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Commercial Motor's Workshop magazine is to stage its first Workshop exhibition and conference on 21-22 October: we preview the highlights.
• The first Commercial Motor/ Workshop exhibition offers a unique chance to compare some of the top garage equipment and service suppliers under one roof.
The roof in question is that of the Allesley Hotel, near Coventry and the show, which is organised by Commercial Motor's monthly magazine Workshop, will take place on Wednesday and Thursday 21-22 October. Entry will be free to the trade; the exhibition will be open from 08.30-17.30hrs both days.
As well as the exhibits themselves, it will feature a delegates' conference on the Wednesday and, on the Thursday, a series of half-hour presentations when the exhibitors will show off their wares.
The Allesley Hotel is by the junction of the A4114 and the B4106 (junction 4 off the M6). For free entry fill in the privilege pass on page 62 of this week's issue — and your pass could win you a free trip to Paris.
APASEAL
• Apaseal provides equipment and products for the maintenance of tyres and wheels. The Ric Clip is a relatively new product that is designed to stop wheekiuts coming loose. It is a figure-of-eight coil spring that fits over two nuts and can be used again if the wheel has to be removed at any time. Ric Clips come in axle sets of ten and are suitable for all types of 10stud wheels.
BEANS ENGINEERING
• Beans Engineering has just appointed 17 main dealers throughout Great Britain and Ireland to handle all 60 of the remanufactured engine types available in its recently-launched Dieselmaster range. On show will be a selection of Ford, Bedford, Gardner and Leyland truck, bus and coach power units.
CARVER
• The E 1800 lorry cab heater, to be shown by Carver, is the smallest in a range of three units, rated at 1.8kW, 2.8kW and 4kW and designed to run on propane. LPG continues to be useable down to —42°C — far below the temperature at which diesel fuel begins to crystalise. In a normal UK winter a 3.9kg bottle of LPG will provide independent cab heating for between 53 and 90 hours.
EDSTROM
• Edstrom of Sweden manufactures a range of steel modular units to convert commercial vehicles into mobile workshops. The modular approach allows interior layouts to be changed at will and the equipment is claimed to outlast the average life span of three successive vehicles. A typical conversion for a service van would include flooring, peg board panelling, lighting — including a halogen worklamp — parts drawers, worktop and an extending vice beam with a fitted vice.
FERODO
• Non-asbestos brake linings — the major exhibit on the Ferodo stand — are, says the company, the most technically advanced, cost effective brake linings ever to be introduced, offering at least 50% extra life, reduced drum wear and less down-time.
GALBRAITH COMMERCIALS
• Galbraith Commercials says it "is seizing this opportunity to capture the attention of influential buyers and decision makers". It aims to make its presence felt with the Mecafluid Centralised Lubrication and Centaur Fuel Management System. A lot of interest is being shown by the transport industry in Mecafluid's automatic grease system, says products manager Colin Percival. Galbraith can tailor the system to customers' requirements, using only standard components, and the system can be extended at need.
HADLEY ENGINEERING
• Hadley Engineering have supplied engine reconditioning equipment to the trade for the past seven years. The Mira range includes valve seat refacing and counterbore chambering tools: other exhibits will include vacuum testing equipment, knurling and reaming tools and metal stitching kits. Its temperature recording tabs are said to be a proven method of avoiding false warranty claims.
INTERCARE
• Intercare, the Lincoln-based aftermarket distributor of specialist components which was launched last year, will be promoting its product range, including its range of starters and alternators which made its debut in June. Other exhibits will include extensive ranges of turbochargers, steering racks, airbrakes and a recentlyintroduced range of diesel fuel injectors and water pumps, distributed through depots at Widnes, Falkirk, Heathrow and its central warehouse at Lincoln.
IRTE
• Relaunched earlier this year, the Institute of Road Transport Engineers' Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standard (VMRS) coding system has lost none of its popularity since it was first introduced. Learn all about it on the IRTE stand.
The institute has now expanded the system to apply to refuse vehicles, road sweepers, cranes, lorry loaders, PSVs, fire appliances, ambulances, car-derived vans and cars. Now further expansion of the system is planned.
VMRS provides a common language to enable engineers, accountants and managers to communicate effectively and take information from a common pool of data.
JAGGARDS TILTMAN
• jaggards Tillman supplies welding tools and all the other necessary equipment for making up and repairing curtains and tilt covers. Its nationwide sales and service network claims to process all orders within 24 hours.
KORODY-COLYER
• Korody-Colyer, based in Wilmington, California is the only replacement engine component manufacturer approved to supply NATO. Now the company is to supply Detroit Diesel and Cummins 14litre components in the UK.
LUCAS CAV
• The new Dieselstart glow plug for diesel cars and vans joins the range of injection equipment which will be shown by Lucas CAV. Engineers will be on hand throughout the exhibition ready to provide expert advice on many aspects of fuel injection.
METALAS
• Metalas will be showing two of its most popular parts cleaning machines in action to demonstrate the relative benefits of top loading and front loading. On the same stand will be a hand-operated pump capable of transferring liquids at the rate of 2251it per minute.
MICHELIN TYRES
• Michelin Tyres will explain to visitors how hauliers, by taking advantage of Michelin Tyre Management, can benefit by obtaining up to two-and-a-half times the tyre life for 'one-and-a-half times the cost. The four lives of a Michelin truck tyre include regrooving for increased distance and enhanced safety, and Michelin's unique remould process, Remix. Michelin Tyres are specifically designed to be regrooved.
PHOENIX TRUCK AND TRAILER
• A self-steered mid-axle with air suspension and lift suitable for the conversion of either rigid or articulated vehicles will be exhibited by Phoenix Truck and Trailer, alongside an air suspension for drive axles. Both are suitable for all makes of chassis and can be installed in the bogie.
POWERTUNE PERKINS
• Powertune Perkins' latest aid to the diesel workshop will be highlighted on its stand. This diesel diagnostic system, available as mobile and workshop-based units, has been developed in conjunction with diagnostic specialist Souriau. The system is claimed to help operators get the best out of their vehicles and reduce downtime from inaccurate fault diagnosis. The range includes a Powertune timing unit, a workshop diagnostic unit and a portable machine which fits into the back of a van to take diesel diagnostic equipment direct to users at remote spots.
RUBERY OWENROCKWELL
• Britain's largest trailer axle manufacturer, Rubery Owen-Rockwell, will illustrate its wide range of air and lightweight cast steel suspensions. Its newest Flexair suspension, comprising an air bag linked to a swinging arm, joins the more established Neway suspension (claimed to be the simplest of all trailer suspensions) and Indair — an independent suspension system made as an integrated stub axle and air bag. ROR's other products include Anchorlock brakes, landing legs, twist locks and air fittings.
SPENCER & HALSTEAD
• The Centriblast range of shot-blasting machines from Spencer & Halstead will deburr, surface prepare, etch, remove rust and scale, and finish and refurbish a wide range of truck components such as brakes and clutches.
Centriblast machines are claimed to im prove product quality: ask for a demonstration on the stand.
SPICER
• Twin-plate angle-spring clutches and SST transmissions are typical examples of the Spicer product range that have proved popular among British heavy truck manufacturers. Spicer will have experienced personnel on hand with supporting literature to fully illustrate service procedures and to answer any questions operators may have.
SP TYRES UK
• SP Tyres UK was formed in 1985 to continue the development, manufacture and marketing of Dunlop Tyres. The premium truck range — SP 321, SP 431, SP 811 and SP 811 Repro — will be on show.
SP 321 is an all-round fitment and steer axle fitment for long hauls; SP 431 is a new, deep-tread, drive-axle tyre for today's more powerful trucks; SP 811 is an on/off-road tyre for all urban uses such as refuse collection and SP 811 Repro is a remoulded truck radian radial supported by a "unique guarantee".
Find out more on the SP Tyres stand.
TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
• Transport Equipment and Components, one of the York group of companies, claims to have all the answers for today's cost-conscious operators with the simple but durable Tecair suspension. The new 368 axle has the largest diameter brake for 17.5in and 19.5in low-profile tyres and the lightweight Drub axle will also be on show.