New John Bean digital balancers: user-friendly, productive and ergonomic

Oct. 8, 2015
The John Bean B300S Digital Wheel Balancer is belt-driven, ensuring that the 200 rpm rotational speed is always kept constant during measurement.

Simple to use and highly accurate, the B300S and B500 series of balancers from John Bean® offer an ideal solution for high-volume shops that are looking for shorter balancing cycles.

“There is no compromise on accuracy or performance when service technicians start using John Bean Digital Wheel Balancers,” said Brian Gates, product manager for John Bean. “Innovative features make John Bean Digital Balancers easy to use and greatly reduce the possibility of human error. They are designed to significantly decrease balancing time, increasing shop productivity.”

The John Bean B300S Digital Wheel Balancer is belt-driven, ensuring that the 200 rpm rotational speed is always kept constant during measurement. Other features, such as the easy data entry, Smart Sonar and ergonomic display integrated in the weight tray, with bright LEDs and weight position indicators, all help reduce the overall balancing time.

Designed to satisfy high volume customers, the John Bean B500L and B500S Digital Wheel Balancers have the same advanced features of the B300S coupled with a raised digital display. The John Bean B500S includes the Smart Sonar and quick clamp elements, while the John Bean B500L has the easyWeight feature that uses a laser to pinpoint the position of the adhesive weights on the wheel.

Customers can find out more about the John Bean Digital Balancers and other wheel service products by calling 877-482-4866 or visiting www.johnbean.com.  

About Snap-on Equipment

Snap‐on Equipment, a division of Snap-on Incorporated, is the world's leading source of automotive undercar service equipment, marketed under brand names such as John Bean, Hofmann, Blackhawk and Cartec. Snap‐on is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostic and equipment solutions for professional users. Products are sold through its franchised dealer van, company‐direct sales and distributor channels, as well as the Internet. Founded in 1920, Snap‐on Incorporated is a $3.1 billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and employs approximately 11,500 people worldwide.

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