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Built to Last
The Direct Drive Series combines the accuracy and durability of Coats’ Direct Drive system with an exclusive set of easy to use balancing features designed to get the job done right the first time, every time.
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Direct Drive means minimal moving parts, maximized speed, accuracy, and durability. There are no belts or pulleys that require frequent calibration and wear out over time.
Why Direct Drive
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Direct Drive means minimal moving parts, maximized speed, accuracy, and durability. There are no belts or pulleys that require frequent calibration and wear out over time.
Stop, Look, Index
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Automatically positions the wheel at the weight placement location and locks the spindle in place for easy, accurate weight application (available on 1500 and 1600 models).
Probalance
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A unique balancing algorithm and unbalance correction methodology that minimizes both static and couple unbalance. (1600 Model Only)
Laser Guided Operation
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Pinpoints the exact weight location, both radially and axially and eliminates trial and error.
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Touchscreen Interface
Easy to use US made interface designed for US technicians and can be used while wearing gloves. The weight location recognition system offers touch-free operation for ≈85% of wheel balances.
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Automatic Data Entry
Automatic wheel data entry for distance, diameter, and width dimensions. This eliminates the chance of technician error and speeds up the balancing process.
(3-D on 1600 and 1500 Models Only)
Available on:
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Shadowboard
The side shadow board with basic accessory kit comes standard.
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Dive Deep in the Details
Learn what the Coats difference really means
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Sonar
A hood sonar is strategically placed to automatically sense and calculate wheel width without the need for manual input.
Available on:
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Behind-The-Spoke Mode
This mode allows you to hide a Tape-a-Weight behind the spokes of a decorative wheel easily and quickly to maintain a clean look for customer satisfaction.
Available on:
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Direct Drive Motor
The motor and spindle are combined into a single factory pre-balanced assembly, meaning no belts that wear out and very little calibration needed!
Available on:
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Reduce Improper Mounting on Balancers
60% of improper balancing is caused by poor mounting. We solve this by providing collets, adjustable pin plates, and the Premium Quick Nut.
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The Coats Advantage
With advanced features, like Probalance, Coats 1600 Wheel Balancers can minimize static and uncouple balance to ultimately solve 91% of balancer related issues.
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Productivity and ROI Driven
Our award winning performance and accuracy reduces customer comebacks.
Explore Maxx Series
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Maxx 70
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Maxx 80
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Maxx 90
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Made in Nashville.
We Ship Anywhere. Anytime.
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