
ConMet this year marks the 30th anniversary of its groundbreaking PreSet wheel end technology. Since its debut in 1995, the PreSet family of hubs has redefined the heavy-duty wheel end, delivering unmatched reliability, safety, and efficiency for Class 8 trucks.
The story of PreSet technology began with ConMet’s mission to solve the complexities of manual wheel end assembly. At the time, ConMet says OEMs sourced wheel end components from different suppliers and assembled them in house, a complicated and time-consuming process that often led to lower-than-expected longevity.
ConMet states it changed all that in 1995 by introducing PreSet, the first pre-assembled wheel end in the industry. PreSet provided all ConMet components in a single unit, pre-adjusted to exact specifications. PreSet eliminated guesswork for OEMs and set a new standard for safety and ease for use in Class 8 trucks and trailers.
This revolutionary product paved the way for the PreSet Plus hub assembly, launched in 2011. Where PreSet simplified the wheel end assembly process, PreSet Plus introduced an integrated spindle nut and induction-hardened spacers, providing sustained clamp load longer than any other product on the market. The new pre-assembled wheel end further simplified installation and enhanced durability, the company adds.
“PreSet Plus represented a significant advancement in wheel end technology,” says Brian Rieger, vice president of sales at ConMet. “One of the key breakthroughs was the ability to provide manufacturers and fleets with a solution that not only enhanced long-term reliability but also addressed real-world challenges like maintaining optimal clamp load under the most demanding conditions. This ensured safer, more efficient operations for our customers.”
PreSet and PreSet Plus hubs quickly became the trusted choice of leading OEMs and fleets across North America. Today, ConMet says more than 40 million PreSet and PreSet Plus hubs have been installed, collectively logging an estimated 31 trillion miles on the road, proving the product’s robust quality and reliability.