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Driven
MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE
QUALITY COUNTS
First choice for commercial vehicle products and supply chain solutions
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TTC DRIVING YOU FORWARD
Is your customer’s fleet
worth it?
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Contents
Driven Issue 04
2013
05 Susie® quality ensures your safety
08 Essential winter advice
14 TTC & Dickies competition
17 Supplier profile-Big Wheels
19 Profile on Steven Shaw
25 TTC BEN Golf Day
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The cover story focuses on our Susie® brand and I’m delighted with the
re-launch of Susie® air and electric coils.
Some of you may be surprised to learn that we have been supplying the
Susie® brand for over 25 years. Our coils are manufactured to provide the
best possible performance whilst remaining cost effective and also require
replacing less frequently due to superior product materials.
We decided to do a relaunch of the Susie® brand and bring an even
better product range to the market because there are far too many
spurious low cost coils available from a global basis these days. It may
look like there is a saving potential initially but it will always mean that there
has to be a compromise of quality and therefore safety and that’s not what
anyone responsible really wants or needs. Susie® addresses and answers
all the requirements and problems that an increasing number of customers
are asking.
We must remember that these coils connect to the brakes of the vehicle
and therefore are a safety critical product. Ultimately, using a correct
product, such as the TTC Susie® range, will ensure that the right product
is always used.
Topical story over the coming months is the prediction of one of the
worst winters for decades. Winter is a dangerous time to be on the roads
even for the most experienced of drivers.
Whilst this may not be welcome news for most of us on a personal level,
it does bring with it an opportunity to cover our essential winter products,
lighting programme and our range of Remy starters and alternators. TTC
provides essential advice and products to help stay safe.
There is a feature on the success of both the TTC Truck Racing weekend
in Zolder and the TTC BEN Golf day.
There is a feature on Big Wheels – a flourishing family run business and
we welcome one of our overseas clients from Australia with a feature on
HVE – who are part of the Southern Cross Transport Equipment Group.
I hope you enjoy this issue of Driven and I look forward to receiving further
feedback..
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Tony Sackett
Managing Director
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TTC has been supplying the Susie® for over 25
years with the product manufactured in the UK,
in a state-of-the-art facility using the latest
manufacturing techniques in air and electrical
coil production.
Susie® coils are manufactured to provide
outstanding performance characteristics for
anti-kink, coil memory, coil sag and coil working
length. Susie® coils remain a cost effective
option in the long term as Susie® coils require
less frequent replacements due to superior
product materials, Susie® coils deliver fewer
breakdowns, less downtime therefore reduced
operating costs.
TTC also recognises that there are many
spurious low cost coil options presented
internationally. Whilst there are apparent savings
for fleet operators, it is at the compromise of
quality and safety, thus resulting in increased
maintenance costs.
The fitment of a Susie® connecting the air
supply of the truck to the trailer, requires care
to be taken to ensure that the correct product is
used. We must remember that this is a product,
which connects to the brakes of the vehicle,
and as such must be considered to be safety
critical. Nowadays the pressure to save cost
is relentless, and certainly for many operators
the urge is to ensure that the cheapest product
available is used. Deep analysis of this approach
though, shows that this is generally far from
being the correct way to proceed.
There is a wide variety of products available in
the market and a bewildering range of materials
and specifications. One thing is sure: a low
cost product has achieved its cost by using
low-cost materials. Here we are talking about
recycled materials, wide-specification materials,
or incorrect alternatives to those demanded
by international standards. Analysis has been
undertaken which shows that a Susie®,
manufactured from the correct materials in
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QUALITY ENSURES YOUR SAFETY
KEY FACTS ON SUSIE® COILS
n Plastic tail support to the design giving excellent protection
properties for the coil tail.
n Built in inspection hole on tail support to ensure assembly of fitting
is correct.
n Fittings are precision engineered to tight tolerances.
n Excellent coil memory due to consistent manufacturing techniques
and equipment.
n Uniform tubing dimensions manufactured to high calibre tolerances.
n Excellent print adhesion on the coil tubing.
n Correct print to DIN and ISO standards.
n Logo facility available on print.
n Robust stowage loop manufactured.
n Wide range of products i.e. length, size, fittings etc.
n Product is tested to ensure fittings do not leak.
n Sampled to ISO TS16949 quality standards.
accordance with these international standards,
will last significantly longer than a cheaper
alternative. The initial cost saving is dwarfed by
the cost of replacement on the road, downtime,
and possible damage to other components. Using
a correct product, such as the TTC Susie®, will
help ensure the right product is always used.
Consider also the safety aspect. The failure of
an air-brake coil on a moving truck can lead to
catastrophic results. It is the responsibility of all
involved in the supply chain to ensure that the
correct product, correct to standard is utilised.
TTC’s Susie®’s meet this requirement.
A recent study by a major UK fleet has shown
that the TTC compact coil, polyurethane Susie®,
lasts around five times longer than the lower-cost
alternatives. Long-term this is the right decision.
Don’t be caught by a low quality coil and
compromise on vehicle safety.
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TTC HELPING YOU PREPARE FOR THE WINTER
TTC’S WINTER ESSENTIAL
PRODUCTS & ADVICE
TO KEEP YOU MOVING
THIS WINTER
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electrical coil will provide an excellent
replacement to ensure the electrical
requirements of the trailer are able
to cope with the demands of winter.
Batteries will have also deteriorated
through the summer months to a point
where their reserve capacity may not
be sufficient for the demands of the
vehicle in the extreme cold winter
temperatures. Cold weather places
huge demands on tired batteries as the electrochemical reaction slows and performance is
reduced as the temperature plummets. The Yuasa
Cargo battery range that TTC offers is designed
Winter is a dangerous time to be on the roads
even for the most experienced of drivers. However,
TTC have the essential winter products and tips
to help you stay safe.
Before you drive, you should ensure that you
have the essential winter products in case you
get caught in the snow. Some of the products that
TTC offer includes: high visibility jackets, rock
salt, and traditional brown rock salt for winter
de-icing. We also have the more refined white salt
now available. We also stock heavy-duty snow
shovels – both small and large, salt bins in 110ltr
and 130ltr sizes and snow chains.
A good check of the vehicles visibility is
essential for effective winter operation. Vehicle
visibility aids such as lights, reflectors, marker
boards, conspicuity tape and windscreen wipers
are a good place to start. Light units and reflectors
should be checked for cracks and damage and
correct operation. Bulbs can be replaced and spare
bulbs ordered to replenish depleted supplies.
Windscreen wipers should be checked for
deterioration of the rubber blades. After enjoying
the summer temperatures and the onslaught of
freezing conditions, wiper blades are often left to
scrape over partly thawed ice in an attempt to clear
the last residue. TTC stock an extensive range of
vehicle marker products, a comprehensive range
of Trico wiper blades and an expansive range of
TTC quality alternative lighting products, which will
ensure vehicle fleets remain safe and legal.
The increase in electrical load that is applied
to the vehicle throughout the winter months can
have significant implications for vehicle electrical
systems. Electrical coils should be checked for
damage and deterioration. A genuine Susie®
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to handle the ever-increasing power demands
of modern commercial vehicles and is equipped
with the reliability to deal with all situations and
environments.
“The harsh winters of recent years have given
rise to a higher number of potholes. Steering and
suspension joints that may have taken a ‘knock’
due to the road conditions following last winter may
have further deteriorated over the summer months.
Damaged suspension joints can be addressed using
TTC’s quality alternative steering and suspension
range. Roadsprings and air bags can also be checked
for signs of deterioration and replaced before they
contribute to vehicle downtime,” says Malcolm
England, Senior Product Manager at TTC.
“Finally, having spent some time making sure the
vehicle starts, thoughts can be given to ensuring
it is equipped to stop. Air coils can be checked
for damage and deterioration and replaced with
a genuine Susie® air coil for ultimate durability.
Brake pads, brake discs, brake drums and brake
chambers can be checked for wear and damage.
The TTC quality alternative range of braking and air
brake components can be used to ensure that once
your fleet is rolling, when you wish to stop it, you
can,” concluded Malcolm.
Whatever the winter season may bring, the TTC
quality alternative range can ensure your fleet is
kept at maximum operating effectiveness.
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TTC HELPING YOU PREPARE FOR THE WINTER
Dark Winter
Nights…
…and
TTC Lights
As the sun sets on the remaining autumn days,
the need for efficient and effective lighting
becomes increasingly important. Vehicle visibility
is essential for safe and efficient commercial
vehicle operation.
Malcolm added: “The need to be seen extends
beyond the traditional vehicle legislative
applications to work lamps and interior lamps.
TTC’s range of work lamps has recently been
extended to complement the traditional
incandescent lighting to embrace the increasing
popularity of LED lighting. LED lights typically
provide lower power consumption and a longer
lifespan than traditional incandescent lights.”
TTC’s new range of LED work lamps covers over
twelve units ranging from a four LED unit producing
800 lumen of light, through to a twelve LED unit
producing 3200 lumen. Traditional LED inspection
lamps complement the range to provide the lighting
requirements of the CV operator.
Not only can the darkness descend upon the CV
workshop or yard, the interior of the commercial
vehicle can become an increasingly difficult environment within which to operate.
Interior lamps may have suffered damage throughout the brighter days where the
dependence upon lighting is far less pronounced. The TTC range of bulkhead and
interior lamps will ensure the darkest confines of a commercial vehicle can be
transformed into light efficient working spaces.
Looking at legislative vehicle lighting, TTC’s quality alternative range covers vehicle
front-end lighting, rear light assemblies, vehicle indicators and a comprehensive
range of front, side and rear marker lamps. All of these need to be checked to ensure
that throughout the winter period, safe, efficient and effective vehicle operation can
be maintained.
See, be seen and be safe, visit www.ttcparts.com to download TTC’s commercial
vehicle lighting catalogue and general truck and trailer catalogue.
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We save your time.
We save your money.
Who better to solve your problem
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TTC CV ROTATING ELECTRICS
WEATHER THE STORM
damaging voltage spikes. When a commercial
vehicle fails to start in the colder temperatures
outside people automatically assume that the
problem is with the starter motor. However, this
is very often not the case.
So look at the batteries first. Are they leaking,
have any cracks and do the posts appear
damaged, burnt or corroded. If the battery appears
in good visual condition then load test the battery
and observe the voltage. A good reading is a
minimum of 12.4v. If lower re-charge and repeat
the sequence.
There are five main components that work
together as a system in the starting circuit of
a commercial vehicle; the battery, the starter
motor, the cables, the magnetic switch and the
key switch. A problem in one or more of the five
main components can cause starting problems. In
these situations you should ensure that the engine
is switched off and then check/test the battery.
Check that the cable connections from the
battery to the starter motors are secure. A loose
connection will affect the cranking system
reducing power and can cause damage to the
battery/starter motor terminals. Also check
that the connections from the battery to the
starter motor are not corroding, as, if corroding
is present in the terminal connections this will
result in reduced output. You should also check
all connections to and from the magnetic switch
for loose connections and corrosion and all cables
should be checked for any damage.
The same is true of the alternator charging
system, which actually has only three
components, which work together as a system
– the battery, the cables and the alternator. A
“At Remy we have put an enormous amount of work into ensuring that
we improve the durability and efficiency of our heavy duty starters”
duty starters and alternators to ensure that they
can cope with the additional demands made by
driving in winter conditions. It costs a company
a lot of money when a commercial vehicle is off
the road unnecessarily. That is why, as a matter
of course, all Remy heavy duty rotating electrics
products are tested in cold chambers to ensure
that they can handle all types of road conditions
using simulation techniques to achieve a life
expectancy of three times the normal.”
The battery is the heart of the commercial
vehicle in winter driving conditions for both the
cranking and charging truck system. It is the place
where all checks and troubleshooting must begin.
It stores and provides power to crank the engine
as well as acting as a secondary source of power
when the load exceeds the alternator output. It
also acts to stabilise the system and smooth out
problem in one or more of these components
can cause charging and starting problems. With
alternators you should always check the drive
belt, pulley and/or tensioner, as well as the
charging cables for any damage. You should also
check that the cable connections at the battery
and to the alternator are secure.
A loose connection will affect the charging
system – reduced output – and can cause
damage to the alternator terminals. Check
that the connections at the battery to the
alternator are not corroded, as corrosion
present at the terminal connections will result in
reduced output.
TTC stock a comprehensive range of Remy
starters and alternators and the Yuasa Cargo
range for commercial vehicle applications, visit
www.ttcparts.com.
TTC stock a comprehensive range of Remy
Rotating Electrics to enable fleet operators to
prepare for the worst that winter may throw at a
commercial vehicle fleet.
The bad weather we have experienced over the
past couple of winters has put even more pressure
on the starting circuits of commercial vehicles.
Today one of the biggest challenges a fleet
manager faces is keeping truck batteries charged
– particularly with the greater electrical demands
that winter places on today’s trucks.
Commercial vehicles are also becoming ever
more sophisticated electronically. As winter
approaches, the demands on the battery, the
starter and the alternator become even greater
because of the additional drain to the alternator
caused by specific winter usage – lights, heating,
windscreen wipers.
Michael Flensborg, Sales & Marketing Director
of Remy Automotive says: “At Remy we have put
an enormous amount of work into ensuring that we
improve the durability and efficiency of our heavy
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TTC & DICKIES HAVE TEAMED UP
TO GIVE AWAY TO ONE LUCKY READER
A CHANCE TO WIN TOP-TO-TOE WORKWEAR
FOR THE CV WORKSHOP
highly durable. The Antrim
benefits from a steel toe-cap and
midsole protection with a padded
tongue for all round comfort.
Many of Dickies footwear
styles are also slip resistant,
oil resistant and feature dual
density polyurethane soles
enabling comfort on the upper
sole inside the boot but hard
wearing on the outer sole.
Protective eyewear, which
includes safety goggles,
protective glasses and
face visors and spectacles
are regulated by European
directives and require a
minimum protection level of
EN166. Further classifications
include EN169, which are
filtered for welding, brazing,
plasma cutting, etc. EN170
for protection against sources
of UV light (sunlight for
instance), and EN172 for
protection against sun glare.
The Carbon Specs EN166 and
EN170 are stylish lightweight
general-purpose safety spectacles. The lenses have
an anti-scratch and anti-fog coating; slim flexible arms
provide a comfortable fit, a perfect fit when worn with
safety helmets and ear defenders.
Maurice Morton, Sales & Marketing Director at
Dickies added: “Dickies adapts a wide range of
popular styles for working conditions to meet the
growing demand for more fashionable designs,
establishing many products as leaders in every
day workwear.”
Dickies are giving away the chance for one lucky
reader to be kitted-out head-to-toe which includes:
SAFETY GOOGLES, EAR DEFENDERS, NITRILE GLOVES,
DICKIES POLO SHIRT, DICKIES SWEATSHIRT, REDHAWK ZIP
FRONT COVERALL- ROYAL BLUE, WINTER FLEECE JACKET,
DICKIES REDHAWK SUPER WORK TROUSERS, THERMO SOCKS
& ANTRIM BOOTS.
Just answer this questions to win.
What did Dickies introduce for 2013?
E-mail answers to
[email protected]
The competition closes on
December 11th, 2013
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Dickies, the internationally
renowned workwear brand, supply
the automotive manufacturing
and aftersales market with highly
technical performance clothing,
which includes bespoke scratch
limitation features to keep you
safe and clean while working.
Dickies offer a comprehensive
range of overalls, coveralls and
boilersuits to protect you and
your clothing no matter how dirty
or dangerous the task at hand.
Grease stains are an
inevitable consequence
of working with cars,
vehicles and engines,
which means that
coveralls are an
indispensable part
of any mechanic’s
wardrobe.
The Redhawk
range is Dickies most
affordable workwear where
economy is a requirement, often
in high volume applications. Functional and
durable, these garments retain Dickies traditional
construction standards. The Redhawk coverall
has a concealed stud fronted pocket design,
which prevent scratches to paintwork, making
this the overall of choice for mechanics and
engineers.
The Redhawk Super Work Trousers will help
you to perform with the quality assurance you
deserve. They come loaded with deep pockets
and a hammer loop for carrying all your essential
equipment. Triple stitched seams also ensure
great durability. Knee pad pockets provide extra
fabric in a major wear zone but can have flexible
cushioned knee pads inserted for jobs entailing
kneeling on the workshop floor.
New for 2013 is the Pro Redhawk Trouser,
which is a great value contract trouser delivering
with a big saving over the Eisenhower version
and ideal for larger work forces where
the overall cost would prohibit
going for a garment
that has many more
features and overall
benefit that are gained
by using a more
engineered product.
Footwear from Dickies includes:
Fury Super Safety Hiker, which
provides comfort and durability for
optimum performance. The Dickies
Antrim Super Safety Boot is smart yet
TTC HELPS PUT PRIDE BACK
INTO THE CV WORKFORCE
WITH WAYNE TIMBRELL BEING
RECOGNISED AS A FINALIST IN
UK WORKER OF THE YEAR 2013
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diagrams to liaising with customers to help identify the many
varied parts carried in your warehouse. The quality and range
provided in it gives us the support to get our fleets up and
running with quality parts. Our preferred factors, Big Wheels
of Taunton and Somerset Fleet stock a vast range of your
items and have provided fantastic service over the long period
we’ve been associated with them.”
At the recent UK Worker of the Year 2013 event, held on 18th
October, which was sponsored by companies including TTC,
we had three of the finalists coming from the automotive
industry. One of them, Wayne Timbrell of CV specialist,
Martock Commercials Limited certainly gave a very good
account of himself at the prestigious awards ceremony at The
Madejski Stadium, reading last Friday night.
Wayne thanked TTC and explained that the TTC Catalogues
were always close by and ‘the bible’ of his business.
Martock Commercials buy their TTC product through CV
factor Big Wheels and when the UK WOTY filmcrew visited
Wayne and his business it was clear that TTC did indeed play
a significant role on a daily basis.
Unfortunately Wayne didn’t quite take thetitle of UK Worker
of the Year 2013, but he certainly did his company and the CV
sector as a whole very proud indeed and the trade press are
already following up his achievement. It also goes to show
that if you don’t enter the competition, then you can’t expect
any success, which Wayne is now enjoying.
TTC sponsored this competition to make sure the CV
market was championed by them and even through this initial
year of being associated with it, they have already achieved a
great deal.
Wayne said: “It was without a doubt the biggest event of
my career which I will treasure forever. The other finalists
were all of a very high standard and it was an honour to be a
part of the final. I’m delighted to have got this far.”
Wayne trained from the age of 16 in an engineering/
manufacturing factory with five years City & Guilds at Yeovil
College specialising in fabrication. His work path changed
over the six year apprenticeship from fabrication, to making
and assembly of large scale hatchery equipment where he
gained a rich knowledge base, working alongside time served
engineers with varied backgrounds and skill sets. This set
him in good stead for the rest of his life so far, with the ability
to make, repair and diagnose most problems.
“I got involved with the family business of Martock
Commercials in Somerset in 1997, which was the era of
conventional air braking systems, mechanical fuel injection
and early ABS electrics. I developed a natural ability to
understand vehicle systems, despite not having a college
background in motor maintenance, but with the expert
guidance of my dad (Malcolm), his skills were passed down,
father to son, says Wayne.
“We signed to be an authorised WABCO Service Centre
in 2001, since then we have not looked back. The training
WABCO supplies is excellent, so myself and our technicians
were sent to be brought up to speed on their excellent
product range such as early Vario ABS, Truck ABS and ECAS.
It was obviously a logical step to join hands with KnorrBremse and Haldex shortly afterwards to be able to offer our
customers the support they require on their vehicles.
Wayne added: “I have, and will always use the ‘blue’ TTC
catalogue. It is always to hand on the desk here next to
the phone, whether for a quick reference on lighting socket
IF ONLY YOU‘D
SEEN THE SIGNS
Uneven wear, reduced performance, product failure, increased breakdowns,
shorter vehicle service life and increased operating costs are all
signs of spurious products being used on commercial vehicles.
For 100% safety and reliability always purchase genuine Knorr-Bremse parts.
All of our products are manufactured and quality controlled to the highest
European standards, guaranteeing complete customer satisfaction, every time.
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MAKE SURE YOU SEE THE SIGNS.
For more information call
0117 984 6223 or email
[email protected]
EFFICIENT. TECHNOLOGY. WORLDWIDE.
CUSTOMER PROFILE
BIG WHEELS
from O.E. manufacturers or a similar pedigree
to ensure quality standards are maintained at
the highest level. As active members of the
GROUPAUTO Union buying group we are able to
offer competitive pricing to our customers as
we benefit from national buying terms for all
major suppliers.
“We have always made service and stock our
main priority. In order for this to succeed we rely
on key suppliers to look after our continuous
replacement stock needs and more importantly
day-to-day overnight urgent deliveries. TTC is one
of our leading suppliers that help us maintain
this service level, which our customers expect
in order for them to meet the deadlines of the
competitive haulage trade.
“Our partnership with TTC goes back over
20 years and along with their catalogue they
are as familiar to our customers as the Argos
name is in the home. Their growing range
allows us to supply more and more of what
the trade demands from today’s motor factor,”
concluded Graham.
Martock Commercials and Big Wheels opened
its Taunton branch at the same time and both
companies have grown alongside each another.
Graham added: “Both businesses have a high
regard for one another and a very strong working
relationship. We were pleased to see Wayne get
the recognition he deserves by making it into the
final eight of UK Worker of the Year.”
For more information on Big Wheels, please
visit www.bigwheels-services.com.
TTC are proud to support the following
professional organsations who distribute TTC
products via their members and networks:
GROUPAUTO, ICD, IFA, Intertruck and UAN.
For individual details of local TTC distributors
please enter your postcode into the search
facility on the website.
Would you like to see your business featured
in a future issue of Driven? If so, contact
the editor Tracey at
[email protected].
Big Wheels is a family run business which
opened its doors in 1980, it now employs over
45 people in five locations throughout the West
Country and South Wales.
Service and customer satisfaction has always
been key to its approach to business and this
thinking is stronger today than ever. A large
number of their staff has been with Big Wheels
long term and it is for this reason they are able
to boast high standards of service and a good
understanding of customer requirements.
Graham Staplehurst, Managing Director at Big
Wheels said: “Our ever growing range of product
covers over 85% of our customer vehicle and
equipment needs. All product is sourced direct
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TTC DRIVING YOU FORWARD FOR 2013
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TTC have a long established and enviable
reputation for their range of trailer axle and
suspension components.
The TTC catalogue has always remained a
firm favourite amongst our customer base,
both at distributor level and workshop level.
Often referred to as the ‘industry bible’
due to its comprehensive diagrams of axle
assemblies and suspension components.
The range of components is vast and ranges
from road springs and trailing arms through to
bushes, bearings and air bags. All the trailer
axle and suspension components have a tough
life, being exposed to harsh road conditions
with potholes; water spray and road salt in
the winter period all taking their toll.
Whilst the rubber compounds that are
used in truck and trailer suspension systems
are very durable, components do not last
indefinitely and now is the time to rectify the
wear and tear that has resulted from last
winters harsh weather. Water and salt from
the roads will have penetrated many axle bush
components and caused wear throughout
the summer season. Air bags, a long-standing
favourite amongst TTC customers will show
signs of wet rot where moisture within the
air system damages the air spring from
the inside.
Additionally, as the rubber ages it becomes
less flexible and punctures to the air bag may
be caused from debris on the road. Air bags
can also suffer circumferential abrasion and
chaffing due to worn suspension bushes.
All of these issues will ultimately lead to
component failure. TTC stock a comprehensive
range of Continental, Phoenix and Primeride air
springs to cater for the requirements of
a wide range of CV fleet operators.
For many customers and workshops,
when it comes to replacement components,
often it is more than just the suspension
bush that requires replacing, wear can be
present in the sleeve and pins or bolts.
TTC have recently extended the range of
TTC quality alternative axle and suspension
components to include axle bush kits for
popular applications. A complete beam end
bush kit TTC50875 is available that enables
TTC distributors to stock and supply all
of the components that are most likely
required for the CV workshop to undertake
the refurbishment.
Whilst workshops will have developed
many innovative ways of removing axle
suspension bushes, TTC have recently
introduced some specialist axle bush
removal and installation tools to make
life easier, save time, and ultimately, for
the CV operator, save money from reduced
vehicle downtime.
The most recent Edition 16 has also
been made available on-line where
individual pages can be printed on
demand for supply with components
to aid identification and application.
Visit www.ttcparts.com follow the
‘Catalogues’ option and download
PDF versions.
TTC TRAILER AXLE & SUSPENSION
STEVEN SHAW PROMOTED TO HEAD OF SALES
How long have you worked at TTC?
Since 1998, originally starting in the Commercial Vehicle Industry way back
in 1979 with Godfrey Holmes.
What was your previous job title?
General Manager TTC Lincoln Air Brake Centre & Preston Road Spring Centre
What does your new job role entail?
Head of Sales UK with joint responsibility in TTC’s Global Markets
A quote?
There’s always a solution whatever the problem
How do you hope to change TTC in the future?
To establish the TTC brand globally and widen the product portfolio making
us the first choice for customers
How big is your team?
Five with expansive experience of the UK market with over 100 years in
total in the CV market
Do your responsibilities cover the UK or further afield?
The immediate established UK customer base as well as creating a
distribution footprint in Europe, whilst supporting Tony Sackett and
Darren Miller in the growing global opportunities for TTC.
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As the heavyweight in safety, TRW Proequip is the brand to trust for
your OE matching HCV steering and suspension parts. TRW has over
100 years of OE experience in the steering and suspension business
and a name that stands for safety, innovation and development.
The tough and durable heavy-duty steering and suspension programme
includes X-Cap, our innovative design of tie-rod end and the first boxed
remanufactured steering gears to be offered to the aftermarket.
Tested to the extreme, our steering and suspension parts are designed
to cope with the toughest of driving conditions. For outstanding
performance and a safer drive – choose TRW Proequip.
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THE HEAVYWEIGHT IN SAFETY
You need parts you can trust
SUPPLIER PROFILE
CHECKPOINT® SUPPORT TTC WITH
A SIMPLE SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTION
Detachment of wheels from vehicles, particularly heavy commercial
vehicles, has been a cause of concern for many years. Detached wheels
can just come to rest and cause little or no damage. However, in worst
cases they can collide with other vehicles causing accidents and
even fatalities.
Research from *VOSA/TRL has indicated that a simple cost effective
solution is to fit wheel nut movement indicators and retainers to alert
drivers and maintenance engineers of any wheel nut movements.
This research has long been the basis of the commercial relationship
between TTC and Checkpoint-Safety®. The two companies came
together during the early 1990’s when Checkpoint® were at the
beginning of their UK and International success.
Today TTC and Checkpoint® enjoy an enviable relationship as sales of
Checkpoint® products have consistently grown year on year and
are in the TTC top 20 product sales.
Mike Marczynski, Owner & Inventor of the original Checkpoint®
indicators & retainers said: “Good working relations are the key to our
continued success together. TTC area managers are receptive to our
products and developing new customers and channels to market.”
Checkpoint Safety® is the leading global manufacturer, supplier and
inventor of the original wheel nut indicator and has championed safety
and protection for over 25 years. This simple solution could benefit the
industry by helping to eliminate wheel detachment and generate a cost
benefit of between £5.8m-£13.9m annually, according to *VOSA/TRL.
With estimates that annually there are up to *7500-11,000 cases
of loose wheel nuts and other defective wheel securing incidents
in the UK, sales of Checkpoint-Safety products have continued to grow
through TTC
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DRIVEN ONLINE
Driven Online is a new blog for TTC which features recent
TTC press releases, views, opinions on anything related to
the truck industry, be it news, new legislation, a new way
of using a product from another sector, and ‘How-To’s’.
Recent topics include: Malcolm England- ‘Put Susie®
to the test, not all Air & Electrical coils are the same’,
‘Compromise or choice? So why would you comprise with
components?’ By Tony Gunn and many more.
“Driven Online is here to project our knowledge
and passion for trucks and the industry,“ added
Nic Sipson, Product Assistant for TTC.
“Driven Online isn’t just a channel to broadcast our
voice, the blog has comments enabled so that anyone
can discuss the topics with us. We are keen for
everyone across the industry as well as our teams
in TTC to be involved.
“Visit Driven Online at www.ttcparts.com/blogs to
get involved,” concluded Nic.
TTC NEWS AS IT HAPPENS
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Along with our partners
at Schaeffler Automotive,
TTC recently ran a special
promotion – the prizes
for which were a weekend
in Zolder, Belgium at
the 8th round of the FIA
European Truck Racing
Championship.
TTC Regional Sales
Managers Simon Jones and
Peter Shufflebotham joined
our promotion-winning
customers from Acton
Commercial Factors, FRM,
Various Truck Parts and A.N.
Richards and boarded an early flight to Brussels
on 21st September to the 22nd.
Peter says: “Following brief visits to the
Atomium at the Brussels Expo and to the site
of the Waterloo Battlefield, we made our way
to the ancient city of Leuven, home to the
Catholic University of Leuven, the city is also
the home of Stella Artois. Following lunch and a
tour of the small Domus Brewery, our overnight
stop at Hasselt beckoned.
“Sunday was race day. We made our way
to the track at Zolder where we had a warm
welcome from our hosts MKR Technology. They
are the Renault team in the championship and
one of their key strategic sponsors is LuK/FAG.
The race team had had a fraught 24 hours or
so, as one of their trucks had been in a major
crash on the Saturday, which resulted in them
transporting a replacement truck up from
the Czech Republic overnight – and they still
managed to win the second race of the day,
which pleased the team tremendously.
“Following visits to the paddock and pitlane, together with briefings from the team’s
media manager and Adam Lacko one of the two
drivers, it was time to watch the racing. These
trucks certainly aren’t what we are used to –
1150bhp and speeds limited to 165km/h. The
trucks didn’t perform well in the first race, but
driver Markus Bosiger was successful in the
second. Overall, the team lies in third place in
the championship with two rounds remaining.
“It was a great trip with our winning
customers and co-hosts LuK clutches and FAG
bearings. TTC would like to thank both Neil
Bailey and Ian Allen from Schaeffler for their
organisation of the whole promotion and event;
also thanks to our customers who attended,”
concluded Peter.
TTC GOES TRUCK RACING
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TTC hosted the annual Unipart BEN
Golf Day at the Breadsall Priory in
Derbyshire.
The event was a success with
great weather and 12 golf teams
in attendance there was a lot of
competition out on the golf course,
with SMP Europe being crowned
the winner.
Guests were also reminded of
the amazing work BEN do and the
reason behind the event - to help
raise money for the automotive
industry’s own charity. The evening
entertainment was award winning
writer and comedian Mark Maier
who also presented the winning
trophies.
Every year BEN provides
friendship, advice, emotional and
financial support to thousands of
people in the automotive sector
and their dependents. BEN also
runs four care centres across
the country. The work that their
care and welfare staff undertakes
is truly diverse and ranges from
providing round-the-clock care,
to giving emotional and financial
advice.
Steven Shaw, Head of Sales
at TTC commented: “Providing
these services is essential for our
automotive colleagues who are
facing hardship and distress, this
requires BEN to raise significant
funds and we are delighted to be
able to help by supporting them
through this event.
“Thank you to all who supported
this event and helped to raise
money for this very worthy cause.
We are very pleased to say that
the event raised close to £2,000
for the charity.”
Warren Neal, Events and
Exhibitions Co-ordinator for BEN
commented: “Well done to all our
winners and to the Breadsall Priory
for making BEN and all the players
feel so welcome on the day. It
goes without saying how much we
appreciate the fact that individuals
have taken time out of their busy
schedules to show support for BEN
and everything we are trying to do
for our industry colleagues in times
of hardship and distress.’
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TTC DELIGHTED WITH
SUCCESS OF BEN GOLF
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After over 30 years on Doddington
Road Lincoln TTC have now moved
to their new office facility in
Lincoln, retaining over 150 years
of key knowledge in the CV
aftermarket.
The move to the new site has
enabled a seamless transition of
the Technical and Procurement
service.
Telephone contact numbers
remain the same:
Sales line 0844 264 2363
Technical 0844 264 2388
TTC LINCOLN CELEBRATES
ITS 30TH BIRTHDAY
IN NEW PREMISES
Steven Shaw Head of Sales at
TTC says: “TTC have moved to a
modern and purpose built office
complex which will enable the
business to continue supporting
customer needs for many years
to come. With the business now
set for the future demands of the
aftermarket it is always important
to remember it all starts with the
customer and that first call which
for the team in Lincoln and some
of our customers was over
30 years ago.”
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What’s more, that dedication to quality and safety is matched equally by our expertise in new
engineering technology. In 2012 alone, that led to the creation of over 140 million ball joints
supplying over 120 vehicle manufacturers across the globe. Looking for the kind of O.E. parts
that you can really count on?
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Safety in Steering and Suspension.
MESSAGE FROM DOWN UNDER
AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMER PROFILE
HEAVY VEHICLE PARTS & EQUIPMENT PTY Ltd
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Tony Sackett MD
of TTC with Mick
Nicholls from HVE
during his recent visit
SCTEG’s aim
is to offer the
Australian
transport industry
a one-stop shop
availability
for parts
Heavy Vehicle Parts & Equipment PTY Ltd (HVE) was founded in 2009 and
is the national warehousing wholesale arm of the Southern Cross Transport
Equipment Group.
SCTEG’s aim is to offer the Australian transport industry a one-stop shop
availability for parts, supported by a dedicated and knowledgeable team
offering an unrivalled service and support to their retail branches and HVE
parts distributors and stockists across Australia.
In addition to offering a range of parts and equipment from the industry’s
leading brands which include Meritor, BPW Transpec, K-Hitch, SAF – Holland,
JOST Australia and Timken, HVE are also able to offer a brake caliper service
and repair facility, HVE branded ADR brake kits and HVE Euro 2 range of air
suspension to their customers.
Being part of one of Australia’s leading trailer manufacturers enables
HVE to draw upon many years experience, which dates back to 1976 with
Southern Cross trailers headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. Their
range portfolio is impressive and covers
trailers as diverse as flat top semi trailers
to dry freight vans and refrigerated units.
The HVE business continues to be
developed and with an impressive network
already in place from Victoria in the South
to Queensland in the North the Australian
trucking industry is never far away from
a reliable and dedicated parts supplier
says Mick Nicholls, Business Development
Manager at HVE.
Mick who has over 36 years experience
in the commercial vehicle market added:
“TTC and HVE have been working together
on a range of parts, with TTC providing one of widest ranges of European
Truck and Trailer Components and a pedigree which is as proven as that of
SCTEG / HVE.”
Darren Miller, TTC Australasia added: “We see our relationship with HVE
developing even further in the coming months as we increase our range of
TTC quality alternative products through the dedicated HVE network, in what
is proving a lucrative and winning combination where both quality and cost
are a key ingredient.”
Following on from TTC’s attendance at the Brisbane Truck Show in May, Darren Miller
– General Manager of TTC Australasia was in attendance recently at the Perth Truck &
Trailer Show to support the Australian trucking industry in Western Australia.
Nearly 10,500 visitors attended this year’s event, which was held at the Perth
Convention and Exhibition Centre, over the three days. The Truck and Trailer Show is a
major event and was well attended from across the industry with exhibits covering new
trucks, trailers, parts, equipment and accessories making it hugely successful for the
Western Australia trucking industry.
TTC were on hand to give support and Darren commented: “Following a successful event
for TTC in Brisbane, I was equally impressed with what the trucking industry in Western
Australia had to offer. I found the event well supported and extremely well run, which
enabled me to conduct a packed schedule of business meetings during my time there.
TTC has made a significant investment in supporting the trucking industry in Australia and
New Zealand and is currently working with a number of clients. TTC distributors will have
access to the complete programme of European Truck & Trailer Components and with the
additional benefit of TTC’s own quality alternative product will have a unique and dedicated
offering, where both quality and cost are proving a winning combination.”
SUCCESS AT THE PERTH
TRUCK & TRAILER SHOW
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TECH TIPS
THE RAPID HUB REPAIR SOLUTION FROM FAG
As you probably already know, the Mercedes-Benz Vito, Viano, Sprinter and VW
Crafter and many other models are factory fitted with wheel bearings permanently
installed in the knuckle joint.
Previously, the only way of replacing a worn bearing was to fit an entire new
knuckle assembly. This meant not only an expensive repair in replacement
components and labour, but costly for your customer in terms of vehicle downtime Now, the faster you are, the more competitive you can be!
The FAG LCV wheel bearing repair solution effectively accelerates the repair,
reducing labour time to the extent that you can replace two worn bearings instead of
just one complete knuckle. Removal and reinstallation of the knuckle and the wheel
alignment required that comes with a complete replacement can be consigned to
history by using an FAG repair kit and the special bearing replacement tool.
This is the only wheel bearing repair solution for LCVs WITHOUT the requirement
for wheel alignment or a complete knuckle replacement!
FAG technicians are on hand to answer your questions.
HERE’S YOUR LATEST JOB. STILL WANT
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The FAG wheel bearing repair solution can offer savings of over 50% in parts and labour when
compared to a complete knuckle replacement.*
For a professional repair, just fit-and-go!
* A new ABS sensor alone costs £70+ and MUST be replaced with the knuckle!
Repair procedure with vehicle manufacturer’s kit:
n Vehicle arrives at garage
n Wheels, brake pads, calipers and discs removed
n All connections to axle bracket removed*
n Old knuckle assembly removed
n New knuckle assembly installed
n All connections to knuckle re-attached (*including new ABS sensor)
n Calipers, brake pads, discs and wheel re-fitted
n Vehicle tested for axle misalignment
n Axle geometries correctly adjusted
n Test drive
Repair procedure with FAG wheel bearing solution
n Vehicle arrives at garage
n Wheels, brake pads, calipers and discs removed
n Old bearing removed and new bearing installed using FAG special tool
n Calipers, brake pads, discs and wheel re-fitted
n Test drive
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As a technical partner and supplier to the world’s
leading vehicle manufacturers, we can’t afford to
just provide ‘matching’ quality.
FAG only uses the finest materials and
manufacturing facilities to produce the highest
quality components to exacting Original
Equipment standards and specifications.
TECH TIPS
TECH TIPS
Monroe MK801 Mounting Kit
for improved cabin suspension on
Scania P, G, R, T and 4-series
Cabin front suspension
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MK801
Cabin rear suspension
A worn-out compression bumper can destroy the cabin shocks in extreme
conditions. Cabin shocks will move too deep in compression position, this
could destroy the bottom valve, with a lack of damping as result. The condition
of the compression and rebound bumper will also have a big influence on the
truck driver’s comfort.
As a solution to this problem, Monroe offers the MK801 Mounting Kit. This
Mounting Kit contains a compression bumper and a rebound bumper; both
bumpers are stand alone and not mounted on the cabin shock. (see picture)
Please advise your customers to check the condition of the Compression-and
rebound bumper from the Scania P, G, R, T and 4-series cabin suspension.
For the exact cabin suspension application listing that Monroe offers for the
Scania P, G, R, T and 4-series, please consult our “Monroe Magnum 2013 Master
Catalogue” at the pages 50, 51 and 52.
Track tested for road reliability.
High performance truck clutches and
hub repair kits from LuK and FAG.
The new RepSet®SmarTAC (Travel Adjusted
Clutch) repair solution from LuK is designed
and engineered to maintain pedal load
consistency for the lifetime of the unit.
A RepSet®SmarTAC, along with the latest
HD30 Plus friction material, offers an increased
service life and helps to reduce wear on
associated components.
The Repair Insert Unit from FAG can help to
keep your vehicle on the road (or track in
some cases) for longer. The RIU is a
breakthrough in economy and efficiency,
avoiding the cost of a complete hub
replacement.
Stay ahead of the competition.
Choose truck components
from Schaeffler.
More information at:
Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd
Holme Lacy Road, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6BQ
Tel: 01432 264264
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.Schaeffler-Aftermarket.com
Schaeffler offers a complete and effective
package to help fleets reduce their costs.

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