When tire stems that seem okay fail
Truck maintenance may often seem like a balancing act. This is especially true with new technology, components, environmental regulations and supplier consolidation.
Alcoa adds new 14-in. LvL ONE wheel to lineup
Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products has added another member to its LvL ONE line. The new, 14-in. LvL ONE wide base wheel weighs only 62 lbs. Long-haul operators still running on steel wheels can realize a 1,344-lb. reduction in rig weight by converting to these new aluminum wheels, Alcoa noted. According to independent fuel studies, the conversion can result in fuel savings as high as 7%.
Help prevent wheel-off accidents
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) reminds commercial vehicle operators that improper installation procedures can lead to tragic wheel-off accidents. Every commercial vehicle operator should keep in mind: • Proper torque is not a guarantee that the wheel is secure on the hub or drum––the key is clamping force. Even with the correct torque, foreign material
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Timken expands line of heavy-duty wheel seals and tools
To help fight friction and help maximize bearing performance, Timken said it now offers a full line of OE heavy-duty wheel seals and installation tools for the aftermarket. The company’s premium wheel seals are designed to meet the performance demands of low-maintenance wheels.
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Training—more important than ever
The subject of training has been written about so frequently that I hesitate to use the word in a title
Alcoa introduces new stronger, lighter weight 24.5-in. LvL ONE wheel
Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products recently rolled out the 24.5-in. LvL ONE wheel. The new wheel in the 24.5-in. x 8.25-in. standard wheel category works with load range “H” tires, with a load rating of 7,850 lbs., which is 450 lbs. more than steel alternatives and weighing 30 lbs. less.
VIS-Polish offers robotic aluminum wheel refurbishing
Vehicle Inspection Systems has developed a robotic aluminum wheel refurbishing and polishing machine, which the company said exposes damage caused by road grime, brake dust, potholes, curbs, and many other road hazards commonly overlooked in routine inspection.