LSM Technologies discusses what the new EU mandate means for the Australian transport industry
As of July 6, 2022, the European Union (EU) has mandated tyre monitoring systems (TMSystems) for all buses, trucks, articulated trucks, heavy vehicles-and especially trailers.
This means the TMSystem must be adaptable to be configured to drop and hook multiple combinations of trailers and dollies.
Fortunately, LSM Technologies/ Doran have been delivering the world’s best fit-for-purpose heavy-duty mitigation technology for more than 20 years that covers all of these vehicles with its LSM TyreGuard TMSystems.
So what does this mean for the Australian transport industry?
TMSystems have been mandated for all passenger vehicles and was originally legislated in 2008, but over the years the importance of these systems as a critical safety mitigation control has grown to the extent that all passenger vehicles in every country have now mandated this technology to be fitted at manufacture.
According to the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturing Association, previous surveys have shown heavy-duty vehicles consistently drive between 40 and 65 per cent of the distances they travel on under-inflated tyres.
The TMSystems produced by LSM have been proven to provide life-saving benefits, enhanced safety (and cost-downs) as well as environmental savings, with the EU now mandating this technology from July 6 onwards.
The recently published ‘General Safety Regulation 2’ EU regulation regarding the fitment of TMSystems has been extended to all new types of M2, M3, N1, N2, N3, O3 and O4 category vehicles, such as prime movers, heavy trucks and all trailers.
When it comes to the Australian transport industry, LSM says many improved vehicles now come pre-fitted with these TMSystems.
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With these trucks and prime movers being imported from EU countries, LSM expects Australia to soon see these vehicles being offered with factory fitted TMSystems.
LSM warns buyers to select their TMSystems technology locally and consider the local technical support required, as well as the specialist and training support needed to maintain these systems.
It’s important to note that not all TMSystems are the same, with specialist LSM products like the TyreGuard MTR360 being required for multi-combinations of tow assets.
With the issues regarding multiple trailers and drop and hook in the USA and EU, specifically on a single trailer, TMSystems need to be sophisticated.
LSM says its MTR360 system can take up to eight two assets and monitor 180 tyre sensors with full drop and hook features to cater for these specifics.
OEM-fitted TMSystems may not be compatible to telematics systems to provide base reporting and alerts, with LSM’s FSM Fleet Safety Manager (+Tracking) being able to provide all of these benefits to customers.
LSM says these technologies also enhance workplace OH&S regulations, keeping transport businesses safe when it comes to equipment damage control and productivity.