WABCO introduces colored brake tubes for commercial vehicles
WABCO Holdings Inc. has introduced colored brake tubes for original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket applications for air brake and air suspension systems in commercial vehicles.
Great Dane introduces new truckload reefer
Great Dane Trailers has just introduced its newest refrigerated trailer. The Classic Truckload (CTL) reefer combines several Great Dane-exclusive products to help extend the useful life of refrigerated trailers and combat equipment deterioration and corrosion, the company said.
Easy riding
A Class 3 truck that drives like a high-end SUV
Dana launches new Spicer medium-duty axles
Dana Holding Corp. has launched the Spicer S140 series, a new family of single-drive, medium-duty axles. Now available, the new axles replace all previous 17,000 lb. to 19,000-lb. Spicer drive axles and are available for all makes and models of straight truck chassis up to 19,000-lb. gross axle weight rating (GAWR), the company said.
OTC introduces two new Hendrickson PRIMAAX Tools
OTC, an SPX Brand, has extended its line of heavy-duty tools with the release of the Quick Alignment Socket (P/N 1767) and the Quick Wrench (P/N 1768). These new Hendrickson-approved tools were designed to promote technician productivity and efficiency when servicing PRIMAAX suspensions, the maker said.
Hendrickson’s Steertek named the standard front steer axle on International ProStar and TranStar truck models
Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems officials announced the Steertek front steer axle is now standard on International ProStar and TranStar vehicle models. Based on proprietary design and manufacturing technology, the axle’s fabricated design saves up to 27 lbs. compared to traditional I-beam axles, the maker said.
TPMS technology evolves
Systems can monitor pressure, temperature, more
Tires and brakes—a forced relationship
The biggest engine, the most powerful brakes, and the most sophisticated suspension systems are only as good as the power they transfer to the pavement.
Rotary Lift introduces Mach 4 Plus runway system
Rotary Lift introduces the Mach 4 Plus, a new runway system for the Mach 4 mobile column lift. Once the system is connected to a set of four Mach 4 mobile columns, vehicles weighing up to 60,000 lbs. can be driven onto the runways and raised to a comfortable working height. Up to two optional 25,000 lb. capacity rolling bridges can be added to lift the vehicle’s wheels off the runways, enabling technicians to perform brake, tire and suspension service, the maker added.
In good working order
Now is the best time to catch up on trailer and body maintenance