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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Wheel ends and brakes
Bendix ADB22X Air Disc Brakes
Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes use a floating caliper design to provide maximum
braking power, shorter stopping distances, and improved safety on all axles of heavy
commercial vehicles, buses, and trailers, the company said. It was designed to have
longer service intervals and faster maintenance that help lower costs and downtime.
" We've spec'ed Bendix disc brakes for more than 10 years, and the drivers absolutely
love them. They'll say, 'This thing brakes like a car. It grabs harder than
drums, but it's smoother,' " said Russ Hull, director of maintenance at Tankstar USA.
" I've never heard a driver wish they could go back to drum brakes. "
For more information visit: FleetMaintenance.com/53063947
TetherTech Hub System
The TetherTech Hub System prevents wheel-off events by holding the wheels
inward via aircraft-grade aluminum wheel-end fastening components connected
via a steel cable that runs through the axle. Even if a lug nut fails, the system's
clamping force keeps the wheel on. TetherTech works with certain automatic tire
inflation systems, and installation takes less than an hour.
" While the benefit of avoiding wheel-off incidents at first seems to be the big selling
point, I believe there are other, more justifiable opportunities to validate a
true return on investment, " said Bruce Stockton, COO of Wilson Logistics. " With
tire costs one of the top two maintenance costs in any fleet's budget, TetherTech
stands well positioned to justify a full ROI on the improved tire life by lowering a
fleet's total cost of ownership through improved tire runout life per mile. "
For more information visit: FleetMaintenance.com/53063950
SKF's TraX Wheel End Monitor
The TraX Wheel End Monitor by SKF provides an early warning of wheel bearing
damage using a sensor unit on the truck wheel rim. It monitors vibration and temperature,
alerting the driver of any potential wheel issues. Updates are sent wirelessly
to the driver's smartphone, the SKF Cloud, or a third-party cloud, and to the
fleet's maintenance location.
" Pilot has already caught two bearing failures before they became more serious
issues, " said Brent Hickman, senior manager, equipment, maintenance and fleet
sales for Pilot Flying J. " Bearings are cheaper to replace than 'demolished' wheel
ends. The trailer tells you when it has an issue with wheel-end temperature or
vibration, and wheel-offs are one of the biggest safety issues on the road today. "
For more information visit: FleetMaintenance.com/53063951
Auto-Torq by Stemco
Stemco's Auto-Torq axle fastener is designed to streamline wheel end installation,
eliminating the need for washers, clips, snap rings, screws, or keepers.
Compatible with any industry hub manufacturer, the Auto-Torq securely applies the
optimum clamp load on the bearings every time, according to the company.
" The integrated locking mechanism prevents backoff while still allowing easy
removal for annual inspections and maintenance, " said Scot Reeder, senior product
manager at Stemco. " Auto-Torq, coming out later this year, will be offered in combination
with the Stemco Discover XR seal. "
For more information visit: FleetMaintenance.com/53063952
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