LA VERGNE, Tenn. - Hennessy Industries, manufacturer of COATS® Tire Changers and Wheel Balancers, AMMCO® Brake Lathes and Lifts, and BADA® Wheel Weights, is adding a new cost-saving technology to its XR-series and 1250 Wheel Balancers.
The technology, which has been used for some time in European balancers, is called EconoBalance and is an alternative approach to balancing a tire and wheel assembly. EconoBalance seeks first to eliminate the static imbalance in a wheel assembly, then based on several parameters, calculates the minimum amount of corrective weight needed to bring dynamic imbalance within acceptable limits, or what is unnoticeable to the driver.
"We realize that shop owners want to be able to tailor their operations to fit the profile of the work that typically comes through their doors," said Don Vanderheyden, group marketing manager for Hennessy Industries. "By adding COATS® EconoBalance to our conventional balancing technology, we've created the most comprehensive and flexible equipment offering on the market, helping shop owners strike a balance between cost savings and comeback prevention."
Balancing wheel assemblies using COATS® EconoBalance often results in the application of less corrective weight, which can cut costs. There is also a potential reduction in the number of "re-spins" needed to achieve an acceptable balance condition. And since EconoBalance eliminates most subjective decisions from the balancing process, it provides a quick and effective means for training new technicians.
Vanderheyden added that because EconoBalance and similar technologies leave higher imbalance residuals than those of conventional balancing modes, mounting and centering, as well as the use of proper adapters is critically important.
"Approximately 60 percent of customer comebacks for vibration are due to improper wheel mounting on the balancer, clamping error, and/or damaged or worn cones, spring, or shaft," he said.
For more information on EconoBalance, please visit www.econobalance.com.
About Hennessy Industries
Hennessy Industries manufactures COATS®, AMMCO® and BADA®, and is the largest full-line wheel-service equipment manufacturer in North America. Hennessy is recognized for its advanced technology in the manufacture of COATS® tire changers and wheel balancers, AMMCO® brake lathes and lifts and BADA® wheel balancing weights.
Hennessy Industries, Inc., is a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), a Fortune 500 company. Hennessy is headquartered in La Vergne, Tenn., with manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Kentucky.
To learn more, see your COATS® distributor or visit www.ammcoats.com.