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Jost turntables now standard with LubeTronic
Leading turntable manufacturer Jost is now fitting its automatic mini lubrication system known as LubeTronic to all low-maintenance turntables in its JSK 37CW and JSK 42W ranges. Jost turntables in these series have top plate liners which allow greaseless operation of the coupling plate, in addition to a plastic seal and maintenance-free joints or sliding bearings. Therefore, the [...]
RoadVision’s new high performance LEDrive driving lights feature LEDs (light emitting diodes) rather than regular halogen or HID (high intensity discharge) xenon globes. The product is available in 100 mm round (nine LEDs) or 170 mm rectangular (12 LEDs) styles. With multi-volt (9-32 volt) operation, impact resistant polycarbonate lenses and rugged diecast aluminium housings, LEDrive [...]
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In order to combat theft of trailing equipment and in the process help transport operators protect their valuable assets, tipper manufacturer Lusty EMS is now integrating DataDotDNA technology into its trailer builds. DataDots are tiny microscopic discs that contain identification information linked to the equipment and its owner. “Each DataDot is as small as a [...]
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Used oil filters are one of the most costly components to recycle in an environmentally friendly manner due to their relative bulk and the quantity of oil that remains inside after removal. Addressing both issues simultaneously, Hartex Engineering has introduced the TITAN 100 Oil Filter Crusher that’s designed to compact filters to 25 percent of [...]
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The coming together of two companies always poses an element of risk. Yet when a Chinese manufacturer and an engineering expert from Perth united to form Fuwa KHitch (FKH), the fusion produced one of the strongest entities in the transport component business. And as PATRICK O’BRIEN discovered, while China and Australia are becoming increasingly [...]
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Patented Italian-made Speedy Grease™ technology is now available for the first time Down Under. Rather than using pressure from a spring as found in traditional grease guns, it works on suction to deliver pumping pressures of up to 11,200 psi (77,220 kPa). This is claimed to double the pump rate and significantly improve cold weather [...]
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Wheel heat warning label HotWheel heat indicator labels are a convenient and inexpensive way to keep tabs on individual wheel operating temperatures on trucks and trailers. Each self adhesive label features a white arrow which changes permanently to a bright orange colour if the wheel reaches 120 degrees C (250 degrees F). Therefore, a simple [...]
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Priced from $215,000, EarthCruiser is based on the highly capable Fuso Canter 4×4 powered by a 4.9 litre intercooled turbo diesel dispensing 117 kW of power and 471 Nm of torque. A five-speed manual ‘box and two-speed transfer case feed torque to a limited slip rear differential and a front axle that can be optioned [...]
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