HIRE and RENTAL

INDUSTRY NEWS
Winning Ways with Metalert Monitoring
The pressure is on the Hire and Rental
Industry as on others, to raise the standards
on service and quality, without
sacrificing profitability.
From its first look at this industry,
Metalert has noticed that the most successful
operators have a deliberate servicing
programme for their equipment.
Metalert is also serious with its highly
reliable system which detects dangerous
wear before lubricated machinery runs
itself to destruction or extended
damage.
What Metalert Does
It monitors, from accumulations on
sensor drain plugs, the amount of ferrous
particles from wear and damage in
transmissions, differentials, engines,
hydraulics, compressors etc. It is unique
and patented in its ability to discriminate
between a number of severity levels.
Alarms are triggered at a settable initial
level just above normal wear, and at a
further three increasingly severe levels
before inspection of material collected
by the sensor is suggested.
By examining this material and
noting the sequence and duration of
alarms, an experienced operator can
make informed decisions on when and
what should be repaired.
An equipment Hire Operator can win
in many ways by fitting Metalert
monitoring.
. The graded set of eariy warnings gives
the operator time to schedule repairs
during a low demand period, but
before serious damage develops.
. The repair time and cost is significantly
reduced since extended damage has
been averted.
• The operator can save on capital expense
since the same demand can be
serviced with fewer machines achieving
the better up time.
• The operator can secure better customer
satisfaction (goodwill) from
always supplying mechanically sound
equipment.
KANG01400 BREAKER MID YEAR RELEASE IN AUSTRALIA
IA new tough 1400
watt motor drives the
electropneumatic
mechanism which has
been designed with a
minimum of moving
parts to ensure
ultimate reliability.
I Soft grip extension
handle or two hand
vertical operation
(removable for
working in confined
spaces).
I Quick change latch
mechanism. All
Kango 900, 950 &
1100 series tools and
accessories can be
used with the 1400.
I Modular design for
easy, uncomplicated
servicing to keep
down time to a
minimum.
THE NEW 1400 IS VERSATILE
Breaking up concrete or cutting away
concrete and masonry, digging heavy
clay, driving earthing electrodes,
vibrating, tamping, compacting, floor
cleaning, etc.
KANGO AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
(Incorporated in N.S.W.)
61-63 GOVERNOR MACQUARIE DRIVE,
CHIPPING NORTON, N.S.W. 2170 AUSTRALIA
A member of the Dobson Park Industries Group
PHONE: (02) 727 0177 • FAX: (02) 727 0697
. The operator can also better identify
and avoid hirers who abuse his
machinery.
. Savings are made by adjusting servicing
periods on a needs basis rather
than on routine.
Metalert has already proved its worth
many times over Internationally on
agricultural machinery, Mining, Heavy
Construction, and Transport Industries
where it has been used for many years.
The Komatsu Dresser Company of the
USA is now fitting it to machinery it
makes for use in some of the toughest
areas in the world. It has proved particularly
valuable where machinery is
susceptible to overload and abuse.
It is very easy to install, is Australian
made, and is available either as an on
board continuous monitor or portable
probing system.
For enquiries call Metalert Manufacturing
& Sales in Brisbane on (07) 395
7400.
I Multi-position soft
grip front handle.
Can be rotated
through 360° and
grip can be locked in
position fully
forward, or back, to
suit the operator.
I Hammer action
automatically cuts
out when tool is
removed from the
work surface.
I Soft grip handle
mounted in shock
absorbing material to
protect the operator
from high and low
frequency vibration.
I 'Lock-on' Switch
with comfortable
long trigger.
HIRE and RENTAL - APRIL 1990 - 39