A new automated wheel balancer for light- and heavy-duty vehicles is now available from wheel servicing specialist Pro-Align in the UK and Ireland.
Developed by workshop equipment manufacturer Hunter, the HD Elite has been designed to solve the toughest of wheel-related vibration issues, while helping to increase tyre life.
It works with tyre sizes up to 52 inches and can lift up to 227kg, opening it up workshops for both light and heavier commercial vehicles.
It includes an intuitive touchscreen interface, including features such as ‘SmartWeight’, which optimises and reduces the weights needed to accurately balance commercial vehicle wheels.
Clive Seabrook, CEO of Pro-Align, said: “The Hunter HD Elite is an exceptional diagnostic system and we’re excited to be bringing it to workshops in the UK and Ireland.
“The system is quick, easy to use and more accurate than less sophisticated options. Its highly beneficial for workshop efficiency and reducing vehicle maintenance times, but more importantly, minimising troublesome wheel vibration issues.”
The Hunter HD Elite also uses laser technology and a diagnostic load roller to solve vibration issues by measuring the entire wheel contact patch for accurate results.
Seabrook continues: “Excessive wheel vibration is often considered nothing more than an inconvenience for fleet operators but if left untreated can actually cause serious health issues for drivers, such as repetitive strain and back injuries.
“With the HD Elite, tyre rollout issues can be minimised to help significantly reduce wheel vibration issues, safeguarding drivers and increasing overall tyre life in the process.”
Pre-orders for the Hunter HD Elite are now available exclusively at Pro-Align.
