Improved Trailer Roll Stability System
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems added the ILAS E Air Suspension Valve to its Trailer Roll Stability System, the company announced. The valve can control the position of the lift axles through an electrical connection. A 12V power supply is required to keep the lift axles in the raised position, and when the power is removed, the lift axles lower automatically. This can be controlled simply via an electrical switch.
When coupled with the Haldex TRS System, the lift axles can be controlled to raise and lower automatically as the air suspension reacts to changing loads in the trailer; the lift axle and wheels are not subjected to wear when the vehicle is empty.
According to Haldex, the ILAS E / TRS System can be adjusted to react at various pressure conditions, making the system versatile for single- or multiple-lift axle trailers.
The company says the ILAS E simplifies the lift axle system with four push-to-connect fittings and a standard DIN electrical connection.
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems
Cleaners Added To Product Line
Permatex has added three multi-purpose cleaning products to its line of service chemicals. The products, developed by Spray Nine Corp., a recent Permatex acquisition, include Spray Nine – Tough Task Cleaner and Disinfectant, Grez-Off Heavy Duty Degreaser and Earth Soap Concentrated Cleaner.
Spray Nine is a water-based formula designed to tackle dirt, grease and soil and is said to be effective at controlling mold and mildew. Grez-Off can be used to remove grease from engines, equipment, workbenches, shop surfaces, asphalt, stainless steel, chrome, condenser coils and exhaust hoods. Earth Soap is a biodegradable VOC-compliant cleaner and degreaser made in part from renewable farm crops. It contains no petroleum solvents and can be used to remove dirt, oil, grease, carbon and adhesives.
Permatex, Inc.
New Smaller Engine
Detroit Diesel introduces the DD13, a smaller version of the DD15 engine. The DD13 displaces 12.8 liters and features a 6-cylinder, in-line configuration. Designed for less-than-truckload, regional distribution and vocational markets, the DD13 will be offered in output and torque variants from 350 to 450 hp and 1,350 to 1,650 lb.-ft.
