Monday 8 February 2010
New TMS imminent after award of Innovation Grant
A M Bromley has secured an Innovation Support Grant from East Midlands Development Agency (emda) which will enable the company to commence manufacturing their new, externally mounted tyre pressure monitoring system for numerous OTR applications.
The existing Tire Monitor System, an OTR TPMS, is proven technology and is widely used in mining and construction applications around the world. This includes the extremes conditions found in the enormous Chilean mining and quarrying industry. However, in certain circumstances it cannot be used in its current format.
Sales Director Mandy Bromley explains: “Several customers have requested an externally mounted option of the existing sensor transmitter that can be connected directly to a large bore valve for use in applications where fitting an internal sensor is not possible or practical. An example of this would be where an inner tube may be used such as tyres used on Reach Stackers.”
An effective TPMS can help decrease downtime and operating costs by giving accurate tyre pressure and temperature data. It helps improve fuel efficiency, increase tyre life and keep equipment on the move. The TPMS consists of low powered wireless transmitting pressure sensors that are installed inside the tyre and a receiver and operator interface unit mounted in the cab displaying the tyre pressures and alarms for up to six wheels. The unit also has a real time log feature so that data can be downloaded and analysed at a later date.
Mandy concludes: “Following successful trials of the prototype canister we needed to move into volume production of the external canister housing. Following several meetings with the iNets team from Loughborough University we have now been awarded a grant towards the cost of producing the mould tool that will see this new product available from June 2010”
The existing Tire Monitor System, an OTR TPMS, is proven technology and is widely used in mining and construction applications around the world. This includes the extremes conditions found in the enormous Chilean mining and quarrying industry. However, in certain circumstances it cannot be used in its current format.
Sales Director Mandy Bromley explains: “Several customers have requested an externally mounted option of the existing sensor transmitter that can be connected directly to a large bore valve for use in applications where fitting an internal sensor is not possible or practical. An example of this would be where an inner tube may be used such as tyres used on Reach Stackers.”
An effective TPMS can help decrease downtime and operating costs by giving accurate tyre pressure and temperature data. It helps improve fuel efficiency, increase tyre life and keep equipment on the move. The TPMS consists of low powered wireless transmitting pressure sensors that are installed inside the tyre and a receiver and operator interface unit mounted in the cab displaying the tyre pressures and alarms for up to six wheels. The unit also has a real time log feature so that data can be downloaded and analysed at a later date.
Mandy concludes: “Following successful trials of the prototype canister we needed to move into volume production of the external canister housing. Following several meetings with the iNets team from Loughborough University we have now been awarded a grant towards the cost of producing the mould tool that will see this new product available from June 2010”
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