Sales of the EverSure spring brake, an innovation of Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB), have increased by double digits, Bendix says, with fleets ranging from line-haul to severe service choosing the solution.
The Bendix EverSure spring brake is said to offer improved fuel efficiency because of its lighter weight yet more robust design, extended service intervals and best-in-class force output.
“The level of growth we’re seeing signals true acceptance among distributors and their customers,” says Fernando Bertero, specialty product line director at BSFB. “Fleets from all vocations are demonstrating commitment to the features and advantages of the EverSure spring brake, which continues to deliver on its promises for performance, durability, safety, and return on investment.”
A key advancement in the EverSure spring brake is the elimination of contact between compressed power spring coils, allowing the protective coating to remain intact and resulting in a significant improvement in corrosion resistance compared with competitive products, Bendix says. The spring brake is also engineered with an increased number of active coils, which are said to further reduce surface stresses in the power spring.
The EverSure spring brake is approximately two pounds lighter than its closest competitors, the company says. Its lighter weight design is said to allow trucks and trailers to carry increased payload, while helping offset the extra weight added to commercial vehicles by engine systems designed to meet recent emissions regulations. The product’s lighter weight also leads to the best vibration resistance in the industry, Bendix says.
“The combination of additional active coils, the elimination of coil contact, and lighter weight design allows the EverSure spring brake to set the standard for durability,” says Mark Kromer, engineering manager for actuation/slack adjuster products for BSFB.
The new spring brake sets the standard for braking performance as well. BSFB optimized the diaphragms of the EverSure spring brake, resulting in superior force output at both standard and long stroke lengths.
Bendix says the EverSure spring brake, which has undergone extensive validation tests as well, exceeds all compliance requirements for performance and durability in OE and aftermarket applications. The brake is designed to industry-standard dimensions, making it easy to install as a replacement part in the aftermarket, the company says.
