Galfer is one of Europe ' s leading brake component manufacturers and noted for its range of custom brake rotor style options - from the Classic and the globally recognized Disc Wave to the Skull rotor or advanced CUBIQ . Galfer Classic rotors are round brake discs with a more classic look , which are very similar to the original discs - except for the braking performance . The Galfer Classic design is said to have superior braking performance compared to the original rotors used by V-twin manufacturers due to the type of steel used and the high-tech in-house Galfer manufacturing processes . They are the heaviest of the four rotor options for V-twin and custom applications . The Galfer Disc Wave is one of the best known , recognized and bestselling rotor designs in the world . These discs have a ' corrugated ' ( Wave ) profile on the inside and outside of the brake track for weight reduction , improved cooling and a distinctive look . The Disc Wave was patented by Galfer over 20 years ago . One of the most extreme and eye-catching brake rotors in the Galfer range , or any range for that mater , the Skull profile and black grooves on the brake track and flame-shaped core make the Galfer Skull disc a unique design that is ideal for bikes with an aggressive look . The newest of Galfer ' s rotor designs is the awardwinning CUBIQ . " These are our lightest and most innovative-looking discs thanks to the hexagon shape of the brake track . They are an evolution of the
Wave discs and stand out for their reduced weight , improved bike handling and increased braking power ." All four designs are available in fixed and floating steel core configurations , subject to the make and model of application . All Galfer brake discs are manufactured using laser cutting and subjected to different treatments such as tempering , painting , machining or grinding to achieve a high-quality finish . Galfer ' s quality control , R & D and testing procedures are rigorous , and all its rotors have German TÜV ( KBA ) approval .
INDUSTRIAS GALFER S . A . Barcelona , SPAIN Tel : + 34 93 5689 090 info @ galfer . es www . galfer . eu
OptiMate 6 and OptiMate Lithium Refreshed
OptiMate 6 has been a stalwart in the TecMate lineup for more than a decade . The first ‘ connect and forget ’ smart ‘ 5 Amp ’ charger for both motorcycle and automotive size batteries , its novel AmpMatic program adjusts charge current according to the connected battery ’ s size – smaller batteries get less , larger batteries get more . It ’ s also one of the most internationally co-branded chargers in the TecMate stable , with Aston Martin the most recent manufacturer to have embraced its user friendly functionality and reliability . The popular and multi-OEM recommended OptiMate Lithium 4s 5A is based on the same electronic
platform , with its software calibrated to specifically save , charge and maintain Lithium Ferrous Phosphate batteries . All good things electronic usually get better with the next iteration and the new OptiMate 6 and OptiMate Lithium 4s 6A are no exception . Martin Human CEO / CTO of TecMate explained that " the new OptiMate 6 delivers 20 % more charging power ( 6 Amps ) but draws 57 % less power from the AC grid . Our engineers borrowed power saving technology - such as power factor correction and synchronous rectification - from large industry and got that power draw down to what most common 2A chargers need to deliver their charge ." The new OptiMate 6 line-up includes the Silver Series Ampmatic - the smartest ‘ connect and forget ’ automatic charger for any lead-acid battery ; and the Gold Series Select model - which includes a selectable higher charging voltage ( 14.7V ) and a fixed power supply for battery support during diagnostics / troubleshooting on a vehicle with engine not running . The OptiMate Lithium 4s 6A now boasts a pushbutton BMS reset , making it easier to reactivate advanced Lithium LFP batteries with integrated resettable deep discharge protection . The TUNE power supply mode provides diagnostic support to the battery at the push of a button .
" Our new OptiMate 6 and OptiMate Lithium 4s 6A offer the TecMate triple ‘ green ’ advantage to dealers and OEMs alike - more charging power so they cost less to run plus additional smart features that make servicing easier .
TECMATE Tienen , BELGIUM Tel : + 32 ( 0 ) 16 805 440 www . tecmate . com www . optimate1 . com
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