A guide to Ring Automotive 24v trade bulbs
INTRODUCTION
Ring Automotive is a leading European brand in vehicle lighting , auto electrics and car accessory products selling to over 70 countries worldwide .
For almost 40 years Ring has been developing and pushing the boundaries in vehicle lighting technology . Ring supply bulbs for all automotive vehicles including motorcycles , agricultural and plant equipment . Ring offer the most comprehensive range of bulbs from the smallest panel bulb through to industry leading performance headlamps .
We have constantly innovated to ensure our customers are first to market and that consumers have access to the latest technology . TruckMaster Heavy Duty Long Life provide extended life and vibration resistance to ensure fleets of commercial vehicles are on the road for longer .
PASSIONATE ABOUT QUALITY
Major investments in our quality procedures have resulted in Ring being the only UK company to have a fully equipped lighting laboratory on site . Our CCD ProMetric Light Imaging Photometer measures light levels at over 1.5million points , giving us a superior assessment of lighting products . This together with compliance with ECE Regulation 37 means our customers can be confident when selling Ring products and an ever expanding portfolio of OE and OES customers is testament to our commitment to quality .
Lighting is a critical safety component on any vehicle . However , for mangers and drivers of commercial vehicle fleets , failure to take action to minimise recurrences of bulb failures is also an issue . Being found to have regular bulbs failures or misalignments can adversely affect the drivers ’ Operator Compliance Risk Score .
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TOP TIPS TO AVOID MOT BULB FAILURE
After changing the bulb re-align to ensure the beam pattern is accurate .
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Replace headlight bulbs in pairs to ensure consistent light output and reduce the need for a further change later on . of CV MOT failures
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Ensure tyre pressures and suspension settings are correct and that headlamps are aligned to vehicle condition , ie : laden or unladen .
STAND OUT WITH HID XENON
In recent years Xenon HID bulbs have seen steady growth in the HGV market . The number of vehicles fitted with HID bulbs are now requiring replacement fitment . Keep up to date with the latest technology .
HID bulbs have no filament . Instead there is a glass capsule in the centre of the bulb containing Xenon gas . Two metal electrodes going into the glass capsule create a high voltage pulse across the Xenon gas in an arch shape . This voltage ignites the gas to produce a bright white light output . The start-up voltage is very high , typically up to 24000volts . A ballast is required for each headlamp . These ballasts convert the vehicle ’ s 24v voltage into 24000v to ignite the bulb and then maintains a lower operating voltage . The operating voltage drops to 85v for D1 and D2 HID bulbs and 42v for D3 and D4 HID bulbs . All Ring Xenon HID bulbs are made to OE specification .
24V BULB RANGE
In addition to our industry leading TruckMaster bulbs Ring offers a range of Standard 24v bulbs . Manufactured to Original Equipment Manufacturing standards and E approved , our Standard 24v bulbs offer a cost effective alternative . The extensive range contains all the fast moving essential 24v bulbs as well as specialist application bulbs so as to keep a wider variety of vehicles on the road .
ECE Reg 37 - E marking
Lead Free
UV Cut
Ring Automotive Limited + 44 ( 0 ) 113 213 7389 + 44 ( 0 ) 113 231 0266 autosales @ ringautomotive . co . uk www . ringautomotive . co . uk