SAF-Holland unveils its Tire Pilot Plus TPMS solution
SAF-Holland Inc. announced the introduction of its SAF Tire Pilot Plus tire pressure management system engineered specifically for its CBX and ULX Series suspension systems. Tire Pilot Plus allows fleets to protect tires by reducing tire wear and the costs associated with it, improving fuel efficiency, reducing service and optimizing uptime, the company said. Proper
Spec’ing the proper suspension support
A range of factors impact air suspension design, notes Reyco Granning’s vice president of Engineering, John Stuart. “One requirement showing no signs of diminishing is the ever-present demand for weight reduction,” he says. “If you had told me 10 years ago that the market required a 1,300-lb. slider air suspension, I would have said it
SAF-Holland introduces ULX40 UltraLite suspension system
SAF-Holland has introduced the lightest weight tandem slider suspension system available in the North American trailer market, ULX40 UltraLite Slider Suspension Axle System with composite spring-ride technology. Packaged in an all-in-one system, this suspension system meets the needs of today’s demanding transportation environment with longer life, lower maintenance and lower operating costs. “This new spring-ride
SAF-Holland introduces ULX40 UltraLite suspension system
SAF-Holland, manufacturer of trailer and truck suspensions, fifth wheels, landing gear and coupling products, introduced a light weight tandem slider suspension system available trailer market: ULX40 UltraLite slider suspension axle system with composite spring-ride technology. Packaged in an all-in-one system, this suspension system meets the needs of today’s demanding transportation environment with longer life, lower maintenance, and
SAF-Holland director of field service receives Silver Spark Plug award
SAF-Holland’s Director of Field Service Rob Nissen has been recognized with the Technology & Maintenance Council Silver Spark Plug award. “The Silver Spark Plug recognizes individuals in our industry who are making outstanding contributions to the improvement of equipment, maintenance, industry-related technology and management practices,” said Carl Kirk, ATA vice president of maintenance, information technology
Optimizing suspensions to lower total cost of ownership
As fleets continue to seek new technology that lowers their overall total cost of ownership (TCO) while improving safety and performance, notes Bill Hicks, director of product planning/market development for the Trailer Suspension Business Unit at SAF-Holland, suspension/axle suppliers are responding with a total system integration approach. “This presents opportunities for matching and optimizing the
Top brake questions, answered
The No. 1 job of truck brakes is safety; within that application, there’s more than one way to stop a truck. Drums have been the brake of choice for many trucks, but air disc brakes (ADBs) continue to gain popularity in nearly all heavy-duty on-road applications. “Current [ADB] market penetration is in the 12% to
SAF-Holland Aftermarket introduces parts on demand electronic catalog
SAF-Holland, a global manufacturer of suspension, fifth wheel, landing gear and coupling products, introduced its Aftermarket Parts on Demand (POD) electronic parts catalog. “At SAF-Holland, we will see great benefits by providing our distributors with the right tools,” said Juan Hernandez, international marketing and sourcing manager. “POD is one of those tools – one of the most
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
Trailer suspensions built to perform
Trailer suspensions are comprised of springs, dampers, shock absorbers, axles and other components that link the trailer to its wheels allowing the driver to have complete control of the trailer. In addition, they dampen harmful inputs from the road (vibrations, bumps, noise), giving drivers a smoother ride while protecting the trailer and its cargo. However,
Fleet Engineers appoints vice president of sales and marketing
Fleet Engineers Inc. announced that Kenneth D. Griswold has joined the company as vice president of sales and marketing. According to the company, Griswold comes with a wealth of industry experience, having spent the last 20 years at SAF-Holland where he held a variety of marketing and business development positions. Most recently, Griswold served as
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
