The following items offer you a sampling of some of the many innovative products that will be on display at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show.
Lightweight Steel Wheel
The newest addition to Accuride’s broad product line is a lighter weight steel wheel. The wheel boasts 8 lbs. of weight savings as a result of design technology and the use of high-strength, low-alloy steel, according to the company.
The two-hand-hole steel wheel is 70 lbs. and the five-hand-hole wheel weighs 68 lbs. The wheels are interchangeable with the company’s previous lightweight steel wheels. The offset, disc thickness, load rating, inflation rating and hand hole size are the same.
Accuride Corp.
All Makes Program
Aurora Parts & Accessories has more than 20,000 different trailer replacement parts and truck accessories available from more than 300 manufacturers worldwide.
The company distributes a full range of service parts for all makes of trailers.
Aurora is the exclusive distributor of Wabash National aftermarket parts, as well as a distributor for Fruehauf, DuraPlate, Pro-Par and Hyundai Translead products.
Aurora says it is the largest independent supplier of trailer aftermarket and repair parts.
Aurora Parts & Accessories
Web Site Expanded
Automann has expanded the capability of its web site at www.automann.com. The site is said to offer many user-friendly features including announcements, online catalog, order entry and account management.
The announcement section will contain PDF versions of all recent product and news updates. The parts ordering system can be searched by Automann, OE or competitor part number as well as by product description and keyword.
The system allows you to browse the entire product range and see price, real-time stock position and images.
Automann
Full Line Of Hydraulic Brake Parts
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake will launch a revamped and complete all-makes product line of replacement commercial medium-duty and select commercial light-duty hydraulic brake parts under the Formula Blue brand.
The new product line expands the company’s offering to include a full line of premium high quality hydraulic parts for model year coverage up to 2007.
A catalog will be released as well and will be a comprehensive and fully-illustrated parts application guide consisting of more than 7000 light- and medium-duty parts.
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC
Exhaust Brake & Air Cylinder
Brake Systems Inc. offers the Blue Ox Exhaust Brake and an Air Cylinder line. The product line has been expanded to include three sizes of inline butterfly units, plus a 4″ flange unit. This is in addition to the company’s two guillotine-type brakes.
Pipe installation kits and brakes cover all pipe sizes from 58mm up to 5″, according to the company.
Engine applications from 2.8 to 30.5 liter are in use. Throttle interlock kits also are available for most current throttle pedals or for direct connection to the ECU module.
Brake Systems Inc.
Oil Meets New Specs
Chevron Products Company announced that its Delo 400 LE heavy-duty motor oil exceeds the performance standards of API CI-4 Plus. It does so in the following areas: Wear control for valve train, bearing and ring-liners, oxidation control, soot dispersancy, piston deposit control and oil consumption control.
The oil also passed all API and U.S. original equipment manufacturer tests required to meet the new API CJ-4 diesel engine oil specification.
Delo 400 LE is said to offer improved performance for all existing and 2007 engines operating on ultra-low sulfur diesel, the company said.
Chevron Products Company
Oil Introduced To Meet New Standards
ConocoPhillips Co. said that its Guardol ECT, a new premium synthetic blend diesel engine oil, has passed API’s latest CJ-4 standard.
The new oil is made up of Group II and synthetic base stocks and a proprietary additive technology. The new formulation is said to offer better oxidation resistance, thermal stability, film strength and advanced low temperature properties.
It is backward serviceable for engine protection in pre-2007 engines and meets the performance requirements of both API CJ-4 and CI-4/CI-4 Plus.
ConocoPhillips Co.
Tandem Drive Axles
Spicer D170 single-reduction, heavy-duty tandem drive axles from Dana are designed to ensure optimal performance in a variety of high horsepower and high torque applications, according to the company.
Highlights of the series include 50% fewer parts, 19% wider gear teeth, higher capacity bearings, an on-demand fuel pump option and a one-piece carrier design.
Ratio coverage extends from 3.07 to 7.17:1 and the axles have gross vehicle weight ratings of 40,000, 46,000 and 50,000 lbs.
Dana/Roadranger
Automated Heavy-Duty Transmission
Eaton Fuller UltraShift LST is a fully-automated heavy-duty transmission for on-highway fleet applications. The LST was designed for applications with gear-fast/run-slow drivetrains and is said to provide additional torque in the top two gears-200 lb.-ft. for the direct models and 100 lb.-ft. for the overdrive models.
Drivers can select from two modes of operation. The manual mode allows the operator to initiate and control shifts. The low mode boosts the rpm point at which downshifting occurs to maximize engine braking, according to the company.
Eaton/Roadranger
Spring Brake
The completely-sealed Haldex Life Seal spring brake is said to lower the total cost of ownership over the life of the vehicle. Life Seal’s zinc-plated steel chamber prevents water, salt, oil and other contaminants from entering the spring chamber and weakening the spring, according to the company.
The unit’s housing contains no vent holes, external breather tubes, cage tool plugs or filters, so the spring is isolated from the external environment. Life Seal’s power spring maintains high output force over an extended period, the company said.
Haldex
Trailer Suspension System
Hendrickson recently introduced Quaantum FX with the choice of HNP or HUS long-life wheel ends.
The Quaantum FX for vocational trailer applications melds suspension components, including extended-service brakes and wheel ends, air springs and shock absorbers, to work as part of one unit.
The units feature the company’s cam tube system and extended-service brakes. The HUS and HNP feature the P90 spindle which can be used with wide base or dual tires. The 90mm parallel spindle also promotes even lubrication for the bearing, the company said.
Hendrickson
Roller Bushings Kit
Horton’s roller bushings suspension kits provide a smoother ride, improved handling and less chassis stress, according to the company. They are designed to keep out road debris.
The bushings’ needle bearings supply more than seven linear feet of grease grooves for maximum lubrication and minimal maintenance. They feature a rubbed casing for easy installation and dual lip seals to keep out dirt, allow old grease to escape and retain new grease, the company said.
Horton Inc.
Heavy-Duty Truck Alignment System
The 811T heavy-duty alignment system from Hunter incorporates the company’s WinAlign HD alignment software, a computer and Windows XP operating system.
The software provides step-by-step procedures and instructions that allow technicians to perform alignments quickly, the company said.
The software supports more than 50 heavy-duty axle configurations with dozens of tractor/trailer, bus and dolly manufacturer configurations.
WinAlign HD automatically calculates and displays all alignment measurements in a color-coded format to show the technician which angles are out of specification. Any adjustments can be made by using the bar graph targets.
Hunter Engineering Co.
Aerodynamic Class 8 Tractor
International Truck’s ProStar is an aerodynamic Class 8 tractor. It took five years to develop the new vehicle, which claims to provide best-in-class fuel economy, driver satisfaction, uptime and low cost of ownership, according to the manufacturer.
It has a 122″ BBC and a bumper-to-axle measurement of 50″. It also features a Cummins ISX engine with 385 to 525 horsepower ratings as well as several axle and transmissions options. It comes as a daycab, a 56″ hi-rise sleeper or a 73″ hi-rise sleeper.
International Truck And Engine Co.
Parts Sales Software
Karmak has released its ProfitMaster Internet Parts Sales Version 1.1, an Internet-based software solution designed for dealers and distributors to receive parts orders from customers over the Internet.
Divided into retail and administrative environments, the software enables customers to place parts orders with a click of the mouse. It also allows customers to search for parts, check price and availability, create and maintain multiple shopping carts and checkout.
Customers can view account history, check order status and import text files for quick order entry, said the company.
Karmak, Inc.
Axle Shaft Removal Tool
The Axle Shaft Remover from Kiene Diesel Accessories can help when a truck axle is severely lodged or uses locking cone wedges. The tool consists of two 5/8″-18 adapter studs that thread onto existing axle studs, a drive plate assembly held in place by the adapter studs and a drive pin, the company said.
The drive pin extends beyond the wheel in a design intended to minimize the danger of hand injuries from misplaced hammer blows, according to the company. Additional sizes of stud adapters are available individually or as the K-1282 Stud Kit.
The tool was designed by a fleet technician.
Kiene Diesel Accessories, Inc.
Product Line Additions
Luber-finer has enhanced its product line with several new products.
MXM Force air filters are said to offer 50% more dirt holding capacity and have a cleaning efficiency rating of 99.9%.
TotalTec fuel filters have an all-metal exterior casing housing to withstand higher pulse fatigue. It features a no-bowl construction.
Coolant system filters feature controlled-release technology, which releases controlled levels of supplemental coolant additives and use synthetic media.
The company’s new line of cabin air filters trap virtually all pollen and dust particles to keep cabin air clean, according to the company.
Luber-finer/Champion Labs
Heavy-Duty Highway Vehicles
The Mack axle forward Pinnacle model is powered by the company’s MP engine series. Standard on all Pinnacle models is the EPA’07-certified 13-liter MP8 engine offered in a horsepower range from 415 hp to 484 hp with torque levels from 1540 to 1700 lb.-ft.
Also available is the MP7 engine in a horsepower range from 325 hp to 405 hp and torque ratings from 1200 to 1560 lb.-ft.
Both engines feature single overhead cams, electronically-controlled ultra-high pressure fuel injection, one-piece steel pistons and robust bearings and cylinder heads, according to the company.
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Application-Engineered Shocks
Monroe offers application-engineered shock absorbers in several models: Gas-Magnum, Monro-Magnum and Severe Service.
The Gas-Magnum 60 is designed for Class 3 to 6 vehicles and is gas charged. The Gas-Magnum 65 is for Class 6 to 8 vehicles with air spring and tapered-leaf suspensions. They are nitrogen charged.
The Monro-Magnum is for transit vehicles in Classes 7 and 8. Severe Service shocks are suited for emergency, municipal fleet, construction and other extreme heavy-duty applications.
Monroe Commercial Vehicle
LED Dot Lights
Peterson’s 171-series Piranha light emitting diode (LED) lights are called dot lights because they are about the same size as the gumdrops with the same name, according to the company. These amber and red one-diode LEDs meet federal requirements for clearance, side marker and ID lights.
A white utility dot light also is available. The new series of lights are hardwired for corrosion resistance and operate from 8v to 16v, according to the company.
The lights come with a rubber grommet that fits a 3/4″ hole.
Peterson Lighting Co.
LED Lighting Products
Power Products has an extensive line of light emitting diode (LED) lighting products to fit every application with standard plug connections and mounting options. The HP4 pin square diodes are said to give maximum light output with 88% less amperage than incandescent lamps, the company said.
The company’s potted circuit boards provide corrosion and vibration resistance for uniform performance, according to the company. The lights are sealed in impact-resistant polycarbonate housings.
They are said to meet or exceed SAE and FMVSS108 standards.
Power Products/PDC
High-Temperature Alternators
Remy Inc. has introduced a new family of heavy-duty alternators. The three new high-temperature alternators-28SI, 36SI and 40SI-are engineered and tested to ensure they work in underhood operating environments up to 125
