Designed for traditional production line installation, Triton’s 105K carrying capacity gives OEMs a viable and efficient path to broaden their product offerings by increasing the load-bearing capabilities of existing vehicle platforms, Link says.
Triton Tri-Drive Air Suspensions are engineered for application flexibility and can be combined to provide a variety of vehicle carrying capacities, including 35K single-drive, 70K dual-drive and 105K tri-drive configurations. Regardless of disposition, Triton Air Suspensions are designed to seamlessly integrate with most major heavy-haul axle makes and models, the company says.
“Using our new Triton Tri-Drive Air Suspensions, OEMs will now have higher-capacity equipment to offer, giving them access to off-highway mining, quarry and logging markets they may not currently serve,” says Bill Ott, vice president of engineering, Link Mfg. “Our line of air link suspensions has been 100 percent off-highway-rated for 25 years, giving us decades of practical engineering experience in that market space. The Triton Air Suspension is the byproduct of that experience.”
Ott explains that the Triton’s heavy-duty mounting system was another innovation born of the company’s off-highway experience. He notes that through customer feedback, many of the problems associated with other tri-drives have been engineered out of the Triton, making its traditional installation fast and simple.
The Triton mounting system features extra-wide weight-bearing brackets that provide yaw stability, delivering predictable and well-balanced handling. Ride quality also is enhanced by Triton’s high-mounted air springs and under-slung spring saddles, which allow plus or minus 4 in. of articulation, minimizing roll, Link says.
Triton also is equipped with both longitudinal and lateral control rods that ensure proper axle tracking and alignment. Trailing beams are interconnected by a torsion bar, further improving ride stability. The company adds unique dual-height control valves help the suspension maintain optimum ride height independent of load levels, and all units are fitted with heavy-duty shock absorbers.
Triton Tri-Drive Air Suspensions are engineered to maximize durability, while minimizing maintenance requirements. Polyurethane bushings provide longer service life and eliminate lubrication requirements, the company says.
All Triton suspensions are treated with Link’s Link-KOAT migratory self-healing metal treatment. Link-KOAT provides corrosion resistance and rust protection, even when surfaces are exposed to excessive abrasion, harsh chemicals and other severe-duty environmental factors.
