2007

Once again, Kwik-Way pursues new avenues of excellence

Kwik-Way and Launch Tech have joined forces to provide tire changers and balancers that meet the quality and reliability of the US market while keeping costs below the higher priced competition.

In a joint venture agreement that brings together the best of both worlds, Launch Kwik-Way has blended the 87 years of manufacturing excellence of Kwik-Way with the engineering and low-cost benefits of Launch Tech. In the end, the customers receive a high quality, reliable product at an unexpected lower cost for the value.

When innovation and customer satisfaction matter, Kwik-Way leads the way.

July 2006

NEW from Kwik-Way: Sioux Operating Supplies and Motor Units

Independent field tests prove Kwik-Way’s new line of operating supplies for Sioux valve and seat grinding equipment has no equal!   And Kwik-Way now offers “SIOUX STYLE” replacement seat grinder motors as well.

Kwik-Way supplies out perform the others and are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. For over 85 years, shops have relied on Kwik-Way operating supplies for absolute best performance and now you get the same level of quality on seat grinders, stones, stone holders, pilots and diamonds for Sioux valve and seat grinding.

When performance and profits counts, count on Kwik-Way.

June 2006

NEW!  Many of the Features of the More Expensive Balancers

Kwik-Way’s 571-HS Hand Spin Wheel Balancer features a unique plane separation system that detects static and coupled imbalance for true ‘dynamic’ balancing.

Designed for tires up to 40” and wheels up to 26”, the 571-HS features Multi Alu programming, visual on-screen balancing procedures, easy manual data entry and a pedal brake.

February 2006

Over 30,000 Sold

Kwik-Way’s 108 Kwik-Lathe is the ORIGINAL On-The-Car Brake Lathe.  There is no faster, simpler, more cost effective way to machine rotors on the car. 

The Kwik-Lathe ensures the rotor is always square to the caliper – producing an accurate machined surface that exceeds OEM specifications.  Set-up is easy and the Kwik-Lathe can be operated with little training.

Adding the optional Power Drive System provides a constant wheel speed while machining for a consistent finish.

Reliability, Speed, Profits – the Kwik-Way.

September 2005

The Latest Line on Alignment

Kwik-Way’s Wheel Alignment Systems feature Bluetooth™ wireless communication, sensor-mounted keypads for total on-vehicle operation and the patented, 3-point, self-centering, zero runout, no-mar wheel clamps. 

Kwik-Way’s online data service provides access to continuous vehicle specification updates, shim & bushing program updates and technical updates for up to 16 months.   The remote assistance program provides online diagnosis of software/hardware problems as well as assistance in operation of the alignment system and installing updates.

The Kwik-Way product line includes the First and Best Selling On-Car Kwik-Lathe, the Original One-Minute Lightning Lathe, bench lathes, wheel balancers, tire changers, aligners and Van Norman flywheel grinders

June 2005

The First and Still the Best Combination Brake Lathe

 For over 60 years, the Van Norman 204C Brake Lathe has earned a reputation for unmatched performance and longevity. This is the Original 204C Brake lathe – a professional quality machine that delivers a total lifetime of value. 

The Van Norman 204C offers simple, rapid set-up with true one-cut finish capabilities.  No outboard support is needed for the truck drum and duals. You can do it all from the automotive rotors to the medium truck rotor to the large and heavy-duty truck drum. With its quality machine-tool construction, it is the last brake lathe you will ever need! 

Built to last, the Van Norman 204C Brake Lathe is the most rugged medium and heavy-duty combination brake lathe available today.

 Van Norman manufactures in the United States and markets worldwide the 204C Brake Lathe, the FG Series Flywheel Grinders and the parts and supplies needed to keep the equipment bringing in the profits you look for.

May 2004

The Industry Leader

 Van Norman Flywheel Grinders are the first and still the best. From the compact FG4000, to the work-horse FG5000 and the heavy duty FG10000, Van Norman flywheel grinders earn more profits per hour of use.  

The FG Series flywheel grinders set up quickly and are easy to operate – achieving precision results every time.  Van Norman remains the Industry Leader with the most productive and rugged flywheel grinders available.

Van Norman is a division of Kwik-Way.  Other Kwik-Way products include the First and Best Selling On-Car Lathe, the Original One-Minute Lightning Lathe, bench lathes, wheel balancers and tire changers.

May 2003:

Kwik-Way Wheel Service Equipment

Kwik-Way was the first company to manufacture a “Single Pass” brake lathe.  Next, Kwik-Way introduced the Kwik-Lathe, the Original On-The-Car lathe.  The innovative Lightning Lathe, the world's fastest high-performance, multi-speed combination brake lathe has now taken the industry by storm.

This same high quality and innovation extends to our line of Tire Changers and Wheel Balancers - as well as the Van Norman Flywheel Grinders.

Kwik-Way equipment is backed by the industry’s best warranty, a complete line of accessories, operating supplies and parts, and our staff of trained sales and technical professionals.

December 2002:                                          

Kwik-Way – The Original

For more than 80 years, only one company has been providing innovative products and profitable ideas to the automotive aftermarket. Only one company has been the originators of quality equipment for everyone from the high precision engine machine shop to the corner gas station. The company is Kwik-Way.

Kwik-Way’s drive toward innovative technology and highly experienced engineering created positive rake tooling for faster piecework and superior finish. Their expertise in the automotive brake market led them to develop the first machining on-the- car lathe.  Kwik-Way’s sister company, Van Norman has been building the Original 204 bench lathe since 1922. The 204 is still a stalwart in the industry and although technical improvements have improved the lathe’s performance, the basic machine made since the 1920’s is still performing worldwide.

Now Kwik-Way has taken another leap forward and created the Ultimate Profit Partner. Through technological advances pioneered by Kwik-Way engineers and three years of field-testing, Kwik-Way has introduced the ORIGINAL 104 One-Minute High Performance Bench Lathe. The 104 is the only lathe in the world that will resurface a rotor or drum in less than one minute. This is major news for the high output repair industry. In effect, a 4-rotor resurfacing job can now be completed in about 7 minutes. That is up to four times faster than most bench lathes currently in use.

Kwik-Way fields the largest line of bench lathes in the industry. Additionally, Kwik-Way branded tire changers and balancers are known to be of outstanding quality and economic value. With the acquisition of Van Norman, Kwik-Way now supplies the original and best flywheel grinders in the automotive aftermarket. Adding to that the original machining on-car lathe, the shop owner has more options than ever before with a company that is the Original Profit Partner.