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What are Wheel Play Detectors (AKA Shaker Plates)?

Play detectors or Shaker Plates are hydraulically operated devices that are fitted to a vehicle lift or inspection pit.

The wheel play detectors are used by mechanics to check for wear and play in suspension and steering joint components.  To do this, they move the wheel in different directions.

Play detectors are used for use in one-man testing. Shaker Plates test the vehicle steering and suspension and are available as standalone items, which can be used with pit-based ATL bays, or you have the option of adding it to your current lift.

Play detectors are an essential part of automated testing.

A wheel play detector can detect when the car is out of alignment and shake the wheel to correct it.

What are Shaker Plates for?

Shaker plates, also known as Vibratory Shaker Plates, Vibration Platforms or Wheel Play Detectors, are devices designed to generate controlled vibrations or oscillations. They are commonly used in various industries and applications for different purposes.

As detailed above, shaker plates are used in garages to check for play in suspension and steering joint components.