When it comes to efficient and safe snow removal, staying informed about the status of snow plows and salt spreaders is crucial. Here's a closer look at why these insights matter and how Inventure supports its partners.
1. Ensuring service quality
Regular monitoring of snow plows and spreaders allows operators and supervisors to verify that equipment is functioning properly and delivering the expected performance. It helps identify potential issues, such as uneven snow clearing or insufficient salting, before they escalate into serious problems.
2. Compliance with legal and contractual obligations
Road maintenance operators and contractors often have legal or contractual obligations to provide services of a certain standard. Data collected during operations serves as evidence of compliance with these requirements.
3. Data Collection and Optimization
Collected data isn't just about accountability—it’s a valuable tool for analyzing workflows and optimizing snow removal processes. For example, if salting efficiency is low in a particular area, the insights can guide adjustments to improve coverage and performance.
Key parameters in snow plow and spreader monitoring. At Inventure, we focus on two main parameters to simplify and enhance monitoring:
1. Snow Plow Status:
- Snow Plow Usage – Enabled/Disabled
- Snow Plow Height Adjustment – Raise/Lower
- Snow Plow Rotation – Right/Left
- Snow Plow Tilting – Forward/Backward
2. Salt Spreader Status:
- Total Material Spread – per kilogram
- Spreading Status – Spreading/No Spreading
- Pre-wetting Status – Pre-wetting/No Pre-wetting
- Max Spreading Amount – Enabled/Disabled
- Dry Material Spreading Angle – degrees
- Spreading Width (Dry Material) – per meter
- Spreading Amount (Dry Material) – grams/meter
Unlike standard Fleet Management System (FMS) parameters, Inventure provides propriatery parameters, offering tailored insights that fit unique operational needs. These parameters are displayed through personalized fields on our user interface, making monitoring intuitive and actionable.
Inventure has extensive experience in integrating custom parameters for Mercedes Unimog 300, 400, and 500 series vehicles.
By combining advanced technology with customizable solutions, Inventure empowers road maintenance operators to deliver high-quality services while optimizing resources and meeting compliance requirements. Contact us today to learn how we can enhance your snow plow and spreader operations.
