Hutchens said its new Hutch Series 10 Slider is a lighter-weight, extremely durable subframe developed for dry van and refrigerated trailers. It combines newer design concepts with lighter materials and Hutchens’ advanced welding capabilities, according to the company.
Production of this slider is maintained through the controls of Hutchens’ UL-registered ISO 9001:2008 quality system. The Series 10 Slider is perfect for van/refrigerated trailers requiring a 48-in. nominal frame width and 49-in. axle centers. The slider utilizes a frame structure with redesigned hangers that still accommodate the Hutchens steel leaf springs and suspension options. It works with all current Hutchens van slider body rails; the Series 10 also can be used in place of the H9801 spring slider since it produces the same mounting height, the maker added.
The Series 10 Slider is backed by a 10-year warranty and features the following improvements:
• 9-in. deep frame made from high-strength, 76 KSI minimal-yield steel
• C-channel side rails with optimized flange contours reduce weight and resist corrosion
• Corrosion-resistant individual hanger towers provide vertical load support
• Full depth crossmembers provide optimal lateral support
• Huck fasteners used at high-stress crossmember attachments
• Designed for reduced frame stresses and maximum durability at impact zones
• Wide center hanger footprint increases frame and hanger life
• Maintenance-free Huck fastened rocker connection
• Large diameter lock pins and heavy-duty hold down clips resist braking loads and sliding forces
• 1/2-in. thick wear pads at spring contact points for extended service life
• Patented EZ-Pull pin release system for simple repositioning