Commercial Parts
New Bosch starter motor for commercial vehicles
great
benefits as follows: “This new high-
demands on starters. At the top end
performance starter motor is an excel-
of the power range, Bosch has a new
lent choice for particularly large engines
Large-volume
engines
place
addition to its 24-volt starter motor
Extended power range for
portfolio: the HEF109-L “large”
exceptionally large engines:
heavy-duty starter motor for
-
highway
Powerful solution for diesel
engines of up to 28 litres
displacement as well as for
such as construction machinery.
These engines were previously very difficult to start
with single starter-motor
commercial vehicles and off-
configurations.” The
applications.
Bosch Group’s
The powerful starter
motor
products and
generates
services are
18 percent more
stationary gas-powered
engines
tried and tested “M”
Engineered for mileage of
motor on which it is based,
up to 800,000 kilometres or
-
power
and thus delivers a maximum output
providing solutions which are both inno-
of 9.2 kilowatts. Ulrich Kirschner, the
vative and beneficial. In this way, the
president of Bosch’s Starter Motors
company offers technology worldwide
and Generators division, sums up the
that is “Invented for life.”
than
designed to
the
facilitate,
and to improve
(medium) type starter
14,000 operating hours in offhighway applications
the quality of life by
Tyre tips to keep motorists safe, and save money
by Stacey Davidson, director, REDISA
As we celebrate Transport Month
this October, it’s important to keep
The
There are small habits that motorists
Recycling and Economic Development
can adopt to ensure that they remain
Initiative of South Africa (REDISA), com-
safe on the roads.
Stacey
Davidson,
director
at
mented that in December last year,
REDISA undertook a consumer survey
These include checking tyres regularly
for punctures, cuts and bulges to
safety as our top priority while
on vehicle and tyre maintenance.
on the roads. While the country is
“The results were concerning as an
for the road.
continuously working to provide
alarming 46% of motorists only check
In addition to safety, this will also ensure
the best transport infrastructure,
their alignment and balance when they
an area that has continued to be
a challenge is the high number of
road accidents caused in most cases
by irresponsible drivers.
fit new tyres.
Furthermore, once new tyres have
been fitted, motorists are less likely to
ensure that they are in good condition
that the tyre lasts longer, leading to
fewer new tyres bought as regularly, not
only saving the consumer money but
also reducing tyre waste in South Africa
check the alignment of the tyres,” said
in the long run.
Davidson.
Well maintained tyres will hold your
vehicle securely on the road, allowing
it to stop, start and manoeuvre safely.
For your own safety and that of others,
your tyres must be in good condition,
properly maintained and appropriate for
your vehicle.
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• logistics in action • october 2014