ST. LOUIS — Hunter Engineering Co. has introduced SmartSpot, a laser-based technology for wheel balancers that aids in weight placement.
SmartSpot is a moving laser dot that locates the exact position where the technician should place the designated tape weights, Hunter said.
This new feature will be standard on Hunter's Road Force Elite and HD Elite wheel balancers.
The laser-dot pinpointing the exact location is designed to remove confusion as to where weights should be placed, Hunter said, adding that it also saves time by reducing weight chasing, or repeated trial and error, by ensuring maximum speed and accuracy the first time.
SmartSpot also reduces the number of instances where a technician might place the inner weight in the outer location, or vice versa, the company said.
"Most of the time, technicians will be able to view the screen and properly place the weights on the projected line," Greg Meyer, senior Hunter product manager, said.
"With the SmartSpot laser, we're able to remove any ambiguity by automatically locating the exact spot for the quickest and easiest possible placement."
