Automotive, Commercial and Marine Instrument and Control System Specialists since 1971
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Commercial Instrument Repairs
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Speedometer, tachometer, gauge, cable & sender repair, restoration and re-manufacture from the early 1900's through to current models are the cornerstone of our business.
A day at work at Howard Instruments does not lack variety!
We cover the range of Speedometer,Tachometer and Gauge types including:
Chronometric, Shallow Magnetic, Nemag, AT and Stepping Motor Speedo's & Tacho's
Moving coil, bi-metal, cross coil, stepping motor, capilliary temperature and Borden Tube pressure gauges.
We repair and manufacture cables, ratio boxes and angle drives to sample or spec.
There are very few fuel senders from the past that we cannot repair or replace.
In short we repair anything that displays information and the items that supply it .
REPAIRS
Our repairs offer a viable alternative to buying a new or second hand item.We aim to get you on the go quickly.
MORERESTORATIONS
We enjoy doing restorations and talking to you about your project.
Restorations do however take some time particularly if you want something different so please plan well in advance.
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Catalogues
Follow the link to our catalogues that you can view or download.
We have current catalogues and an archive of old material in our library.
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calibration & testing
We provide a data logged and documented speedometer testing service.
We use mechanical and electronic devices for calibration or adjust the instrument itself where possible.
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cables
We manufacture any speedometer and tachometer cables to sample or specification. We make some throttle cables and have push-pull cables manufactured to sample or specification.
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dials
We screen print traditional flood lit dials and modern back lit dials.We can print in all colours and finishes including metallic and fluorescents.Our dial library is always increasing.We will design artwork from scratch or modify existing artwork.
Moredigital odometers
We can reset most digital odometers.
In all cases we require a Statuatory declaration from individuals or a trade order from automotive businesses.
In some cases we require the vehicle.
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display & backlighting
Many instrument clusters from the past 15 years suffer from missing pixels or backlighting failure.We are able to repair most of these clusters and individual instruments.
Moreengine rpm control
We can install an engine rpm control system for mechanical or electronic engines which will regulate the engine speed under load without affecting engine performance up to and including the specified rpm.
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fleet management
We supply Bigmate GPS/GSM Vehicle Monitoring as a standalone Fleet Management Solution. We can also integrate Fleet Management with our Road Speed Limiting Solutions to include single or multiple geo-fenced speed limits.
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There are very few fuel senders over the past 100 years that we cannot repair or match to a different gauge.
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GPS
GPS speed sensors are used in many applications as an alternative to a traditional speed sensor. We have GPS sensors, tripmeters and speedometers.
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HI SPECIALS
Cobra kit car gauges were the catalyst for HISpecials. We now make a number of gauge series including these with a range suitable for commercial vehicles most with through dial illumination.
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Our HIWhite gauges are one of the few white gauge series with through dial illumination. We can supply a full set of gauges for your car or truck. We are currently making heritage gold gauges.
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ROAD SPEED LIMITING
We provide Road Speed Limiting Solutions for almost any vehicle.
Trucks, Cars, Utes and Baggage Handling Vehicles are amongst our recent applications.
We can calibrate and repair your exisiting application.
MORETACHOGRAPH
Tachographs not only record the use of the vehicle over time, they are also an integral part of the vehicle management system in many modern commercial vehicles.We can supply and install new tachographs or repair and calibrate existing ones.
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SENDERS & SWITCHES
We have a signifigant numbers of sensors available for Commercial Vehicles along with looms, drive keys ratio boxes speed switches tachograph charts etc.
MOREWEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Kimax Weight Management Systems are designed for accurate measurement of the weight of commercial vehicles with Airbag suspension.
If accuracy is not your primary factor but cost is we can supply you basic pressure gauges to approximate the same function!
140MM SPEEDOMETER
This 12 or 24 volt 140mm Speedo with overspeed warning and C3 output is an ideal replacement for an existing 1318 tachograph with the same plugs. It is also an ideal upgrade for a truck or bus with a mechanical speedo.
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FW MURPHY
FW Murphy is a leader in Commercial Engine Monitoring Systems.
For more than 70 years their product range has included instruments to monitor critical functions. They have J1939/CAN instrumentation, compressor controls, custom panels auto start/stop controllers and more
MOREVDO
VDO has been the 'name to know' for many years and we have been associated with the brand since our inception.
We carry over 1000 VDO items in stock and are the closest VDO outlet to the VDO warehouse in Melbourne.
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Porsche Metric Dial
We now have metric dials and odometer gears for most Porsche Speedo's up to the late 1980's.
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Tacho Upgrades
Changed your 60-70's car to electronic ignition?
We can help make your tacho work again.
