In many workshops, wheel alignment on runway lifts and rim run-out compensation are part of daily routine. However, a typical problem repeatedly arises during these processes.
With runway lifts and piston lifts, such as the Herrmann AluTrack, height differences occur due to the design. The turntables usually have a structural height of around five centimeters. Additionally, the lifting unit in the center is also elevated.
As a result, a continuous runway is missing.
In daily practice, this means that vehicles often have to be positioned with great effort. Additional ramps or auxiliary elements are necessary to drive onto the turntables or to bridge the center. This process consumes time and repeats with every vehicle.
For clean wheel alignment and exact rim run-out compensation, however, it is crucial that the vehicle rests evenly and without tension.
The solution: a continuous runway
A continuous, level runway compensates for the height of the turntables and completely bridges the lifting unit. The vehicle can drive on without steps and be positioned cleanly.
In practice, this is implemented using rubber drive-on ramps and runway elements. These create a stable, continuous surface across the entire lift.
The result:
- Faster processes during wheel alignment
- No additional setup times
- Stable and reproducible measurement conditions
Individual adaptation for every lift
A major advantage is the flexibility.
The elements can be precisely adapted to any lift with a runway. Cutouts for the lifting unit or adjustments to turntables are possible without any problems.
This makes this solution suitable not only for the Herrmann AluTrack but also for many similar lifting systems.
Robust rubber material
The rubber runway elements consist of high-density recycled rubber, pressed under heat.
The material is:
- Extremely resilient, even for vans and trucks
- Dimensionally stable, without sinking
- Virtually non-elastic, for precise measurement conditions
- Low-noise when driven over, compared to metal solutions
Conclusion
In wheel alignment on runway lifts, it is not just the measurement system that decides, but the runway itself.
Height differences caused by turntables and lifting units lead to unnecessary effort. A continuous runway ensures more efficient processes, stable conditions, and noticeable time savings in everyday workshop life.