Hunter Wheel Balancers
Provides a tire assembly “road test” while mounted on the unit. Locates and eliminates virtually every cause of wheel vibration relating to the tire and rim. Features StraightTrak® LFM (Lateral Force Measurement), which eliminates tire-related pull problems by balancing lateral forces on the front axle, and SmartWeight® balancing technology.
Available Models
About Hunter
Wheel Balancer, Hunter GSP9600HD
Standard Features
- Balances Truck/Light Truck and Passenger Vehicles
- Comprehensive Adaptor Kit for Truck/Light Truck and Passenger Vehicles
- Loaded Roller to Measure Run-Out of Tyre
- Graphic 19 in LCD Display
- Smart Weight Balancing Technology
- Laser Weight Placement Indicator
- Servo Drive Auto Wheel Rotation to Weight Placement Position
- Integrated Wheel Lift
Options
- Hammerhead TDC laser weight Placement Indicator
- 9-Piece Direct Fit Collet Kit for Passenger Car & light Truck
- Other Special Fitment Adaptors
- Mobile Trolley for Direct Fit Collets
- Rear Mounted Printer Support
- Inkjet Colour Printer
Available Models:GSP96HD00
GSP9600HD
Solves Uniformity Issues With Heavy-Duty Assemblies
The GSP9600HD Quickly Measures Runout With EVERY Balance!
The Hunter GSP9600HD wheel balancer uses loaded roller contact to measure runout (eccentricity) of a tire and rim assembly and eliminate wheel-related vibration.
The fastest and most reliable method to measure runout is with a loaded roller system, which provides contact across the footprint of a tire’s surface to detect if a tire and wheel assembly are out of round.
The GSP9600HD computes the first-harmonic eccentricity, providing a more accurate prediction of how the wheel will roll. Non-contact devices only sample a small area of the tire surface, which can produce inconsistent results. Dial indicators measure only total indicated runout (TIR) not the first harmonic.
The GSP9600HD’s loaded roller provides the fastest and most accurate runout measurement.
The match-mounting feature on the GSP9600HD tells the technician exactly how to rotate the tire on the rim to minimize vibration.
Exclusive Features Make Expert Balancing Easier and Faster
Find True Assembly High Spots
The GSP9600HD computes the true first-harmonic assembly high spot. The machine then automatically positions this high spot to top dead center to be marked by the operator for future reference.
A marked wheel can be properly mounted, taking into account the mounting position of the wheel’s high spot in relation to the other wheels on the truck. In most dual assemblies, high spots are mounted opposite one another to maximize tire wear and ride quality.
Match Assembly Diameters
The GSP9600HD automatically measures assembly diameter with every balance. With this information, technicians can match dual wheels and drive tires on common axles with similar diameter assemblies to improve tire life and prevent uneven wearing and damage.
If assemblies are being built for inventory purposes,
the diameter can be written on the tire sidewall and
later paired with a similar wheel.
Balance any size wheel
Sharing many of the same features as other Hunter balancers, the GSP9600HD has the capabilities to service passenger-car and light-truck wheels as well as heavy-duty assemblies, making it one of the most versatile balancers on the market.
With the same size balancer shaft, all current Hunter cones and adaptors can be used on the GSP9600HD.
The GSP9600HD also includes two separate CenteringCheck software features to ensure proper mounting of wheels. One procedure covers light-and medium-duty applications the other covers heavy-duty applications.
Integrated Wheel Lift - Standard
The integrated wheel lift easily lifts the heaviest wheel assemblies for effortless mounting on the balancer. Convenient hand controls allow the operator to lift and position the wheel on the balancer shaft. Built-in rollers on the wheel trolley glide the wheel into proper position.
Dataset Arms Speed Floor-to-Floor Cycle Time
Inner Dataset Arm
Inner Dataset arm determines exact placement for weights and automatically measures weight positions on rims up to a 30 in (762 mm) diameter.
Automatic Double Dataset Arms
Inner and Outer Dataset arms speed wheel data direct-measure input and placement of clip-on or adhesive weights, increasing accuracy and allowing more single-spin balances on light-vehicle and heavy-duty steel rims.
Automatic Weight Mode and Location Detection**
This feature eliminates the need for the technician to select balance modes, reducing service time and possible mode entry error. Balance mode is selected automatically based on the weight position chosen.
When the technician places the Dataset® arm…
DOWN inside the wheel, the balancer automatically selects “Tape-Weight Mode”.
… UP on the wheel, the balancer automatically selects Clip-Weight Mode.
Rim Scan Feature**
Using the Inner Dataset arm as a guide, Rim Scan traces the exact wheel contour and stores the scanned distances and diameters for all available tape-weight locations selected by the operator. Rim Scan also offers the benefits of Automatic Weight Positioning to increase the capability to single-spin balance with SmartWeight technology.
Patch Balance Feature
The perfect choice for oversized custom wheels and tires. With 4x4 and street cruiser tire weights growing in size, the Patch Balance® feature solves excessive lead or adhesive weight balance problems by using weighted patches inside the tire. Rim-mounted weights can be reduced or eliminated. Increase profits by balancing oversize tires that others turn away.
SmartWeight Balancing Technology
Hunter Engineering’s patented SmartWeight® balancing technology minimizes correction weight usage and maximizes productivity over conventional static and dynamic methods.
On automotive and light-truck applications, SmartWeight balancing can cut wheel weight costs 30% to 40%, reduce service time with more single-spin balances, and improve vehicle ride quality.
In heavy-duty applications, SmartWeight balancing improves the ride quality over typical static balancing practices used in on-the-vehicle balancing applications. Today’s lighter axles, wheel combinations and frame rails can also benefit from the reduction of couple (shimmy) forces not corrected with any type of static balancing procedure.
Unique Benefits:
- Cuts light-vehicle wheel weight costs 30% to 40%
- Significantly reduces labor costs and service time
- Automatically performs a better overall balance
- Simplifies balancer use
- Eliminates shortcuts that affect quality
Servo Stop and Servo Push Drive Control*
- Servo Stop automatically rotates and holds the wheel at top-dead-center or bottom-dead-center locations.
- Servo Push rotates the wheel to the next weight placement position at the push of the wheel.
BDC Adhesive Weight Placement Laser
- A BDC laser line automatically identifies the bottom-dead-center position for fast adhesive-weight application.
- Helps guide operator to optimal location for correct weight placement.
HammerHead TDC Clip-Weight Placement Laser
The patented HammerHead TDC weight placement laser system projects laser lines onto the top-dead-center of the wheel to indicate the proper clip-weight position. Even slight misplacement of a wheel weight lead to an inferior and time-consuming balance with excessive check spins.
When performing ForceMatch match-mounting operations, the HammerHead system also indicates the assembly high spot.
The HammerHead system increases accuracy, productivity and shop profitability, resulting in more single-spin balances and superior ride quality.
The HammerHead system is an optional feature of the GSP9600HD.
Specifications*
Power requirements:
196-253V, 10 amp usage, 50/60-Hz, 1-phase. Supplied with NEMA 20 amp plug, L6-20P
Air supply requirements:
100-175 psi (7-12 bar)
Capacity:
Rim width: 1.5 in (38 mm) to 16 in (406 mm)
Rim diameter: 10 in (254 mm) to 30 in (762 mm)
ALU: 7.5 in (191 mm) to 38 in (965 mm)
Auto Inside Dataset® range: 10 in (254 mm) to 30 in (762 mm)
Max. tire diameter: 52 in (1321 m
Max. tire width: 18.8 in (478 mm)
Max. tire weight: 500 lbs. (227 kg)
Minimum Tire Diameter for Roller Application: 26 in (660 mm)
Note: Tires less than the minimum diameter can be balanced but not ForceMatched.
No assembly diameter or runout information provided under a 26 in diameter.
Imbalance resolution:
+/- 0.05 oz. or 1 gm
Placement accuracy:
512 positions (+/- .07 degrees
Balancing speed:
100 rpm
Motor:
“Intelligent” programmable drive system and DC motor
Shipping weight:
1070 lbs. (486 kg)
* Some dimensions, capacities and specifications may vary depending on model, accessories and tire and wheel configurations.
Because of continuing technological advancements, specifications, models and options are subject to change without notice.
Cal-Check, CenteringCheck, Dataset, ForceMatch, HammerHead, Road Force, Road Force Measurement, SmartWeight, StraightTrak, TPMSpecs and TranzSaver are trademarks of Hunter Engineering Company.