Phillips Industries executives join HDMA boards
Rob Myers, president of Phillips Industries Aftermarket, will sit on the board of HDMA’s Heavy Duty Marketing and Sales Forum for 2021, and Rob Phillips, president and CEO of Phillips Industries, has re-joined the Heavy Duty Business Forum for this industry organization. Phillips previously served as chairman of the Heavy Duty Business Forum in 2017.
Phillips Industries Aftermarket recognized by FleetPride
The aftermarket business of Phillips Industries has been recognized by FleetPride as its 2020 High Gear Award winner. FleetPride says the High Gear Award is given to the company that values innovation and is willing to get things done in partnership with FleetPride.
Avoid corrosion in liftgate electrical systems
Trucks and trailers outfitted with liftgates typically have critical delivery and pickup schedules, so it’s important that the electrical connections and cable are dependable, keeping the liftgate working throughout the vehicle’s daily route. The liftgate power cord and electrical connections are the gateway for power to travel from the tractor to the trailer to charge
Phillips Industries’ OEM facility receives DTNA Masters of Quality Supplier award
Daimler Supplier Management recently presented the Phillips Industries OEM facility located in Arteaga, Mexico, with its “Masters of Quality Supplier” award for 2019. This is the eighth time the Arteaga site has received this award from Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). Criteria for achieving the DTNA Masters of Quality Supplier award requires outstanding performance in
Tech Tip: Avoid cracks in air line adapter fittings
The image below shows a crack in the swivel nut of a JIC-style air line fitting. However, these cracks are not due to a defect in the manufacturer’s build but rather missteps made during the install process. These cracks can result from over-tightening trying to obtain a complete seal if an air leak is detected.
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
Phillips Industries adds straight back version to weather-proof dual pole socket connection family
Phillips Industries has expanded its family of weather-proof dual pole QCS2 (quick-change socket) connections to include a straight back version, designed for both tractor and trailer applications. Phillips says the Dual Pole QCS2 is designed for a weather-proof liftgate socket connection that offers socket replacement without the need to re-wire. The company adds it has
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
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
Phillips Industries releases X-Tend day cab tracker bar extension
Phillips Industries has released a new X-Tend day cab tracker bar extension for tractor model applications with back windows. The company says the X-Tend’s design prevents damage and decreases driver distraction from cables banging up against the back of the cab by extending them out an additional 8 in. from the tracker bar. The X-Tend
Phillips Industries opens virtual training modules for scheduling
Phillips Industries is opening scheduling for multiple virtual training modules covering product, installation and maintenance information and procedures to users of its electrical and air brake system components, and EZTrac GPS tracking products. Because of current COVID-19 restrictions on travel and many face-to-face customer support interactions, Phillips has deployed a series of training modules to
Phillips Industries releases Permalite XB Corner Cargo Lamp for dry vans
Phillips Industries has introduced the Phillips Permalite XB Corner Cargo Lamp, its first complete interior lighting solution designed specifically for dry vans, using ultra-compact and high-output LEDs.
