Hunter has released heavier and more rigid versions of its conventional table-top tire changers. The new tire changers are available in TCX50H, TCX51H and TCX53H (above) configurations featuring a wide chassis. The TCX50H, TCX51H and TCX53H also include a 220V dedicated motor, 50% more torque and two-speed (7 and 17 RPM), 25% heavier mass and 10% less flex and effort, Hunter said, making them faster and more powerful than their predecessors..
Independent testing found that FlowBelow’s new AeroFender saved 1.49 gallons of fuel for every 1,000 miles driven.
FlowBelow Aero, Inc., has introduced its new AeroFender, a device that is equipped to truck wheels and reduces drag on day- and sleeper-cabs. FlowBelow tells us that the AeroFender improves fuel efficiency by re-directing the airflow ahead of and around a power unit’s leading drive axle.
At a controlled track test completed in November 2023 by Mesilla Valley Transportation Solutions, FlowBelow says its technology was proven to save 1.49 gallons of fuel for every 1,000 miles driven, or 1.44% overall. The company says that fleets can expect a truck equipped with an AeroFender and traveling 125,000 miles per year to save an estimated 187 gallons of fuel and approximately 4,207.5 lbs. of CO2.
Link’s LB20 ramps are 25 pounds lighter, feature spring-assist lift mechanisms, stow at an 8-inch vertical depth and are easier to install.
Throughout 2023, Weller contributed to PACCAR Parts overall network performance by exceeding 17% y/y growth.
The company says his invaluable experience and customer-centric approach make Dan Lucas right for the role.
The company hopes to uncover new improvements and technologies to innovate the retread process.
Two models with two different levels of power have been released.
Effective tire maintenance with the right equipment ensures fleet operations remain productive and profitable.
The company says its new brake pads last longer and can lower maintenance costs, while still providing the stopping power fleets need.
Continental said ContiConnect Lite helps fleet managers monitor the condition of their tires via bluetooth.
