Stemco, a manufacturer of heavy-duty truck and trailer wheel end products, has introduced AirBAT RF SST, a new product in the BAT RF family of products. The SST is a tire pressure monitoring sensor designed specifically for steer and tag axle applications.

Along with the Dual Tire AirBAT sensor, the AirBAT RF SST rounds out Stemco’s line of tire pressure sensors for all wheel positions on heavy-duty vehicles, according to the company. The unit provides a visual (LED) 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.  
 
In addition, the new sensor works in concert with all of the existing BAT RF family of products; the HandBAT handheld reader, the DAS Driver Alert System, the gate reader and the satellite interface module, as well as WebBAT, the Internet-based fleet management software. These products have been designed to help fleet managers increase safety, fuel efficiency and the life of truck and trailer tires, the company said.
 
“Improperly inflated tires reduce tire life and can decrease fuel efficiency by as much as 3%,” says Bob Montgomery, Stemco vice president of fleet information systems. “Low tire pressure also leads directly to premature tire failure and irregular wear, both of which can be safety hazards—especially on the steer tire. Stemco’s BAT RF products provide accurate, accessible data to assist fleets in safe, productive operation and maintenance of vehicle assets.”