Putting the brakes on
Tests of AL-KO iQ7 brakes halve stopping distance of your trailerboat rigAL-KO, a market leader in trailer components, has announced the release of its new iQ7 technology -- a next-generation braking system for trailers with hydraulic brakes especially applicable for today's large trailerboat rigs
AL-KO has identified a need to significantly improve towing safety in Australia and says iQ7 has created the highest performing electronic air/hydraulic brake-actuation system on the market, reducing stopping distances by up to 50 per cent.
"If you need to brake suddenly when towing a two-tonne boat, stopping distance is of vital concern and just a few metres can be the difference between you losing control or negotiating the situation safely," said Rob Funder, Technical and Manufacturing Manager at AL-KO International.
AL-KO has taken the difficult Australian towing conditions into account at every stage of building the product to achieve this significant improvement in braking performance.
"iQ7 is the only system of this type on the market that is specifically designed and manufactured in Australia for Australian conditions,” said Mr Funder. "It’s worth investing in the best technology available when you are talking about safety," he added.
It also utilises the latest technology to achieve maximum reliability.
"We have completely re-built the brake actuator technology from the ground up including the latest in circuit-board technology to ensure we have the most reliable product that exists today," said Mr Funder. "Our testing has been so extensive that we have simulated over 10 years heavy use without the product experiencing any problems at all, and we are backing this up with a three-year warranty."
The AL-KO iQ7 product range includes an entry-level version that can be used with your existing brake controller to provide cost-saving benefits, or an advanced ‘XTREME’ version, complete with specialised in-car kit that incorporates full self-diagnostic electronics including detection of lack of air pressure, air leakage, inadequate power feed, excessive duty cycle, or trailer disconnection, with audible and visual information provided to the driver.
Prices will start from $999. Full production of the iQ7 range is planned to commence in mid-late June.
For further information, and to see a video of iQ7 in action go to: www.alkoiQ7.com.au
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