A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF AUTOMOTIVE GAUGES, CABLES, SENDERS, ADAPTERS & SWITCHES IN QUEENSLAND

ABLE INSTRUMENT SERVICES – QUEENSLAND’S #1 STOCKIST OF VDO AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS

We are proud to be stockists for VDO, who are focused on providing you with the best possible instrumentation and accessories, a goal they have pursued since 1920.


VDO is a worldwide company that continues to deliver the functionality, durability and high-quality finish that have earned them a “best in class” reputation. They provide this whilst striving to continually pursue innovations that make their instrumentation more efficient, affordable and useful to the people that own and operate vehicles and equipment that feature their products.

ABLE INSTRUMENT SERVICES – QUEENSLAND’S #1 STOCKIST OF VDO AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS

We are proud to be stockists for VDO, who are focused on providing you with the best possible instrumentation and accessories, a goal they have pursued since 1920.


VDO is a worldwide company that continues to deliver the functionality, durability and high-quality finish that have earned them a “best in class” reputation. They provide this whilst striving to continually pursue innovations that make their instrumentation more efficient, affordable and useful to the people that own and operate vehicles and equipment that feature their products.

OUR AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS

ADAPTERS - AUTOMOTIVE

Brass Adapters, includes 1/8-27NPTF to 1/4-18, 3/8-18 and 1/2-14

CABLES - AUTOMOTIVE

Broken or sticky cables? Bring in your sample, and we can fabricate a new cable in most cases. We can even use the ends of your existing cable to save money and ensure the correct parts. 

GAUGES – AUTOMOTIVE 

We offer a wide range of traditional and new styles. Regardless of the gauge series you choose, you can count on the VDO tradition of excellence for rock-solid reliability, attention to detail, and fit and finish.


We stock an extensive range of VDO gauges, Senders, Adapters and accessories.


VDO RANGES AVAILABLE 

Speedometers

Chrome Bezels available!

Illumination through dial and pointer. 12V globe included. Field adjustable to suit 500 to 400,000 imp/km by pulse setting or auto-calibration function through LCD readout via reset button. Total distance 999,999.9 not resettable. Speed display analogue; Odometer and trip distance LC-display trip distance 99,999.9 resettable.Signal source Hall-effect, inductive or blocking oscillator sender units. For 24V applications, use globe #240.053 (2 required).

Tachometers

Suitable for most petrol and diesel engines.

Field programmable to suit 4, 6 or 8 cyl./4 stroke ignition and alternator pick-up (terminal “W”). Single phase, not suitable for star point or magneto system. Add an IN4004 diode in series with the signal wire (cathode towards tacho) for the standard points ignition system. Illumination 12V included.

Fuel Gauges 

Suitable for use with most petrol, diesel fuel and LPG systems.  Illumination 12V included

Pressure Gauges 

Electrical and Mechanical pressure gauges and accessories

Boost and Turbo Gauges 

Mechanical Boost (suitable for Diesel vehicles) and Turbo Charger Gauges (suitable for Petrol vehicles) -both supplied with nut and cone to suit 3/16" PVC tubing. Illumination 12V included.

Vacuum Gauges 

Suitable for most vehicles, supplied with nut and cone to suit 3/16" PVC tubing. Note: Use airline kit 230.012 or 230.013

Temperature Gauges Electrical 

Electrical Water and Oil temperature - available to suit most vehicles. Illumination 12V included. Matching sender units are also available.

Temperature Gauges Mechanical 

Available in Water and Oil - Suitable for most vehicles. The process connection is a 1/8" -27NPTF threaded removable thermowell. Temperature is transmitted via a capillary tube. Coil up excess capillary tubing - do not cut to shorten it! Illumination 12v included.

Exhaust Temperature Gauges 

Electrical Exhaust Temp gauges are suitable for most exhaust systems. The thermocouple connection is by 1/4" compressing fitting. Temperature is transmitted via a thermocouple.

Voltmeter 

Suitable for most engines/vehicles where battery and charging systems need to be monitored. Illumination 12V included.

Ammeter - (Amp Meter)

Suitable for most engines that require battery and charging system monitoring. Voltage-dependent - suitable for 12V.

Instrument Kits 

Cockpit vision instrument kits are the perfect solution for automotive enthusiasts. The kit comprises gauges and matching senders (Tacho, Water Temp, Fuel, Oil Pressure, Volt Meter)


Custom kits available (phone us for details!)

SENDERS 

A Temperature Sender is designed to measure the temperature of cooling water, oil temperature in the engine, gearbox or differential, air temperature or seawater temperature in marine applications.


The brass housing contains a resistive disc firmly pressed onto the bottom of the case by a silver-coated strong spring to avoid any air cap in between.


This spring also connects the resistive disk and the output terminal at the top. As the sender case is the negative terminal, the spring is insulated from the case by an insulating tube. A washer between the spring and resistive disk prevents damage to the disk—the resistance of the disk changes with temperature in a non-linear curve.


Some temperature senders also incorporate a switch for when a specific temperature is reached. The switch point is internally adjusted and can drive a warning light up to 5 watts.


Pressure senders measure oil pressure in connection with an electrical display unit. Some senders are grounded. Senders without grounding have a separate ground connection.


Pressure senders can also be equipped with a warning contact to signal the reaching of a pressure level limit.


We stock an extensive range of senders for your Automotive, Industrial and Commercial needs.

SWITCHES – AUTOMOTIVE 

The VDO pressure switches are robust, compact and designed to operate in harsh environments at various pressures and in extended-duty applications. Because of its unique internal design, this switch can tolerate high-pressure spikes inherent in many pressure systems.

 

The switch is factory calibrated, but if an adjustment is needed in the field, the switch offers an adjustment screw to facilitate any fine-tuning required within the given set point range.

 

The standard polyimide diaphragm (Kapton) makes it compatible with many gases, oils, jet fuels and similar hydrocarbon media.

 

Standard screw-type electrical terminals are available. Also included with the switch are screw-to-blade converters. The overall ruggedness of the VDO pressure switch makes it a popular choice for many OEM and aftermarket applications

CALL (07) 3801 1232 NOW – WE CAN HELP WITH ANY JOB, BIG OR SMALL.

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