Maintain trailer suspensions to last
Trailer suspension maintenance varies by suspension type and manufacturer. For that reason, fleets should establish best practices and perform routine checkups as recommended by manufacturers and fleet managers. According to Jim Rushe, product line manager at Hendrickson on-highway trailer products, the manufacturer designs its suspensions to not require periodic adjustments. “For our products, the best
Watson & Chalin introduces SL13K with air disc brakes
Watson & Chalin introduced the SL13K-1190 with air disc brakes (ADB), a suspension solution that provides sufficient clearance for faster installation, proper torqued fasteners and the ability to maintain track, according to the company. The SL 13K Series Tru-Track Alumilite capacity steerable model incorporates Watson & Chalin’s “quick-change ride height system.” The SL 13K Series
Ridewell Suspensions highlights steerable auxiliary suspension system
Ridewell Suspensions highlighted the expansion of the RSS-233 product line with the 20K steerable auxiliary suspension system. This product is designed to reduce weight without sacrificing its overall durability, said the company. Its efficient design includes a compact mounting envelope and an adjustable frame width to simplify installation, the company explained. The 233 20K suspension comes
Peterbilt highlights Dana Spicer Advantek 40 tandem axle
The Dana Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem drive axle is now available for all Peterbilt heavy-duty truck models, Peterbilt Motors Co. recently announced. According to Peterbilt, AdvanTEK’s gearing and integration with Peterbilt’s chassis can improve fuel efficiency by up to 2%, or approximately $1,500 in fuel costs annually. “This new axle provides customers with numerous bottom-line
SAF-Holland expands SAF CBX Series with CBX46, CBX50 air suspension/slider axle system
SAF-Holland, manufacturer of suspensions, fifth wheels and landing gear, announces the expansion of its CBX Series air suspension/slider axle system offering for the North American trailer market with its new SAF CBX46 and CBX50. The SAF CBX46 and CBX50 offer the 5.75-in.-diameter axle technology along with increased capacity and cast steel suspensions, providing a balance of
Air spring maintenance checklist
Smart fleet managers utilize top quality and thoroughly tested air springs to provide thousands of miles of smooth and safe rides. An investment in the right air springs will often outlast other maintenance items in a suspension system. Durable air springs can last years when properly understood and maintained. Most pre-mature air spring failures are
Dana Spicer EconoTrek 6×2 axles available on Kenworth Class 8 trucks
Kenworth now offers the new Dana Spicer EconoTrek 6×2 tandem axle for order with new Kenworth Class 8 on-highway trucks. Key benefits of the Spicer EconoTrek lightweight drive and tag axle configuration include enhanced fuel economy, weight savings, improved performance and reduced maintenance, said the company. “The 6×2 configuration is becoming more popular with fleets
Hendrickson introduces progressive load spring
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems introduced its new Progressive Load Spring (PLS) for the HAULMAAX vocational rear suspension system. The PLS is an elastomeric spring which works in concert with the bolster springs in Hendrickson’s Vari-Rate Spring system. According to Hendrickson, the PLS will improve the HAULMAAX rear suspension system by providing advancements in ride
Kenworth Class 8 trucks available with Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle
Kenworth has added Dana’s Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle for new Class 8 pickup and delivery, regional haul and linehaul trucks equipped with the Kenworth AG380 or AG400L suspension. “The Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle is an excellent, fuel-efficient addition for new Kenworth Class 8 trucks,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director. “The AdvanTEK 40
Selecting lighter-weight suspensions
Selecting the correct suspension system can go a long way in both fuel efficiency and weight savings. If the correct suspension is paired with the proper powertrain, you can have gain efficiency without putting on the pounds. SAF-Holland offers the Neway suspensions. On the drive suspension side, the ADZ capacities are 46,000 and 52,000 lbs.
Truck air suspension ride height measurement procedure tips
To check the current ride height of suspensions, SAF-Holland recommends the following steps.
Hendrickson debuts new Toughlift brand lift axles
Hendrickson Specialty Products Auxiliary Axle Systems debuted the new Toughlift brand lift axles. This new platform was designed specifically to utilize round axles for non-steerable and steer applications in severe-or heavy-duty applications. The round tube axle design promotes up to an aggressive 25,000 lbs. capacity in order to handle the vocational industry’s toughest applications, according
