Haweka wheel aligner investment to help reduce CV costs – DAF Dealer

A DAF dealer in West Sussex has purchased two TA-20 wheel aligners from Haweka, a measure it says will “help hauliers reduce their operational costs in the tough economic climate”. Barnes Group in Shoreham-by-Sea & Guildford believes the investment will help its customers save costs on fuel and tyres. Haweka is a UK supplier of commercial wheel alignment and wheel balancing accessories; it demonstrated the equipment to Barnes Group in its workshops, leading to the purchase.

Haweka says the TA-20 is “the leading alignment system in the UK, taking less than 10 minutes to accurately measure every angle on a truck in the as driven position”, meaning there is no need to lift the vehicle. The alignment system can be used on twin steer, rigid, semi-trailers and buses.

Alan Matthews, DAF Group service manager said: “Wheel alignment offers a cost effective solution to the customer with greater tyre life and better fuel economy.  The cost of checking and adjusting the alignment of the steering is less than the cost of one new tyre. We purchased the kit to update the facility that we have in both workshops as we had issues in the past regarding incorrect settings causing loss of revenue to the company but the TA-20 is very easy to use and set up.”

Haweka says that when a truck’s wheels are correctly aligned, tyre life is extended and fuel consumption is improved; one degree of misalignment can increase fuel consumption by 5 per cent, according to the company. Emissions are also therefore reduced, there is less wear and tear on mechanical components, drivers report reduced fatigue and tyres are less likely to overheat. “With increased tyre and fuel costs its important that a truck’s wheels are correctly aligned,” the company concludes.