Hanson aggregates fits Enaikoon TPMS

Since its launch earlier in 2013, the Enaikoon TMS has already been installed on vehicles at two UK quarries. At Hanson Aggregates’ Shap Beck Quarry near Penrith, a CAT775 haul truck was recently fitted with TMS external sensors and the Enaikoon TMS.

The new plug-in Enaikoon TMS product allows quarry managers to see first-hand, data relating to both real and cold compensated tyre pressure. Managers are notified of any alerts such those indicating low pressure, and may then initiate action to carry out the necessary maintenance when the truck next comes to the workshop. The TMS inViu web portal also allows historical data to be viewed, together with other material, such as vehicle tracking and driving patterns. The Enaikoon TMS installation in July follows that in August 2012 of AM Bromley’s TMS and operator interface cab display in another vehicle, which allows the driver to see real time tyre pressure and temperature data.

Of both systems, Chris Herbert, Hanson’s assistant quarry manager at Shap Beck, said: “Allowing the drivers to see first-hand the tyre data is extremely useful, allowing them to make decisions whilst on shift. The first truck fitted has had less out-of-hours service this year compared to previous years and we are working with our tyre service and supply partner to quantify the financial savings made on fuel and tyres in the past 12 months. The truck using the Enaikoon TMS is proving to be a real winner, as it allows me and my management colleagues to see the tyre pressure status at the beginning of every shift and then to compare each shift pattern to ensure optimum pressure is maintained, leading to further cost savings for us in fuel and tyres”.