Go Safe Driver Training Solutions are the latest to invest in a BrakeCheck decelerometer for HGV Brake Testing to keep up to date with DVSA requirements.
Based in Derry Northern Ireland, Nigel contacted aide auto to discuss the best options and way forward with HGV / Commercial Vehicle Brake Testing.
The DVSA are continually advising operators, commercial repairers and in house workshops to complete regular inspection sheet brake test. The BrakeCheck is the tester! BrakeCheck will conduct a Service, Secondary & parking brake test with ease and store in its memory for later printing via PC or portable printer.
Trucks, buses, coaches and trailers to conduct 4 !! Brake Tests per year. One Roller #brake test & 3 using BrakeCheck or an #Roller #Brake #Tester
Read more of our feature at the online Transport Operator CV equipment supplier aide automotive offers a variety of solutions to help increase Truck / HGV fleet security.
Now the didBOX is obsolete and been replaced with OpsCheck!
Used to “Control Operator Forklift Usage”, the entry level system is a robust, weatherproof, easy to use device that is installed on each vehicle with over 999 different entry combinations. Manufactured in a zinc alloy enclosure the OpsCheck will withstand a harsh environment.
DVSA Guidance states The Use Of a Temperature Tool Is Good Practice For Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Routines. Extract From Guide to maintaining roadworthiness (11.2018) “The use of brake temperature measurement can improve the effectiveness of a road test and is an established method to assess if individual brakes are operational. Brake disc/drum temperature readings should be compared across an axle after a laden road test or by in-service monitoring, using a brake temperature sensor, which can be a simple handheld device or using a more sophisticated remote monitoring system. ” Simple & Hand Held A Temperature Gun Is Ideal For Individual Brake Checks.
Returning Customer John Povey Haulage To Prevent Fuel Theft John Povey Haulage have been a aide automotive customer for many years regularly buying HGV Anti Siphons.
Returning a comment “Good quality bought before !”
FuelKeep is a highly effective but low cost anti siphon device for the high volume large tank market.
FuelKeep is a similar design to TP Anti Syph and is available for vehicles with 105 mm external diameter and 80mm internal tank inlets.
• Low cost – high value • High strength steel • Quick & easy permanent fit • High fuel flow • External/internal devices • Extensive range of models
Typical vehicles that this Anti Siphon will fit are:
Volvo, Foden, DAF, Mercedes, MAN, Renault & Iveco.
FuelKeep is quickly fitted to the tank with no drilling or gluing and has been tested to refill up to 120 litres per minute, devices work with OEM fuel caps.
Brake Testers Like #BrakeCheck are great tools to test #brakes & demonstrate their efficiency for both the #truck & the trailer, but it won’t allow you to test each individual #wheel. To identify which wheel is defective you’ll also need to use a tool such as “Infra Red Temp Gun”