New Pierburg sensors for commercial vehicles and heavy-duty applications
Motorservice is expanding its range for commercial vehicles and heavy-duty applications, introducing several new sensor solutions from the Pierburg brand. With 16 newly added wheel speed sensors, the parts specialist’s expanded range now covers a global fleet of over five million vehicles. The passive sensors can be used in vehicles from manufacturers such as DAF, MAN, Nissan, Renault, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Hyundai, and many others.
Wheel speed sensors are among the most important sensors in a vehicle, as they provide key input signals for safety-critical systems such as the anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), the traction control system (TCS) and the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). In demanding heavy-duty applications, they are subjected to particular stresses. The sensors, featuring Pierburg’s proven quality, are therefore manufactured to strict OE specifications and using high-quality materials to ensure maximum reliability and durability.
Motorservice is also expanding its product range with active TPMS sensors for heavy-duty-applications within the EU. The new sensors cover a wide range of vehicles from Scania, MAN, Renault Trucks, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Iveco, and others. They offer proven Pierburg quality, extensive market coverage, and can be installed quickly and easily. The sensors are ready for immediate use, and require no programming. They also fully comply with OE specifications in terms of design, function and vehicle application.
Active TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure and temperature in each individual tyre in real time. Each sensor is battery-powered, and fitted either to the wheel rim or the tyre valve. The data collected is transmitted wirelessly to the central electronic unit. The batteries have a service life of around seven to ten years. Once they are flat, the entire sensor must be replaced. Motorservice recommends replacing all four sensors at the same time, as a flat battery often indicates that the batteries in the remaining sensors may also run out soon.
Motorservice is also expanding its range in the field of turbo speed sensors. With seven newly added sensors, the parts specialist now covers a wide range of commercial vehicle engines from manufacturers such as Cummins, Paccar and Volvo, which are used in vehicles from brands including Kenworth, Mack, Peterbilt, DAF, Renault and Volvo.
The sensors measure the exact speed of the compressor wheel, or rotor shaft, thereby reliably protecting the turbocharger from overspeeding. At the same time, they enable the control unit to regulate boost pressure more precisely and quickly, allowing engine power to be utilised optimally depending on the driving situation.
With these new sensor solutions, Motorservice offers workshops a comprehensive range of products for greater safety, efficiency and durability in the commercial vehicle and heavy-duty sectors.