Avery Dennison launches electrical insulation tapes
The company says this line of tapes is engineered to address the challenges of insufficient electrical insulation in EV battery packs.
Slowing down for accurate electrical diagnoses: The importance of preliminary testing
Sometimes it’s necessary to slow down and be mindful to basic details needed for diagnosis.
Optimizing your electrical system spring maintenance schedule
The seven-way connection is the most prone area to the onset of corrosion.
Dayco launches electrically controlled water pump for new Detroit engines
The water pumps are designed for 2017+ Detroit Diesel 13 and 15 variable speed engines.
Taking the bull by the horns with truck electrical circuit testing
Corrosion increases resistance in the circuit which may lead to improper circuit operation and trouble codes.
Connecting ROI to tractor-to-trailer air, electrical back-of-cab components
As the industry is met with a rise in technological advancements and innovation, back-of-cab configuration of air and electrical trailer connections have been running on cruise control. Most fleets use what’s always worked and spend their energy figuring out the other stuff. Over the last several years, however, accelerated product development and design for back-of-cab
Learning the importance of truck electrical system PMs the hard way
The consequences of not attending to lighting and electrical maintenance can be harsh. Getting pulled over for a lamp issue on the trailer or tractor is an invitation for law enforcement to take a closer look at all your inspection points. Lights are one of the most visible components of any vehicle. In order to
NTEA offers second course in Truck Equipment Electrical Basics online educational series
NTEA, in collaboration with e-learning platform Electude, announced a new DC and AC Voltage online course as part of its Truck Equipment (TE) Electrical Basics series. “Helping companies develop and educate their workforce is a large part of why the Association exists,” said David Ehrlich, NTEA director of education. “The DC and AC Voltage course,
Electrical system maintenance to improve aftertreatment performance
Running a regen is an easy out to deal with aftertreatment issues, but even if it fixes the problem in the short term, you’re sure to see that same truck back in the shop with the same set of aftertreatment-related faults. You need to get to the root of the aftertreatment system’s problem, and the
Tech Tip: Can you find ROI in air and electrical?
During a time when the cost of business has been on a steady incline everywhere, it is imperative to make conscientious and sound financial decisions. From a fleet or owner-operator perspective, time spent on roadside repairs and maintenance, whether planned or unplanned, is a cost of doing business that almost always results in a monetary
