Anomet Products highlights custom clad metal wire for fuel cell, electrical distribution applications
Shrewsbury, Mass.-based Anomet Products released custom clad metal wire that can achieve specific performance properties for a wide range of fuel cell and large electrical distribution applications, the company said in a press release. Anomet clad metal products are metallurgically bonded with up to three layers including copper core materials with an outer sheath of
Avoid corrosion in liftgate electrical systems
Trucks and trailers outfitted with liftgates typically have critical delivery and pickup schedules, so it’s important that the electrical connections and cable are dependable, keeping the liftgate working throughout the vehicle’s daily route. The liftgate power cord and electrical connections are the gateway for power to travel from the tractor to the trailer to charge
Watch: Avoid downtime with the right electrical wiring specs
Lighting is one of the top three CSA violations, but it can be mitigated with the right electrical wiring specs. An electrical system failure can be serious, imparting onto your fleet fines and unwanted downtime, so invest wisely as you look to put the products on your equipment that will have the lowest total cost
How electrical system reliability impacts aftertreatment performance
Proper maintenance leads to long battery life and less downtime.
Tips for testing electrical systems
Trucks’ electrical systems grow more complex with each passing year. In the past, before the advent of the onboard computer systems, circuits were more likely to keep functioning with corroded terminals, wire insulation hardened and splitting, improperly spliced wires and any number of other issues. With today’s sophisticated electrical systems, proper testing practices and repair
Making electrical maintenance connections when the season shifts
As we move from winter to spring, your vehicle maintenance checklist will begin to change to match the season–there will be fewer worries about components or parts freezing, but new issues may spring up (if you’ll pardon the pun) in their place. For this Tech Tip, FE spoke with Kyle O’Dell, director of engineering for
Combating cold weather electrical issues
Proper preventive maintenance can go a long way toward eliminating battery and other electrical issues.
TE Connectivity releases new snap-cap electrical connectors
TE Connectivity (TE) has released its new 2-pin and 3-pin electrical connector series with a rear latching snap-cap Deutsch DT connector with wire seal covers.
The importance of electrical wiring
Lighting is one of the top three CSA violations and it can all be mitigated with the right electrical wiring specs.
Watch: Heavy-duty truck spec’ing tips to handle parasitic electrical loads
It’s no secret that recruiting and retaining drivers is one of the biggest challenges in the industry. Experienced, high-quality drivers is a challenge, especially on the long-haul, on-highway side of things. To make up for the fact that the job demands long hours on the road, away from family, many of today’s trucks are decked