Thatcham chooses John Bean

Thatcham, the insurer funded research centre, has chosen a top of the range John Bean Visualiner 3D Arago wheel alignment system following an extensive market research and technical evaluation process. The system’s 3D digital imaging technology will be used to analyse vehicles before and after impact tests to provide accurate diagnosis of under body damage.

3D Arago enables vehicle set up and alignment readings to be taken in under two-minutes through a simple process that automatically guides the technician with clear instructions and easily understood on screen colour graphics. Use of 3D modelling also ensures that chassis measurements are not compromised by the non-measurement of wheel run-out promoted by some manufacturers.

Stuart Anstie, Thatcham’s Technical Manager for Vehicle Body Repair, comments: “As the chassis systems of the vehicles we evaluate become ever more sophisticated, so does the need to precisely analyse post-impact damage to their suspension. The 3D Arago provides us with an advanced solution that’s ideal for body repair, combining simplicity and ease-of-use with numerous technical features.”

Chris Behan, General Manager, Snap-on Equipment, added: “Snap-on has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Thatcham and we are delighted with the decision to choose the 3D Arago after such a rigorous procurement process. We have designed the 3D Arago to be simple and straightforward to use, making it quick and easy to accurately diagnose wheel alignment faults.”