BAN THE GUN

The automatic chassis lubricating system (ACLS) is banning grease guns from maintenance shops. The potential for reduced labor cost and better lubricated vehicles is helping the ACLS to make inroads among fleets. This article, based on interviews with equipment managers, discusses the potential of an ACLS, manual versus automatic lubricating systems, and field experience with the ACLS.

• Availability:
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• Corporate Authors:

  Chilton Company, Incorporated

  One Chilton Way
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19089
• Authors:
  • Charlesworth, J
• Publication Date: 1988-11

Media Info

• Features: Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 100-105
• Serial:
  • Commercial Carrier Journal
  • Volume: 145
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: Randall Publishing Company, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 1099-4173

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automation; Cost effectiveness; Fleet management; Lubrication; Trucks; Vehicle maintenance
• Uncontrolled Terms: Fleets
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Motor Carriers; Vehicles and Equipment; I96: Vehicle Operating Costs;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00478073
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 31 1988 12:00AM