Airtec offers transport operators new options for type-approved OBM system
Transport Certification Australia has today announced Airtec Corporation’s (Airtec) new option for transport operators wanting to benefit from its existing type-approved OBM system.
Airtec is a leading supplier and manufacturer of digital tyre inflation and truck scales and mass management systems around the world. Its 89AXM Series OBM system obtained type-approval in April 2019.
This same OBM system can now be used with an alternate Mass Sensor Unit (MSU) – the part of the OBM system used to measure axle mass loads – offering choice to transport operators.
The OBM system and new MSU model are designed to work together – details listed below:
|
Supplier |
OBM system model |
Category |
MSU model |
 |
|
Airtec Corporation Pty Ltd |
89AXM Series |
Category A |
89AXL400 Series |
David Hewett, Managing Director of Airtec Corporation, said, “The 89AXL400 Series is a smart truck scale that is cheaper and easy to use, while still offering the benefits of type-approval.
“By using wireless technology between trailers and prime movers, we’ve been able to introduce greater flexibility for transport operators, and reduce set-up costs.
“Airtec’s experience within the transportation sector, and its expertise in developing on-board mass and inflation systems for over 20 years, contributes to a strong and focused mass management solution,” said Mr Hewett.
There are three categories of type-approved OBM systems (categories A, B and C) which meet the needs of different stakeholders. Category A OBM systems electronically display mass information to drivers or loaders.
All categories of type-approval are subject to an assessment of the performance-based requirements contained in the OBM System Functional and Technical Specification.
A list of type-approved OBM systems is available on the TCA website.
For more information on the National Telematics Framework, talk to us by phone on (03) 8601 4600 or by using our contact form.