Stagecoach trials new Wheelsure device
Article courtesy of routeONE magazine

A three month trial of Wheelsure Ltd’s newly developed wheel nut locking device is currently underway on 3 Volvo B10M coaches and 1 Volvo B10M P/S bodied vehicle at Stagecoach in Fife. This second generation device has been developed by Wheelsure to specifically meet the needs of operators wishing to retro-fit the product.

Sandy Brydon, Engineering Director for Stagecoach in Fife says: “Wheel loss is an issue that we take very seriously. The Wheelsure product works in a different way to any other wheel security device currently available on the market, and we are already convinced that it works. If this trial goes well then we will seriously consider retro-fitting the device to other vehicles in the fleet as part of our proactive safety programme.”

This new development will enable operators to fit the Wheelsure device to their existing fleet during scheduled routine maintenance checks, with a minimum of disruption. The results of independent testing on the device, carried out by Bolt Science prove the new product to offer the same high levels of wheel security as the original Wheelsure device. When put through vibration testing on a Junkers machine, the device retained the optimum 95% of its clamping force. A 5% loss in clamp force occurs without any nut rotation and is due to embedding loss in the thread and on the bearing faces of the fastener.

Gerhard Dodl Managing Director of Wheelsure Ltd explains: “up until now, fitting our device has meant using a modified stud which is 10mm longer than a normal stud to allow for the left hand thread, required for the locking cap. This new product allows operators to utilise the existing bolt provided it is in good condition, therefore keeping costs down. We are delighted to be working with such a high profile company as Stagecoach in bringing this second Wheelsure product to the market.”

For further information, please call Karen Bayliss on 01525 840557.