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CV-PC On Forklifts Trucks

In Vehicle PC’s Used By Allied Glass

Allied Glass is a supplier of luxury glass packaging, creating beautiful and ground-breaking containers for a raft of international brands. Storing most of its stock in a Leeds warehouse, the products are moved by forklift truck.
The loading of each product onto a forklift truck is recorded by the driver scanning the product’s barcode using a wireless barcode scanner. This device transmits the barcode information to a PC on-board the forklift truck, which runs a bespoke internally developed programme that, processes the data and transmits it to the company’s back-office servers, in real time, over Wi-Fi.

Allied reviewed the Commercial Vehicle -Computer because they were unhappy with the existing on-board computers, which were tablet based. The main issue was that the tablets had very poor Wi-Fi performance, resulting in frequent network dropouts as the forklifts moved around the warehouse. Thus causing delays in goods reaching their intended destination, which in-turn was having a negative effect on the site’s productivity.

The solution was a Commercial Vehicle PC combined with dual high-gain Wi-Fi antennas mounted on the forklift’s roof, a 10.4” touch sensitive screen was mounted in the forklifts cab.

Russell Bavester, IT at Allied said “We are very pleased with this solution, CV-PC has significantly improved our Wi-Fi connectivity. These vehicle computers easily outperforms our existing solution even when the same antennas are used, and our existing barcode scanners work seamlessly. We have also been able to free up a bit of room in the cab, as the previous tablet was very bulky.”

Interested in Commercial Vehicle Computers, do not hesitate to contact aide automotive to discuss how our CV-PC’s could improve your business.

TankGuard The Ultimate Anti Fuel Theft Alarm for Commercial Vehicle Fuel Tanks.

TankGuard is the latest product to protect truck diesel from aide automotive, this new fuel theft alarm will alarm once the fuel cap is removed or a potential thief tampers with the tank.

Prices

TankGuard Fuel Tank Alarm – £159.50 each

TankGuard With GSM Text Alert – £379.00 each (SIM card pay as u go, supplied by user)

For duel tank units you would require a second sensor, the price of a 2nd sensor is £75.00.

Read More at – Truck Fuel Tank Alarm

All prices are stated as UK sterling and exclude carriage & VAT.

Please do not hesitate to call or email if you wish to purchase any of our products.

Prices correct as of February 2015

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

Call 0115 8456471

Stop Fuel Theft With A Anti Siphon

Anti Freeze Truck Windscreen System

aide automotive Can Now Supply & Install A Heated Wind Screen System For Winter

aide automotive are pleased to release the Heat Shot Anti Freeze Windscreen system to our product range.

Heat Shot is a proven performer in some of the world’s most extreme conditions.

Windscreen Truck Anti Ice System, Heat Shot, clears windscreens so quickly you can expect almost zero idling time wasting precious fuel. So expect lower emissions and impressive fuel savings. Less idling means reduced engine wear and lower repair costs.

Heat Shot isn’t simply about saving time. It’s about saving lives and fuel. Faster, clearer vision for all domestic and commercial drivers improves motoring safety. Dramatically reduced idling time for screen clearing also delivers greater operating efficiency and fuel savings.

At -18°C, Heat Shot can clear a windscreen in minutes and during summer months can clear bugs, grime and debris in seconds. The reduction in glare means drivers can drive with maximum windscreen visibility in all conditions when they need it most. It means greater operational efficiency for businesses. It saves money and potentially saves lives.

aide automotive offer an on site installation service, installing at your convenience to avoid down time, Heat Shot the Heated Wind Screen System For Winter can be installed and ready to go for the winter.

To learn further about a Antifreeze Windscreen System for your Truck, Bus/Coach, Van Or Car contact aide automotive ltd on 0115 8456471

Heat Shot a windscreen can be clear in a very short period of time before setting off.

aide automotive offer In Vehicle PC’s To The Commercial Vehicle Operator

aide automotive have introduced a new product within the commercial vehicle sector, PC’s are an every day essential business tool and now any vehicle can be tooled up with a reliable, high performance PC.

With a PC having endless uses, PC’s can improve vehicle or business efficiency almost immediately. One option could be vehicle management, engine diagnostics can be taken via the vehicle CAN-BUS, with engine warning lights being reported back to HQ within seconds of activation.

Driver performance is another, harsh braking, accelerating, idling and over speeding can all be logged by a PC. With Crash For Cash and road traffic accidents a major heath & safety concern, a PC can record via a number of cameras around the vehicle for days, weeks or months. Data can be replayed instantly on the PC or transferred back to HQ.

aide auto director Matt Burke said “Having a PC in a vehicle could have endless uses. We can offer a product portfolio for a CV PC, for example a Fuel Tank Anti Theft Alarm, a Catalytic Alarm, tracking, SatNav, Incident Cameras & many more. Customers can also add their own bespoke software, we can work with IT depts and offer on site installation!”

E-mark approved our product range have been extensively heat tested and a robustness vibration check.

Please review our product page by clicking on Commercial Vehicle PC  and do not hesitate to contact aide automotive to discuss how our PC’s could improve your business.

Commercial Vehicle On Board PC – The Future!
aide automotive offer In Vehicle PC’s To The Commercial Vehicle Operator

Happy New Year From aide automotive!

With new products entering our product range and existing products going from strength to strength. We hope the aide automotive staff can achieve the high standards we have set in customer service and product quality.

New Products Added to the range are :

Wheel & Tyre Theft is The One Thing You Can’t Afford!

100 Wheels From Trucks Stolen In Feb 2014!!

As recently as February of this year more than 100 wheels from brand new trucks were stolen as part of a targeted and pre-planned raid on Auto Plates UK in Middlesbrough. The stolen wheels were fitted with Bridgestone 623 tyres, which are rare in the UK.

Thieves who have realised that almost any part of a truck – wheels, hubs, side panels, axles, catalytic converters, plastic chairs or the gold in the wiring looms – has a recyclable value.

Contact aide automotive to review Wheel Stop It for your Truck Or Trailer! Call 0115 8456471

Wheel STOP It is an anti theft wheel nut that comes with a unique security code tailored to each individual customer.

Each nut is coded and is totally secure, it cannot be removed by anything other than the fastener socket bearing the matching encrypted Wheel Stop it Code.

Unstuck Is Revolutionary Product To Free Vehicles From Snow Or Ice Stucks

Unstuck®   – Keep Your Vehicle Moving This Winter!

aide automotive are pleased to release a new product in the UK.

Unstuck®    is a compound of materials to help a vehicle quickly removed from a Stuck snow or ice situation.

When a vehicle gets STUCK by ice or snow, the impact begins, the cost to the fleet operator can run into hundreds of pounds in lost hours, late delivery fines and if a tow truck is called, a call out charge can be in the region of £300!

So between the logistics time lost, delivery fines, and the check written to the towing company, a Vehicle STUCK could run into hundreds of pounds!

K winters have shown a change in recent years with prolonged periods of minus temperatures and sporadic snowfalls.

A recent Daily Express article reported.The 2013/14 UK winter is reported to be record breaking! Forecasters are warning the entire country is set for a horror freeze which will bring brutal winds and fierce blizzards.

Jonathan Powell, forecaster for Vantage Weather Services, said: ‘We are looking at a potentially paralysing winter, the worst for decades, which could at times grind the nation to a halt.”

So be prepared with Unstuck!!!

UnStuck is designed from the ground up for increased traction than traditional sand, salt or grit will offer. UnStuck is able to work in temperatures as low as -60 to a positive 32 degress.

UnStuck is environmentally friendly and will actually reverse the decades of acidity that has been inflicted on the environment.

For the low cost of a bag of UnStuck each truck should be equipped and ready for the winter!

With limited stock available for the 2013/14 winter, contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 or email shoponline@aideautomotive.com to enquire.

Read More by clicking on UnStuck CV.

Unstuck Truck Quick Release From Snow & Ice

RH Logistics in Northamptonshire recently installed the MI Witness Incident Camera.

RH Logistics looked at 6 cameras on the market ranging from DVR systems to standalone systems, MI Witness Incident Camera was chosen due to picture quality, ease of removal from vehicle and the software package that it runs on.

Richard Hindle owner said “ We wanted to improve our driver behavior and our analytics report across the whole fleet has lowered from a 350 score to a 230 score since using the MI Witness Incident Camera, which is just brilliant ”

To read more about Incident Camera’s or Forward facing Camera click on aide automotive Incident Driver Camera.

Mi Witness Truck Incident Camera

Fifth Wheel Auto Lube Liner has recently added to our product range.

This product has been designed to achieve a perfectly lubricated anchorage for a truck’s Fifth Wheel.

A Fifth Wheel Auto Lube Liner is most logical, commercial and environmentally friendly option on the market for all haulage and logistic businesses reducing costs, risks and the impact on the environment.

With transport companies looking to reduce cost and increase productivity and also striving to become more efficient and effective, a Fifth Wheel Liner could be the answer.

In addition modern times are calling on us all to play a part in protecting our environment and to become more of the impact of our actions on our surroundings.

A Fifth Wheel Liner also has Heath & Safety benefits, with less oil and grease on the fifth wheel the likelihood of oil dripping onto a hot exhaust is virtually impossible, hence protecting against truck fire.

It is made of a high-density plastic material, this provides significant levels of resistance and durability.

For further enquiries please call aide automotive on 01158456471 or email info@aideautomotive.com

Truck Fifth Wheel Cover For Coupling Ease

Airtabs Are A Proven Fuel Reduction Product For Commercial Vehicles

aide automotive ltd are pleased to introduced a new product the range called “Airtabs”!

Airtabs are a revolutionary product to the commercial vehicle market and can on average offer a 2.5% saving on fuel!

Airtabs are patented, unique wishbone shaped vortex generators designed to increase vehicle aerodynamic performance and fuel economy by reducing aerodynamic pressure drag at two key locations; the tractor-trailer gap and the rear facing surface (the base area) of any commercial or private square backed vehicle or trailer that routinely attains highway speeds. Drag reduction and fuel economy benefits from Airtab application is not limited to commercial trucking operations. Airtabs enhance aerodynamic performance equally well on cube vans, straight trucks, expeditors, buses, flat beds and tankers.

The results may vary somewhat with vehicle type but the aerodynamic theory and principles are the same for all.

Airtabs are mounted 3 per linear foot, or every 4 inches on centre. Take the number of feet to be covered and multiply by 3 to give the number of Airtabs required. Airtabs are approximately (in inches) 3.5 wide, 5 long and 1 high.

Each Airtab creates two tight swirls of air or vortices that combine to reduce the suction and drag at the rear of vehicles travelling at speeds above approximately 35 mph or 55kmh. Airtabs are also effective at the rear roof lines of automobiles that have a rear window slope of greater than 30 degrees.

Matthew Burke Sales Director Stated “With today’s rising costs of fuel all companies need to review ways on reducing costs and AirTabs are the proven ideal tool. With an easy period pay back this product is for now and the future.”

UK testing has also taken place at Mira and a couple of prominent fleets in the UK have shown the results to be true.

Contact aide automotive ltd for a fleet quote or to arrange a meeting to see how Airtabs work.

Phone 0115 8456471 or email shoponline@aideautomotive.com

Reduce Fuel Consumption of a Truck With Airtabs