City Lifting, a leading crane and specialist lifting services hire company, has seen significant cost savings and improved workshop efficiency since the introduction of a Josam Laser AM wheel alignment system, supplied by the workshop equipment provider, AES UK.
Based in Purfleet, the company operates a large and diverse fleet of mobile cranes and trucks, many of which feature complex multi-axle configurations—some with up to 8 axles.
Previously reliant on external contractors for wheel alignment, City Lifting faced growing costs, scheduling delays, and unnecessary tyre wear due to mis-alignment and vehicles being dispatched before alignment could be completed.
“We were spending a lot on contractor alignments, and when timing didn’t line up, we’d end up sending out vehicles before they could be aligned properly,” says Simon Sanderson, Workshop Manager at City Lifting. “That sometimes meant we’d ruin tyres that can cost around £1,600 each.”
The alignment system works by projecting precise laser beams from mounted brackets on each axle to measure toe and camber angles. Technicians can then compare the readings against manufacturer specifications and make accurate adjustments quickly.
AES UK provided an on-site demonstration of the Josam Laser AM and City Lifting immediately decided to invest. AES UK then conducted on-site training for the company’s technicians.
“We saw immediate savings,” says Simon, “and the ability to carry out alignments in-house has led to major savings on tyres alone, even before factoring in the cost of using external contractors. We estimate the system paid for itself in about 6 months. Plus, the drivers say the cranes now “drive like a dream.”
Also reports Simon, tyre wear has dropped dramatically, and fuel efficiency has improved thanks to reduced rolling resistance – leading to a favourable impact on the business’s bottom line.
“Our decision to invest in the Josam wheel alignment system,” adds Simon Sanderson, “is a good example of how bringing key services in-house, and using the right equipment from experts such as AES UK, delivers both cost savings and performance improvements across the board.
“The service from AES UK was second to none,” adds Simon. “From the initial demonstration to the delivery, setup and training, they were professional, knowledgeable, and completely supportive every step of the way. It gave us total confidence in the investment.”
AES UK is the sole authorised distributor of Josam products in the United Kingdom and a leading provider of specialist workshop equipment for the commercial vehicle sector.
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