May 2018

MAY 2018 AFTERMARKET 53 www.aftermarketonline.net 3.8 3.6 2.8 3D Measurement to Transform Your Business The TreadReader ™ Hand Held Scanner and App from Sigmavision www.sigmavision.com HUNTER PA200 ACE The new Hunter PA200 ACE imaging wheel alignment system from Pro-Align opens a range of opportunities for small to medium sized workshops. The PA200 ACE offers Hunter imaging alignment with QuickGrip HQ targets, removing the need for conventional clamps. Suited to budget conscious workshops, the mid-level system includes a host of Hunter technical features including the aforementioned‘one-click fit’ QuickGrip HD targets and the HunterNet work management tool. It delivers accurate 14 point live alignment readings in a matter of seconds with results displayed in an easy-to-understand colour coded printout or emailable results. The PA200 ACE aligner is also intended to be fully upgradeable, and the device comes with a 24 month upgrade guarantee from Pro-Align to enable businesses to do this. When a businesses purchases a PA200 ACE, Pro-Align will help the via guarantee of a choice of an upgrade option to transform it to a top-of-the-range Hunter Elite TD wheel aligner as the business grows. www.pro-align.co.uk TREADREADER FROM SIGMAVISION Sigmavision’s TreadReader tyre measurement products are available for single bay workshops, dealership service lanes, depot or roadside inspection and high volume public locations. The product range comprises the Hand Held scanner and three specifications of the Drive Over ramp, with surface mounted and flush fit options.All products generate colour-coded 3D tyre scans, revealing tread depth and tyre wear, to diagnose wheel alignment or inflation issues. Via the free TreadReader App, printed customer Tyre Report, or eVHC integration, customers can be shown the 3D tyre images to explain the need for tyre replacement, or corrective action such as wheel alignment. www.sigmavision.com STC5305 TYRE CHANGER The Sun STC5305 single-speed tyre changer with assist arm is designed for general repair shops, for the handling of standard steel and manufacturer-produced alloy rims. It features a two- cylinder table for improved gripping of the rim, a pneumatic tilting column, and a side-mounted bead breaker with adjustable inclination. The pneumatic tilting column allows you to move the tilting column backwards easily so you are free to access the tyre. Meanwhile, the assist arm means you can cater for low profile and run-flat tyres with ease and mount and demount tyres with the drop centre pressing tool and the rim centre pushing tool. The STC5305 has a total clamping up to 28” with the optional 6” clamping adaptors, 22” as standard. Standard accessories include a mounting head protector, standard tyre lever and lube bucket holder. Optional extras include a plastic bead breaker disc, triangular bead pusher, plastic protector for bead breaker blade, spacers for bead breaker blade, smart bead spacer tail, and plastic tyre protector. www.snapon.com WHEEL BALANCING FROM BOSCH The WBE 4200 and WBE 4400 semi-automatic wheel balancers from Bosch provide the user with clear digital read-outs for a multitude of vehicles including passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and motorcycles. A new ergonomic design allows better access to the inside of the wheel and an improved working position, creating more comfort for the operator. These semi-automatic wheel balancers allow for a speedy customer turnover thanks to Bosch’s EASYFIX arm with automatic measurement of the diameter and distance of the wheel, allowing for a measuring time of eight seconds. Both machines have a space-saving hood and slim body design so they can be used even in the smallest workshop. www.bosch.co.uk