United States. Hunter Engineering announced that it will be showcasing the new HawkEye XL aligner at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) March 21-23 in Louisville, Kentucky.
The versatile aligner, designed for maximum speed, durability and ease of use for a wide range of commercial vehicles, provides highly accurate measurements in four minutes or less, according to Hunter.
"With our old system, I would make 15 trucks in a 10-hour day," said Prime Inc. technician Vernon Embree, who tested the HawkEye XL with its large fleet of newer trucks. "Now I've hit 26 trucks in one day. I would definitely recommend the XL to anyone," he said.
At the heart of the HawkEye XL is a visionary new camera technology with extra-long range and extra-large lenses, expanded from the industry-leading HawkEye Elite alignment system.
The aligner features lightweight three-dimensional XL lenses that are highly durable, low-maintenance, and non-electronic. Accurate, high-definition cameras provide extra-long-range view, capture measurements on a single rolling compensation, and display live alignment readings for up to three axes at once.
The extended range delivers expanded results, allowing the XL to easily line up 53-foot trailers. With a moving camera beam and portable cabinet, technicians can perform alignments on the floor or in an elevator, in any bay.
The XL offers optional fully integrated alignment with Hunter's L494HD alignment rack or FIA-compliant turntable kits to streamline processes. Standard self-centering adapters fit wheels from 15 to 28 inches. For even more speed and wheel protection, optional Quick Grips are available in heavy-duty and passenger versions.
