Aftermarket brake friction: Know what you need and what you are getting
When replacing brake friction material, Dan Dunkleberger, Haldex Friction’s product manager, says that fleets “need to understand the application, duty-cycle and environment in which the vehicle in is performing. These three key things will give the end-user the necessary information needed to spec the correct friction material for the job. Application and duty-cycle are also
How to save fuel with improved truck and trailer aerodynamics
When running a heavy-duty fleet, there’s no such thing as small savings. Even a seemingly small percentage of fuel economy saved can add up to thousands of dollars and be the difference between a profitable fleet and one that lags behind the competition. That’s why a large variety of aerodynamic products are available to help
Stemco reaches licensing agreement with Goodyear
Stemco, manufacturers of heavy-duty components and solutions, have officially reached a trademark license agreement with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. The new agreement follows Stemco’s recent acquisition of the manufacturer of Goodyear Air Springs. It gives Stemco, as the licensee, the authority to continue using the Goodyear trademarks and brand names when marketing and selling the
Stemco introduces online parts interchange tool
Stemco, a manufacturer of heavy-duty components and solutions for the commercial vehicle market, announced the launch of its Parts Interchange Tool, an online cross-reference platform used to find Stemco replacement part numbers. The new online tool utilizes advanced keyword search technology, allowing users to simply enter a Stemco, OEM or competitive part number into the application’s
The latest innovations in tractor tire inflation
All indicators lead in the same direction. A 2013 report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) cites defective tires as a leading factor in crashes involving commercial vehicles. A 2010 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) report
Fuel efficiency options: Looking to application to inform your specs
“With the cost of equipment today, typically one of the first questions raised by our full service lease customers is about fuel efficient specifications,” says Paul Rosa, senior vice president of procurement and fleet planning at Penske Truck Leasing. “Customers always weigh the idea of whether or not a spec is the right fit for
Sharp Transport becomes first carrier to earn the SmartWay Elite Trailer designation
Sharp Transport Inc. has become the first carrier in the United States verified by the EPA to earn the SmartWay Elite Trailer designation. Outfitted with low rolling resistance tires, side skirts and the Stemco TrailerTail, the Etheridge, Tenn.-based Sharp Transport’s trailers are equipped to achieve more than 10% fuel savings. The SmartWay Elite trailer designationis given
Five reasons application matters when spec’ing wheel ends, wheels
Let’s take a step back from the focus on efficiency and talk about application. Sure, getting the most out of your truck is important, but if you aren’t putting just as much consideration into the impact your application has on your equipment, then you’re potentially setting yourself up for maintenance issues that could cost more
Stemco develops ‘real-world’ fuel efficiency test for Trailertail technology
Stemco has announced it has developed a new fuel efficiency testing technology for TrailerTail aerodynamic equipment. The real world DataLogger test is designed to provided fleets with an inexpensive and fast method of testing the fuel efficiency of TrailerTail technology using a fleet’s own truck, trailer and driver. The palm-sized DataLogger (developed in partnership with IOSiX
Stemco starts production of Goodyear air springs products
Stemco has begun production on Goodyear Air Springs for the first time since buying out the manufacturer. The company has announced the continuation of the Super Cushion and Spring Ride product lines under the Stemco name. Stemco recently acquired the manufacturer of Goodyear Air Springs from ContiTech, taking over the Super Cushion and Spring Ride lines of
Stemco acquires Goodyear air springs manufacturer
Stemco has acquired the manufacturer of Goodyear air springs, as well as Super Cushion and Spring Ride air springs, from ContiTech, a division of Continental Corporation. With this, Stemco acquires the Super Cushion and Spring Ride lines of truck, trailer and truck cab suspension products, as well as cab seat springs. Also included in the acquisition are
Stemco files patent infringement claim against Ridge Corp.
Stemco, an EnPro Industries company, announced updates regarding the motion for preliminary injunction that it filed against Ridge Corp. on behalf of Stemco subsidiary, ATDynamics. As previously announced, Stemco-ATDynamics filed a lawsuit against Ridge Corp. in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Case No. 2:15-cv-01877-BRO-MAN. Through its Motion for Preliminary Injunction,