Reyco Granning partners on a new variant of the 23AR
Reyco Granning has developed and launched a 23AR variant that has a GVWR of 42,000 lbs. and is used to transport backhoe loaders and skid steer loaders. Reyco Granning says its air-ride suspension system provides enhanced trailer performance through reduced absorbed energy, vehicle height management and additional equipment protection for this unique application. Reyco Granning
Hendrickson suspensions available on Western Star 49X
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems has partnered with Western Star Trucks to offer a premium rear suspension portfolio as a part of the chassis enhancements of the Western Star 49X. The suspension offerings include the introduction of Haulmaax EX and the expansion of Ultimaax and Primaax EX on the new Western Star truck. “Customers today
Tech Tip: Swinger gladhand general care and maintenance
Swinger gladhands were designed to help eliminate damage due to pull-away or tight/jackknife turns, and to reduce impact where straight or angled gladhands are exposed to damage. They also reduce wear on your air lines by following the movement of the tractor, reducing the bending and flexing at the tractor gladhand. To keep swinger gladhands
Kenworth introduces new options for T270, T370 medium-duty conventional trucks
Kenworth is offering new options for its T270 and T370 medium-duty conventional trucks. The roll-back flatbed application is now an approved body type for use with the Kenworth AG210L single-axle rear suspension on the T270 and T370. The Kenworth AG210L is a 21,000-lb. rated highway, two-bag, rear air suspension that features a proven trailing arm
Tech Tip: Cable support for combination assemblies
For the best cable support for most combination assembly setups, Phillips Industries recommends that you use two separate tender spring assemblies instead of one. The spiral design of coiled cables expands and contracts like a spring as the truck moves, but this is not the case with straight cables. Instead, the movement of straight air
Link introduces ROI Cabmate aftermarket kits
Link Manufacturing has released aftermarket kits for its ROI Cabmate Semi-Active Cab Suspension. The kits are designed and engineered to replace original, factory-installed cab suspensions with Link’s “intelligent” cab suspensions featuring Road Optimized Innovation (ROI) technology, the company says. The kits target sleeper models including the Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680, International LT Series, Peterbilt 579
Tech tip: Choosing the right air lines
Air lines that are damaged with cracked, chaffed or kinked jacketing, or that have corroded, or leaky fittings should be replaced to avoid air line failure on the road, Phillips says. When replacing air lines, it’s important to select proper replacements that are not only quality, but also meet DOT standards, to ensure safety and
Gabriel launches new online dealer locator
Gabriel Ride Control, LLC has launched a new Gabriel Ride Control Dealer Locator on its website. This new dealer locator is now available to help commercial vehicle customers locate a ride control retail or installation facility in their local area in the U.S. and Canada. Dealers listed in the search results stock Gabriel’s FleetLine Heavy-Duty
How suppliers are shifting support capabilities
Adaptation continues to be a key ability in navigating the Coronavirus pandemic. If your fleet operation spans several states, you’re having to juggle shifting regulations and practices as some states begin to reopen, but social distancing is here to stay for everyone. For suppliers that are used to working hand-in-hand with customers to solve equipment
Link’s 85K releases air link tandem drive chassis suspension
Link Mfg., Ltd.‘s 85K air link tandem drive chassis suspension is now commercially available for select makes and models. Originally designed to meet the demands of the U.S. military, the 85K Air Link has been optimized for heavy vocational commercial applications. Link’s 85K air link tandem drive chassis suspension is designed with large, high-volume, low-frequency
Link unveils 50K off-highway air-ride trailer suspension
Link Mfg., Ltd. recently released its new TR50-HDT heavy-duty off-highway air-ride suspension. Three of the 50K suspensions will be mounted in a tri-axle configuration on a 100-ton-capacity Smithco mining side tipper trailer. With the introduction of its new TR50-HDT heavy-duty off-highway air-ride suspension, Link says trailer manufacturers have a more effective and efficient way to
Reyco Granning releases R-Series AM
Reyco Granning has released the new R-Series AM , which combines the company’s familiar R-Series drive axle air suspension with the latest air supply module, the AirMaster. The company says the system is a turn-key bolt-on upgrade to replace the factory leaf spring suspension on shuttle bus, ambulance, RV and work truck applications with Ford,
