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SENSITIVE REVERSING GETS TOUGHER • Avon has revised its backstop reverse braking device to be tougher and more sensitive.
15th March 1990, Page 34
15th March 1990
Page 34
Page 34, 15th March 1990
— SENSITIVE REVERSING GETS TOUGHER • Avon has revised its backstop reverse braking device to be tougher and more sensitive.
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Backstop works using a rubber sensor strip which is mounted on the rear of the vehicle. The sensor reacts to any slight pressure caused when the vehicle touches a hidden hazard by actuating a switching unit, automatically applying the vehicle's air brake system.
The Type 5 features a separately-mounted brake actuating solenoid valve and a more compact switching unit which allows the use of a shorter sensor tube.
This gives shorter braking reaction times, says Avon, and should operate effectively between —40°C and 40°C.
Call (02216) 3911 (ext 348).