Parker solenoid valve helps heavy-duty trucks meet anti-idling restrictions
Courtesy of a novel solenoid valve design, heavy-duty trucks and buses can keep drivers’ cabs warm or cool without idling engines, according to Parker Hannifin. A recently introduced Industrial Climate Control Solution from the company offers an on/off valve with terminations that plug into trucks’ auxiliary equipment to regulate heating and cooling systems. The valve was developed by Parker Fluid Control Division, manufacturers of the Skinner and Gold Ring lines of solenoid valves and the Sinclair Collins line of process control valves.
Arctic Breeze Truck AC battery powered cooling system fits sleeper or day cabs
Hammond Air Conditioning has developed Arctic BREEZE Truck AC — a battery powered cooling system available for both sleeper and day cabs. Arctic BREEZE systems come in a boxed kit with all necessary components included and can be installed in 5-6 hours. “Unlike diesel-powered auxiliary power units, this system is quiet, vibration free and uses sustainable energy resources,” says Jeff Lemon, Hammond’s senior system designer.
Driver retention: SEATS
The cost and time required to retain drivers is well known to most fleets.
For driver retention: CAB COMFORT
Aggressive governmental efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions have focused on trucks in a growing number of states, resulting in new and more stringent anti-idling regulations.
Espar Heater Systems introduces new cab heating options
Espar Heater Systems, a manufacturer of anti-idling technologies, has introduced a number of new products into the market place to combat the inefficiencies of truck idling.
HDM introduces VISTER IC-2000 Inverter/Charger for commercial vehicles
In anticipation of increasingly strict emissions legislation, HDM has introduced the VISTER IC-2000 Inverter/Charger system for commercial vehicles. HDM’s VISTER IC-2000 Inverter/Charger is the first and only system for idle-reduction that meets SAE 1455 standards and OEM performance specifications, the company said.
Sunpro offers Faze CompetitionEL gauges for trucks
For sport compact, performance car and diesel truck enthusiasts who demand the best for their vehicles, Sunpro offers the Faze CompetitionEL tachometer and gauge line. The sleek styling of CompetitionEL gauges complements the look of today’s most popular vehicles, including the Ford Powerstroke, Dodge Cummins and GMC Duramax diesel pickups.
Cummins ComfortGuard APU System offers complete cab HVAC system
The ComfortGuard APU System from Cummins features ComfortGuard Cab Air HVAC components for high-performance heating and cooling, the company said.
Auxiliary power unit manufacturer moves to bigger location
Anticipating sales growth into the triple digits, Auxiliary Power Dynamics, manufacturers of the Willis APU, recently completed its move to a new facility in Sparks, Nev., which is five times bigger than Willis’ previous location, the company said.
Dometic, Lombardini team to offer APU
Dometic Environmental Corp. and Lombardini S.r.l. Italy announced an agreement to integrate Dometic’s auxiliary air conditioning systems with Lombardini’s Ecowind Power 702 auxiliary power unit (APU) for the North American trucking market.
New armrests open space for sleeper access
Sears Seating, a division of Sears Manufacturing Co., added a new option to its line of Atlas seats to better accommodate drivers moving between two areas.