Checkpoint, manufacturing and developing the original wheel nut indicator, is set to launch two new commercial vehicle wheel safety and security products at the Brityrex International exhibition in Manchester in October.
The first new safety device is a one-piece wheel nut fixing ring dubbed the Squirrel. The new retainer is simple to fit and can be installed in minutes, with no special fitting tools. As there are no moving parts, the unit does not get clogged with road dirt and grime. Durable and re-useable, it is also capable of working in a wide range of temperatures and suitable for both front and back wheels.
The second new product aimed at fleet owners and operators is an anti-theft device called Trucklock, which works by replacing one nut per wheel with a lock. The lock has a specially coded pattern milled into it that engages with the corresponding pattern on the key tool. Locks are made of high quality alloy steel and are hardened for strength and durability.
The introduction of Trucklock recognises that vehicles and components are increasingly being targeted by thieves for their value as scrap and recycled materials.
Andy Jordan, Checkpoint’s Marketing Manager, says: “Brityrex will offer us the perfect opportunity to meet buyers from the CV industry who value the safety and security of their fleets. Many will already be users of our original wheel nut indicator system so we are confident they, and new users, will be enthusiastic about the latest innovative products we are bringing to the market.”
Established in 1979, Brityrex is UK’s only dedicated tyre trade and equipment exhibition, with its focus on new products and services across the tyre and automotive aftermarket sector.