To protect and serve: The value of air ride suspensions
When it comes to specifying the right system, fleets need to rely on the expertise of suppliers. For example, Jim Rushe, program manager of on-highway trailer products at Hendrickson International, says that “Hendrickson has a sales and service network that works directly with the fleet to understand its anticipated cargo and the equipment operating conditions.
Volvo Adaptive Loading suspension 6×2 liftable forward axle overview
Earlier this year, Volvo Trucks unveiled its Adaptive Loading, a new 6×2 liftable forward axle that automatically adjusts to load weight changes and offers 4×2 operation under certain conditions. To show off the new equipment, Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan took a road trip with Volvo to check out the key benefits and put the
Watch: Putting Volvo’s Adaptive Loading suspension through its paces
Earlier this year, Volvo Trucks unveiled its Adaptive Loading, a new 6×2 liftable forward axle that automatically adjusts to load weight changes and offers 4×2 operation under certain conditions. To show off the new equipment, Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan took a road trip with Volvo to check out the key benefits and put the
Making application-specific suspension specification, axles choices
Improving fuel economy and reducing maintenance, along with weight savings to help boost hauling capacity, remain the focus of axle and suspension system design initiatives. In particular, 6×2 configurations can address these needs. Operations best served by 6×2 configurations are those with variable loads. Applications include tank and bulk haulers, beverage and grocery fleets, refuse
Spec’ing the proper suspension support
A range of factors impact air suspension design, notes Reyco Granning’s vice president of Engineering, John Stuart. “One requirement showing no signs of diminishing is the ever-present demand for weight reduction,” he says. “If you had told me 10 years ago that the market required a 1,300-lb. slider air suspension, I would have said it
SAF-Holland introduces ULX40 UltraLite suspension system
SAF-Holland has introduced the lightest weight tandem slider suspension system available in the North American trailer market, ULX40 UltraLite Slider Suspension Axle System with composite spring-ride technology. Packaged in an all-in-one system, this suspension system meets the needs of today’s demanding transportation environment with longer life, lower maintenance and lower operating costs. “This new spring-ride
Bendix air disc brakes optional on SAF-Holland Neway LSZ suspension
SAF-Holland announced that Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes are now available as an option on the Neway LSZ Steerable Lift Axle Suspension System. The ADB22X disc brake was selected as an option on the Neway LSZ because its unique two-pin floating caliper design results in fewer components, requiring less maintenance, according to SAF-Holland. With an
SAF-Holland introduces ULX40 UltraLite suspension system
SAF-Holland, manufacturer of trailer and truck suspensions, fifth wheels, landing gear and coupling products, introduced a light weight tandem slider suspension system available trailer market: ULX40 UltraLite slider suspension axle system with composite spring-ride technology. Packaged in an all-in-one system, this suspension system meets the needs of today’s demanding transportation environment with longer life, lower maintenance, and
Link Mfg. details suspension offering
Greg Elliot, marketing communications manager, at Link Mfg. takes us through the Link 6×2 suspension, Cabmate cab suspension, Self-Steer Lift Axle, and more. Watch the video above and then visit Fleet Equipment‘s MATS Product Showcase for even more videos.
Reyco Granning details sliding tandem suspension
Joe Gallo with Reyco Granning detailed Recyo’s DM400 sliding tandem suspension at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Click here for FE Video coverage from the show.
