The only way a system
works is if the total quantity of fuel dispensed into the fuel tank
lands in the fuel tank and remains in the fuel tank.
iFleet - We eliminate normal day-to-day diesel theft by fitting
designed, logical and field-tested equipment, with the sole mission
to truly reduce fuel theft. We have developed a range of products
that have no equivalent in the market.
We address the whole fuel system –from cap, pick-up, sump plug and fuel lines. By effectively addressing this with patented innovations, we stop daily fuel theft. No wonder we are the national standard for various large fleets, mining and construction companies.
Patented - Baffle plate, side fuelling, 20 Rockwell Plus hardness (Domex), 2-6 mm holes
With unique propriety and patented features:
Stop -Side fueling on BP Fuelmaster, eFuel & EasyFuel (Patented)
The use of hardened metals (Patented) Rockwell 20+
Hole/grooves/narrow slots size between 2-6 mm (Patented)
The use of a baffle plate (Patented)
Fitment with own designed CNC machined snap bolts
Full range of products- Side fuel prevention, anti- siphon range –”(bronze, silver, gold and platinum)“ pick up
covers, steel hose connections, fuel line clamps
Fitment to all trucks (large to small 1 toners), construction and farming equipment
OEM recommended and approved
National infrastructure in main centers
The use of hardened metals (Domex or Armour plates) with a baffle plate is the only effective way to stop innovative thieves from gasoline theft. Where there is no space constraints, we fit “the Custodian “custom devices externally for total effective control and diesel conservation. They even work cross border into Africa.
Extract from Patent #2008/4142 Theft prevention device:
"a device having any performations, even in the form of holes, narrow slots would fall into this catagory" You are in breach of this patent if a 5mm pipe/tube cannot be incerted through said device.
We virtually eliminate normal day-to-day theft by fitting well-designed, logical and field-tested equipment, with the sole mission to truly reduce fuel theft. We have developed a range of products that have no equivalent in the market.
iFleet manufactures devices to prevent fuel theft from all makes of trucks large or small, bakkies, yellow goods, construction equipment, tractors, generators & fuel main bulk tanks - in short, anything that uses fuel. We custom manufacture to your and your equipment ‘s requirements, based on material, length, grooves or holes and fitment method. We have years of experience and do fitment to large national fleets.
We have over the years developed a holistic approach to hinder fuel theft. Therefore we address all access points to fuel -not just the fuel cap.
The physical protection of fuel is vital as fuel is an escalating material operational cost, therefore the installation of antisiphon devices that “work” is crucial. Buying inferior devices or simply buying on price, is the most costly, as the fuel is not protected from theft.
With the Custodian it is totally impossible to access the fuel without physically attacking the robust device itself and impossible if fitted with our wire mesh inserts.
Caution: buying an anti -siphon device purely based on price is a costly mistake. The difference between effective design, quality materials and construction and a “cheap device “ is only a few litres of fuel easily lost in one month. The device has to protect access to the fuel and ensure longevity. Fuel is an ever rising commodity and therefore requires effective protection.
Invention in anti siphon technology: Patent PCT 2008/4142
Stainless steel wire mesh inserts to prevent all access to fuel and trap large contamination particles from entering the fuel tank.
Stainless steel wire mesh insert in anti- siphon devices.
Custom made to fit our range of anti -siphon devices
Easy installation - as it fits with a steel insert
Can’t be removed without visibly damaging the unit
Even more effective with our custodian range of anti-siphon devices, which limit access to fuel, due to their patented design.
Protected under our Patent
From large construction equipment to small trucks where clearance is a problem, we use a range of adaptors.
The ARMOUR is the only Anti – theft/siphoning device in the world made from ARMOUR PLATE metal, it even stops an AK 47 bullet. Functionally designed to address more than just siphoning (Patented)
You can’t drill it, crowbar it, screwdriver force it with large hammers - can’t destroy it. 100 % ARMOUR plate structure.
IFleet insured fuel tags function on – eFuel , BP FuelMaster and EasyFuel
Quantity dispensed is quantity in your fuel tank
Prevents “top” level siphoning
With only 4mm holes, a baffle plate and limited access from above, no small siphoning pipe can fit into it with the use of wiper pump motors
Flow rates are no problem
Fitment is non removable by driver – thus permanent
Will not leak
Totally user friendly
It doesn’t matter how good your fuel record or bench marking is, daily limited siphoning will not be detected. Nobody can accurately bench mark 100% as there are multiple variables in bench marking: -Driver, load, traffic, weather, vehicle, services, tyres, trailer and empty legs all impact directly on bench marking – even a 5-10% variance is problematic.
The total fuel quantity dispensed
at the pump is the same fuel quantity pumped into the fuel tank
Problem
The biggest problem with the fuel tag system is that there is no
guarantee / control that the quantity of fuel pumped actually went
into fuel tank, as per the attached photos and video, the card reader
and nozzle just have to be in the proximity of one another. The
“New “ updated current systems still have the same problem,
just the distance of proximity in smaller.
All the Fuel Tag systems, both new and old, are not controlling
diesel flow direction. Fuel nozzles are simply placed near the “ring”
and fuel is dispensed.
Major fuel volumes are misappropriated, as end users are relaying
on only the liter volume pumped not realising that a considerable
quantity of fuel did not even enter the fuel tank.
Just calculate the monthly fleet fuel theft cost of five liters
per fill.
Solutions
Our system ensures that the amount of fuel dispensed, is the exact
amount of fuel pumped into the fuel tank, as the proximity activation
can only be triggered with the dozing nozzle securely place into
the system. This forces the fuel down the pipe at full flow rate
with no deviations possible.
Remains in the fuel tank
There is a whole lot that can be said around this, as there are
various possible ways to steal diesel from a truck, nearly the same
amount of devices as to prevent theft.
The easiest why to prevent theft is to think fuel theft. Most anti
–siphoning devices:
Have no effective control for fuel tags during filling
Have huge holes or are easily accessible for small pipes (motorised
or not)
Have structures that can be easily altered by drilling, bending,
forcing, etc.- access is only needed at one place/point
Are temporarily removable
Leak between tank and device
This sounds simple but it isn’t, fuel theft is a major problem
and an estimated 15-20% of fuel is stolen yearly (oil companies
estimate), and is a growing material income source for drivers,
who have ample time on their hands and years of fuel siphoning experience.
ARMOUR -Anti- theft/siphoning device
This solves the two biggest fraud elements of filling, i.e., did
the fuel ever enter my fuel tank and equally important did it stay
there?
The following photographs are a clear example of undetected fuel
siphoning in one of the countries biggest fleets. Only one 8mm hole
was drilled in the centre of the anti -siphoning device. This allowed
for sufficient access to steal the required quota of diesel.
Holes made bigger in the centre of the anti – siphoning device,
so as to accommodate small pipes of 8mm for diesel siphoning. The
use of electric pumps, for example a windscreen wiper motor provides
a solid flow rate out of these small holes and your battery even
provides the current.
Most market sold devices have standard large hole sizes in excess
of 8mm; they don’t serve as barriers and are only a hindrance
with a nuisance value.
One can even consolidate all the small pipes into one, and then
a full flow siphoning action is made easy.
Fuel pick up covers Fuel pick up covers are the next logical place for fuel
theft to occur - some brands open up easily with even no tools needed,
with just a turn and “click”
Fuel pick up covers:
Prevent not just fuel theft, but physically protect the fuel
pick up
Prevent fuel contamination when opened for fuel.
Provide the ideal fitment place for the iFleet fuel tank breather
Sump drain plugs, fuel drain plugs and fuel lines to be inspected
and if found to be suspect there are solid ways to seal them.
If you have a fleet
and think that you have no diesel theft, you just aren’t aware
of it!
Facts on diesel theft
Diesel is a liquid currency- money ,food ,consumables and “personal favours“
Diesel taxi’s ,garages ,diesel depots and “small” transport companies want your diesel
“Bench marking” or fuel records is vital but limited to a variable percentage
Side fueling is a Fact on all fuel tags and fuel cards
Most anti-siphoning devises don’t work, and do not prevent side fueling
Drivers are highly resourceful and see diesel theft as their “right” to complement their income and they utilize electric pumps, drills, pop rivets , fueling points etc. in their quest to siphon fuel
The daily “redistribution” of 5-25ltr 25-50ltr plus is the budget killer
Diesel theft amounts to 15-20 % of all diesel sold in South Africa –ie., redistributed
Water “ carriers” and spaza shops on the side of road are co-conspirators
Fuel records accuracy = 48 hours. Detailed ground records, accurate km readings, active following-up on variances both manually or electronically, will still result in fuel loss due to variables and driver innovation.
The client pays for the fuel, but you still lose money as it is formula- based
Volume top- ups of stolen fuel with water dilution together with surfactants or oil- Parrafin mixes, or benzine
Fuel conservation plan
With the cost of oil and all the increases in various other commodities, this is what you can do to lower the impact:
Accurate fuel records /bench marking
Fit anti -siphoning /theft devices, pick –up covers and fuel line protection
Utilize EasyFuel with side fuel protection
Implement upstream filtration on fuel bousers, incl air breathers
Install effective air breathers on vehicle fuel tanks
Service vehicles per application
Improve fuel lubricity and lower internal soot during combustion
Train drivers - a major impact
Route planning and scheduling
Improve housekeeping on bowsers
Contact us and we will assist you in minimising your fuel theft with proven technology
Patent Title: a device for inhibiting unauthorised dispensing of fuel
Patent Appl. No 2007/10632
Extract from Patent #2008/4142 Theft prevention device:
"a device having any performations, even in the form of holes, narrow slots would fall into this catagory" You are in breach of this patent if a 5mm pipe/tube cannot be incerted through said device.
Facts on diesel theft
