Wabco Offers Intelligent ABS for Trailers

Wabco iABS is part of the company’s Global Intelligent Braking Platform, made to enhance trailer system functionality and support the strategies for trailer manufacturers to increase standardization and modularity.

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October 28, 2019

Wabco Offers Intelligent ABS for Trailers — Wabco introduced iABS, its next generation of anti-lock braking systems for commercial trailers, on Oct. 28 at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta.
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Wabco has introduced Intelligent Anti-Lock Braking System, iABS, designed for commercial trailers at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta, Georgia.

“In addition to optimizing trailer control during emergency braking by preventing the trailer’s wheels from locking and slipping, Wabco iABS combines with additional sensors to become the ‘brain’ of the trailer, resulting in increased operational effectiveness, improved safety and driver comfort,” said Jon Morrison, president, Wabco Americas. “The iABS focuses on making the trailer smarter and allowing, for the first time, the activation of up to 20 functions of Wabco’s award-winning Intelligent Trailer Program, such as Lift Axle Control, Door Ajar or Axle Load Monitoring, among others.”

Since iABS supports 5V controller area network communication ports and generic input/output (GIO) ports, every trailer can become intelligent and connected to a telematics unit without a system upgrade. The device is designed for all trailer types, with tank- and frame-mounting options.

The Intelligent Braking Platform combines iABS and iEBS (intelligent electronic braking system) on one common platform, making the braking systems applicable and interchangeable in all countries and regions worldwide. The platform promotes global standardization of ABS and EBS, streamlines the manufacturing and servicing of trailers and enables customization and individualization of each trailer to better serve complex customer needs for flexibility, specificity, speed and safety.

“Wabco iABS provides benefits to OE manufacturers, fleets and drivers, including the ability to monitor overall trailer health condition, alert for required preventive maintenance, optimize logistical processes, and enhance driver guidance and support,” said Morrison. “The launch of this innovative product further underscores Wabco’s commitment to enhance safety and connectivity for trailers and fleets.”

Topics:Wabco Brakes Automatic Braking ABS NACV Show Products Safety & Compliance

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