SAF- Holland offers slider suspension with automated axle lift
Auto-PosiLift axle lift technology is now an option on SAF CBX40 Tandem Axle Slider Suspension systems.
Mack rolls out suspensions with proprietary axles
Mack Trucks launched its Twin Y Air Suspension, with a new Y-shaped high-strength steel design, which is offered with proprietary Mack axles. The OEM also announced the availability of Mack proprietary axles on its mRide spring suspension.
Fontaine Fifth Wheel offers lightweight slide bracket
Fontaine Fifth Wheel’s LWB lightweight slide bracket assembly replaces its ATB slide. Lighter than its predecessor, the LWB bracket’s smaller footprint uses steel reinforcement in key areas to avoid sacrificing capacity or strength.
Meritor expands new AllFit series product portfolio
Meritor’s North American Aftermarket business has announced the immediate availability of truck and trailer suspension controls as part of its new AllFit product series. Included are ride height controls, load scale, lift axle controls, dump valve units and single axle dump systems.
Hutchens readies TMC display
Hutchens Industries, a manufacturer of heavy-duty spring suspensions and sliding subframes, will exhibit its Series 10 Slider for dry van and refrigerated trailers, and the 9001 I-Beam Slider for flatbeds and chassis, at its booth at the upcoming TMC Transportation Technology Exhibition.
Meritor Builds 10 Millionth Trailer Axle in N.A.
Meritor recently celebrated its 10 millionth trailer axle made in North America at its Frankfort, Ky. manufacturing facility. The milestone axle will be installed on a trailer manufactured by Wabash National and will ultimately become part of the Werner Enterprises fleet.
Timken rolls out wheel bearings and hub kits
Available for popular axle and hub designs, Timken 454-Series wheel bearings support the 2-inch outset loads created by wide single tire and dual-tire applications, and are offered in both manual and pre-adjusted configurations.
Meritor Aftermarket launches new product series
Two new series of products launched by Meritor include the Meritor AllFit all-makes family and the Meritor Green remanufactured lineup. The company also expanded its offerings under the new AllFit series to include Meritor shock absorbers, suspension controls and its all-makes drivetrain.
Gabriel adds to shock coverage for 2013
Gabriel said its truck, trailer and bus shocks product line now covers more than 3,000 OEM part numbers and more than 2,000 competitors’ aftermarket part numbers – exceeding the nearest competitor’s listed offerings by more than 50%.
Mack selects JOST fifth wheels
JOST International will now supply fifth wheels as a standard feature on Mack Trucks Pinnacle, Titan and Granite models.
Hendrickson launches Parts Look Up System
Hendrickson has introduced PLUS, “Parts Look Up System,” which the company said is designed to provide a fleet, repair center, or distributor with serviceable parts information for Hendrickson truck and trailer suspension systems.