This year I learned about the Holland Mechanics Pro Truer — in fact I learned about it twice from medium-tier manufacturers looking at truing workstations. It’s a cool machine. Generally Holland tools are in a different category but there’s overlap between Wheel Analytics and Pro Truer, which they describe as a semi-automated truing tool. The economics of ownership are completely different, however.

It stood out that Holland quotes power consumption at 200 watts. It made me curious about the Islandix WA-1 controller, measured in the photo above. Power fluctuates for a few seconds on startup but stabilizes at less than a watt whether working or idle. Needless to say you can leave it plugged in 24/7 so it’s ready whenever a wheel walks in the door.

Published August 20, 2024