As the trucking industry moves into the future, even the most basic components can be subject to new operational demands. Here’s how heavy-duty axle manufacturers are responding.
Air-Weigh has announced that its LoadMaxx trailer scale will be available for spring ride suspensions at the end of October.
Proper trailer axle/wheel alignment is critical to maximizing tire life, and it's only become more important with the use of wide-base single tires on trailers for fuel economy and weight savings.
OTC has introduced new bushing adapter kits for Hendrickson front and rear suspensions in heavy duty applications.
While suspension producers are constantly upgrading and improving their products and adding new models, overall trends in suspension uptake by fleets remain fairly constant.
Gabriel Ride Control has announced the Suspension Test app for iOS and Android, allowing users to check a vehicles suspension from a smartphone.
Hendrickson Commercial Vehicle Systems has announced the availability of a 48,000-pound tandem front air suspension and axle system and a 60,000-pound capacity tandem rear air suspension for the Terex T 110 Truck Crane.
Ridewell Suspensions has updated the RSS-236 self-steer auxiliary truck suspension for I-beam axle integration.
OTC’s universal heavy-duty puller removes a wide range of tie rods and ball joints from a variety of vehicles including trucks and commercial vehicles.
SAF-Holland announced a next generation CBX series trailer suspension, the CBX40 AeroBeam sliding tandem, which claims light weight, easy maintenance and high durability.