CONWAY, Ark. — Snap-on Inc. has introduced the John Bean V4400 Commander wheel aligner designed to improve shop productivity and flexibility.
"The new V4400 Commander from John Bean revolutionizes productivity by reducing setup time and enhancing accuracy," said Jordan Krebs, product manager for alignment and ADAS (advanced driver assistant systems), Americas at John Bean.
"The V4400 Commander uses an intelligent installation flow to ensure proper setup tailored to each shop's specific needs, ensuring ease of placement and minimizing disruption to operations."
Featuring a dual-tower system with two remote alignment posts equipped with high-resolution cameras, the John Bean V4400 offers users a stable field of view while reducing the need for frequent camera adjustments, the company said, noting this configuration eliminates the requirement for a cross-view camera, enhancing the system's flexibility by removing the need for a line of sight between the alignment towers.
The dual-tower design accommodates a variety of vehicle lengths and widths, bay setups and drive-through compatibility, the company said, allowing for optimal service area placement and tower positioning and providing a smaller footprint in the work area while maintaining space in front of the vehicle for additional repairs, such as ADAS recalibration.
With the new D2 Max technology, the John Bean V4400 aligner offers precise, real-world alignment readings by mapping and projecting the vehicle's drive direction as if on the road, Snap-on said.
The aligner also provides users with access to real-time OEM repair information, including technical service bulletins (TSB), recalls and TPMS reset procedures. When service technicians work on vehicles with ADAS, the aligner alerts users to the presence of ADAS features and provides documentation for adjustments and target placement.
