Spec’ing suspensions and lift axles to meeting bridge formula laws, improve durability
Enacted by Congress in 1975 to limit the weight-to-length ratio of a vehicle crossing a bridge and to provide a consistent way to determine the maximum allowable weight that any set of axles on a vehicle may carry on the Interstate highway system, the Bridge Formula has had an impact on axle and suspension design
Hendrickson debuts new Toughlift brand lift axles
Hendrickson Specialty Products Auxiliary Axle Systems debuted the new Toughlift brand lift axles. This new platform was designed specifically to utilize round axles for non-steerable and steer applications in severe-or heavy-duty applications. The round tube axle design promotes up to an aggressive 25,000 lbs. capacity in order to handle the vocational industry’s toughest applications, according
Meritor introduces universal knuckle for non-drive front steer axles
Meritor Inc. introduced a universal knuckle for use with its non-drive front steer axles, giving global customers a new solution to outfit drum or air disc brakes. “We are seeing a significant increase in acceptance of air disc brakes in North America, and the redesign of our existing front steer axle with the universal knuckle
Meritor launches P600 Series heavy-haul planetary axles
Meritor Inc. announced the introduction of the P600 Series planetary axles, including the P610 and P614, and will showcase them during the ConExpo tradeshow in Las Vegas. These two planetary axles are engineered for heavy-haul, oil field, logging and mining applications globally and are ready for production. The P610 and P614 axles, available in tandem
Handling the tough hauls: What you need to know about severe-duty drivetrain, axles and suspensions
Extreme loads are no match for properly spec’ed and maintained severe-duty truck models. Vehicle OEMs, in fact, list a range of applications for which they have specific models designed to meet severe-duty needs. Included are dump, concrete, crane, roll-off body, refuse, heavy haul, logging, oil and gas field service, utility, fire and emergency, snow plow
Navistar selects Dana axles and driveshafts
Steer axles, drive axles and driveshafts from Dana have been named standard and exclusive on the new International TerraStar 4×4 medium-duty truck.
Watson & Chalin rolls out full line of trailer axles
The addition of trailer axles to its product portfolio has been announced by Watson & Chalin. The axles are available in capacities up to 25,000 lbs with a wide range of other features.
Dana unveils Spicer axles
Dana has introduced the Spicer EconoTrek tandem axle for linehaul tractors. The 6×2 configuration, according to the company, reduces weight by up to 400 lbs compared to a 40,000-lb tandem drive axle.
Mack debuts new suspensions with proprietary axles
Twin Y Air and mRide spring suspensions from Mack Trucks are now being offered with proprietary Mack axles. The Mack Twin Y Air Suspension is available on the Pinnacle Axle Back and Axle Forward models with S38 and S40 series axles with C125/126, C150/151 and 200 Series carriers.
Mack rolls out suspensions with proprietary axles
Mack Trucks launched its Twin Y Air Suspension, with a new Y-shaped high-strength steel design, which is offered with proprietary Mack axles. The OEM also announced the availability of Mack proprietary axles on its mRide spring suspension.