Velvac is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components to the truck, recreational and specialty vehicle industries. With a product offering that includes over 3,000 different component parts in seven broad categories, Velvac strives to meet the diverse needs of all its customers.
Vision Systems from Velvac to be Featured at the 2012 Waste Expo Show, May 1 – 3
The Velvac VMAX III mirror system with integrated LEM camera will be on display at this year’s Waste Expo Show, proving yet again that Velvac vision systems provide drivers with dedicated views around the vehicle, improving safety and reducing the potential for costly and dangerous accidents.
The VMAX III with LEM is the next generation of the Velvac “Tri-Plane” mirror featured on the new Peterbilt 320 Refuse truck, providing additional blind spot coverage and field of view.
Plus, the Velvac Aero Cam, the same advanced vision system featured in a recent
Big Rig Edition of Motorhead Garage, will also be on display at the show.
Stop by the Velvac booth # 4047 to see all of the vision system and vehicle components Velvac offers for the refuse industry.
Blind Spot Elimination for Buses
A recent article in BusRide
Magazine explains how a
camera-based vision system can completely eliminate
the blind zones on
transit buses, showing tremendous
potential to reduce transit bus
side-crashes.
Paul Hughes, Director of Sales for the RV and Specialty
Vehicle Markets at Velvac, summarizes the findings of a research study
conducted by the Center for Urban Transportation and Research (CUTR), which
evaluated the effectiveness of mirror-based, sensor-based and camera-based
systems for side-collision avoidance.
They concluded that
camera-based vision systems, similar to the ones offered by Velvac, can not
only
eliminate blind spots, but also significantly improve visibility in
all inclement weather conditions, allowing
the driver to perceive
distances and distinguish objects correctly.
Velvac Aero Cam Vision System
Featured in Motorhead Garage Episode
The new Velvac Aero Cam vision system for PACCAR and Volvo vehicles was recently featured on the August 7th episode of Motorhead Garage.
Click here to watch the episode and learn how the Velvac Aero Cam eliminates blind spots in all weather and traffic conditions, improves fuel economy and safety, and is easily installed.
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for more information.
Click here to read the Press Release.
Velvac Cross View Mirrors Help Drivers Comply with recent New York Law
On
July 18, 2011, in an effort to improve vehicle safety, New York Governor
Cuomo signed a law requiring heavy trucks registered in New York to employ front convex, or "cross view", mirrors when driving through large New York cities.
According to NHTSA, frontal impacts account for
almost three quarters of all pedestrians killed by large trucks. This law
will go a long way in significantly reducing such fatalities.
Velvac first developed front dual-view crossover mirrors more than 25
years ago and has expanded its offering on heavy trucks many times since. As
a result, Velvac has one of the most complete offerings of quality front
crossover mirrors in the industry. When properly installed, these
mirrors will help vehicle owners comply with this recent New York State law.
For more information on the New York law, click
here.
For more information on Velvac Cross View mirrors, click
here.
Velvac Awarded ISO/TS 16949:2009 Automotive Quality Certification
New Berlin, Wis.−January 18, 2011. Velvac, Inc., a leading commercial vehicle supplier of exterior mirrors, vision systems, and component parts, today announced that it has achieved certification for Automotive Industry Quality Standard ISO/TS 16949:2009 compliance.
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What's New
Velvac 2020XG Mirrors Now Available On All Ford 2011 F650 and F750 Trucks
Velvac 2020XG mirrors are now available as a factory option on all 2011 Ford medium-duty F-650 and F-750 trucks. With its class-leading visibility, durability and styling, the 2020XG is the perfect mirror for Ford’s popular cab chassis – Specify the 2020XG on your next Ford truck order. Options available for both 96” and 102” body widths – manual glass.
Velvac announces a new 2020 Shuttle Bus Mirror System.
Velvac, Inc. is pleased to announce the introduction of a new 2020SS mirror system for shuttle bus applications which combines the styling, durability and performance of our door mounted 2020 mirror, with our new, easy to install fender mounted 2020 mirror with a spring loaded pivot system. The mirror systems are available to fit both GM G-Van and Ford E-Van chassis in both 96” and 102” body widths with optional cameras, in-glass turn signal indicators, heated/remote for both flat and convex glass, adjustable home position and foldaway feature.
Velvac’s engineers achieved class-leading visibility and glass stability through a series of innovative design features aimed at improving the rigidity of the mirror system as well as minimizing vibration. The mirror arm and base include a heavy walled die cast construction utilizing OE tested materials and finishes to withstand tough shuttle bus duty cycles and climates. The Velvac deluxe mirror head provides a wider flat glass and larger convex providing a 40% larger field of view compared to typical shuttle bus mirrors used today. The larger field of view and the outstanding stability allows the mirrors to provide a clear image of the blind spots and passing lanes around the vehicle leading to improved safety and faster driver reaction time.
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Velvac’s new 2020XG Mirror provides improved visibility and safety for GM and Ford truck and van chassis in a stylish package.
Velvac, Inc. is pleased to announce the introduction of a new wide body 2020XG mirror system designed to fit directly into the OEM door “sail area” on popular GM G Van, C4500 medium duty and other TopKick models, and Ford Econoline van chassis. The 96”and 102” wide models provide great styling and visibility for many wide body commercial cutaway van, ambulance, or Class C RV applications.Velvac’s engineers achieved class-leading visibility and glass stability through a series of innovative design features aimed at improving the rigidity of the mirror system as well as dampening out unwanted vibration frequencies. The 2020XG mirror system utilizes a fully integrated base, arm, and mirror head for added stability and OE styling. An innovative pivot system allows mirrors to be folded forward or back and returned to a patentpending adjustable “home” position for easy vehicle storage and added safety. The advanced vibration dampening in mirror head insures clear visibility even on rough road surfaces. The mirror glass and mirror head are easily replaceable helping to reduce vehicle down time and service costs.