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The latest in refrigerated transport technology

|Date: October 11, 2024

The latest in refrigerated transport technology

CVW hears from BPW about its work with Thermo King to develop refrigerated trailer technology that cools ...

CVW hears from BPW about its work with Thermo King to develop refrigerated trailer technology that cools on the move and is chill when still. In the ever-evolving landscape of refrigerated transport, ...

October 11, 2024
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The benefits of using EBPMS

|Date: August 29, 2024

The benefits of using EBPMS

In today’s constantly evolving transport industry, fleet managers face increased demands for vehicle comp ...

In today’s constantly evolving transport industry, fleet managers face increased demands for vehicle compliance, efficiency, and safety. BPW idem Telematics offers a solution that could reap huge bene ...

August 29, 2024
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How to rectify trailer brake issues

|Date: July 26, 2024

How to rectify trailer brake issues

Recognising, diagnosing and rectifying trailer brake issues are part and parcel of trailer management. He ...

Recognising, diagnosing and rectifying trailer brake issues are part and parcel of trailer management. Here, BPW gives advice on what to look for and what to do. As the demand for efficient transporta ...

July 26, 2024
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Why quality components matter for SMR work

|Date: May 09, 2024

Why quality components matter for SMR work

Making the right choices when buying components for SMR work cannot be underestimated. With many options ...

Making the right choices when buying components for SMR work cannot be underestimated. With many options available, one question remains. Are you getting what you pay for? BPW argues for quality solut ...

May 09, 2024
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BPW outlines the history of its Eco Hub System

|Date: February 05, 2024

BPW outlines the history of its Eco Hub System

BPW’s Eco hub system has been at the heart of trailer axles for 30 years. CVW looks back at its origins a ...

BPW’s Eco hub system has been at the heart of trailer axles for 30 years. CVW looks back at its origins and development over that period. BPW is rightly celebrating the 30th anniversary of its patente ...

February 05, 2024
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BPW advises on air suspension maintenance

|Date: June 28, 2022

BPW advises on air suspension maintenance

BPW outlines its air suspension offering for 9 tonne axles and provides some best practice advice for ser ...

BPW outlines its air suspension offering for 9 tonne axles and provides some best practice advice for servicing and maintenance. Air suspension maintenance very often receives cursory attention within ...

June 28, 2022
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BPW discusses drum and disc brakes

|Date: May 10, 2022

BPW discusses drum and disc brakes

Keeping vehicles on the road and not unnecessarily in the workshop is key to a successful operation. BPW ...

Keeping vehicles on the road and not unnecessarily in the workshop is key to a successful operation. BPW explains how investing heavily in its braking systems results in high performance, low maintena ...

May 10, 2022
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BPW advises on slack adjuster lubrication

|Date: March 08, 2022

BPW advises on slack adjuster lubrication

BPW runs through its guide to the correct lubrication of automatic slack adjusters and camshaft bearings. ...

BPW runs through its guide to the correct lubrication of automatic slack adjusters and camshaft bearings. BPW recommends that automatic slack adjusters and camshaft bearings are greased at least every ...

March 08, 2022
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BPW details an automatic slack adjuster guide

|Date: November 17, 2021

BPW details an automatic slack adjuster guide

BPW runs through its technical guide to the automatic slack adjuster and the issues to be aware of when u ...

BPW runs through its technical guide to the automatic slack adjuster and the issues to be aware of when undertaking maintenance and repair. The BPW drum brake is a simplex (single camshaft) ‘S’ cam op ...

November 17, 2021
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BPW advises on brake lining and drum wear

|Date: June 08, 2021

BPW advises on brake lining and drum wear

Low servicing costs mean drum brakes are a popular choice on trailers; BPW offers some hints on assessing ...

Low servicing costs mean drum brakes are a popular choice on trailers; BPW offers some hints on assessing wear on both drums and linings. BPW’s S-cam brakes offer consistently high braking action over ...

June 08, 2021
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