We all know just how much damage a truck or trailer tyre can do when it decides to let go... Now word reaches Biglorryblog that in a bid to reduce problems with punctures and the subsequent damage caused as major blow-out Bitumen manufacturer Nynas UK has recently installed a Monityre tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on one of its vehicles, with a view to fitting such kit on all its UK distribution fleet. And you can read all about it by clicking on this link www.safeeu.com.
Meanwhile, Nynas UK distribution manager Ernie Dixon tells BLB: "On average we've between 25 and 30 punctures a year from tyre failures, so this is a potentially serious problem for us, especially if the incident takes place on a motorway. We were specifically interested in using an in-cab system that provides advanced notice of potential tyre problems. On looking at the various alternatives systems currently available, we felt that Monityre fitted the bill for us."
Prior to fitting the Monityre system, a typical recent example of a tyre incident was when one of the Nynas vehicles had a blow-out on the M5, resulting not only in costly vehicle damage but also in terms of late delivery of the load being carried, with the vehicle missing its original delivery time. Ernie adds: "With damaged air suspension and blown mudguards being the least damage you can expect from a puncture, then the true cost of an incident, in terms of downtime and added operating costs that result, makes the installation of a system as good as Monityre well worth it. It will certainly help improve our service levels to our customers." Now click through here for more...
Nynas UK operates a fleet of 42 tractor units and 80 assorted tanker trailers based on its head office in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, all distributing the company's bitumen products to major road construction companies across the UK. Monityre system first went into service with the company in January it says its already seeing the benefits, in terms of reduced downtime, operating cost savings and improved safety.
"The driver is very comfortable with the system and how it works, finding it simple and easy to use. In addition, we don't run a dedicated truck and tanker fleet, so the fact that Monityre is easily interchangeable between the tractor units and the trailers is a significant positive feature across the whole of a mixed fleet like ours," comments Ernie.
The Monityre system, from Safe Europe, consists of four main components - the Pressure (and Temperature) sensors (one per tyre), the In Cab DIN display unit, and in the case of tractor/trailer combinations, the trailer mounted Smart Booster and the unique programming Hand Tool.
As an in-cab system that's also easily interchangeable between tractor units and different trailers, is certainly ideal for the Nynas distribution operation," reckons said Paul Marriott, operations director at Safe Europe adding, "Obviously we're pleased that, in the short time since the original launch of Monityre, companies such as Nynas UK are experiencing at first hand the significant benefits that arise from installing our TPMS on mixed fleets."
The tyre monitoring system will surely be beneficial and time saving.