Designed to deliver the advantages haulers value in the Composilite family from helping to stretch their vehicles’ life span to reducing maintenance, the FBC proves a superior choice for fleets and owner operators who do not need a full 13,500-pound capacity lift axle for their federal bridge compliance efforts, the company said.

Weighing only 689 pounds, Composilite FBC is designed to maintain the durability and features of the Composilite ST by delivering outstanding maneuverability with a 28-degree wheel cut, the company said.

An in-line air spring design provides maximized packaging space. All Composilite lift axles mount in a 23.5-inch packaging space allowing easier multi-axle configurations, the company said. Composilite FBC accommodates six-hole or eight-hole hubs for use with 17.5-inch or 19.5-inch tires. The lightest configuration uses six-hole hubs, rims and 17.5-inch tires with the FBC weighing in at 873 pounds.

Composilite FBC can be ordered with an integrated air system that reduces installation time through a pre-located air tank, hoses and valves. Composilite FBC assists fleets and operators by helping to lower life cycle costs, the company said. The beams remain parallel to ensure proper wheel tracking and help enhance tire life, while lift plates remain parallel for longer air spring life. The stabilizer features a cover to protect the stabilizing rod from dirt and debris throughout travel.

For additional information about the Composilite family or any Hendrickson lift axle, contact Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems, Hebron, Ohio, 43025 toll free at 800-660-2829 or 800-660-2843. The Web site is www.hendrickson-intl.com.