Catalytic convertors work by using a catalyst made from platinum and palladium to convert harmful chemical emissions into less poisonous substances. For example, carbon monoxide, an extremely deadly gas, is converted into carbon dioxide - a much less harmful gas and key ingredient in plant photosynthesis. Though the production of too much carbon dioxide has been linked to the greenhouse effect, it is far less dangerous than its poisonous alternative.
Catalytic convertors are seen most commonly on car and other vehicular engines, but they are also used on generator sets, forklifts, mining equipment, trucks, buses, locomotives, motorcycles, aeroplanes and other engine fitted devices. In many countries environmental regulations prevent these machines being used without having a catalytic convertor fitted.
Because of the higher ground clearance and the fact that a larger vehicle needs a larger convertor, or even two, the vehicles most at risk are people carriers, 4x4s, vans and trucks. Thieves also target fleets and dealerships where they can steal many convertors from large vehicles in one night.
Unfortunately, because on cars and other vehicles the catalytic convertors are easily accessible, they are liable to be stolen. Thieves are tempted to steal convertors because the metals used as the catalyst are very expensive, even very small amounts of platinum, palladium and rhodium can be sold for a large amount to a scrap metal dealer.
Because of the prevalence of catalytic convertor theft due to a rise in the prices given for scrap metal it is wise to take extra precautions to protect yours. Not only are they expensive to replace, again due to the precious metals used in their constructions, but it is also illegal to drive your vehicle without one due to environmental legislation. Therefore, it is wise to fit a Catloc, weld the bolts so they can't be undone, or invest in lighting, CCTV or an alarm system to protect your vehicle.
Catalytic convertors are seen most commonly on car and other vehicular engines, but they are also used on generator sets, forklifts, mining equipment, trucks, buses, locomotives, motorcycles, aeroplanes and other engine fitted devices. In many countries environmental regulations prevent these machines being used without having a catalytic convertor fitted.
Because of the higher ground clearance and the fact that a larger vehicle needs a larger convertor, or even two, the vehicles most at risk are people carriers, 4x4s, vans and trucks. Thieves also target fleets and dealerships where they can steal many convertors from large vehicles in one night.
Unfortunately, because on cars and other vehicles the catalytic convertors are easily accessible, they are liable to be stolen. Thieves are tempted to steal convertors because the metals used as the catalyst are very expensive, even very small amounts of platinum, palladium and rhodium can be sold for a large amount to a scrap metal dealer.
Because of the prevalence of catalytic convertor theft due to a rise in the prices given for scrap metal it is wise to take extra precautions to protect yours. Not only are they expensive to replace, again due to the precious metals used in their constructions, but it is also illegal to drive your vehicle without one due to environmental legislation. Therefore, it is wise to fit a Catloc, weld the bolts so they can't be undone, or invest in lighting, CCTV or an alarm system to protect your vehicle.
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