Doran says new wireless sensors can withstand heat up to 257°F
The ability to withstand heat allows the valve stem mounted sensors to continuously take pressure, the company said in a news release.
The Trucker News Services
3/31/2009
CINCINNATI — The new Doran 360HD wireless sensors have been proven to withstand temperatures up to 257°F that can occur in trucks tasked with heavy loads and stop-and-go driving, the company’s general manager said.
The ability to withstand such severe heat stress allows the valve stem mounted sensors to continuously take tire pressure readings and transmit them to the in-cab display monitor, according to Jim Samocki.
“The combination of the unique materials and encapsulation method that is used during the manufacturing process forms a barrier against extreme heat, allowing these units to function in adverse conditions,” Samocki said. “With ‘at- a-glance’ status updates including a new patent pending Green Means GOOD indicator, the Doran 360HDTM is ideal for fleets which must endure the rigors of frequent stops and starts.”
High temperatures in the wheels of the truck are typical with frequent stops and starts, Samocki said.
“While other tire pressure monitoring systems may suffer from failures at elevated temperatures and are thus unable to function, the sensor material, potting process and unique three-piece seal design of the Doran 360HD sensors provide a powerful line of defense against extreme heat,” he said. “This added protection allows waste haulers, recycling trucks, delivery vehicles and other trucks tasked with carrying heavy loads and stop-and-go driving to stay protected and avoid under-inflation problems with our system. Ultimately, eliminating tire pressure problems will improve the bottom line performance for truck fleets by minimizing operating costs associated with tire failures.”
Excessive heat build-up is a common problem with trucks in good repair especially delivery vehicles, waste haulers, and others which must perform constant stop-and-go driving and carrying heavy loads.
This next generation system monitors up to 36 tires for truck, tractor and trailer applications with wireless tire pressure sensors that are screwed on to the valve stems and transmit a signal to a monitor in the cab.
The driver is alerted through audible and visual alarms that provide a warning signal and identify the location and pressure of the problem tire. In addition, a new “fast leak” alarm is built in to the system to provide drivers with the information they need to quickly become aware of low tire-pressures so they can be addressed and costly breakdowns and catastrophic tire failures can be avoided.
The system, which works with traditional dual-tire configurations or wide-base single tire applications, provides an estimated payback of less than nine months per truck (based on driving 100,000 miles annually).
The Doran 360HD is ideal for fleets of all types and sizes, including owner-operators, panel or box trucks, and more, Samocki said.
For more information, visit www.doranmfg.com, e-mail nau_chris@doranmfg.com, write to Doran Manufacturing, 2851 Massachusetts Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225, or call toll-free (866) 816-7233.
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