International Marketing Inc. (IMI) offers a variety of alternatives to lead weights that deliver superior performance while eliminating the use of harmful materials, the company said. Since 1989, IMI has offered EQUAL, an internal balancing compound and a vibration reduction alternative to lead weights for heavy-duty trucks. In instances when an internal balancing compound cannot be deployed, IMI’s newly introduced XACTBalance-180s deliver a better ride and fuel economy benefit, the company said.
XACTBalance-180s are affixed to the wheel, last the life of the wheel (and tire changes on that wheel) and contain free-moving steel particles that adjust to changing conditions. Specifically designed for customers that use “balance-rings,” XACTBalance-180s deliver vibration reduction with no lead or mercury. It is an adhesive wheel weight containing steel particles that shift and adjust for changing conditions such as tread wear, temperature, load, and speed. The product’s ability to adjust results in vibration reduction and ride smoothness not possible with solid wheel weights, IMI stated.
Late last year, IMI introduced the low-profile version of the wheel weight – enabling XACTBalance to be used on even more vehicle configurations. The product is applied just like other adhesive wheel weights using existing balancer equipment.
IMI also offers XACTCleaner, a cleaning agent powerful enough to scrub the dirtiest wheel clean (essential for installing adhesive wheel weights) with a special formulation that makes it non-toxic and biodegradable. Using XACTCleaner with XACTBalance ensures the best balance with the most environmentally responsible installation method.
Beyond conserving tires, IMI helps commercial fleets maximize the life of their steel wheels with its Wheel and Rim Refinishing System (WRRS). IMI’s WRRS uses contained booths, minimal surface impression and infrared ovens to produce the industry’s best finishes with less materials and energy. The average WRRS pays for itself in under two years by delivering top refinishing quality with superior energy and materials conservation – keeping cost of operation low and steel truck wheels on the road rather than in the junkyard.
For more information, call (800) 233-7086 or visit http://www.imiproducts.com.
