Attaching balance stick-on weights
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- Remove the protective film just before sticking on the weight, as prolonged exposure to the air will reduce the bonding strength .
- Pay attention to cleanliness .
- Determine exact position of the balancing weights (if necessary, temporarily stick on the balancing weights with a strip of adhesive tape until the correct position is determined).
- Prepare bonding surface on the rim. The bonding surface must be perfectly clean and free of grease.
- Remove protective paper from the bonding surface of the weight and press the weight firmly into place.
- The balance stick-on weight must be in uniform contact over the entire surface.
- Check that the balancing weight is seated securely. A freshly affixed weight must not become detached from the rim when a shear load is applied at right angles to its longitudinal axis.