LA VERGNE, TN — Tackling tough wheel balancing jobs just got a lot easier, thanks to the COATS® XR 1850 wheel balancer. It is designed to simplify even tricky diagnostic balancing tasks, speeding the process and guiding technicians to the proper balancing solutions.
The new COATS® XR 1850 wheel balancer offers best-in-class Tape-A-Weight® and behind-the-spoke positioning, and fast balancing cycles. It also features enhanced diagnostics to identify both radial and lateral runout, additional storage, and a printer that can be used to provide customers with a copy of the data from balancing their tires and wheels.
“The XR 1850 is designed for quality conscious tire service providers—such as car dealers—where CSI performance is critical,” said Kevin Keefe, Group Marketing Manager, Tire Service Solutions. “The XR Series balancers provide the fastest diagnostics available—adding just a few seconds to the balancing process. Now, with lateral as well as radial runout diagnostics, the XR 1850 can provide extra assurance of customer satisfaction and the opportunity to eliminate even more comebacks. And with a printed copy of data available, it is easy for the shop to show its customers how much work has been done to ensure their satisfaction. The printout also makes it easy for technicians to share information on a vehicle, and to work together for better vehicle performance.”
With the proliferation of low profile tires, stiffer frames and tighter suspensions, closer brake tolerances and other factors, there are many more opportunities for vibrations to occur. The XR Series diagnostics package signals the technician when a tire or wheel is going to need extra attention.
“In the past, diagnostic balancers were known as ‘comeback machines’ because they helped find difficult problems when customers came back to the shop. Our XR 1850 balancer was created with a different thought in mind. It’s an ‘anti-comeback machine,’ because it identifies problems before the customer leaves,” Keefe said.
And for a balancer that can do so much, the XR 1850 is remarkably easy to use.
“XR Series balancers automatically take the A, W, and D measurements,” he noted. “There’s no need for an outer arm. The video screen has real-time 3-D graphics, visual cues, and help screens to guide the technician throughout the balancing process. We have even included modes for direct Tape A Weight location and behind the spoke weight placement. These are the best in their class. And it’s air equipped, so you don’t have to go to a tire changer for rotate and balance jobs. The technician’s job is easier than ever, even for the most difficult balancing.”
Keefe also noted COATS® exclusive Static on Screen™ simultaneous display of static and dynamic data, which identifies any excess residual static imbalance.
XR Series balancers come with an accessories carousel, a removable sliding tool tray and side storage pegs offering huge amounts of convenient storage. They have 12 balancing modes, and run on a 110 volt power supply.
In addition, XR Series balancers can be ordered with the appropriate set of accessories for the shop. Owners can choose from one of three accessory packages, depending on the vehicles they service. Packages range from accessories and adapters to service passenger cars to sets that can service everything from passenger cars through light trucks.
To learn more, see your COATS® distributor.
Hennessy Industries manufactures COATS®, AMMCO®, and BADA® tire changers, balancers, brake lathes, lifts, alignment systems, wheel weights, and accessories.