Brake testing rig and play detector plates for workshop pits
Key equipment for heavy vehicle safety and compliance
Preventive maintenance and accurate diagnosis of heavy goods vehicles are major challenges for specialised garages, hauliers, and dealerships. By integrating a Braking bench and some Game boards in a maintenance pit, professionals have an efficient tool for anticipate repairs, ensure vehicle compliance before the MOT and optimise fleet reliability.
At Xpertive®, we design prefabricated steel inspection pits, suitable for integrating the most demanding diagnostic equipment. Their custom design allows for Precise and standardised installation, ensuring perfect compatibility with all brands of brake testers and play detectors available on the market.
Brake dynamometer: an essential performance test
The brake tester is an essential tool for measuring the effectiveness of truck and bus braking systems. In a pit, it allows for precise braking force control applied to each axle, thus detecting imbalances or failures. Combined with pressure sensors and analysis software, it guarantees a reliable assessment before any corrective action.
Game boards: dynamic inspection of suspension components
Playing plates allow for the simulation of stresses experienced by rolling stock under real-world conditions. They effectively detect premature wear, excessive play and anomalies on ball joints, silent blocks or steering pivots. By integrating these pieces of equipment into the pit, technicians have perfect visibility and improved ergonomics for carrying out their inspections.
The advantages of an Xpertive brake pit for your workshop?
Precision and adaptability of equipment
Unlike masonry pits, steel pits offer a millimetric precision in reservation design to integrate brake benches and play plates. Each pit is dimensioned according to the chosen equipment, ensuring perfect compatibility and installation without heavy adjustments.
Quick and scalable installation
A prefabricated manhole is delivered ready to install, significantly reducing installation times and costs. This solution also allows for scalability : If needed, additional equipment can be added without complex civil engineering work.
Securing the inspection pit: a controlled working environment
Technician safety is paramount, our pits can be equipped with:
- Pit covers to prevent accidental falls
- LED lighting and white walls for comfortable bright working
- Sump ventilation to evacuate fumes and exhaust gases
- Secure access with sturdy steps and non-slip treads
A productivity lever for heavy goods vehicle workshops
A dedicated diagnostic pit allows to optimise response time by reducing unnecessary handling. Unlike lifting solutions, it offers a immediate access to mechanical parts, improving the efficiency of maintenance and repair operations.
For hauliers and dealers, having such equipment in-house allows for limited capital tie-up and guarantees a Best fleet tracking, reducing the risk of breakdowns and also the costs of re-tests at the technical inspection.
Securing the pit: a regulatory requirement
The installation of a dedicated pit for brake testing and suspension checks requires careful consideration of the Workspace security. Indeed, the regulation requires the implementation of a Pit cover In order to prevent the risk of falls, in accordance with CARSAT recommendations and current safety standards.
On a fequipped with a brake tester and play detectors, it is essential to pay particular attention to the width of the pit. To ensure effective protection and proper implementation of the cover, it should ideally measure between 0.90 m and 1.00 m wide. This configuration ensures that the cover can correctly span the entire length of the pit, including at the inspection plates, without impeding the operation of diagnostic equipment.
Furthermore, between the pit start and the braking bank area, it is necessary to analyse which protection solution is most suitable depending on the workshop's configuration and its intended use:
- Aluminium motorised cover ideal for intensive use and rapid securing, it offers optimal operational comfort with automated deployment.
- Polyester or steel grating: a more economical and robust solution, offering permanent protection and good resistance to rolling loads.
The integration of appropriate cover not only guarantees the safety of technicians but also compliance with regulatory requirements. An indispensable aspect for any workshop keen to optimise its working conditions while complying with current standards.
Prepare your vehicles with complete peace of mind with Xpertive
Investing in a service pit equipped with a brake roller and play plates is choosing a Optimised maintenance and reliable control of heavy goods vehicles. Our prefabricated pits adapt to your needs and guarantee perfect integration of the most efficient equipment on the market.
Don't choose the wrong supplier for your pit protection, consult us!
Keolis Lyon approached us after experiencing difficulties with their previous air mattress system for securing their braking pit. We proposed a motorised aluminium cover, a more reliable and high-performing solution. To discover all the details of this project and its advantages, click here to view the complete case study.
INSTALLATION OF A BRAKING PIT FOR KÉOLIS LYON
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