Welcome to the third issue of Majorsell Magazine!

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1 M A JORSELL M A JORSELL MAGAZINE MAGAZINE ISSUE 3 TIME TO REDUCE YOUR COSTS - NOT THE QUALITY TIME TO REDUCE YOUR COSTS - NOT THE QUALITY SEE INSIDE L RSE JO L A ENGL A ND M w k Return to Covers w w.m.u ISSUE 3 ajo r s ell. co Contact Details SEE INSIDE

2 +44 (0) Quality Systems Consultancy Limited (QSC) are proud to be working with Majorsell Limited with maintaining their ISO 9001:2015 Quality & ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems. Welcome to the third issue of Majorsell Magazine! For help with your ISO Management System or Health and Safety Compliance call Andy on , mobile , visit our website Welcome to the latest edition of the Majorsell Magazine, the first of It is hard to believe that we are already nearly halfway through the year. Since early this year we have been working hard to increase our stock levels to improve availability. We have also started to stock more OE items so that we are able to offer our customers a choice of aftermarket or OE versions for many items as well as offer a remanufactured option where available. We are able to offer competitive prices for many Wabco, Knorr Bremse and Haldex parts, including ABS modulators which are now in stock. Please ask for details you may be surprised! We have a very busy summer ahead of us as we will be exhibiting at Automechanika in Birmingham and ReMaTec in Amstersdam, both in June. This year at Automechanika we will be working in partnership with Voith to promote their compressors, for which we have UK exclusivity. Voith compressors are becoming increasingly popular because of their durability and parts for them are more and more in demand. If you would like to know more about them, please visit our stand for more information. We will also be exhibiting a range of new products, including fly wheels, shock absorbers and starter motors. At ReMaTec we will be showcasing our remanufactured compressors and our newest compressor parts, including cylinder heads and repair kits. We look forward to seeing you at either (or both!) of the shows. Deborah Burrows Managing Director THE MAJORSELL WEBSITE IS NOW AVAILABLE IN 12 LANGUAGES!

3 THE A/C SYSTEM Compressor Expansion Valve THE VITAL ROLE OF THE A/C SYSTEM Drier Evaporator HOW THE COMPRESSOR WORKS The compressor plays a key role in the air conditioning (A/C) system. It compresses the refrigerant which is then transported through the system creating high and low pressure. The compressor is crucial for the efficiency of the A/C system as it enables the coolant to change its form from gas to liquid and flow through each component at both high and low pressure. The refrigerant moves around the system in two forms. It leaves the compressor as a gas but then changes to a liquid as it is pushed though the condenser. When the liquid refrigerant leaves the condenser, it is pushed through the system and then the expansion valve where the pressure drops. This creates a combination of gas and liquid which then enters the evaporator, absorbing heat from the air in the vehicle cabin and thus generating the cold air. The refrigerant then leaves the evaporator as a gas and the cycle is continually repeated because of the ability of the compressor to create the high and low pressure. The compressor is deemed to be one of the most expensive elements of the system due to its complexity. However, the system will not run efficiently without it functioning correctly. To ensure the compressor will work properly it needs the correct electrical power supply, must be propelled by the engine timing belt and requires the correct lubrication for all the internal mechanical elements. (See diagram to the right) Condenser & Fan High pressure, gas High pressure, liquid Low pressure, liquid Low pressure, gas NOTES FOR A/C SYSTEM MAINTENANCE: Use the A/C system regularly, ideally keeping it on at all times Install a new receiver dryer every time the system has been opened Use only high quality compressors which are supplied with a warranty Keep the system well maintained and serviced regularly using authorised A/C specialists When installing a new A/C compressor, make sure that the correct type and quantity of oil is used COMMON CAUSES OF COMPRESSOR FAILURE: Timing belt failure Leakage in the system Failure of a compressor part - e.g. bearing, piston Mechanical damage caused by using incorrect or impure lubricant or lack of refrigerant Moisture or impurities in the system caused by opening it incorrectly, leakage or an old or worn receiver INDICATIONS OF A FAILED COMPRESSOR: Unusual vibrating of the compressor Lack of cold air when the A/C system is turned on Buzzing or rattling noises coming from the compressor Failure to start or run this can only be assessed when the compressor has been made visible

4 NEWS NEW TEST MACHINE Earlier this year we took delivery of our eagerly awaited new test machine which now takes pride of place in our extended workshop. As well as enabling us to test a wider range of brake valves, it is also much needed additional equipment in order for us to cope with the increased number of new valves passing through our testing facility on a daily basis. By testing as many of our valves as possible, both new and older part numbers, we are aiming to ensure that our aftermarket valves are of the highest grade and will not fail, as we know that our customers time and resources are very precious. BARCODE UPGRADE We are currently implementing a new barcoding system which will mean that all of Majorsell s parts will soon have a barcode on the stock label as well as the part number. In addition to aiding and speeding up the stock control process in our own warehouse, we hope that it will also make it easier for our customers to identify and order our parts. Please ask if you require any additional information about our barcodes. ISO RENEWAL In February this year we successfully renewed both our ISO Quality Management System and ISO Environmental Management System in line with the new 2015 requirements, a year earlier than necessary. We believe that this demonstrates our commitment to offering quality parts and service to our customers which is our top priority. THE Only last September Majorsell signed an exclusive 3 year distribution agreement with Voith Turbo UK, and already sales of the OE manufacturer s energy effi cient air compressors have been even stronger than anticipated. In response to recent demand, replacement cylinder heads have also now been added to the growing range of genuine Voith replacement parts available from Majorsell. Where fi tted to existing Volvo bus and Mercedes Actros applications, these vehicles demanding service operations have continued to demonstrate that the Voith compressor design offers many advantages over traditionally engineered compressors and has led to signifi cant interest from a number of other important truck assemblers. In order to deliver these valuable benefi ts to a broader aftermarket Voith Turbo s engineering team are working on a range of solutions to retrofit Voith compressors to existing trucks fitted as OE with other manufacturers compressors including Wabco and Knorr Bremse. EFFECT A number of these retrofi ts have already been completed with positive results in service, as a result of which Voith in conjunction with Majorsell Limited can now offer complete bespoke retrofi t kits for specifi c truck applications, with more to follow soon. The kits include all of the spare parts required for the compressor replacement and comes with on-site tech support from Voith s own engineers. For more information on Voith retrofi ts or compressors please contact our sales team by phone or (0) sales@majorsell.co.uk

5 MEET THE SALES TEAM Deborah Burrows Managing Director EXPORT SALES TEAM Mandy Monckton Marina Shatova Carolina de la Vega UK SALES TEAM John Meechan Neil Page Steve Thomas Luke Winship PRODUCT SPECIALISTS Robert Reynolds Truck parts specialist Fred Curry-Peace Airbrake parts specialist James Darwin Caliper parts specialist

6 With a better CV application coverage than any other filtration manufacturer and an outstanding OE pedigree, Mann-Filters deliver a full range of trouble-free, high performance filters designed and engineered to exceed your customers requirements - plus they offer a good source of repeat sales revenue for your business. +44 (0) sales@majorsell.co.uk Welcome to the third issue of Majorsell Magazine! Talk to our sales team today! Call us on +44 (0) It s less than three years since we started to complement our extensive Majorsell air braking range with a small selection of other related truck products, at first with a couple of product lines from just one all-makes supplier. Since then this has been supplemented by other brands and more products until today when we are currently distributing products from more than a dozen world class component suppliers and manufacturers, most with long-standing OE pedigrees. Responding to requests from our ever growing customer base, through our latest partnerships we can now also offer: AJORSELL Mann-Filters CV Filtration Monroe Magnum shock absorbers Hella Thermal management and Electronic products ENGLAND And there s more to come - we re committed to continue growing our range of air brake and other truck products from existing and new suppliers, all with the same high quality standards and competitive pricing that you would expect Majorsell to bring to you. In the New Products spread found later in this magazine you will see some of our latest individual truck product introductions - if you want more information or help with product identification our comprehensive website is constantly updated with lots more useful information and has direct links to our suppliers own on-line catalogues. Our regular fact-filled newsletter will also keep you up to date with the latest news, product introductions and exclusive special offers, so make sure to look out for it in your inbox! Think inside the box... w w. m a So, whether it s your first time or not, just give us a try Majorsell has far more to offer than you might think! j o r s e l l. c o. u k NEW! PE dismantling tool for 6,8,10 and 12 mm push-in type nylon pipe connectors PE Ref: A

7 NEW PRODUCTS Starter Motors - Popular applications - No Surcharge - 2 Year Warranty AUTOMECHANIKA PREVIEW 2017 Following on from the success of the inaugural Automechanika Birmingham last year, we will again be exhibiting at the show in June at the NEC. This year it will be a larger show with an extra hall added due to increased demand for exhibition space. It is an exciting time for the new show and we are proud to be part of it, especially as it is a home fi xture! parts to our offering, some of which will be on display, including starter motors and shock absorbers. Automechanika Birmingham June 6th 8th, Birmingham NEC, Stand 18C10 Brake Camshafts & Bushes Slack adjusters - manual & automatic We are very pleased to announce that Voith Turbo UK will be sponsoring our stand this year. Since September last year, Majorsell has been their offi cial aftermarket distributor for compressors in the UK and Ireland and it has been a very interesting and rewarding time for both companies as this is the fi rst time that Voith compressors have been sold in the UK & Ireland outside of the OEM and dealer network. We will be displaying their compressors on the stand so please come and take a look and fi nd out more about the compressors and their benefi ts. For more information about them, please also read the article featured in this magazine. As well as Voith compressors we will of course be exhibiting Majorsell parts and truck parts from the many quality brands that we now distribute, including Diesel Technic, PE, Hella, Mann Filter, Monroe etc. We have recently added many new Straight after Automechanika, we will be exhibiting at ReMaTec in Amsterdam which is the world s leading trade show in remanufacturing. In contrast to this Automechanika we will not be exhibiting truck parts but instead concentrating on Majorsell parts, including remanufactured compressors, heads and assembly parts, pistons and repair kits. In fact, everything you need to rebuild a compressor, caliper or brake valve. You are very welcome to visit our stand to fi nd out more about how we remanufacture compressors in our workshop, the equipment we use and of course the range of parts that we offer. We are always looking for compressor cores so if you have any that you would like to sell, please come and see us on the stand.

8 SPARE PARTS THAT MATTER Our truck parts range focuses mainly on a number of specific areas of the truck and these are where we have recently added more high demand quality parts for the most popular truck applications, sourcing from our two leading German all-makes parts suppliers. Shown here are many of the latest products we have added to our ever-growing stockholding, all of which carry a comprehensive 2 year warranty as standard with great levels of availability. price can often come second, with greater emphasis on getting the right part quickly and without compromising on quality or safety. If you need a water pump for an Iveco, a starter for a Scania and a drive belt for a Mercedes all with only one phone call - that s where a good parts distributor shows what they are made of. We re aiming to be your first call and better than the rest - why not judge for yourself? Flywheel Ring Gears With increasing stress on your customers to reduce costs and eliminate vehicle downtime, See our website for the full truck part range at ABS Sensors Expansion Tanks Air Springs Universal Joints Radiator Hoses Spring Brackets Belts Fan Motors U Bolts Exhaust Pipes Centre Bearings Tensioner Rollers Belt Tensioners Engine Mountings

9 OE Lighting and Electrical & Thermal Management Majorsell now stocks Monroe: Cab Suspension Units Seat Dampers Truck Trailer and Bus Shock Absorbers