Author: Kate Wade

In demanding environments where dust, dirt and debris are a given, installing turbo Precleaners by Maradyne on a wide range of equipment can help to reduce downtime, increase efficiency and lower maintenance costs.

What sets turbo Precleaners apart from other precleaner brands is a straight-through airflow pathway that creates less air intake restriction to optimize engine power. Engineered paddles create centrifugal force that ejects up to 85 percent of contaminants through discharge ports. This unique design effectively removes airborne debris such as dust, dirt and moisture, including particles as small as one to two microns, ultimately allowing only filtered air into the engine for maximum performance.

turbo Precleaners provides four different precleaner models designed for a wide range of equipment operating in light- to severe-duty applications. From compact equipment to sweepers, crushers and surface drilling rigs, there are turbo Precleaners available to protect a variety of machines and their engines with 15- to 1500-cfm airflow range. All high-quality turbo Precleaners are independently tested to ISO 5011 standards, and some models are available with extended raincap, low-profile bull-nose or under-the-hood options. www.turboprecleaner.com

A new lightweight side wall design from Supreme Industries will allow fleet operators and other delivery truck owners to increase their payload capacity, decreasing their overall operating costs per load. FiberPanel HC, the truck body side wall design exclusive to Supreme Industries, is now available on Supreme’s Van Body or Inner-City truck bodies.

Built with a durable, fiberglass-reinforced, gel-coated honeycomb side wall material, the exclusive FiberPanel HC side wall reduces the overall weight of the truck body to increase payload capacity and possibly fuel efficiency. A 14-foot Supreme SIGNATURE Van Body with FiberPanel HC side walls with a composite rear roll-up door weighs 288 pounds less than a comparable size truck built with standard fiberglass-reinforced plywood side wall materials.

In developing the FiberPanel HC design, Supreme Industries built upon technology used by the aerospace and automotive industries. In addition, the polypropylene core does not absorb moisture, keeping the side walls safe from water damage, allowing for an extended life compared to traditional side wall materials. And, because it provides a rivet-less external surface, the outer side wall surface remains completely smooth, so the truck owner’s branding stands out. www.supremecorp.com

Lytx Inc. has announced the availability of DC Protect, a new program designed to meet the unique needs of fleets with fewer than 350 vehicles, low insurance deductibles and limited safety resources. Building upon the insights gained from delivering the company’s flagship DriveCam powered by Lytx Program to hundreds of fleets worldwide, the DC Protect program is an optimized solution with self-service tools that help smaller fleets improve safety and protect drivers.

DC Protect harnesses the power of video to enable fleet managers to protect 100 percent of their fleet, exonerate drivers from false claims, improve driver safety and significantly reduce collision costs. The in-vehicle video event recorder captures events and analyzes behavior while providing real-time feedback to help keep drivers safe.

Using the patented Lytx Engine, the Lytx Safety Score assesses the probability of being in a collision based on data from more than 25 billion miles driven and collected over more than 15 years. By understanding how behavioral patterns are indicative of risky driving behavior, DC Protect prioritizes drivers based on their risk assessment.

Additionally, fleet managers can focus quickly on drivers with a higher probability of being involved in a collision to help predict and reduce the frequency and severity of collisions. Video events from actively managed drivers are captured and uploaded to the Lytx review center. Events are immediately available on the DriveCam Online platform, and those with risk identified are marked for coaching so that client supervisors can conduct coaching sessions and improve driver performance. Events for all other drivers can be selectively retrieved as needed in the event of a collision or other incident. www.lytx.com

Service Trucks International recently unveiled its new 2352 Eagle Pro service body, the latest addition to their complete line of utility and service bodies. Featuring 23-inch-deep by 52-inch-tall cabinets and raised oxy/acetylene storage, the new body boasts 185 cubic feet of storage capacity. The body has a 40,000 lbs./ft. crane rating and is available with a choice of manual or hydraulic outrigger packages. Included on the 2352 is an extensive list of Eagle Pro standard features including 11 ga A60 galvanneal cabinet fronts, single panel doors with stainless steel hardware, full through workbench cabinet, high-performance cabinet pressurization system, front stainless steel chip guards and full undercoating. The Eagle Pro 2352 utility body is built to fit on 16,000- to 19,500-pound GVW cab chassis.

www.servicetrucks.com

A mounting solution for mobile data terminals in a wide variety of vehicles, the new RAM MDT-Mate is modular and interchangeable, and integrates into RAM’s full line of No-Drill vehicle base products and RAM Tough-Box consoles. The MDT-Mate has single or double keyboard mounting swing arms and easy grip knobs, which allow the mount to be adjusted for optimal operating and stowing positions. Designed to support a display at or near the center of the vehicle dash, the system provides 5 inches of total offset of the MDT mounting surface. The MDT-Mate’s new 8-inch flanged upper Tele-Pole gives installers the freedom to choose the configuration best suited to the vehicle being upfitted. The RAM MDT-Mate includes predrilled holes to add RAM Mounting bases, enabling the installation of additional devices, keyboards, printers or other peripherals. Integrated cable management ensures that the installer can safely route all associated cables to avoid any safety or operational concerns.

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Featuring a drive system capable of delivering up to 400,000 in./lbs. of pulling power, the Hub Drive Cable Trailer is now available from Dejana Truck and Utility Equipment. With a reel that can be used for pulling and placing of cable for underground and overhead applications, main features of the new unit include directly connected hydraulic cylinders without toggle linkages, a reel unit with 34 inches of lateral movement and an over-wound winch with built-in slack tension rollers. Trailer specifications include a 34,000-pound GVWR on a tubular frame assembly, a heavy-duty steel platform and a walk-up step. Other features include a self-propelled hydraulically driven and steerable nose wheel, automatic braking in self-propel mode with air brakes and full ABS, and a hydraulically raised and lowered trailer tongue. The Hub Drive on the new Dejana unit has a lift arm capacity of 16,000 pounds and an all-hydraulic driving motor producing 200,000 in./lbs. of torque at 10 rpm. An optional second drive motor will produce 400,000 in./lbs. of torque. The Hub Drive Cable Trailer’s pulling unit is powered by a 100-HP John Deere diesel engine. Two full-function radio remote controls are provided with each unit.

www.dejana.com

Monroe Truck Equipment Inc. (MTE) is offering the MSSII Utility Body for single and dual rear-wheel chassis cabs. Standard features include corrosion-resistant aluminum fuel fill cup and polycarbonate fender flares, automotive-style full stainless steel paddle latches, and the MSSII “Pooched” Bumper with a powder-coat finish and a raised tread with open centers that allows for self-cleaning. The bodies also have gas prop vertical door holders, double panel door construction with internal door stiffeners, adjustable trays and shelves, and a slam action tailgate. MTE offers a nationwide ship-thru program on Chevrolet, GMC, Ford and Ram chassis upfitted with the MSSII Utility Body.

www.monroetruck.com

A new safety feature available on the company’s line of Safety Tech Outrigger Pads has been introduced by DICA. The TuffGrip Handle System, constructed of thermoplastic, is designed to improve ergonomic safety by providing a lifting point that does not exceed 50 pounds per person, and has a handle length that encourages operators to use proper lifting techniques. TuffGrip Handles are also resistant to UV, chemicals, hydraulic fluid and water. Handle diameters are .5 inches thick for all 1- and 1.5-inch-thick pads, while 2-inch-thick outrigger pads have a 5/8-inch-thick handle. The TuffGrip Handle System is currently available on DICA’s Medium, Heavy and Dunnage line of Safety Tech Outrigger Pads and can also be purchased separately for retrofit applications.

www.dicausa.com

Featuring greatly simplified installation and a lower price, the Havis IdleRight2 minimizes idle time by monitoring the battery’s voltage while the vehicle is turned off and electronics are still on. The IdleRight system is designed to work with many popular aftermarket remote starters. IdleRight2 features an LED diagnostics system as well as a return-on-investment calculator.

http://idleright.havis.com

Made of durable, dual-textured material that has been premoistened with a powerful cleaning solution, GOJO Scrubbing Wipes have an extra-large size towel to provide superior cleaning capacity. The scrubbing side of the wipes removes tough soils while the smooth side absorbs dirt. Skin conditioners in the wipes help prevent dryness and irritation. GOJO Scrubbing Wipes are available in a 170-count bucket, and in 72-count and 25-count canisters.

www.gojo.com/automotive