work are required, because these repairs can also cause vibration and the onset of abnormal tire wear. Generally, road testing and a small amount of customer education can greatly increase wheel balance services to ensure that the vehicle has a completely smooth driving quality.
The typical cost of wheel balancing ranges from US$8 to US$25 per wheel (US$32-100 for all four wheels), but usually around US$10-12 per wheel (US$40-48 total), depending on the locality Labor price and manufacturer and model of motor vehicle. Some stores even use weighted balance pads to perform "patch balancing" on large off-road truck wheels that require too much rim weight, which costs $60 to $90 each. Considering that the balance can be completed in only a few minutes each time, a high-quality wheel balancer only needs to be used for a few months to recover the cost.
Wheel balancers have many different types of configurations and performance. The function is based on efficiency, ease of use and the ability of the technician to balance the wheel while protecting it from potential clamping damage to ensure the best ride quality and increase workshop productivity and profitability.
The cost of wheel balancers and their key adapter kits varies widely, ranging from approximately US$900 to US$18,000. There is a huge difference in price ranges and corresponding product functions. Your first consideration should be whether you just want to experience the movement of the balance wheel, or whether you want to solve the wheel vibration problem as much as possible.
There are different types of wheel balancers with various functions and advantages. When looking for wheel balancing equipment for your store, this checklist can help determine which option is best for you.
The following is an example of the return on investment that a wheel balancer can bring to a store that is open six days a week.
The input voltage is 110v or 220v, 1Ph. 50/60Hz
Heavier assembly weight requires higher motor torque. When using a 220v motor driver, heavier components consume less electrical load. The motor driver adopts AC or DC configuration, and sometimes has a servo function for switching the position of the wheel and the weight.
Almost all wheel balancers have horizontal mounting shafts. Lifting a heavy wheel onto the balancer creates two potential problems (and opportunities) that can be solved by wheel lifting.
W Heavy-duty wheels will increase the possibility of employee back strain, and the wheel lift will protect the operator and make work easier.
W When the heavy wheel is held in the clamped position by the wheel lifting device, it can improve the centering accuracy and reduce the possibility of clamping error, resulting in incorrect balance measurement.
The centering cone and chuck should fit into the back hub hole of most wheels to be balanced. Some alloy wheels cannot be centered and may even be damaged unless the wheel is mounted on the rear cone.
Offset spacers are used to position certain types of offset wheels so that they fit on the surface of the balancer hub and can be centered correctly.
Clamping cup and sleeve protector are basic components, allowing installation on the back of the cone.
It is strongly recommended to use 4, 5, 6 and 8 lug PCD flange plates to allow the back of the cone to be installed and protect the decorative side of the wheel surface.
Normally calibration and calibration checks are not required, but if you encounter "weight chase" during the balancing process, the operator should be trained on how to perform these simple procedures.
Traditional balancing methods deal with static and coupling forces with the same priority to correct for weight sensitivity. This is outdated, and when the distance is close to each other, it may cause the weight to chase the weight balance on the tape.
The single-plane dynamic balance software scans the position of a single counterweight on the wheel, allowing a counterweight application to correct static and coupling forces, saving a lot of time and sometimes reducing the use of counterweights.
The Auto Adaptive Compensation software determines the quality of the wheels and will adjust the correction weight to best suit the vehicle's sensitivity. It also allows to transfer to a single weight, and sometimes can reduce the use of weight.
Static elimination balance puts the static balance correction weight on top of the couple force correction to reduce the traditional residual weight that may be left when the balancer displays "balance".
Hidden weight/spoke balance is a decorative weight sharing function that allows technicians to hide the sticky weight behind the spokes.
The RFV diagnostic balance combines a high-performance wheel balance function with wheel eccentricity measurement to ensure that the wheel is round when it rolls in balance. The radial runout of the wheel can be measured using rollers, laser or sonar sensors.
Even when buying the most high-end wheel balancer, most shops provide sufficient balancing services to achieve a huge return on investment. Performance, accuracy, equipment functions and features, and training are essential to ensure customer satisfaction and build repeat business.
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