Suspension:
The armoured component of your vehicle adds considerable weight to the original vehicle.
It is vital that the suspension is fully upgraded to ensure peak performance. Often an over weight vehicle will let you down when you least expect it.
Mechanical:
It is very important that the vehicle servicing is kept up to date to ensure peak performance.
It is of little use having an armoured vehicle only to break down in a vulnerable location.
Accessories:
We can advise you on the best accessories to fit and use for your needs. Most can be fitted after service.
There is little value using cheaper alternatives only to have them fail when you need them the most.
Electrical System:
Armourlight has extensive design experience in DC power system integration, DC power generation and military vehicle systems design. We can evaluate your chosen chassis and recommend changes to the DC power structure
Runflat Systems:
Runflats have been used and proven for over 25 years of service on armored vehicles, police vehicles, riot control vehicles, and cash-in-transit vehicles. The Rodgard Runflat provides excellent handling and performance after a tire deflation compared to other static type runflat systems.
Glass:
We supply and fit only high quality armoured glass replacements in the field.
In choosing replacement glass it is vital that a quality product is the most important factor to consider.
Reputable companies offer a 2 year warranty period so it is important that price is not used as a factor in purchasing.
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Equipment fitted into Vehicles:
• Electronic Counter Measures Equipment, comprising of Jammers and Disrupters
• Side Armour and Blast protection.
• Infrared lighting systems for night vision and white light control for covert operations.
• Remote start system, start vehicle from a distance.
• Military radio communication systems.
• Fire suppression systems.
• Run Flat tyre systems.
• Bull bars capable of moving disabled vehicles in road block situation
• Advanced Anti-Tamper Alarm Systems.
• VIP lighting systems, covert or full view blue and red high intensity diode lights.
• Sirens and public address systems.
• Auto split charger systems
• Alternator upgrades, to take account of extra electrical equipment.
• Power Management systems.
• Multiplexed Task Automation and Load Control.
• DC to DC Converters, DC Power Equalizers, DC Power Chargers.
• Battery Sensing Systems and Integrated Power Chargers.
• Low Power DC Converters.
• Generators.
• Suspension Upgrades to compensate for extra weight added by extras.
• Weapon Mounts to 4x4’s.
• Front and Rear mounted winch systems.
• Pressurized Air systems to combat gas attack to vehicles.
• Snorkels.
Project Management:
We believe that planning, execution and control of the project, including movement and stationing of personnel and other resources, are crucial in achieving the objectives of the mission, also the way resources are managed, stored and transported to location, can be a daunting experience. So we work closely with our customers in resolving complex import and export issues to get resources to where they are needed and in a timely fashion.
Close cooperation with our Logistics management entails identifying potential suppliers and distributors; evaluating how accessible and effective they are and establishing relationships with companies who offer the best combination of price and service. A supplier might also choose to handle its own logistics if it is cost-effective to do so.
By having an efficient supply chain and proper logistical procedures, we can cut costs and increase efficiency. On the other hand, a company with poor logistics will fail to meet customers' expectations and see its business suffer.
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Opaque Armour:
Replacement Glass:
We can supply and fit high quality armoured glass replacements in the field. In choosing replacement glass it is vital that a quality product is the most important factor to consider.
Reputable companies offer a 2 year warranty period so it is important that price is not used as a factor in purchasing.
Test piece of glass after it had been shot at four times.
All armoured glass have a spall liner built in to the construction.
The spall liner prevents shards of glass entering the cabin and reducing the incident of secondary projectiles
De-lamination:
Using inferior glass is one of the main reasons of de-lamination.
In severe cases it can result in the vehicle being forced off the road until a replacement panel can be installed.
Laminations within the glass, depending on the threat level required. The higher the threat the thicker the panel,
Additional Protection:
Pepper Spray Systems for vehicles.
Theses systems are designed to disperse angry crowds closing in on the vehicle. Pepper spray is extremely affective and uses natural chemicals derived from peppers.
Maintenance:
If you mainly operate your vehicle under one or more of the special operating conditions, some of the maintenance schedule items need to be serviced more frequently.
Road conditions:
1. Operating on rough, muddy or melted-snow roads.
The following tables for maintenance schedule items requiring more frequent service specific to the type of special operating conditions.
Inspection of brake linings and drums:
Every 10,000km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Inspection of brake pads and discs:
Every 5,000km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Inspection of brake line pipes and hoses:
Every 10,000km (6000 miles) or 6 months
Inspection of ball joints and dust covers:
Every 10,000km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Inspection of drive shaft boots:
Every 10,000km (6,000 miles) or 12 months
Inspection of steering wheel, linkage and steering gear box oil:
Every 5,000km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Inspection of front and rear suspensions:
Every 10,000km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Tightening of bolts and nuts on chassis and body:
Every 10,000km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
2. Operating on dusty roads and conditions:
Replacement of engine oil Gasoline engine:
Every 5,000km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Diesel engine:
Every 2,500km (1,500 miles) or 3 months
Replacement of engine oil filter:
Every 5,000km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Inspection or replacement air cleaner filter:
I : Every 2,500km (1,500 miles) or 3 months
R : Every 40,000km (24,000 miles) or 48 months
Inspection of brake linings and drums:
Every 10,000km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Inspection of brake pads and discs:
Every 5,000km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Training courses:
We also run training courses for the drivers and personnel who are associated with looking after them on a day to day basis, this course will include the following:
• Course on the maintenance of the vehicles between service schedules.
• Training on how to change the tyres and manage run-flats on a military spec wheel.
• Tyre pressures when exposed to high temperatures and the benefits of using Nitrogen.
• Training on how to balance wheels using a digital wheel balancer.
• The use of exhaust powered jacks, the safety issues.
• The use of desert extraction equipment and winches, the safety issues.
• Short course on Auto electrics and battery maintenance, minimizing fire risks.
• Driver training on the correct way to use differential locks.
• General guidelines on operating an armoured vehicle in the desert.
Air Conditioning:
System model: supplementary ac- rear mounted (30,000- BTU/HR- rear / 800 CFM cooling) a vehicle air conditioning system equal to or better than in standards of quality, design, and performance to the OEM fitted air conditioning system.
The rear air conditioning system supplies a complete rear in-vehicle air conditioning system.
Many of the large repairs we see on automobile air conditioning, include compressor failures.
When a vehicles compressor fails there is a cause. Very often the cause is rooted in improper previous service and ignoring the warning signs. By recognizing the warnings, vehicle compressor failure can be greatly reduced.
A leak and low charge is one reason for the unit to stop cooling. It is by no means the only problem that can affect the system.
An electronic condenser fan turning too slowly can very quickly increase compressor pressure to a dangerous level. Most automotive systems will shut down and stop cooling. Adding more refrigerant to such a system will destroy the compressor. The original problem was a fan repair.
Operating in sandy or dusty conditions for an extended period can overload the system and increase the need for more frequent servicing.
"a vehicle a/c without regular maintenance is little more than a fan"
Logistics:
Armourlight provides mobile servicing for armoured vehicles, including technical support and training for both armoured and non-armoured Toyota SUV’s deployed in some of the most dangerous locations in the world. We believe that planning, execution and control of the project, including the movement and stationing of personnel and other resources, are crucial in achieving the objectives of the mission and with the way resources are managed, stored and transported, it can be a daunting experience. So we work closely with our customers in resolving complex import and export issues to get resources to where they are needed and in a timely fashion.
Close cooperation with our Logistics management entails identifying potential suppliers and distributors, evaluating how accessible and effective they are and establishing relationships with companies who offer the best combination of price and service. A supplier might also choose to handle its own logistics if it is cost-effective to do so.
Typical Service Plan: