AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner announces the first applications of its combined
Smart IMS (integrated magnetic switch) plus integrated over crank
protection (IOCP) on its Delco
Remy® 38MT+™ and 39MT™ heavy duty gear
reduction starters, used for both on- and off-highway commercial
vehicles. This new and efficient combination for the original
equipment commercial vehicle market reduces and prevents
starter-related downtime for fleet owners and operators. The 38MT+
and 39MT Smart Starters with Smart IMS / IOCP will soon be
available as an option from the factory on new truck orders from a
major commercial vehicle manufacturer.
![The 38MT+ and 39MT Smart Starters with Smart IMS / IOCP will soon be available as an option from the factory on new truck orders from a major commercial vehicle manufacturer. The 38MT+ and 39MT Smart Starters with Smart IMS / IOCP will soon be available as an option from the factory on new truck orders from a major commercial vehicle manufacturer.](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1093121/BorgWarner.jpg)
"We are committed to finding solutions that are effective, drive
the industry forward and make our customers' lives easier through
gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges facing our
customers world-wide," said Randy
Andis, Director, Commercial Vehicle, PowerDrive Systems,
BorgWarner Inc. "Downtime is a major concern for fleet owners. The
pairing of our Smart IMS and over crank protection technology gives
us the ability to address this industry-wide problem by reducing
starter-related maintenance and protecting the starter from an
early life failure, enhancing the durability and reliability of our
starters, and ultimately maximizing uptime."
BorgWarner's IOCP – a built-in circuit breaker that protects the
starter from thermal damage by monitoring the temperature and
automatically resetting at a safe operating temperature as needed,
while also eliminating wiring harnesses – has been utilized by
customers for many years. The Smart IMS, introduced to the
aftermarket in 2017, ensures the solenoid receives the maximum
available voltage by reducing voltage drop, and features six
electronic functions that protect the starter from potential damage
caused by operator or system errors. Pairing these two technologies
results in the highest level of starter protection available to the
market. The dual technologies deliver extra layers of protection
across a wide range of starting conditions by reducing damage due
to excessive cranking, low battery voltage cranking issues, high
circuit control resistance issues, starter click-no-crank, solenoid
prolonged power, overruns, pinion and ring gear teeth damage, and
more. Additionally, the technology encompasses driver/system
protection features, such as time-limited crank, running engine
lockout and auto disengage at engine start.
Beyond preventing early life failures with improvements to its
starter protection capabilities, BorgWarner's newest starters are
covered by a three-year warranty coverage, an improvement over the
standard vehicle warranty (up to two years) that most starters in
the commercial vehicle industry carry. While suited for new
vehicles, the technology can be retrofitted; the combined solution
will be available in the aftermarket in Q2 2020.
At the time of ordering, customers purchasing a new truck from
the major commercial vehicle manufacturer that BorgWarner has
contracted with, have the option to choose the standard 38MT+ or
39MT or opt for the models with the enhanced starter protection:
the 38MT+ or 39MT Smart Starter with Smart IMS and IOCP.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions
for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. With manufacturing
and technical facilities in 67 locations in 19 countries, the
company employs approximately 29,000 worldwide. For more
information, please visit borgwarner.com.
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