Stemco builds commercial air springs research and development facility
Stemco has announced that it recently completed construction on an advanced lab built to design and test advances in materials, designs and technology for commercial vehicle air springs. The 20,000-sq-ft facility was built in response to Stemco’s acquisition of the air springs business from former Veyance Technologies Inc. in Fairlawn, Ohio, now part of Continental AG, which
Stemco introduces QwikXtract king pin removal system
Stemco has introduced the QwikXtract king pin removal system. Suitable for use with most wheel end configurations, the QwikXtract system consists of an integrated cart and self-aligning industrial-strength press. The wheel end cart allows the operator to safely remove the entire wheel end assembly—brake drum, spindle and wheel end—and position it safely away from the
Stemco launches Zip-Torq axle fastener
Stemco has released the new Zip-Torq single-piece axle fastener. According to Stemco, Zip-Torq simplifies and streamlines the wheel end bearing adjustment with its single-piece, unitized design. The Zip-Torq eliminates special tooling and loose components like clips, keepers, snap rings or screws, the company added. The patented Zip-Torq heavy-duty self-locking mechanism also delivers increased simplicity and
Stemco introduces Lunar air disc brake pads
Stemco has released its new Lunar line of air disc brakes. The Lunar air disc brake product line includes two conventional air disc brake pads. Lunar is a high quality aftermarket air disc pad made to fit form and function as well as or better than original equipment (OE), according to Stemco. Lunar HP is
Stemco introduces TrailerTail Covered
Stemco has introduced TrailerTail Covered, a rear trailer fairing that the company says is designed to increase driver usage, fuel efficiency and return on investment. The TrailerTail Covered fairing features side panels that cover the lockrod handles on most trailer styles, requiring operators to deploy the TrailerTail fairing in order to open or close the trailer’s
Stemco announces TrailerTail milestone
Stemco has announced that its 50,000th TrailerTail aerodynamic rear tail trailer fairing (boat tail) device is hitting the road. TrailerTail increases fuel efficiency by an average of 5.5% and improves stability and visibility for drivers, according to Stemco. TrailerTail technology streamlines the airflow around a semi-trailer and mitigates the low-pressure suction drag that reduces fuel efficiency and creates
Stemco introduces SuperSpare spare tire mount
Stemco has introduced the SuperSpare spare tire mount for heavy-duty trucks. SuperSpare is designed to be mounted on the tractor to simplify tire-related roadside maintenance. Installing SuperSpare technology also makes the adoption of fuel-saving “super single” tires more practical, the company said, as they require immediate replacement when damaged, so it is important to have a
Stemco partners with TrackPoint Systems
Stemco is partnering with TrackPoint Systems to provide fleets with real-time information through its BatRF by Stemco sensor technology. TrackPoint Systems TrIPS solar-powered monitoring technology will now allow fleet managers to track tire pressures and mileage for untethered trailers. This new offering enables fleet managers to improve fuel economy, reduce road calls and increase tread life by ensuring
Stemco reaches licensing agreement with Goodyear
Stemco, manufacturers of heavy-duty components and solutions, have officially reached a trademark license agreement with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. The new agreement follows Stemco’s recent acquisition of the manufacturer of Goodyear Air Springs. It gives Stemco, as the licensee, the authority to continue using the Goodyear trademarks and brand names when marketing and selling the
Stemco introduces online parts interchange tool
Stemco, a manufacturer of heavy-duty components and solutions for the commercial vehicle market, announced the launch of its Parts Interchange Tool, an online cross-reference platform used to find Stemco replacement part numbers. The new online tool utilizes advanced keyword search technology, allowing users to simply enter a Stemco, OEM or competitive part number into the application’s
