RANGER RB24T SUPER-DUTY TRUCK WHEEL BALANCER WITH Drive‐Check™ Technology

The Super-Duty Truck Wheel Balancer

Ranger’s RB24T truck wheel balancer is a heavyweight wheel balancer which can handle tires up to 50” in diameter, 20” wide, and rim sizes up to 30” in diameter. Just because it's best suited for bus, truck, and OTR wheels doesn’t mean that it can’t accommodate light truck wheels as well. The RB24T is equipped with Ranger’s proprietary Drive-Check™ technology, which makes it a powerful, vibration detection balancing solution which can simulate road and driving speed conditions which can also measure computer-generated imbalance of the tire and wheel assembly. It will then recommend the most cost-effective weight optimization, which minimizes weight usage and maximizes productivity. And integrated wheel lift can easily lift the heaviest wheel assemblies for effortless mounting on the balancer.

A full menu of time-saving features includes dynamic, static, and performance alloy settings, which will allow you to balance large and small wheel configurations with minimal effort and speed. The balancer features brightly displayed LED indicators which mark the exact amount and location for wheel weight placement in seconds flat. Like the rest of Ranger’s wheel balancers, the RB24T is commercial grade for perfectly balanced wheels around the clock, day after day.

Drive‐Check™ technology

Exclusive to Ranger Products, Drive-Check technology makes rotational measurements easier and faster than ever before. This means that identifying and repairing unbalanced rides is now a breeze. The RB24T truck wheel balancer is an extremely precise machine. Its software will perform a driving simulation before measuring the tire and wheel for imbalances. It also looks for run out on the rim and tire. RB24T’s Drive-Check ability is capable of identifying virtually every possible complication before you mount your wheel back on your truck. Using an RB24T will simply make your technician’s work easy to handle, and you’ll render more accurate results.

Highly precise digital sensor technology

The highly precise and accurate RB24T features 64-bit architecture as well as single-chip technology, which will deliver the fastest and most accurate rotational readings of any tech Ranger has ever developed. Ranger’s single-chip architecture utilizes less hardware, which reduces maintenance costs; likewise, equipment life cycle is enhanced. Data will be able to communicate with the micro-processor at much faster speeds thanks to an extremely fast, dedicated hyper transport protocol. Ultimately this means lower power consumption, reduced heat output, and better stability/accuracy when balancing wheels.

The balancer also includes an ergonomic control board and an easy-to-read LED display with vibrant visual cues and keypad to improve efficiency and proper balancing techniques for swift floor-to-floor times.

Perfectly balanced vibration: free counter-weighted flywheel belt drive offers peak performance and dependability under all load conditions. The serpentine belt features a polyester-aramid fiber composite core which will resist degradation of functional performance under extreme operating conditions.

Three-phase, 380V drive-motor for efficient starting under heavy loads. Built-in digital solid-state phase converter provides the required power regardless of single or three phase power supply.

Multi‐directional quartz piezoelectric force sensors

This wheel balancer utilizes extremely precise dual-component piezoelectric quartz load sensors combined with a single digital rotation encoder which together can measure the longitudinal, transversal, and shear effects for multi-directional force unbalance detection. Since the sensors are comprised of fine quartz, you’ll receive extremely high frequency detection in all measurable directions.

Automatic weight optimization

The RB24T will automatically calculate the minimum weight needed for an optimal balance, which is critical for massive truck wheels. You’ll ultimately use less weight since your readings will be more accurate, thus saving you time.

User-friendly operation

This balancer is equipped with a touch-pad display panel which simplifies speed entry of wheel data. It also helps guide technicians through balancing procedures. Operator function keys are labeled with simple, easy-to-read icons that will identify and command all balancing functions. The bright LED weight placement indicators will show weight positions as the wheel is gently rolled to exact top-dead-center. A pneumatic braking system will automatically engage and secure the wheel firmly in place as soon as the weight placement indicators light up.

Three-phase drive motor

While single phase motors are versatile, they still have their limitations, especially in heavy start-up conditions. Single phase motors need special starting arrangements, such as capacitors, additional windings, and switches, in order to get them turning under load. The RB24T sports a robust 280V three-phase drive motor which allows it to overcome these limitations and get the heavy wheels spinning again. A built-in digital solid-state phase converter produces three-phase output voltage, regardless of single or three-phase power supply.

Quick‐chuck kit

Ranger’s quick-chuck kit reduces operator fatigue, and it also significantly decreases set-up times. Installation and accuracy won’t be affected by the weight of the wheel because the auto-centering, hardened steel wheel-holding supports lift, hold, and automatically center heavy wheels with ease. A perfectly balanced three-jaw chuck features a forged steel body as well as hardened wheel-supports and gear slides.

Adjustable flange plate and stud kit

A universal flange plate kit features multi-position interchangeable pins to provide quick setup and universal fitment. The kit adapts to varying lug bolt circles.

Standard cone kit

The RB24T tooling package comes loaded with a fully equipped six-pence cone kit for full coverage of most wheel configurations, from cars and light trucks to super-duty trucks, bus, and OTR. This stacked package includes five standard cones, as well as one dual tapered cone. The individual cone sizes are: 2.00” ‐ 2.75”, 2.75” ‐ 4.00”, 4.00” - 5.75”, 6.00” - 6.50”, 6.75” - 8.00”, 8.25” - 9.00”, and 10.75” - 11.50”.

No more heavy lifting

An integrated wheel lift will make it so technicians can effortlessly mount wheels on the balancer, which could end up preventing potential injuries while reducing fatigue. The 500-lb. capacity push button-controlled wheel lift quickly raises the wheel to exact height, and a bearing-mounted slider positions them for easy mounting. One-handed operation means the technician’s free hand will remain able to control the wheel assembly once you have it lifted into the mounting position.

Superior stopping power

Heavy wheels need power-assisted braking in order to safely reduce wheel spin. Productivity and profits will increase the faster the wheel starts and stops. This balancer features electro-magnetic pulse control combined with pneumatic braking to get heavy wheels stopping in mere moments. The pneumatic braking system will engage automatically once the weight placement indicator is positioned at top-dead-center. Automatic air brakes will hold the wheels firmly in place during surface preparation and weight placement operations. The upfront controls on the display panel will allow you to engage and disengage the pneumatic break, and all you need to do is press a button.

• Dynamic, static and performance alloy settings are easily configured with the simple push of a button for a variety of wheel styles and designs
• Auto‐stop function features electro‐magnetic pulse combined with pneumatic braking
• Highly precise 64‐bit architecture and single‐chip technology.
• Gram/ounce selection and millimeter/inch selection
• Dual function weight position indicators provides either top‐dead‐center or bottom‐dead‐center weight positions
• Manual or automatic start when hood is lowered
• Self‐calibration function
• High‐volume top weight tray and side shelf storage gives you room to inventory a wide variety of wheel weights and tools. Side cone storage pegs keeps accessories readily available.
• Low RPM balancing speed and rapid 7‐10 sec. cycle time
• An integrated wheel lift helps technicians mount wheels effortlessly on the balancer
• Fully equipped multi‐piece wheel mounting adapter kit—everything is included
• Self‐centering quick‐chuck adapter dramatically reduces set‐up times
• Precision‐machined, hardened‐steel 40 mm shaft
• Manual or automatic pneumatic brake hold wheels at precisely 12‐o’clock for proper weight placement
• Open‐sided hood design allows for a broader coverage of tire shapes and sizes