Provincial Cost + Safety Mercedes-Benz incorporates ThermALERT® wheel-end thermal system into MTIS

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According to foreign media reports, Meritor (Meritor, Inc.) announced that it will add the ThermALERT® wheel end thermal sensing system to its MTS tire loading and unloading system (MTIS) from October 2017. Wheel-end heat-sensing system) and use it as a standard.

ThermALERT is a tested and proven system that alerts the driver to overheating of the wheel end, improving vehicle safety and minimizing vehicle downtime, saving maintenance costs. When the wheel end is too hot, the corresponding warning light will be activated. ThermALERT helps the team avoid potential tire failures and reduce the frequency of axle or suspension replacement.

Rob Speed, president of Aftermarket & Trailer, said: “The driver can safely complete the parking operation and avoid potential safety risks. After incorporating ThermALERT into the MTIS system, Meritor will ensure the driver Safety with public transport. The cost of ownership of the fleet's vehicles is further reduced by reducing potential repairs and component replacements."

According to Speed, both the car and the team will benefit from it. Merit will provide a five-year warranty, which is second to none in the industry and will not increase fees. In addition, the US Environmental Protection Agency has set federal fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards for truck and trailer manufacturers, which will take effect in 2018. The solutions provided by MTIS help car companies improve the performance of their products to meet the requirements of relevant regulations.