Heavy Duty Trucking, February 2018
BETTER PROFITS Predictive analytics and actionable intelligence guarantees better outcomes for the business you accept tmwsystems com phone 18004016682 Contact Us Haldex Intelligent Trailer Control Module 9 The Haldex Intelligent Trailer Control Module expands the capability of trailer ABS to include faster communication and increased functionality With two communication protocols Power Line Carrier PLC and Controller Area Network CAN the ITCM offers multiple auxiliary ports to connect devices such as trailer roll stability control trailer lift axle control and brake monitoring control It also can monitor open doors lights left on brake lining wear sensors actuator stroke sensing etc External system monitoring reports on non Haldex systems such as tire pressure monitoring The system can be integrated into fleet GPS systems and in cab warnings are provided through the existing ABS dash lamp Hendrickson Traxx Rod 10 Hendrickson says its new Traxx Rod series of fabricated lightweight torque rods will last up to three times longer than conventional forged or cast torque rods The rods have an advanced bushing design and innovative construction using high strength materials and robotic welding Traxx Rod bushings and rod bodies are specifically designed for each capacity and application criteria the company says The flexible rod design can accommodate a straddle or taper pin bushing and will package with any hub size and length Hyliion 6X4HE 11 Hyliions 6X4HE system an electricpowered axle for highway truck tractors generates electric power on downgrades or while coasting and supplies supplemental power during launch and on upgrades It offers substantial fuel savings lowers exhaust emissions and eases work for the driver A Hyliion axle replaces a 6x2 trucks non driven dead axle or is added to a 4x2 truck turning either into a 6x4 Existing 6x4 tractors can be converted by removing one mechanically driven axle and replacing it with a Hyliion axle Jost JSK37USK air release fifth wheel with sensor 12 Jost Internationals JSK37USK series air release fifth wheel has sensor technology that allows the driver to confirm that the fifth wheel is safely and properly coupled preventing dropped trailers and making life easier and safer for the driver The company says the streamlining associated with the increasing number of aerodynamic technologies on trailers makes physically accessing the fifth wheel for uncoupling and visually confirming a safe couple difficult at best This technology addresses that issue FEBRUARY 2018 HDT 59 WWW TRUCKINGINFO COM
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