Filtration range for truck and bus fleets
There is a large drive behind the Federal Mogul Motorparts service line, which offers a full solution to these fleets, Albertus Steyn, Senior Technical Advisor, reveals. Champion filters have been developed specifically for African operating conditions, which differ markedly to those in Europe, for example.
“Fleet owners must realise that preventative maintenance assists in reducing breakdowns. The filtration system on any vehicle is the first line of defence against foreign particles and debris. By removing abrasive debris from the air entering the induction system, and entrapping particles in oil filters, the lifespan of the engine is prolonged significantly,” Steyn comments.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts has been a leader in the South African market, bringing premium brands and components to consumers and fleets at highly competitive pricing. “Being an engine component expert, we know what is needed to prolong engine life and assist with efficient operating cost. We offer a complete filtration solution to end users.”
Even the latest-generation diesel engines depend on a good filtration system as the main foundation for life expectancy. The next-generation diesel engines running in Europe are much more efficient compared to some of the older generation engines in operation in Africa. This is due to lighter materials and smaller tolerances between dynamic components, with higher compression ratios and high pressure fuelling systems.
Thus filter media have also had to evolve. Some new filters offer a resin-impregnated filter media to reduce the entrapment size of particles that could damage fuelling systems and engine components if the wrong technology filter is fitted to these engines, for example.
Steyn adds that these latest-generation engines are expected to arrive on the South African market in five to seven years, which means they will have to be maintained properly. “We are already preparing for this, undertaking constant research and development on engine components and filtration media to assist us in offering the best solutions to our customers,” he concludes.
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Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) is a leading global supplier of products and services to the world’s manufacturers and servicers of vehicles and equipment in the automotive, light, medium- and heavy-duty commercial, marine, rail, aerospace, power generation and industrial markets. The company’s products and services enable improved fuel economy, reduced emissions, and enhanced vehicle safety.
Federal-Mogul operates two independent business divisions, each with a Chief Executive Officer reporting to Federal-Mogul’s Board of Directors.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts sells and distributes a broad portfolio of products through more than
**20 of the world’s most recognised brands in the global vehicle aftermarket, while also serving original equipment vehicle manufacturers. The company’s aftermarket brands include BERU®* ignition systems; Champion® spark plugs, wipers and filters; AE®, FP Diesel®, Goetze®, Glyco®, Nüral® and Payen® engine products; MOOG® steering and suspension parts; and Ferodo®, Wagner®, Beral®, Necto®, Duron®, Jurid®, Stop® and Abex® brake products.
Federal-Mogul Powertrain designs and manufactures original equipment powertrain components and systems protection products for automotive, heavy-duty, industrial and transport applications.
Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899, and maintains its worldwide headquarters in Southfield, Michigan. The company employs nearly 50 000 people in 34 countries. For more information, please visit www.FMMotorparts.com.
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