The Automotive Blog

Bulk Freight Purchase Trailer Diagnostics.

Since it’s formation in 1987, Bulkfreight (Midlands) Ltd has maintained it’s ethos of putting the customers requirements first.

Operating a fleet of over 100 articulated vehicles, which are changed every three years. This ensures we operate a “Green Fleet” that meets the current exhaust emission regulations. Our trailer fleet comprises of, Walking Floors, Ejectors & Bulk Tippers.

To meet the maintenance required for the fleet, workshop manager invested in the TrailerCheck 4 Vans, trailer light, Air Brake and ISO tester.

Designed as a mounted trailer tester in a Van or workshop the TrailerCheck 4 Vans is a One Man Trailer Service tool with the option of ECU Trailer Diagnostics.

The Trailer Air Brake And Light Tester is an intelligent unit and has the capability to power multiple trailers without the inconvenience of continually recharging external batteries.

A single trailer service engineer can be under a trailer activating brakes and reading pressures.

Switching brakes on and off allows the user to look for wear in s cams and faulty slack adjusters. The digital pressure gauge measures pressure at the brake chamber, ideal for setting load sensing valves.

EBS Trailers can be tested for CAN line integrity, a quick and simple test to confirm the CAN lines.

Neil Mitchell said “Modern times require a modern approach, the quick and correct maintenance of trailers is as critical as trucks, having the latest up to date test tools is what I believe will make our maintenance routines efficient and to a high standard. Looking at the old Scrutineer and the TrailerCheck 4 Vans, I chose the later due to its modern design and latest electronics. Furthermore I have the option to add full trailer code diagnostics when I see fit.”

 

Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 to talk about Diagnostics.

Trailer Diagnostics for East Midlands Bulk Freight Company

Anti Fuel Theft Order Secures Truck Diesel.

A leading privately owned multi-service transport organisations in the UK has just secured their diesel fuel tanks with TP Anti Syph.

With more than 400 employees – and counting ­– as well as over 200 vehicles, this prominent transport company offer a wide range of delivery and warehousing solutions to many satisfied customers.

After a recent fuel theft the transport manager reviewed options on fuel security and prevention. Locating aide automotive via a web search the company reviewed the Anti Fuel Theft product range concluding with an order for 16 Truck devices and 3 Sprinter Anti Siphons.

A company spokeman commented ” Following being a target of Fuel Thefts, we looked how best to secure our fuel at an economical rate. Following my contact with aide automotive and email confirmation of product information, I was happy to proceed with an order and would happy to recommend to others.”

Anti Siphoning products can be fitted to all types of tank: bayonet, screw type & bus /coach.

Truck Manufacturers include, Volvo, MAN, DAF, Iveco, Scania, Renault, Foden, Hino & Mercedes.

Anti Siphon Products are simple to fit, taking no more than a few minutes, with no drilling or gluing to a fuel tank.

Contact aide automotive to review Fuel Theft Prevention Anti Siphons for a Truck Fleet. Call 0115 8456471 or email, click on Fuel Theft Prevention.

TP Anti-Syph, Fuel Theft Device

Fuel Theft Alarm

Following some excellent customer feedback on the TankGuard Fuel Theft Alarm, aide automotive are offering an excellent May & June 2014 offer!

If someone tries to steal your fuel by siphoning, NO WAY! The siphon will stop any quick attempt via a pipe and pump, then if another route like the sender unit is attempted then the alarm will sound. A Belt & Braces approach to Fuel Security.

The Tank Guard Fuel Theft Alarm will automatically arm after the ignition has been switched off for sixty seconds.

Tank Guard Fuel Theft Alarm has a sophisticated sensor fitted externally in a discreet location on the outside of the fuel tank. If thieves attempt to remove the locked cap, or jemmy out the sender unit or in any way attack the tank then the Tank Guard alarm will be activated. This will result in a 114 decibel siren giving a deafening warning to drive the thieves away.

Contact aide automotive for a fleet quote or if you have questions about Fuel Theft Alarm.

Stop Fuel Theft With A Anti Siphon

More & More Commercial Vehicle Operators Purchase BrakeCheck To Complete Their Inspection Sheets.

Roger Jackson of Ensign Bus said “We have now purchased Bowmonk BrakeCheck for all our depots and find it a valuable addition to our workshops. To have the ability to carryout positive testing and to record actual results on an inspection sheet is very beneficial.”

Decelerometers have moved on significantly from the old mechanical brake testers such as Tapley Decelerometer. Being electronic there is a much higher accuracy and additional information such as average deceleration, a left/right pull measurement, speed at braking and stopping distance. All tests are time and date stamped.

BrakeCheck has been proven to be an excellent inspection sheet Bowmonk brake tester for all commercial vehicles, over 14000 testers sold since 2002. With many operators using the BrakeCheck to conduct a VOSA accepted brake test on every inspection.

BrakeCheck Truck & Trailer will brake test tractor units, rigid trucks and also incorporates a 99 test memory on the service, hand and trailer brake test, a total of 297 tests. The trailer brake test feature enables repairers and internal maintenance workshops to conduct an inspection sheet brake test of a commercial trailer.

Brake Tester Using Brake Efficiency to Report On Truck Brakes