Heavy Duty Trucking, April 2018

PRODUCT UPDATE HDT APRIL 2018 98 WWW TRUCKINGINFO COM Dana Spicer S172 series drive axles Danas new Spicer S172 series single drive axle for Class 7 and 8 vehicles retain the robustness and strength of the existing S170 drive axle while reducing weight by more than 60 pounds The axle is crafted for 4x2 6x2 and 8x2 applications up to 25000 pounds gross axle weight rating The single drive axle can also be paired with the Dana tag axle as part of the Spicer EconoTrek tandem axle a durable lightweight 6x2 configuration that offers increased fuel economy improved performance and reduced maintenance for heavy duty linehaul highly durable zero degree belt assures a consistently stable footprint for long even wear The 109L features Yokohamas advanced stress control groove design which resists shoulder damage from sharp turns or accidental curbing Cooper brand truck tires Cooper Tire Rubber Company launched its own line of Cooper truck and bus radial tires Cooper Truck Tires will be offered in three application based series The Pro Series for long haul fleets the Work Series tires for regional haul and P D applications and the Severe Series for demanding mixed service fleets All commercial Pro Series tires feature proprietary compounds and tread designs that provide a balance of fuel efficiency and long miles to removal All Cooper TBR tires have a full width foursteel belt package to allow multiple retreads Valvoline oil for different fuel types Valvoline says its new Premium Blue One Solution 9200 is the first engine oil approved for use in natural gas diesel and gasoline engines Initially developed as part of Valvolines close relationship with Cummins Westport the oil is available in 10W 30 and 15W 40 SAE viscosity grades Valvoline says it offers excellent oxidation resistance and TBN retention to support long oil life At the same time Valvoline says it offers outstanding wear protection and superior deposit protection Valvoline Premium Blue One Solution meets API API CK 4 diesel category and API SN gasoline requirements It meets the new Cummins CES 20092 spec for natural gas engines as well as other Cummins Mack Volvo and Detroit Diesel specs Optronics 4 Inch round LED Lamps Optronics launched two 4 inch round surface mount LED lamps with reflective mounting flanges The STL201XRFHXB surface mount Fusion 4 inch round LED stop tail turn and backup lamp has a unique optical design to set it apart from other lamps according to the company The STL13RFHXB surface mount 4 inch round LED stop tail and turn lamp is the first designed for heavy duty trailer applications Both lamps feature Optronics new reflective conspicuity mounting flange Vionic 5X7 LED headlight Maxxima introduced the Vionic 5X7 Integrated Dual Beam LED headlight a rugged light designed for good low and high beam illumination in commercial vehicles and industrial applications The Vionic 5X7 Integrated Dual Beam light can be used as a direct replacement for OEM halogen lamps Its five LEDs produce bright white light with good road coverage and the lightweight low profile design and polycarbonate lens with Maxx Shield coating provide increased durability and easy fitment Spireon FL Flex trailer tracking solution The Spireon FL Flex is a modular trailer tracking solution that enables a mixed fleet to deploy a single small footprint device across its full range of trailers and adjust the unit to meet the specific needs of each asset By configuring FL Flex with options such as door cargo temperature and other trailer sensors as well as solar panels to maximize uptime fleets can streamline the deployment asset management capabilities tractors The tandem version is more than 60 pounds lighter than existing D170 series tandem axles and it is available in a broad range of gear ratios from 307 to 614 to serve a variety of needs