Hino Trucks introduces HinoStyle stainless steel accessories
Hino Trucks has introduced a line of popular stainless steel accessories labeled HinoStyle to add a custom look, resale value and aesthetic appeal to 2005-2010 model year Hino trucks.
PACCAR Parts introduces the ACRAFIT Anti-Siphon Device to prevent fuel theft
PACCAR Parts recently introduced the ACRAFIT anti-siphon device that can help heavy-duty truck operators and truck fleets from having their profits siphoned off by fuel thieves.
Hendrickson Aero Bright visor introduced for Freightliner Business Class M2
Hendrickson Bumper and Trim has unveiled a Hendrickson Aero Bright (HAB) visor for Freightliner Business Class M2 medium-duty trucks. Available immediately, the Hendrickson Aero Bright visor comes as part of an optional factory-installed chrome package on extended crew cab and day cab configurations. The visor will also be available in the aftermarket and will be sold exclusively through Freightliner, its maker said.
Phillips Industries’ Tracker Bar Spring Kit now includes new Qwik-Snap 3-hose holder
Phillips Industries’ new Qwik-Snap 3-hose holder will become a standard component in the company’s Tracker Bar Spring Kits in October. The Qwik-Snap easily snaps shut securing air hoses and electrical assemblies in place with a single closing action, saving fleets time and frustration, the company said.
Bosch Evolution wiper blades offer bracketless technology
Bosch has introduced the new Bosch Evolution all season bracketless wiper blade based on the latest patented bracketless technology. The newest member of the Bosch wiper blade portfolio, Evolution is positioned between the pioneering bracketless Bosch ICON and Bosch EXCEL+ blades, and represents a new tier in premium-grade Bosch products, its maker said.
VMAC designs its Underhood air compressor for new Ford truck
Eliminating the need for a separate tow-behind air compressor, VMAC introduces its latest Underhood air compressor system — the VR140 — for the 2008 Ford 6.8L Triton V10 gas F250–F550 Super Duty trucks. Conveniently mounted under the truck’s hood, the VR140 frees up space on the truck and hitch to mount or tow other equipment to and from the jobsite.
New Parker 836 Push-Lok Plus hose features increased working pressures for more applications
Parker Hannifin has introduced its new 836 Push-Lok Plus multipurpose, heat-resistant, high temperature hose with increased working pressures. This newest addition to the Push-Lok Plus line is versatile enough for use in multiple applications, including diesel fuel, its maker said.
Filtration advancements
Older vehicles can benefit from technology developed for newer engines, with benefits that include longer service intervals and reduced emissions
Fontaine PARTSOURCE ESP makes finding and ordering trailer parts easy
Fontaine PartSource, the new aftermarket parts unit of FontaineTrailer Co., has launched their online parts catalog, Fontaine PartSource ESP (Easy Source Parts). With ESP you can locate the part you need and place an order in seconds. This powerful technology places a vast array of Fontaine Trailer component information right at your finger tips.
Racor CCV heater kits keep engines warm in cold weather
Racor Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. has released its Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) Heater Kits. Racor CCV Heater Kits are an optional accessory for engine applications operating in severe cold weather.
New WIX Filters air filter for Mack Trucks exceeds OE performance
WIX Filters engineers have designed a new aftermarket air filter that outperforms the original equipment (OE) for Mack Truck applications, the company said. The new WIX 42808 increases filter capacity over the OE design by 25 percent and wet capacity/filter life by better than 14 percent, according to the manufacturer, while equaling the efficiency of the OE filter.
Electric Priming at the Push of a Button
Racor Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. has released new 12- and 24-volt 7120R integrated fuel filter/water separators with a two-stage filtration and repriming system. The 7120R is available with a 10- or 30-micron filtration element and either a 12- or 24-volt priming pump. The new 7120R addition to Racor’s Filtration Pump Product Line offers higher capacity and a flow rating of 120 gpm, the maker said.