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latest update 12/01/12

The unique self-centering 3-point Syncro clampers from FASEP
The secret of success, the secret of a good wheel alignment.


Opening and closing synchronicity.

 

The FASEP 3-point Syncro clampers have always been object of admiration from both clients and competitors.
Normally our clients are amazed by their quality of construction and their obvious capacity of precise centering. Even our competitors ask themselves how we can permit ourselves the luxury of such high-quality clampers (and certainly expensive to be built!) in front of a market where price-policy seems often more important than quality. It's right, that all FASEP wheel alignment system, from the less to the most expensive, are equipped with the same type of clampers.
Obviously the clampers are most important to permit a precise measurement of the wheel trim and to avoid useless and sometimes harmful compensations.

As a matter of fact,  the run-out compensation introduces different negative factors: the time needed for the compensation of the clampers and the inaccuracy introduced in the measurement are the most important problems of a successful wheel alignment.


Centered and orthogonal on the rim.

 

The FASEP clampers have been designed to grant two fundamental functions:
1. the self-centering of the clampers on the tire rim
2. the orthogonal position (90degree) of the axle (where the sensor is fixed) and the wheel.

Just to give you some dates, the orthogonal position (surely the most important date) is perfectly controlled during the production process: every self-centering clamper has to pass a test which allows max. 0,15 mm tolerance on orthogonality.

Also, if at a first glance they seem to be the same as years ago, the FASEP clampers has made an important evolution in the meantime.
The last re-design has been completed in 2003 and a new design is actually in preparation for a further improvement.

 


 

Self-centering clamper (2003 version) with fast-fit.

 

The clamper version 2003 allows centering on wheels from 10" to 21".
Thanks to the fast-fit clutches, it's possible to replace the adapters easily and quickly in order to, for example: to pass quickly from an iron wheel to an alloy wheel.
Also, the clamp is ready for the installation of universal clampers (to fit the clamp on the tyre, rather then on the rim).

 


Universal clamper fit on the self-centering clamp.

 


 

Fabio Boni
31/10/2005 and following modifications
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