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Hutchens 9700 Series Trailer Suspension

The Hutch 9700 Series of trailer spring suspension systems can be assembled in single, tandem or multi-axle configurations, and mounting heights from 6 inches to 20 or more are easily achieved, says the company

by Staff
April 3, 2011
Hutchens 9700 Series Trailer Suspension

 

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The Hutch 9700 Series of trailer spring suspension systems can be assembled in single, tandem or multi-axle configurations, and mounting heights from 6 inches to 20 or more are easily achieved, says the company.

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The 9700 Series offers axle spacings from 42 to 121 inches and easily adapts to round, square or rectangular axles. A wide variety of springs offers suspension capacities from 15,000 up to 25,000 lbs/axle, and all 9700 Series suspensions are available with either fabricated or cast steel spring hangers and rockers. These hangers come in a wide variety of styles designed to fit numerous mounting requirements, including tubular, I-beam, C-channel or a G-rail, There is also a package specifically designed for tank trailer applications that uses cast rockers and cast torque arm eye-ends.

The broad line of 9700 Series Suspensions features:

* Hangers and rockers made from light weight fabricated or cast steel

* 1/2" wear pads in hangers and equalizers

* Million Mile Rocker Bushing that virtually eliminates bushing fatigue and failure

* Huck lock-bolt fastening system that is virtually maintenance-free

* Wrapped fabricated torque arm eye-ends that prevent separation under extreme conditions

* Lighter top plate that offers greater stability under U-bolt clamp loads

* Improved spring seat design that efficiently transfers forces from the axle to the spring

* Corrosion-resistant coated Never-Seez torque arm screws allow easy adjustment for suspension alignment

More info: www.hutchensindustries.com/products/spring-suspensions/9700

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