Stemco Motor Wheel becomes a lightweight supplier to Freightliner, Western Star
Stemco Motor Wheel announced its CentriFuse lightweight brake drum is now a premium published option for certain Freightliner and Western Star trucks models. CentriFuse lightweight brake drums are designed for weight-sensitive applications to increase payload or fuel efficiency. The 16.5- x 8.62-in. CentriFuse drum now available weighs 100 lbs., which is the lightest brake drum
Stemco Brake Products partners with SAF-HOLLAND
Stemco Brake Products, manufacturers and distributors of braking systems featuring the Duroline patented Wave Process and steel Rome brake shoes, announces its braking components will be included with all SAF-HOLLAND suspension systems featuring included axles. SAF-HOLLAND is partnering with Stemco Brake Products based on its product quality and the features associated with the patented Wave
Stemco announces seven year OEM wheel end systems
Two new PPS+7 wheel end packages from Stemco provide seven year limited parts and labor warranty by adding select components to the company’s five-year Platinum Performance System Plus offering.
Stemco acquires Motor Wheel Commercial Vehicle Systems
Stemco has acquired Motor Wheel Commercial Vehicle Systems, a manufacturer of engineered critical brake components, including drums and component assemblies for heavy-duty trucks and other commercial vehicles.
Stemco acquires Rome Tool & Die Co.
The business, which is the leading supplier of new brake shoes to the U.S. aftermarket, will become part of the brake products group of Stemco. The company will now be able to combine brake shoes with Stemco Duroline brake pads to offer a completely lined brake shoe kit to fleet operators.
Stemco, Gaff form strategic alliance
Under the alliance, Gaff will provide high performance polyurethane suspension components to the commercial vehicle market in the U.S. and Canada via distribution through the Stemco Kaiser suspension component group. Stemco’s sales team will assist customers with the repair and selection of polyurethane products, as well as provide on-site training.
Stemco introduces TPMS for steer and tag applications
Stemco says its new AirBAT RF SST tire pressure monitoring sensor provides a visual indicator on the wheel-end when tire pressure is below target, alerting the driver or technician to inspect and inflate the tire prior to departure. Designed specifically for steer and tag axle applications, the product rounds out Stemco’s line of tire pressure sensors for all wheel positions on heavy-duty vehicles.
STEMCO Duroline launches new shoe kits and brake hardware
STEMCO Duroline has launched new shoe kits and brake hardware kits for the North American commercial vehicle market. According to the company, its recently introduced high performance friction material delivers superior stopping performance, longer life, reduced noise and reduced drum wear, is available on new shoes in the brake wheel kits, including heavy-duty brake hardware kits, according to STEMCO.
STEMCO Duroline launches new families of friction products
STEMCO Duroline has launched its high performance friction material utilizing the proprietary “Wave Process” that the company said delivers superior stopping performance, longer life, reduced noise and reduced drum wear.
STEMCO introduces AirBAT RF – Severe Duty
STEMCO recently introduced the AirBAT SD (Severe Duty) tire pressure monitoring sensor, a new addition to the BAT RF family of technology products. The AirBAT SD is designed for demanding applications such as transit and refuse hauling where high temperatures are produced by the stop and go nature of the applications. All of the new product’s components have been designed and field-tested for operating environments where temperatures may exceed 300° F, the maker said.