Products | Steel Weights for Steel Wheels
Why use steel as a material for balance weights?
more environmental - easier to recycle than zinc
longer term price stability (steel is not a traded commodity)
steel is the most commonly used material in vehicle production
steel is 20% more dense than zinc alloy
Car companies use steel balance weights
Steel balance weights are used almost exclusively by car manufacturers in the USA (since 2009) with Japan using steel since 1999. Steel was preferred over zinc and composite materials as it is considered the most suitable lead-free material available when considering recyclability, ecology (groundwater), density and cost. Steel (or iron) adhesive weights are used by Ford, Volvo, Land Rover, Renault, Honda, & Toyota.
150C Universal steel weight for steel wheels TRAX-LOK™ (plastic coated)
Fits almost all passenger car steel wheels – the most universal and advanced weight on the market.
The unique TRAX-LOK™ design offers the highest level of balance weight technology.
Incorporating the Trax® CAM BACK™ invention, this advanced design is easy to fit and will give superior retention. Plastic coated over zinc sacrificial plating to OE standards for high levels of corrosion resistance.
Box quantities: 5/30g 100pcs/box 35/50g 50pcs/box Patents & design registrations applied for.
Unique CAM-BACK™ features & benefits
The diagram shows a cross section of the 150C steel weights as fitted to a steel rim. The unique CAM-BACK™ solution was invented by Trax giving the highest levels of balance weight performance. The clip and weight body are held together using the unique TRAX-LOK™ assembly feature ensuring security with good weight appearance.
Proven Trax® quality clip for universal fitment
CAM-BACK™ SAFETY - this top cam prevents the weight from falling away from the rim.
Weight series number and Fe material mark.
CAM-BACK™ RETENTION - this bottom cam forces the weight body away from the rim and opens the clip. This increases the clip grip and retention.
Easy to fit. The rounded clip allows the weight to easily slide on to the rim on application.
Slimline weight body design for wheel trim clearance.
TRAX-LOK™ design to hold the weight body securely in position.
Powder coating on top of Zinc plating. High anti-corrosion protection. OE standard. Typically 6 years life on vehicle.
TRAX-LOCK™ is an advanced method of attaching a clip to a weight body. Developed by Trax® , this solution enables a high speed automated assembly process ensuring consistent weight body and clip attachment.
The clip “gap” (which controls the weight retention) can be controlled more accurately than traditional weights as it does not rely on a 2 piece construction -
eg a steel clip and a die-cast zinc body.
Patents & design registrations applied for.
The TRAX-LOK™ solution with CAM-BACK™ for maximum
safety and retention
