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ATS Euromaster Reaches out to EM and Industrial Sector
vehicles. Furthermore, it can be combined with a frame check module to analyse chassis distortions and may also be used for quick diagnosis of the axle geometry.
Users of the Josam am-aligner can roll the vehicle 180 degrees for automatic run-out, and measurements of toe and camber can be taken in a matter of minutes. By adding two more wheel adapters, two axles can be measured simultaneously with 50% less operating time.
The new machine also features wireless technology for
transmitting data between
sensors and the PC-software. A
new Graphic User Interface
guides the operator through the measuring process and prints
out reports of the wheel angle values before and after
alignment. During adjustment, “live” values are shown on screen to determine proper alignment.
The Josam cam-aligner handles wheel angles such as toe, steering box
ATS Euromaster has expanded its service offering by adding a new 7.0 tonne Iveco Daily to its fleet, which has been kitted-out to handle light earthmover and industrial tyres. The new multi-purpose vehicle is based at ATS Euromaster’s comprehensive centre in Swansea, but will service customer requests within a 50 mile radius. It features a tail-lift and a Universal Hydraulics crane-mounted tyre handler, enabling ATS Euromaster to fit and service light earthmover and industrial tyres, whilst also being suitable for deployments to regular commercial vehicle breakdowns at the roadside or on-site.
the waste and plant sectors. “Customers are increasingly asking us to service tyres which are much larger than those we’ve traditionally dealt with. This vehicle increases the scope of what we can do in-house; plus for even larger earthmover, industrial and port tyres, our new strategic partnership with Kal Tire Mining Tire Group means there’s no limit to the size of tyres we can supply and fit for customers.”
ATS Euromaster is working with Kal Tire to provide services to customers in the ports, mining and industrial sectors, with a heavy-duty tyre requirement, whilst Kal Tire will direct
As part of the investment, ATS Euromaster technicians in Swansea have bolstered their expertise by passing the company’s new Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) road crane and light earthmover tyre course, ensuring they are qualified to fit and service light earthmover and industrial tyres.
Gordon Robertson, Area Operations Manager, says: “The introduction of this new vehicle is a direct response to both the needs of our customers, and the significant potential we see within
all car and van tyre enquiries to ATS Euromaster.
ATS Euromaster is also expanding its capabilities in the construction sector by adapting three of its 345 sites to become specialist ‘Michelin Compact Line’ centres. Each Michelin Compact Line centre will stock a comprehensive range of tyres for construction equipment, ranging from telescopic handlers and backhoes to skid steers. The centres in Bellshill, Falkirk and Southampton will be the first to carry the specialist tyres.
position, camber, out of square, parallelism and axle offset. For turning axle angles caster, KPI, Toe Out On Turns as well as max turn.
Strathclyde Tyres Invests in CAM’s UniSerV
Truck and car tyre retailer Strathclyde Tyres is continuing its rapid expansion in Scotland, boosted by further investment in technology platforms that will enable it to offer local authority contracts a paperless process and streamline its job sheet processing and invoicing, saving considerable admin time and costs.
Following its successful adoption of Cameo, Strathclyde is now set to introduce CAM’s tablet, document management and casing management modules through its commitment to UniSerV.
The UniSerV platform offers a transformational solution for the commercial environment. It includes features such as call logging, customer policy and contract management, and the tablet technology is an effective tool for fitters out in the field completing job and breakdown forms. UniSerV also integrates seamlessly into Cameo enabling systemised updating of stock and near real-time invoicing, making commercial functions speedier, less costly to process and, ultimately, easier and
cheaper to manage.
Debbie Tracey, director of Strathclyde Tyres, says: “Our business has doubled in the last five years so we need our systems to be robust and scalable as we continue to grow. Cameo has served us very effectively since we introduced it in 2010 so it made sound business sense to look at CAM’s solutions for the next phase of our expansion. We’re confident significant cost-time savings will be gained by automating the considerable number of transactions we generate making us more efficient, with minimum effort from the business.”
Mike Allen, managing director at CAM, comments: “The UniSerV application suite will enable Strathclyde Tyres to enhance its customer service even further, especially to local authorities which demand seamless, paperless, hassle-free processes. This latest investment will only serve to bolster its customer satisfaction and lead to continued
growth.”
Josam and TruckCam Join Forces
The brands Josam and TruckCam, worldwide specialists in heavy duty wheel alignment, have joined forces to launch a new camera system to measure wheel angles. Following the recent acquisition of TruckCam by the Car-O-Liner Group and its integration into a common division for commercial vehicles in the group, the two companies have combined to produce a brand new product available for truck and bus workshops as well as
tyre service centres.
The new heavy duty wheel alignment system is launched under the Josam brand name and is called Josam cam- aligner. The new machine features camera technology with targets and sensors operating with the vehicle’s centre line as reference and is a modular system that can measure all wheel angles in extensive configurations and align the ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) of various
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