Wheel balancers

How to choose a balancing machine

An automobile wheel during operation is susceptible to external factors, which leads to a shift in the center of mass of the wheel from the geometric center, with further use of such a wheel brings a lot of trouble: increased vibration, noise, unsafe driving, wear of the suspension and tires. To balance a wheel, you need a wheel balancer. Wheel balancing should be done every 10-15 thousand kilometers, or when changing tires seasonally.

The components of the balancing machine: cabinet with a mechanism, a set of weights, a working surface and an electronic filling. Depending on the level of the balancing machine and its configuration, the output of information can be through a monitor or an electronic display, and the input of information about the wheel can be manual or automatic. The machine may have additional programs. Rulers from 1 to 3. The wheel is clamped with a manual or pneumatic clamp. The drive can be of two types, electric and manual, the electric drive has practically replaced the manual one from the market due to the convenience and speed of operation compared to the manual one. Depending on the number of vehicles served, you need to choose an automatic or semi-automatic balancing machine. An automatic balancing machine will reduce operator intervention to a minimum, they can also have an automatic ruler, disc and rubber fitting, operation control, balance logging, weight mounting indicator (laser).

When buying a balancing machine, it is important to pay attention to the quality of the components: centering washers, bushings, cones, electronic stuffing (it is better to trust the eminent manufacturer).