Phillips Industries adds Weather-Tite seal to 7-way connector
Phillips Industries said it has added a sealing component to improve the performance and extend the life of its PermaPlug, creating the Weather-Tite PermaPlug.
New Parker Chelsea PTO offers maximum power, compact design
According to Parker Chelsea, its new 560V Series power take-off system with integrated vane pump combination offers the combined benefits of never having to set gear backlash and a vane pump design that provides a quiet operation not found in other PTO designs.
Mack expands manufacturing presence in the U.S.
Assembly of the Mack mDrive automated manual transmission begins this month at Mack Trucks’ Hagerstown, Md., powertrain facility, where Mack powertrain components have been assembled since 1961.
Thermo King adds Precedent temperature control trailer platform
The company said its new Precedent trailer temperature control platform is built from the ground up to deliver double-digit fuel savings, best-in-class performance and lower lifecycle costs, while providing regulatory compliance and peace of mind for trailer owners and operators.
Greening of fleets
Fleet Equipment and CITGO Lubricants have expanded the annual Top Green Shop award to include environmentally friendly vehicles and shops, and changed the name of the award to Top Green Fleet.
Detroit unveils DT12 automated manual transmission
Detroit Diesel Corp. this week unveiled its new Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission, which the maker said combines the operational ease of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual transmission, resulting in enhanced fuel economy, vehicle performance and safety.
Boosting performance: Hybrids
Eaton recently announced a high-capacity lithium-ion battery for its hybrid vehicle technology, which the company said increases fuel savings an additional 5% to 10% while also improving performance.
Alternative Hydrogen Solutions partners with Velociti
Installation and deployment of the Hy-Impact line of intelligent hydrogen systems for diesel engines throughout North America will be handled by an installation and post-installation services network provided by Velociti Inc.
Eaton details role of clutches
Eaton Corp.’s new technical paper, “The Role of Mechanical Clutches in Dampening Torsional Vibrations,” describes how damper technology has evolved to effectively reduce driveline resonance that is created naturally in any internal combustion engine, and how dampers have been adapted for high-torque, low-speed engines.
Detroit Reman showcases remanufactured products
Detroit Reman hosted industry media at its Tooele, Utah, facility to highlight its extensive portfolio of remanufactured products, which are sold under the Detroit Genuine Parts brand for the DTNA on-highway aftermarket, and under various brands for customers in the off-highway and automotive aftermarkets.