Wireless Wheel Torque

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Griffin Tools and Supply, LLC Specializing in Undercar Products and Eco-Friendly Shop Supplies A Presentation on the Wireless Wheel Torque System for Tire Shops

The Problem - Wheel Offs : 

A major problem in the Automotive Industry is “Wheel-Offs”, the internet is full of customer complaints of wheels falling off a vehicle after some type of wheel service. Many of these issues can be avoided with the right processes and verification that ALL lug nuts have been torqued correctly. The consequences of incorrectly torqued lug-nuts include: Repair, replacement and liability insurance costs Negative publicity and damaged image of service providers Negative customer experience lowering customer retention Potential for physical injury for your customer and others The Problem - Wheel Offs

The Problem - Wheel Offs : 

The Problem - Wheel Offs Negative consequences of un-torqued lug nuts. Replacement and liability costs Damaged image of service providers Lower customer retention

Negative Publicity : 

Negative Publicity 500,000+ references to wheels falling off and numerous negative customer reviews in Google alone

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Increase Service Speed, Accuracy, And Customer Safety / Satisfaction! Document exactly what torque was put on which lug nut on which vehicle and when Programmable From Car Manufacturer Torque Database Smart Wireless Programmable Torque Wrench Wheel Service Wireless Wheel Torque System The Solution

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Current Process Controlled Process Variability —tools, equipment, technician, vehicle specs. Correct torque applied? Not verifiable, provable, or documentable. Technician tools in spec? Unknown. Dramatic reduction in variability tools, equipment, technician, vehicle specs. Correct torque applied? Verifiable, provable, and documentable. Technician tools in spec? Known. Higher productivity. Allows shop to remove torque re -check step, if required. The result? Improved service level. Improved safety and reduced liability. More satisfied customers. The Solution Wheel Service Wireless Wheel Torque System

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System Developed Specifically For Tire Shops Speed and Accuracy – Limit Number of Tools Used Tighten Wheel Nuts to Manufacturer's Torque Specifications Reduce the Possibility of Mis-Tightening Wheel Nuts Wireless Operation Easily programmed based on vehicle data from installed torque database Wireless transmission of torque settings to wrench Actual torque values recorded for each wheel nut If a wheel nut has not been torqued the system will not let the operator continue If a technician tries to tighten the same nut twice or the nut is already at or beyond specifications the system recognizes it and will not continue Recorded torque values transmitted back to point of sale for customer record and/or sales receipt Potentially Reduces Liability Of Wheel Nut Failure / Wheel Off The Solution Wheel Service Wireless Wheel Torque System

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Simple Order Entry Open Work Order Screens Order Entry can be a Stand Alone System or Added to Shop/Company Operating System The Solution Wheel Service Wireless Wheel Torque System

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COMPANY NAME The Solution Wheel Service Wireless Wheel Torque System Simple Order Entry Open Work Order Screens Order Entry can be a Stand Alone System or Added to Shop/Company Operating System

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Wireless Smart Wrench Connected to a Smart System Technician Easily Finds the Correct Work Order The Solution Wheel Service Wireless Wheel Torque System

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Wireless Smart Wrench Connected to a Smart System Wrench Displays To Technician: The Programmed Torque Setting Selected Wheel Location Number of Wheel Nuts Required to be Tightened Smart Wrench Will Not Let the Technician Proceed: Unless ALL Nuts are Tightened to Specification If Trying to Tighten the Same Wheel Nut Twice If Missing or Forgetting to Tighten a Wheel Nut 6 The Solution Wheel Service Wireless Wheel Torque System

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Wireless Smart Wrench Connected To A Smart System Wheel Nut Installation Information Easily Transmitted Back for: Printing of Wheel and Individual Wheel Nut Torque Values on Customer Documentation Archiving of Customer Records Showing Work Has Been Completed Correctly Positive Data Transmission Verification When all torque requirements have been completed, user easily sends results back to the database with a single push of a button. The Solution Wheel Service Wireless Wheel Torque System

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Benefits of a Documented Torque System Simplify Wheel Service Operations Reduce the Number and Complexity of Tools Integrated System for Wheel Installation Torque Limiting Extensions — 45 Ft Lbs Torque Extension Wireless Torque Wrench Standardize System Platform for the Service Bay and P.O.S. System Increase Speed and Accuracy of Installation Process Reduce Possibility for Technician Error Tighten Wheel Nuts to OEM Torque Requirements Simple to Use Without Special Training Confirmation of Completion Wheel Installation Process Steps Protect the Customer's Vehicle From Damage Protect Your Company and Reputation The Solution Wheel Service Wireless Wheel Torque System

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Procedures: Wheel Types; Hub centric - The center bore hole of a wheel matches the hub diameter of the vehicle. This centers the wheel via the center hole rather than the lug nuts. When aftermarket wheels are installed it may be necessary to add Hub centric ring(s) - A nylon insert for the center bore of the wheel that keeps the wheel concentric to the vehicle's hub during installation. Lug centric - When the wheel is centered by the bolt holes/ lug nuts of the wheel, rather than by the center bore. Lug centric wheels should be balanced from the bolt holes. Lug centric wheels should be tightened (torqued) prior to putting the vehicle back on the ground to avoid putting undue pressure on the lugs. Pre-Torque – A lot of torque is not better than a little for wheel studs. When lug nuts are tightened, studs actually stretch. The resulting tension holds on the wheels. When the nuts are removed, the studs spring back to their original length. Over-torquing stretches the spring out, causing an undetected “yield” that may result in broken studs.To prevent over-torquing of the wheels, a 45 ft/lbs torque extension (1/2” drive GREEN ) should be used to tighten wheels prior to final torquing. NOTE: Torque Extensions are designed for optimal performance at 100 psi of air pressure. Higher air pressure will effect the final torque. The Solution

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If you have any questions please call Bob Griffin at (847) 651-3099 or visit our website at www.griffin-tools.com Thank You! Griffin Tools and Supply, LLC Specializing in Undercar Products and Shop Supplies