Garage need updating?
Page 19
Page 20
Page 21
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.
Take a look at these . .
E BRITISH Automotive Parts duction Council (BAPPCO) is icerned that the Government luld introduce measures to inter the growth of complete 'ides and component parts t are berhg imported at pret.
udging by the displays at this r's Motor Show, it will not be g before garage equipment nufacturers mount a similar leal.
istributors of automotive ser) and maintenance equipft who are part of large interional groups are able to take advantage of the central or}isations' bulk-purchasing yer and offer very competiprices.
he imported equipment on display at the Show was of an undeniably high quality, and with the more favourable prices, it is easy to see why service managers are tempted into buying such equipment.
It will be interesting to discover how much of the interest that the imports generated is converted into firm orders.
Ringparts of Leeds attracted a fair amount of interest with its two mobile lifts for cars and light commercial vehicles.
Its Autolift can raise a vehicle one metre high horizontally, then tilt it forward or backwards 25 degrees to allow further access to the underside.
Safety features include hydraulic stop valves and automatic locking pawls, which are positioned progressively as the vehicle is being lifted. The Autolift can.be manhandled into position to raise a vehicle from wherever it may be parked.
Ringparts Panter lift does not have the tilt facility but can raise a vehicle horizontally to a maximum height of 1.8m (6ft). Mounted on solid rubber wheels, it has considerable mo bility and is capable of lifting vehicles up to two tonnes.
Purchase price of the Autolift is £1,450 but it can be leased at £11 per week while the Panter lift costs £1,675 or E12.95 for weekly leasing.
K'archer (UK) of Banbury, Oxfordshire, displayed a selection of its range of automotive cleaning equipment and among this was the H0120 high pressure cleaner which requires a three-phase power supply and produces 130 bar pressure.
The smaller HDS70 model was also shown which operates from a single phase 220 volt supply.
A versatile, high capacity upholstery cleaner called Puzzi Profi was demonstrated on K'archers' stand. It can be used in cars, trucks, buses and on office carpets and upholstered furniture. It sprays non-foam detergent onto the dirty fabric and the dirt and foam are removed in a single operation.
Also on display was a portable new brush wash system manufactured by Rotabus, a recent acquisition of K'archer. Known as the RTW system, it is a manual single brush arrangement and is guided on its castors around the vehicle.
Its maximum height is 3.9m (12.8ft) and it can be tilted forward by up to 10 degrees to enable it to clean diagonal surfaces. Washing agents can be added. The price of this portable vehicle washing system starts at £5,000, which includes the plumbing.
Courtburns of Windsor Road, Bedford, displayed its Hilode mobile vehicle lifts which are designed to complement its existing heavy duty range.
Offered in two and threetonne capacities, the Hilode will accommodate vans or light commercial vehicles. It requires a solid level floor on which to operate.
The HLV 3-tonne model is designed for light commercial vehicles in the Sherpa/Transit range and can be used with an optional universal attachment which is fully adjustable in all three axis.
By using optional axle stands or standing frames, a vehicle under-going long term repairs can Both the HLV2 and the HLV3 can raise light vehicles to a height of 1.76m (5.8ft) and will operate from a 220 or 380 volts single or three-phase supply.
Manufactured in UK by Courtburn, the lifts incorporate fail-safe anti-descent mechanisms which will operate immediately a failure of the hydraulic or electrical supply arises, while a wedge-type locking device gives additional security.
Courtburns also manufactures a mobile commercial vehicle lifting system comprising sets of two, four, six or eight of the independently mobile, electromechanical lifting posts with forks which locate under the vehicle's wheels. Each post is rated at five tonnes so that vehicles from 10 tonnes (two posts) up to 40 tonnes (eight posts) are within its range.
These lifting posts have a number of safety features, including an automatic levelling device to maintain synchronised heights, a brake on the motor which is applied in the event of a power drop and the spo wedge-type locking device fil to the lighter versions.
Leslie Hartidge's new t 2500 diesel injection test st; has many interesting featu Among them is the 10hp thy tor controlled dc stepless di system which provides suffici power to cover diesel pump: automotive, agricultural and highway equipment.
A major benefit of this r drive system is its mini' speed variation. Its set spi can be maintained to within' p or minus one revolution/min over the stand's full operat range whatever load is applie Another advantage of drive system is its ability to celerate to its maximum spi of 4,0 0 0 rev/min in ei seconds, with an equal rat( deceleration.
Its metering system, the ton in graduate method, all( pump output to be measu more accurately than previou Exchanging test injectors the stand has been facilitated a new design of injector moi. ing and the swivelling calibrz head makes control adjustm more convenient.
Two versions of Les Hartridge's Video Display Me ing (VDM) were introduced the Motor Show. One is a c( e test stand known as the 0 2500 and the other is an itional test unit which will [fate existing test equipment.
DM systems will reduce test as by eliminating settling and ining down times. Accurate ults are displayed within onds of the machine attainthe required test speed.
s micro-computer processes gmation received from point injection, fluid temperature I metering unit sensors. It n displays its calculations o the vehicle screen while the It-in printer when required provide a hard copy of the ults.
he video display shows test calibration fluid tempera?: and delivery units which n be in mm/stroke, m/100,200, or 300 strokes, acted as required.
idividual line deliveries are played in graphical and digiform as are mean deliveries all lines.
usta b I e minimum and ximum delivery limit controls provided and are displayed horizontal lines across the phic display.
Vhere deliveries do not fall h in these present limits, the play flashes to attract the rator's attention.
epco Automotive Equipment :) of Greenford, which is owned by Repco of Australia, demonstrated a wide range of garage equipment, among it the P2C two-post lift which requires a 415 volt three-phase supply.
This lift will raise 2.5 tonnes to a maximum height of 1.9m(6.25ft).
Its model 61 Brake Service centre was on show. This has a drum or disc lathe, with a drum feed selector for a smooth finish.
Will machine both sides of a brake disc simultaneously.
The service centre also features a brake shoe grinder and a drum micrometer. Its work bench is supplied with cutter kit and relevant accessories.
Lucas Kienzle has developed a range of tachograph service aids and accessories to assist drivers and fleet managers.
For the drivers, chart cases are designed which will protect and store the used charts and spare tacho keys, defect reports and agency cards.
Lucas also produces office storage aids such as wall files, plastic envelopes in lever arch files, filing sheets and ring binders. Box files and glass fronted secure cabinets with storage pegs are offered, too. For the transport manager there are aids to read and interpret used charts, such as a plastic protractor type with drivers' hour limits clearly marked.
Another useful item is the analysis disc which can readily pick out and calculate from chart traces total driving time, total rest time, and so on.
Lucas also offer an optical analyser whcih is illuminated and has double magnification and adjustable angles. An ocular attachment is marketed to supplement the analyser giving x10 magnification.
The remainder of its service aids are aimed at the fleet manager's analysis of his own transport operation. As part of its chart analysis service Lucas has a range of analysis books to measure the financial performance of the operator's fleet. It also has a reminder booklet for calibration.
Finally, it also offers a computer system for automatic reading of charts and drivers hours and a comprehensive management analysis.
At Lucas Kienzle's Birmingham headquarters it offers chart analysis courses for drivers, clerical and supervisory staff and managers.
National Tyre Services had a wide range of garage and transport equipment on display from different manufacturers. Among the products was Dunlop's new model DWB100 electronic wheel balancer which features an automatic cutout to prevent balancing operations being carried out with the wheel guard raised.
Its balancing cycle takes 13 seconds, using one spin of the wheel to determine the balance level and relative positions on both wheel planes.
Accurate positioning of the counterweights is indicated by a panel light and a raised arrow on the weight deck shows the highest run position.
A special single multi-stud back plate takes wheels of 3,4,5 and 6-stud fittings and an optional flange can be adapted for motor cycle wheels.
Its maximum wheel balancing speed is 420 revs/min and the machine requires 220/380 volt, three-phase power supply. NTS also demonstrated the Dunlop DTM 160 semi-automatic tyre changer which can handle wheels up to 18in diameter.
Its built-in bead breaker provides 2.5-tonne pressure which is sufficient for even the most difficult tyre. The forward and reverse turntable prevents tyres jamming, while a guard is fitted above the pedals to prevent accidental operation.