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LED TECHNOLOGY AND CREATIVE THINKING MAKE WORKING AROUND VEHICLES MUCH SAFER. HELLA HAS ANNOUNCED THREE NEW VEHICLEMOUNTED WORK LAMPS THAT FLOOD WORK SITES WITH LIGHT

Hella has announced three new vehicle-mounted work lamps that offer fit-and-forget durability while providing high-powered flood lighting, or focused beam task lighting. The floodlight offers a 40m spread of light at 1 Lux, reaching 55m, while the long range lamp penetrates over 100m at 1 Lux, with around a 20m spread.

The new Power Beam S-Series are bolt-on lamps on tilting mounts and are available in both flood lighting (IGA 996 588-201) and long-range beam (IGA 996 588-211) configurations for vehicles like diggers.

The new housing has integrated cooling fins to dissipate heat from four high-power LEDs that pump out 1850 lumens, yet they are lighter at 400g, and draw less power — 19W — than previous models. The lamps are 127mm tall on the mount, 87mm deep, by 112mm wide. Multivolt circuitry and simple DT plug connectivity makes them an easy fit to 12 or 24V systems.

The latest version of the M70, one of New Zealand’s most popular small work lamps, has upped its light output from 850 to 1000 lumens. The two LEDs are housed in a corrosion-resistant case weighing just 230g. They are rated to IP6K7 against dust and water immersion, and IP6K9K protection against jet-washing and steam cleaning, and they are compatible with 12V and 24V systems (Multivolt). These tiltable flood lamps come with a single M10 bolt fixing and a 2m sheathed cable with DT connectors, making them a suitable addition to each side or to the rear deck of many utility or work vehicles. They will provide 1 Lux of lighting at a range of 35m when mounted 2.5m high.

Hella has also taken the safety potential of sealed LED lights to the next level with a new low-profile light designed to be fitted to the sides of emergency or municipal vehicles, like rubbish trucks, or heavy equipment. Designed to be surface-mounted and aimed down, each unit creates a broad pool of light illuminating the ground around the vehicle perimeter, making it a much safer working environment.

At 243mm long and protruding just 38mm in height, they will integrate neatly into vehicle beltlines, trailer deck rails, or into exterior recesses, ideally positioned to offer great ground illumination. The units are offered in two power ratings — the 1200 lumen FMS 1200 (1GB 996 098-501) draws 14W, while the FMS 2500 (1GB 996 098-511) draws 28W. They are pre-wired with 500mm of cable. They are also Multivolt equipped and protected to IP6K7 and IP6K9K standard.

Technology with Vision

For more information, see hella.co.nz.

LUMINATOR 3.0

LED High Beam Driving Lamp

Designed with style, built for performance - the perfect lighting choice for taking your on and off road adventures to the next level.

The new distinctive position lamp function is made possible by HELLA’s innovative Edge Light technology.

Must be mounted according to local installation regulations for high beam and position lamps

Corghi has all the answers for wheel balancing

THREE WHEEL BALANCERS FROM CORGHI’S RANGE OFFER INCREASING SOPHISTICATION AND HANDS-FREE OPERATION IN FAST AND ACCURATE WHEEL BALANCING

The easy-to-use workhorse Corghi EM9550 offers laser line weight application guidance and automatic wheel size detection to deliver fast and accurate results.

Wheels are clamped manually with a quick nut, then the operator simply holds the data arm in the best position for weights to be applied to the rim, and then closes the hood.

The data arm inputs the offset and diameter of the rim, while the sonar reads the width. A fast function avoids selection by keypad when not required. The inside of the wheel is illuminated by an LED lamp to aid rim cleaning. At the end of the spin, the wheel is stopped and locked and the laser indicates the position (6 o’clock) to apply the stickon weight. A hidden weight function allows split weights to be placed behind wheel spokes.

The patented space-saving wheel guard design allows the machine to be positioned against a wall and still accommodate wheels up to 1118mm in diameter. A multi-operator programme allows three operators to use the machine without losing wheel data.

Moving upmarket, the EM9580C has a touchscreen monitor, pedal-controlled electronic clamping, and automatic wheel size detection.

More sophisticated electronics offer a ‘road noise’ function, which indicates when to reposition the tyre on the rim to optimise quietness. A ‘tyre set’ function recommends optimum positioning of each wheel on the vehicle when all four have been checked. An optional diagnosis system also assesses wheel run out.

A weight management programme, ‘less weight’, can cut job times by 20 per cent and reduce the amount of weight used by up to 30 per cent for more cost-effective and environmentally friendly operation.

At the top of the line is the EM9980C that works without ever touching the wheel. ‘Winut’, a new electro-mechanical clamping system, ensures perfect spindle centring and reduces working times.

Lasers and sensors automatically capture all relevant wheel and tyre dimensions. The operator only has to close the hood to start the balancing process.

The ‘runout laser’ measures radial and lateral wheel runout, measuring the first harmonic and peak to peak, and calculates the best arrangement of parts, which fixes most vibration problems. Once all wheels on a vehicle have been memorised, the ‘intelligent position’ diagnostic tool suggests best placement on the vehicle for optimum comfort and safety.

Combining all the elements of the other models, the one-touch, multi-function button makes the selection of work programmes simpler, delivering optimum results quickly. It offers the fastest and easiest operation for the benefit of vehicle owners, and the workshop.

There are six Corghi car and light truck wheel balancers in Automaster’s range which also includes truck-specific and mobile or portable balancers.