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Schrader COVID-19 Update
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03 August 2020
Summer Ready: Benefits of TPMS Retrofit Kits for Your Off-Road Vehicle
Ready to visit the great outdoors this summer? For many, there’s no better activity than spending time in nature during hot summer days and one popular activity among outdoor enthusiasts is off-roading! Something that should be considered before heading out for an off-roading session is safety, and that includes making sure your tyres are properly inflated and maintaining the right pressure.
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03 August 2020
How Pre-programmed TPMS Sensors Work
There are multiple different types of replacement TPMS sensors and educating yourself about these technologies will help you to find the best fit for your business! TPMS replacement sensors are generally categorized as direct-fit, programmable, and pre-programmed sensors. A direct-fit sensor, OE or OE replacement, is loaded with one specific vehicle protocol and works only on a specific MMY selection. A programmable sensor, like EZ-sensor®, comes blank and can be programmed to work on any MMY covered by the sensor manufacturer using a TPMS programming tool with up-to-date software. A Pre-programmed sensor, like EZ-sensor® GO, is pre-loaded with a selection of protocols and can work as a direct replacement sensor for a wide range of vehicles.
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03 August 2020
Direct TPMS Versus Indirect TPMS
Within the TPM systems there are two types: direct TPMS (dTPMS) and indirect TPMS which function in different ways. Knowing those differences will help you understand and communicate the best solution for your customers.
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03 August 2020
TPMS Legislation Overview in the EU
In the EU TPMS became mandatory for all class M1 vehicles (vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers and comprising no more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat) registered after November 1st, 2014. The initial legislation was approved in 2009 in Brussels (UN ECE R64) with the aim to optimize fuel consumption and increase driver safety, which are the two most well-known benefits of the TPM systems.
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Schrader takes great pride in delivering high-quality and innovative solutions to the automotive industry's sensory needs. All Schrader aftermarket products are OE quality and are designed to fit and function exactly like an OE product.
Innovation Driven since 1844
Our history goes back to 1844, when a German immigrant, August Schrader, opened a small shop in lower Manhattan, NY. A few decades later, August Schrader’s son, George Schrader, took over and produced the first bicycle valve in 1891. Less than 6 years later, he introduced the automotive pneumatic tyre valve that is still used on most vehicles today. This was the first of many patents to follow.
The early success of Schrader shows the origin of the company’s constant strive for innovation and excellence that has lived on for over a century. Over the last 100 years, with this spirit, Schrader developed and introduced a variety of valve assemblies and gauges. The company’s early devotion to meet and forecast needs of the automotive industry then resulted in pioneering TPMS. In 1997 Schrader equipped the Corvette C5. Now, TPMS is a safety feature that is regulated on all cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and in Europe and will soon be regulated in China in 2019. Nowadays, Schrader’s direct TPMS technology can be found in over 50% of global OEM vehicle platforms.
