Vehicle Inspection Systems has developed a robotic aluminum wheel refurbishing and polishing machine, which the company said exposes damage caused by road grime, brake dust, potholes, curbs, and many other road hazards commonly overlooked in routine inspection. Left undiscovered, this damage can lead to catastrophic wheel failure. The VIS-Polish can quickly and efficiently refurbish dirty, road-weary wheels, the manufacturer said.
Hairline cracks are exposed around the bolt circle or vent holes as the polisher goes through a controlled sanding cycle. The company said that in as little as 45 minutes, a wheel with nicks, pits and lip damage from curbs can be sanded smooth, have the bead surfaces dressed, be inspected for damage and cut and polished to a bright shine that lasts for months. A dull wheel can be polished in as little as 20 minutes — without dismounting the tire. The labor savings alone will pay for a VIS-Polish in as little as 15 months, depending on the size of your fleet, the company added.
For more information, contact Vehicle Inspection Systems at 1-800-837-5145 or visit www.VISPolish.com.