{"product_id":"atlas-platinum-pwb50-wheel-balancer","title":"Atlas Platinum PWB50 Premium 2D Computer Wheel Balancer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eItalian-Built 2D Computer Wheel Balancer with 1-Gram Accuracy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntry-level wheel balancers slow down a busy tire bay — every wheel needs manual data entry on three dimensions, the balancer's accuracy drifts between calibrations, and hiding adhesive weights behind spokes turns into guesswork. A high-volume passenger bay needs a balancer that does the data entry, holds accuracy, and helps the operator place weights where they actually disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlas Platinum PWB50 is an \u003cstrong\u003eItalian-engineered 2D computer wheel balancer\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic data entry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1-gram accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a 7-second balancing cycle. FES, OPF, and Optimatch functions handle adhesive weight placement and match-mounting automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas Platinum PWB50 wheel balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic quick-release nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 centering cones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel weight pliers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel measuring calipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB hub for PC\/notebook firmware updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for high-volume passenger and light-truck tire bays that need Italian-grade balancer accuracy without the price tag of a 3D laser machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent tire shops running high passenger-car volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-lube and tire rotation bays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDealership tire service departments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance and wheel\/tire specialty shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious home garages that swap wheels seasonally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItalian engineering and components\u003c\/strong\u003e — PWB50 is built in Italy — the established home of high-end wheel balancer manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-gram accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e — reads imbalance down to 1 gram — fine enough for performance and OE wheel work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic 2D data entry\u003c\/strong\u003e — single gauge captures distance and diameter automatically — no manual three-dimension input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7-second cycle time\u003c\/strong\u003e — complete balance cycle from start to readout in 7 seconds at 130 rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFES, OPF, and Optimatch functions\u003c\/strong\u003e — split adhesive weights behind spokes, reposition adhesive weight access, and optimize match-mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-diagnosing and self-calibrating\u003c\/strong\u003e — PWB50 keeps itself in spec — no scheduled service calls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic pedal brake\u003c\/strong\u003e — pedal and automatic brake stop the wheel at the exact weight placement position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo anchor-down installation\u003c\/strong\u003e — no concrete drilling required — sits on the shop floor and balances accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAutomatic 2D Data Entry and Weight Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional wheel balancers ask the operator to manually enter three dimensions for every wheel: distance from balancer to wheel, rim diameter, and rim width. Three measurements every time means three opportunities to mis-key a number and balance the wheel against the wrong target. The PWB50's single data-entry gauge captures distance and diameter automatically — drop the gauge against the rim and the balancer reads both numbers without keystrokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weight placement arm doesn't just guide the operator to a generic 12 o'clock position. The operator picks the most convenient weight location for that particular wheel, and after the spin cycle the balancer guides the operator back to the exact same position for accurate adhesive weight application. Dynamic adhesive weight placement becomes repeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFES, OPF, and Optimatch Software\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fast \u0026amp; Easy Split (FES) function splits a single calculated adhesive weight into two smaller weights that hide behind the wheel spokes — visually clean balancing on alloy wheels where exposed adhesive weights look unprofessional. Opposite Position Function (OPF) lets the operator move the weight application position from the standard 12 o'clock to 6 o'clock for easier reach on tall wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimatch handles match-mounting — the routine that optimizes the position of the tire on the wheel to minimize combined imbalance. Difficult tire\/wheel assemblies that won't balance below a target threshold get rebalanced with the tire repositioned on the rim, and Optimatch tells the operator exactly which position works. The balancer also handles ALU-S and standard ALU programs for various rim profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Right Wheel Balancer for Your Shop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e1-gram accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic 2D data entry\u003c\/strong\u003e and a 7-second cycle time, the Platinum PWB50 hits the speed and precision a high-volume passenger and light-truck tire bay needs. Italian engineering, FES\/OPF\/Optimatch software, and self-calibrating electronics keep the balancer working without service-call interruptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum tire diameter of 43 inches and rim sizes from 10 to 30 inches cover essentially every passenger car and light-truck wheel on the road. The plastic quick-release nut, 4 centering cones, wheel weight pliers, and measuring calipers ship with the balancer — operational the day it's plugged in. 110V power supply runs on standard shop circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't wait — scroll back up and click the orange Add to Cart button to get this wheel balancer on its way to your shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMaximum Tire Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e43\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eRim Sizes (cars and light trucks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e10\" - 30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eRim Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1 1\/2\" - 20\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eShaft Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMaximum Wheel Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e165 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBalancing Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e130 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eData Entry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eAutomatic 2D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStandard or metric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1 gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eWeight Position Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1.4 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSelf Calibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCycle Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e7 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e110V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e230 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eManual\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOwner's Manual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the Atlas Platinum PWB50 Wheel Balancer owner's manual for installation instructions, maintenance guidelines, and safety information. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.gregsmithequipment.com\/documents\/manuals\/wheel_balancers\/PWB50-02-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlas Automotive Equipment","offers":[{"title":"Free Shipping","offer_id":48235242881268,"sku":"ATEAP-PWB50-110V-FPD","price":3149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Will Call","offer_id":48299790270708,"sku":"ATEAP-PWB50-110V","price":3149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2535\/9604\/files\/pwb50_f1.webp?v=1778883272","url":"https:\/\/accessdivision.com\/products\/atlas-platinum-pwb50-wheel-balancer","provider":"AccessDivision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}