MechTronic News
Below you will find the latest news from MechTronic regarding our latest achievements and developments on our products and services for the road tanker market.
As Coronavirus and Covid-19 continue to spread, we'd like to take a moment and explain how MechTronic is responding to the situation.
Firstly, let us clarify that MechTronic is still open for business. You can call us on 0113 279 9661 (calls are being diverted) or email our individual email addresses. Following an internal discussion, we’ve ensured that our team is able to work remotely where possible and our engineers remain available to service customers who have a vehicle off the road.
We are following guidance issued by the World Health Organisation, UK Government and the NHS that concentrates on reducing the Readmore
Our latest release of OptiMate continues to revolutionise the industry. OptiMate offers gravity metering along with hose and bulk through the same class leading turbine meter. Regardless of the delivery method, it's now metered, ensuring every litre is delivered, and a ticket is printed!
The introduction of gravity metering increases fuel oil operative's confidence in that all deliveries are accounted for and efficient delivery schedules can be maintained. OptiMate also enables pre-set gravity delivery's allowing split loads from each compartment.
Helping fuel oil operatives deliver
OptiMate is a unique electronic metering system that incorporates a self-draining manifold that Readmore
MechTronic's AddFlow system can be installed as a single or double tank
As a new decade starts, the wider environmental impact and its effect on climate change remains a concern for the fuel oil operative and the wider industry.
Whilst consumers are divided on the issue of climate change and despite efforts to reduce consumption of oil and gas, the industry predicts UK demand in 2035* will be significantly more than the UK could produce. Across the industry, fuel oil operatives are undertaking measures to reduce their carbon footprint and meet changing fuel demands by delivering CORD fuel to their Readmore
VisiLevel measures the volume of product onboard the vehicle throughout the delivery process, ensuring product security and a complete live audit trail of all product movements when integrated with MechTronic's StockSmart tracking.
In the third of our series of articles, we focus on how VisiLevel protects your onboard product.
As a fuel gauging system, VisiLevel identifies the contents of your tanker by measuring the volume, density, colour and temperature of the product. This information is displayed on the LCD screen and when integrated with StockSmart, remote fuel monitoring is enabled.
VisiLevel uses electronic dipsticks to automatically identify Readmore
VisiLevel is a unique gauging system that provides product grade and temperature for each individual compartment.
In the second of our series of articles, we focus on how VisiLevel protects drivers.
With a compact driver interface, the LCD display automatically provides the driver with all the information they need to avoid a costly contamination when loading or transferring product between compartments. VisiLevel also provides a safe environment by eliminating the need to gain tank top access to check the contents of each compartment.
VisiLevel can be placed inside the cab or alongside the litre counter which clearly provides the Readmore
VisiLevel is MechTronic's ATEX and IECEx approved level gauging system that delivers quality, ensures product security and provides driver safety. VisiLevel uses patented and proven technology, to identify the contents of your product per compartment by measuring the volume, density, colour and temperature.
In the first of our series of articles, we focus on how VisiLevel can support your business and prevent fuel contamination.
VisiLevel is a unique gauging system that provides product grade and temperature for each individual compartment. An electronic dipstick will accurately output product volume, temperature, density and colour, automatically displaying on the OptiMate is a must have for the fuel oil distributor, in the third of our series on OptiMate, we highlight how OptiMate offers complete protection for both customers and vehicles against contamination. When conducting a line change, OptiMate automatically empties the manifold before introducing the new product, as performing a line change with a full manifold could increase the line change quantity by as much as 10-15 litres. Subsequently, on average, making five-line changes per day, each vehicle is potentially losing and/or contaminating 375 litres a week or up to 19,500 litres per year, resulting in either a Readmore
In the second of our series focusing on OptiMate, we focus on the simplicity of the system and how it is controlled by just three robust buttons. The large LCD display screen ensures that drivers can navigate the on-screen prompts with ease and can view the screen in all weather and lighting. With a simple user interface, the compartment contents can be imported via a smart product grade indicator. Once programmed, should a driver accidentally select a compartment that will lead to a contamination, OptiMate's clever engineering will stop the process and prevent the contamination Readmore
In the first of a series of articles that focus on OptiMate, we highlight how this simple and cost-effective metering system delivers efficiency for your business. Delivers efficiency OptiMate's unique electronic metering system provides improved efficiency and productivity on road tankers. The high-powered pump delivers repeatability with up to 1,100 litres per minute through the same turbine meter, without the need for a bulky or expensive gas separator. This cost-effective solution enables drivers to perform a follow-on line change from the point of delivery. OptiMate will automatically empty the manifold before enacting a pre-determined line change quantity and thus the driver Readmore
BATA have been a MechTronic customer since 2010 and in 2017 made the move to OptiMate. Richard Burley, Transport Manager at BATA said: "We have been using OptiMate for a couple of years now and have benefited from the increased level of protection OptiMate provides our business and drivers when dealing with a line change. Also, to have the reassurance that when our drivers are out delivering mixed fuel loads, we know that the system will make the driver aware if he is about to commence a delivery from a compartment that contains a dissimilar Readmore
Billericay Fuel Services and MechTronic have formed a strong relationship since the installation of MaxFlow (an electronic metering system) in 2011. Martyn Porter, Director at Billericay Fuel Services said: “In September 2018, we took delivery of our first OptiMate system and now in December 2019, we have taken a further delivery with two more scheduled for 2020. "The automatic process that OptiMate offers in terms of the line change protocol was of particular interest to us. We were also impressed by the simplicity of OptiMate and that it offers our drivers the ability to amend their route to meet changing Readmore
Oil4Wales are a longstanding MechTronic customer since 2011 and in 2016, they made the decision to purchase four OptiMate systems - making them one of the first to take delivery of this new revolutionary electronic metering system. The following year Oil4Wales placed another order for two systems and a further two OptiMate's are due for delivery in 2020 - taking their fleet to eight. Colin Owens, Owner of Oil4Wales said: "The automatic processes that OptiMate provides is delivering cost savings across our updated fleet. The automatic line change process takes away driver calculations and as the Readmore
OptiMate is an electronic metering system that has revolutionised the industry. Since its launch in 2016, it is now operational on over 190 vehicles across 25 fuel oil operatives, with a further 60 orders due to hit the road in early 2020 - many of which are repeat customers! With a unique three-button approach, OptiMate is simple to use and saves fuel oil operatives time, money and prevents fuel contamination. Featuring a self-draining manifold that prevents contamination and enhances a cleaner line chance, protecting fuel oil operatives against contamination. This industry first ensures that Readmore
The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) is the trade association for the liquid fuels distribution industry and ancillary interests in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. It provides members with a collective voice for the industry at national level, services to assist members in optimising their business efficiencies including depot audits, certification schemes, tanker driver training. UKIFDA also promotes best practice in the industry through the UKIFDA Code of Practice. UKIFDA offers support and a voice for the liquid fuels distributor at government level to try to ensure a fair deal for the industry as well as Readmore
We are delighted to announce that we have created a short series of videos which demonstrate how to operate our electronic metering system, OptiMate. When you purchase an OptiMate system, driver training is provided however, we have created eleven videos for customers to refer to as required. They also clearly demonstrate how simple the OptiMate system is to navigate, giving clear instructions using the three-button design. Our YouTube channel is available here and if you select our OptiMate playlist, all eleven videos will automatically play. For more information or to discuss your requirements please contact Readmore
This year instead of sending Christmas cards, MechTronic have donated £150 to Candlelighters, a Leeds based charity that supports families facing children's cancer in Yorkshire. Candlelighters is an excellent charity that brings families together and makes sure that each person gets the support they need, whether that's a funded holiday, or a cup of tea and a chat. Candlelighters also helps fund cancer research. We would like to wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and best wishes for Readmore
This Christmas our office will be open as follows: Technical support over Christmas Over Christmas we will be operating a limited technical support service. Our engineers will be available for technical support over the phone on the 27th, 30th and 31st December only. Should Readmore
At MechTronic we are undertaking our stocktake on Tuesday 7th January 2020. We would like to minimise the inconvenience caused to our customers and advise you that any orders placed after 4pm on 6th January 2020 will not be available for dispatch until Thursday 9th January 2020. During this time, as we head into the warehouse brandishing stock lists and writing implements to count every last nut and bolt, we will have limited resources available to take any orders for spare parts. Should you have any urgent orders please endeavour to place them as soon as possible to avoid disappointment either by Readmore
J&J Fuels is a family owned business based in Boston that distribute heating oil and red diesel across South Lincolnshire. In 2018, J&J Fuels took delivery of an OptiMate system, Andrew Jacklin, Operations Director at J&J Fuels said: "We made the decision to invest in OptiMate as we were particularly impressed with the contamination prevention procedures it offered and the automatic line change functionality." Read the case study to see how OptiMate is helping to prevent contamination and increase efficiency at J&J Readmore
"Proactive fleet maintenance of your metering kit can be one of those jobs you just don't get around to. Breakdowns can result in lost business and that can be expensive." says MechTronic's Sales and Marketing Manager, Brad Wilkie. At MechTronic we provide tailor-made service contracts that provide our customers with peace of mind and throughout your contract period your business will benefit from: Associated Agricultural Oils (AA Oils) has supplied fuel and lubricants in Stirling and Falkirk since 1946. In August 2019, AA Oils took delivery of both OptiMate and VisiLevel for use on two of its fleet. Simon Cullen, Owner at AA Oils said: "We were looking to update our metering system and we were impressed with OptiMate..." Read the case study to see how the combination of OptiMate and VisiLevel is preventing contamination during fuel loading and delivery and is saving AA Oils time and Readmore
J E Lawrence & Son Ltd has been proudly serving its customers throughout West Wales and beyond since 1936. In 2018, J E Lawrence & Son Ltd invested in OptiMate. Richard Lawrence, Owner said: "I chose OptiMate as I felt this was a system that offered efficiency savings and increased reliability." Read the case study for further details on how OptiMate supports J E Lawrence & Son Ltd in Readmore
OptiMate an electronic metering system, provides a range of automatic processes which save time, money and prevents contamination during customer deliveries. Its self-draining manifold enables a cleaner line change and protects fuel oil distributors against contamination. With the addition of automatic compartment follow-on, drivers no longer need to return to the vehicle to perform the changeover, enabling faster deliveries. When combined with VisiLevel, fuel oil operatives are also protected against contamination at the point of loading. VisiLevel automatically identifies the contents of each compartment by measuring the volume, temperature, density and colour, displaying the output on its Readmore
Great article in October's Fuel Oil News on Alan Murphy Oils. An independent fuel business, that has stood the test of time, at the end of July 2019 they invested in a new vehicle and took delivery of our OptiMate metering system. Opposite is a copy of the article, here is just an extract: With trucks used in the business on the road, 6 days a week, there's little wriggle room for breakdowns or downtime. Truck reliability is therefore key with this year seeing the business invest in a brand-new vehicle equipped with a MechTronic OptiMate fuel metering system. "Being so precise Readmore
Fuel additives are often used to combat corrosion and contamination (higher water content in biodiesel can allow bugs to grow in the fuel) however, not all customers wish to pay for a premium product grade and with space at a premium on a tanker, efficiencies can be diminished. Adding AddFlow to a tanker, enables Fuel Oil Operatives to carry base grade and upgrade fuel deliveries to a premium product as required. A fuel additive system, AddFlow is simple to use and is automatically pumped into the manifold, ensuring that the correct mix is added to the base grade and removes the Readmore
VisiLevel is an ATEX and IECEx approved level gauging system that uses patented and proven technology to identify a tankers fuel content; by measuring the volume, temperature, density and colour. This unique gauging system ensures that the date, time and location is recorded when the fuel tanker makes its delivery. When linked to MechTronic's bespoke cloud-based tracking system, actual loaded product information is automatically uploaded to the tracking system and using the metered delivery information, the product left onboard the tanker at the end of the day is reconciled. An end of shift report can be easily created to Readmore
Turriff Fuels has been providing fuel for over 25 years across Aberdeenshire and recently took delivery of VisiLevel to use on one of its fleet. Ian Brown, Managing Director at Turriff Fuels said: "VisiLevel integrates with our cloud-based system and enables us to see remotely how much product is left onboard the vehicle at any time. This is particularly beneficial to us as a business; our drivers can be in rural Aberdeenshire and some distance from our depot, but by accessing the cloud we can see how much product is left onboard the vehicle and as Readmore
Alan Murphy Oil & Coal is a family owned and managed fuel distribution company serving oil and coal across Northern Ireland. At the end of July 2019, Alan Murphy Oil & Coal took delivery of OptiMate. George Murphy, Director at Alan Murphy Oil & Coal said: "Reliability was critical for us, as a small independent business, our truck is used six days a week, every week of the year. After a demonstration of OptiMate, we could see that his was the solution we were looking for and would lead to savings across our business." Read the case study for further details Readmore
Bryce Oils are a supplier of heating oil, fuels and lubricants, delivering across central Scotland. Graeme Bryce, Managing Director at Bryce Oils said: "I was looking for a system that was simple to use and offered increased reliability. As an electronic metering system, OptiMate removed the possibility of mechanical wear and tear and with the range of automatic processes available, efficiency savings could be made." Read the case study for further details on how OptiMate supports Bryce Oil in Readmore
Lissan Coal Company's Oil Division (LCC Oil) was established in 1997 and supplies oil products to domestic, commercial and industrial customers across Ireland. Michael Moran, Operations Manager at LCC said: " We were looking for a metering system that was easy to use but could also provide increased reliability and driver efficiencies. We received a demonstration of OptiMate and liked the automatic functionality that it provided." Read the case study for further details on how OptiMate supports LCC in delivering Readmore
OptiMate does. HMRC maintains a zero tolerance to contaminated fuel in the road fuel supply chain. If a detection occurs, HMRC state that this could be attributed to a line change that was actioned either at the delivery or immediately before. HMRC has documented its line change recommendations and suggests that drivers are educated to minimise line changes or routed in such a way as to reduce or avoid line change procedures whilst on the road. In reality this isn't always possible, and drivers will need to complete a line change. OptiMate utilises an automatic process for performing Readmore
MechTronic's remote control is an industry first, providing the driver with the ultimate controlled fuel delivery process at the point of supply. The remote features six different levels of functionality which, can be tailored to suit your individual requirements: For the ultimate controlled delivery process Whether your driver is in the rural countryside or in the city, sometimes it can be difficult to manoeuvre the road tanker to a customer's storage unit. In these circumstances, the driver often has to walk back and forth to the tanker to make a Readmore
In the second of our series of articles that focuses on OptiMate, we highlight how this simple and cost-effective metering system delivers efficiency for your business whilst safeguarding your valuable fuel loads against costly contamination. Delivers efficiency OptiMate's unique electronic metering system provides improved efficiency and productivity on road tankers. The high-powered pump delivers repeatability with up to 1,100 litres per minute through the turbine meter. This cost-effective solution enables drivers to perform a follow-on line change from the point of delivery. OptiMate will automatically empty the manifold before enacting a pre-determined line change quantity and thus the driver Readmore
In the first of our series of articles that focuses on OptiMate, we highlight why OptiMate is a must have for the fuel delivery supplier. Simple, efficient and prevents contamination Line changes Readmore
We highlight how MechTronic are delivering systems that can reduce the risk of contamination. The fight against cross-contamination Fuel contamination can occur from a variety of reasons, including the miscalculation of a manual line change, or through driver error because of a momentary lack of concentration or fatigue. At MechTronic we understand that any contamination can be costly to your business. Our systems are designed to increase efficiency, save you money and reduce the threat of cross-contamination. We are clear in how we prevent the risk of contamination; the table below provides an overview as to how contamination is avoided within our systems. Below Table Readmore
At MechTronic we are expanding our service support and we are delighted to announce that Omar Camara has joined the MechTronic team. He is currently undergoing training and will be on the road in October 2018 servicing and providing technical support for our customers in the South East area. What does Omar do in his spare time? Omar is a highly skilled engineer having spent nine years in the British Army (Royal Engineers) as an armored engineer where he provided military engineering and technical support to the British Armed Forces. A family man, Omar has two children and enjoys spending time with Readmore
At MechTronic instead of the traditional coffee morning, we hosted a team lunch with a twist on Tuesday 24th September, all in aid of Macmillan. The bunting was out as everyone tucked into a few slices of pizza! Everyone took part in the Macmillan games as we guessed how many berries were in the pie and played dunk the biscuit in the cuppa, all whilst enjoying our doughy feast! We are delighted to be able to raise vital funds and support this fantastic Readmore
Peak Oil is a family owned and managed fuel distribution company serving domestic, agricultural, commercial and haulage markets across Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. In June 2017, Peak Oil invested in OptiMate. Neil Pearson, Director at Peak Oil said: "Brad came out to see us and gave a demonstration of the various systems available and we felt that OptiMate was the system for us. "Our drivers often carry mixed fuel loads and we liked the automatic functions that the system offers. The ability to automatically perform line changes and drain the manifold after a delivery is particularly beneficial, Readmore
BATA and MechTronic have formed a strong relationship since the installation of MaxFlow (an electronic metering system) in 2010. Richard Burley, Transport Manager at BATA said: "We have been using MaxFlow across our fleet with great success over the years however, we decided to move to OptiMate this time due to the increased level of protection OptiMate provides our business and drivers when dealing with a line change. Also to have the reassurance that when out delivering mixed fuel loads knowing your driver cannot commence a delivery from a compartment that contains a dissimilar product to Readmore
At MechTronic we are committed to delivering products and service that are both safe and compliant with the latest regulations. We are delighted to announce that in August 2018, we were awarded the latest international standard, ISO 9001: 2015 Certification for the scope: The research and development, design, manufacture, sales and service of meter measuring systems engaged in a safe containment and pumped metering of hydrocarbon liquids on a road tanker, used within the oil distribution and transportation market. This certification enables MechTronic to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. MechTronic are also Readmore
In the 7th of our eight-part series of articles that focus on our service engineers: We meet Dan, our engineer for the North East. Dan joined MechTronic in April 2018. Prior to this, he spent seven years servicing and calibrating meters within the transport industry across the UK. Since joining MechTronic, Dan has been working closely with the service team based in Leeds and said: "I work with a great bunch of people who are always there when I need them and its great getting out and about and meeting lots of new people." What does Dan do in his spare time? "I'm Readmore
In the last of our series of articles that focus on our service engineers: We meet Lyndon, our engineer for Scotland. Lyndon joined MechTronic in May 2018 and has over ten years' experience of working across various industries diagnosing and repairing technical issues with pneumatic, mechanical and electrical systems. We asked Lyndon how he was settling into life at MechTronic: "It has been really good, I particularly enjoy being responsible for my own time and job management, whilst still having the technical support from Head Office. For me, a typical day, can be anything from driving 15 minutes to my closest depot Readmore
In 2017, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) invested in two MechTronic MaxFlow metering systems, combining this with a bespoke cloud-based tracking system, the latest RC300 - ProControl 3 remote (with ID tagging) and MechTronic’s gauging system, VisiLevel. The Kenya Port Authority made this investment for use on their port bowsers with the aim of ending fuel theft and ensuring that the company who ordered the fuel was in fact receiving it – in such a busy port, there could be multiple individuals and companies who use the same cranes and with Readmore
In the sixth of our series of articles that focus on our service engineers: We meet Chris, our engineer for the East Coast. Chris Parnwell joined MechTronic in June 2016. Prior to this he spent eight years in the RAF as a mechanical technician and was based at various locations across the UK. Chris is a highly skilled engineer, throughout his service he worked on a range of vehicles and equipment, from step ladders to heavily armoured vehicles and everything in between! Over the past couple of years, Chris has settled into his role and said: "I love that every day Readmore
In the fourth of our series of articles that focus on our service engineers: We meet Ryan Creaser, our engineer for across Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. Ryan joined MechTronic in March 2017. Prior to this he worked in a variety of industries performing flow instrumentation calibrations. We asked Ryan what he enjoyed the most about his role: "It sounds cheesy, but I work with a great team both outside of the office and within. Typically, my days are busy and involve lots of early starts but it's also rewarding, plus whilst I'm on the road, I get to listen to Readmore
Reporting to the Service Manager you will provide a professional and prompt service to MechTronic's customers. Working in a complex engineering environment the Service Engineer will be responsible for: The position will involve travel across the Peterborough area and salary is negotiable dependent upon experience. To be considered for this position, a proven background is essential however, full training will be provided. Benefits include a competitive salary (dependent upon experience), company van, laptop, tablet and mobile. For more information, please see the job description Readmore
Oil 4 Wales and MechTronic have a formed a strong relationship since the installation of MaxFlow in 2011. Colin Owens, Owner of Oil 4 Wales said: "As time goes on, technology changes and in 2016 we made the decision to purchase four OptiMate systems to update our fleet. "The automatic processes that OptiMate provides is delivering cost savings across our updated fleet. The automatic line change process takes away driver calculations and as the manifold is automatically drained after each delivery, there is no risk of contamination. It is easy to see the benefits that this innovative metering Readmore
Prince Petroleum recently upgraded its fleet adding MechTronic's OptiMate system. David Prince, Managing Director at Prince Petroleum said: "We wanted a system to avoid the incidence of product contamination on vehicles that operate daily with mixed product grades." Read the case study for further details on how OptiMate helps support Prince Petroleum prevent Readmore
MechTronic's Managing Director, Martyn Wilkie spoke to Downstream magazine regarding how the wet line contamination guidelines affect the fuel industry. The full article focuses on why these guidelines have been introduced, what the implications are for the industry and how MechTronic can help support fuel oil operatives in implementing these guidelines. See you at the FPS Expo? MechTronic will once again return to the FPS Expo in Liverpool on 18th-19th April. We will be showcasing our new manifold system plus we will also have OptiMate, MaxFlow and VisiLevel all available for demonstration on stand 74. It's always Readmore
MechTronic are delighted to be attending the UKIFDA Expo, held at the Exhibition Centre, Liverpool on the 10th-11th June. Our latest system OptiMate, continues to revolutionise the industry, leading the way in terms of fuel metering design and efficiency. NEW for 2020, is the introduction of gravity metering - OptiMate offers metered gravity, hose and bulk deliveries via the same class leading turbine meter, ensuring all deliveries are accounted for. OptiMate continues to protect customers against contamination with its unique self-draining manifold, automatic line change procedures and onboard overspill prevention. A simple three-button design and class-leading turbine meter, OptiMate Readmore
MechTronic are recruiting a Service Engineer to support our customers in the South and South East. Ideally you will be based in or around the Chelmsford area of Essex. Reporting to the Service Co-ordinator you will be providing a professional and prompt service to MechTronic's customers. Working in a complex engineering environment the Service Engineer will be responsible for: In May 2017, HMRC updated their guidelines regarding wet line changes as they seek to eliminate the £5million¹ that is lost each year in revenue through wet line contamination. The industry code of practice was developed to provide guidance to fuel distributors on minimising the risk of cross-contamination when delivering mixed fuel loads. HMRC state: "If procedures were properly adopted there would still be a possible co-mingling of oils due to manifold content, pump and meter turbulence. Industry estimate this could be between 5-25 litres if the product is changed, dependent on the metering system installed... To minimise the effect Readmore
Throughout the summer months, MechTronic's team of cyclists have notched up over 300 miles of competitive cycle rides. A highlight was the 114-mile White Rose Classic ride on the 25th June however, they are now about to tackle Revolve24, which is on another level! MechTronic, along with fellow Flomax group company members IFC Inflow, Anglo Nordic and Hytek, will enter three mixed teams in the Revolve24 endurance race at Brands Hatch. The race will be held on the 16th-17th September and our colleagues are cycling to raise money for St Clare Hospice, a charity which specialises in end Readmore
An industry first, OptiMate features a new self-draining manifold which further enhances a cleaner line change and protects fuel oil distributors against contamination. When performing a line change, OptiMate automatically empties the manifold before introducing the next product. Our self-draining manifold ensures that the manifold is fully cleared every time, leaving the driver free to continue with their next delivery without the threat of a possible contamination. Protecting fuel loads against contamination OptiMate incorporates a class-leading turbine meter that delivers on accuracy and repeatability. With an innovative design, OptiMate uses soft logic to automatically empty the manifold, purge lines Readmore
On Monday 1st May, Ben, Brad and Chris embarked upon their first cycle challenge for 2017 - the 100km Maserati Tour de Yorkshire. The ride covers 1,974 metres of climbing and includes several testing ascents and descents through stunning landscapes. Riders take on a tough uphill section, leading to the Emley Moor transmitting station (whose tower is the tallest freestanding structure in the UK), pass by the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and make a triumphant descent to the finish at Fox Valley. The team enjoyed some lovely sunshine and finished the ride in just under 4 hours - all their training over the Readmore
Downstream editor Chris Parker spoke with MechTronic's Managing Director, Martyn Wilkie, about how fuel contamination is affecting the industry and what can be done to combat the issue. The article featured in the May 2017 spring edition and below is an extract from the article. How is MechTronic helping in the fight against contamination? As a market leader, MechTronic has engineered innovative products that help fuel oil distributors to not only increase productivity, but avoid contaminating their fuel loads. Over the past ten years, the introduction of MaxFlow, and more recently, OptiMate has revolutionised the industry in the fight against contamination. Readmore
Hall Bros (Fuels) Limited is a family run fuel oil and lubricants distributor based in Bridlington, East Yorkshire with a second depot near York. They have been in operation since 1973 and supply fuel oils and lubricants to domestic, agricultural and commercial customers across the East Riding and North Yorkshire. In March 2017, Hall Bros invested in both MechTronic's OptiMate and VisiLevel to support their business in the fight against contamination. By combining an electronic metering system with a gauging system, Hall Bros can safeguard their fuel loads against contamination, track their onboard product throughout their delivery schedules and ensure Readmore
...Wilton Transport - Congratulations! Gary Branch, General Manager at Wilton Transport said: "This is a truly versatile and flexible vehicle and I'm really happy that it's a winner. "Based on my design, a lot of work went into this Mini-Tankers vehicle, with considerable input from Tasca Tankers and MechTronic." The tanker has been specifically tailored to suit the demands of their commercial and industrial customers. It can be used together or separately, with the ability to leave the trailer to act as a fuel pod at a customer's site. This prime mover carries some 19,000 litres whilst the trailer has a capacity of 16,000 Readmore
We are delighted that OptiMate and Oil4Wales feature in this month's FPS Downstream. For convenience, we have repeated the article here for you and the Oil4Wales case study that appeared alongside the article can be viewed here. Simple, efficient and contamination free - OptiMate delivers every time! MechTronic was established by industry experts in 2004, its key focus is to increase operational efficiencies for fuel oil distributors through simple, easy to use tanker based fuel delivery and control systems. In April 2016, at the FPS Show, MechTronic launched OptiMate, a highly innovative and efficient fuel metering system. This engineering Readmore
An independent fuel supplier, Oil4Wales is widely known as the national oil brand for Wales and provides a much-needed range of services throughout the region. Oil4Wales and MechTronic have formed a strong relationship since the installation of MaxFlow (an electronic metering system) in 2011, Colin Owens, Owner of Oil4Wales states: "As time goes on, technology changes and we have now purchased four new systems to update out fleet. We were introduced to OptiMate and we are all excited about what it can offer. Colin continued: "The automatic processes that OptiMate offers is delivering cost savings across our Readmore
Euro Fuels is an independent, family-owned business that is centrally based in Essex, providing home heating oil and commercial fuel to their customers across Essex and Hertfordshire. Increased reliability with MaxFlow MaxFlow is an electronic fuel metering control system that has been the benchmark in optimising space on the modern chassis. An industry first, MaxFlow consolidates all controls into one single cabinet and is both compact and reliable. Euro Fuels first purchased a MaxFlow system in 2011, Nick MacDermott, Owner at Euro Fuels said: "Over the past five years, we have found that the system is easy to operate and Readmore
At MechTronic we hosted our own coffee morning in aid of Macmillan on Wednesday 28th September. The bunting was out as our colleagues (and their partners) accepted the challenge to bake some tasty buns! We have to admit, a few of us did cheat as we brought in our shop made cakes to avoid the inevitable soggy bottom! Those that did bake were entered into The Great MechTronic Bake Off. The baking was judged on overall presentation and taste; it was a close contest but the banana and sultana cake by Ryan (or rather as Ryan freely admitted, his wife Emma) Readmore
Unfortunately, ten months of the year! The volume of liquid fuel expands and contracts with changes in temperature. The process of fuel temperature compensation allows for a measured volume of fuel to be adjusted to the volume it would occupy if it were measured at 15°C. Selling temperature compensated fuel eliminates disparities caused by changes in volume due to temperature variations. MechTronic's fuel temperature compensation equipment can be fitted to your existing system and will help reduce your stock losses. This is a simple retrofit and a very cost-effective solution in reducing your stock overhead and could deliver an average annual Readmore
On the 14th August, our colleagues tackled the York 100, a cycling route which pushed them to the limit - we are so pleased for them as they completed this phenomenal challenge in just 5 hours, 34 minutes and 52 seconds! The 100-mile route covered some beautiful countryside including the Vale of York and the Yorkshire Wolds, plus the magnificent Castle Howard and the Howardian Hills (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Putting in the miles Throughout the year, the team have been building up to this challenge. As part of their training, the Readmore
In the second of our series of articles that focus on our service engineers: We meet Jason, who supports our customers in the Midlands. Jason joined MechTronic in August 2012 and enjoys the satisfaction of a job well done, he said: "I love a challenge, every day is different and you never know what to expect. Some days, the hours are long due to the demands of breakdowns but I always aim to make repairs in good time and enjoy the satisfaction of getting it right first time plus it's always great to receive good feedback from the customer!" What does Jason Readmore
In the third of our series of articles that focus on our service engineers: We meet Martin, who supports our customers in the South West Martin Adam joined MechTronic in October 2013 after leaving the RAF as an Armourer working on the Tornado aircraft's. Martin said: "A typical day for me starts between 5:30am and 6:30am, it depends on how far I am travelling. I really enjoy seeing the UK's beautiful countryside and that every day is different too, some days I will have multiple customer visits and other days I will spend a full day with a customer to resolve Readmore
The Red Bull Romaniacs, is the world's toughest Hard Enduro Rally and MechTronic's service engineer Gareth Leonard and his team, Two Wheel Engineering decided to take on this extreme challenge. Created in 2004, The Red Bull Romaniacs takes place every year and attracts riders from approximately 40 countries. The race is spread over five gruelling days (12-16th July) and leads competitors on some of the world's most beautiful Enduro trails in the region around Sibu, Romania (Southern Carpathian Mountains). Gareth is well-versed in off-road enduro races and upon his return to the UK, Gareth said: "The breath-taking wilderness, the Romanian hospitality and Readmore
We are delighted to announce that Ben Wilkie, Lee Craven and Tony Hoodless from our manufacturing team have recently passed their NVQ diplomas! MechTronic worked with Learning Innovation, who offer a range of work-based courses that develop key skills, knowledge and confidence. Ros Windsor was the team course administrator and provided a supportive and flexible approach to learning. Investing in the futures of our colleagues Each team member chose which diploma they wanted to undertake in order to suit both their own personal and business development needs. Ben studied Level 2, Team Leading and said: "The programme was designed to help develop my skills Readmore
MechTronic are recruiting a Service Engineer to support our customers in the north of England. Reporting to the Service Manager you will be providing a professional and prompt service to MechTronic's customers. Working in a complex engineering environment the Service Engineer will be responsible for: The position will involve travel across the north of England and salary is negotiable dependent upon experience. In order to be considered for this position, a proven background is essential however, full training will be provided. Benefits include a competitive Readmore
We have a team of regionally deployed service engineers who carry out infield service and repair work on your road tanker equipment. They are a dedicated bunch and we thought it was time to find out a little bit more about them and to see what is involved in a typical day. In the first of our series of articles: We meet Gareth, who provides support across Wales Gareth Leonard has been with MechTronic for over three years now, a keen rugby fan who for 15 years played semi-professional rugby at Bridgend RAF Combined Services and for Bedwas in the Welsh Premiership. As Readmore
We can bring you live demonstrations of OptiMate, VisiLevel and StockSmart, right on your doorstep! As you would expect from the UK's market leader, our product range is fully integrated and we are delighted to be able to demonstrate our offering in such a unique and hands-on manner. The integration of OptiMate, VisiLevel and StockSmart prevents cross-contamination, ensures high speed delivery, driver safety and delivers product security. OptiMate is revolutionary in this sector, with a simple interface that utilises just three robust buttons, fuel delivery suppliers can instantly see how this would benefit their Readmore
Oil flow meters are delicate instruments and HMRC state that: "equipment must be properly maintained and calibrated in order to meet at all times the specified minimum accuracy requirements for the type of measurement to which it is applied." It is a requirement that records should be kept of maintenance and calibration work and it is generally recommended (although not law) that all metering systems are calibrated on a yearly basis to ensure that accuracy continues to be delivered. Annual calibrations can avoid heavy stock losses for operators and with fluctuating oil prices, as little as a 1% loss of Readmore
On Saturday 18th June, our colleagues took on their second cycle challenge this year, the Great Yorkshire Bike Ride. This 70-mile charity bike ride is in aid of a number of charities including Epilepsy UK, Yorkshire Cancer Research and Heart Research UK amongst other local charities. The team set off from Wetherby as they cycled through some of Yorkshire's best countryside including the Howardian Hills and the Yorkshire Wolds, before heading to the coast and crossing the finishing line in Filey. Luckily the rain held off but a strong north-easterly headwind made some aspects of the ride quite challenging. Speaking to Brad Readmore
On Sunday 1st May, our colleagues were up bright and early for the Maserati Tour de Yorkshire Ride. This 119km charity bike ride in aid of the RNLI, saw the team set off from Cleveland Way, Scarborough before finishing along the picturesque Scarborough seafront of the Royal Albert Drive. Along the way, the team endured heavy rain and windy conditions but the sun did make an appearance as they cycled through the picturesque countryside. A particular highlight was the iconic Côte de Harwood Dale climb. Situated 13.4km into the ride, the Côte de Harwood Dale was a tough 1.3km climb, with Readmore
At MechTronic, we have a team of regionally deployed service engineers who carry out infield service and repair work on your road tanker equipment. We set our engineers a 24-hour targeted response time and continually log customer feedback in the aim to maintain the high quality of service we provide. For Richard Griffiths, one of our service engineers who has been with MechTronic for seven years, a typical day will start at around 5 am. If we look at one particularly cold and wet day in December, Richard began with a trip to Stoddard’s fuel to enact a repair on one of their Readmore
We are delighted to announce that we have passed our ISO 9001:2008 audit without a single non-conformance this year, a fantastic and rewarding achievement for all at MechTronic. Working towards this standard ensures we provide the highest quality products and services for our customers all year round. It also means we can hold our status as an approved verifier allowing our service team to self-verify MechTronic metering systems. As we come to the end of our ten-year anniversary, we look back at the most innovative products and ideas that have helped us to achieve our position as market leader within the UK, in our first decade of business. 2004 – SPGI, Smart Product Grade Indication: A revolutionary and still unique design to avoid contamination. 2005 – MaxFlow mechanical metering makes its debut heralding the arrival of a new metering supplier to the industry. 2006 – MaxFlow electronic metering was launched as a simplified one cabinet approach Readmore
Here you will find our comprehensive product range for the road tanker market. From complete metering systems such as OptiMate, MaxFlow and VisiLevel, to our ancillary systems which include our vehicle tracking device StockSmart and AddFlow, our fuel additive injection system. We have also listed our top selling components and spare parts for the road tanker market including; manhole covers, API caps, valves, seals, dip tubes, meters and many, many more! If you wish to enquire about any of our products or about our 24-hour guaranteed support service, please contact us via email Readmore
Monday 23rd December
8.30-16.45 (open as normal)
Tuesday 24th December
8.30-12.30
Wednesday 25th December - 1st January
Closed
Wednesday 2nd January
8.30-16.45 (open as normal)
MechTronic launch the VisiFlow manifold with multiple site glasses for product and poppet position identification.
