LA VERGNE, Tenn. — In an effort to help shops and dealers achieve fast, custom wheel balancing, Hennessy Industries has introduced the COATS® 1250-3DV wheel balancer. Designed for ease of use, the new balancer seeks to help shops increase profits by streamlining operation and providing self-training capabilities.
“Today’s new vehicles have larger wheels and special applications that are difficult to service with older balancers,” said Don Vanderheyden, Hennessy’s group marketing manager for wheel-service solutions. “In addition, the increase use of hidden tape-weight balancing demands newer technology and custom balancing techniques. The 1250-3DV was designed to help address those issues.”
Engineered for front-line, high-volume shop duty, the 1250-3DV is ideal for both experienced and entry-level technicians. The embedded, commercial-grade LCD flat screen provides on-board training designed to provide a live demonstration for every step of the balancing process. With a full 180-degree viewing angle of the LCD screen, then the technician can easily watch the balancing processes animation, then immediately follow the operating steps.
“Shop managers know that customer satisfaction improves with ongoing technician training for advanced balancing procedures,” Vanderheyden added. “The 1250-3DV will help shops and dealers meet the increased demand for aftermarket wheel and tire packages.”
The machine’s three-dimensional automatic data entry and laser-guided weight placement provide fast and accurate results even on the most demanding applications requiring hidden weights.
The 1250-3DV features custom balancing modes results in savings in both labor and wheel weights. The machine features custom balancing modes such as precise behind-the-spoke weight positioning and static-on-screen.
In order to provide technicians with speed and long-term performance, the 1250-3DV is built around COATS®’ patented Direct Drive™ technology that uses the motor’s main shaft, not pulleys or belts that wear or slip. This proven, 1.5-horsepower system reaches balancing speed quickly and coasts during measurements, resulting in a faster cycle time without component “noise” that can create balancing errors.
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 state-of-the-art 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 wholly owned subsidiary of DH Holding, 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. If you have questions, please call Carol Morris at (615) 641-7533.