Truck Parts and Service | Heavy Duty Trucking, Aftermarket, Service Info
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Marketplace Pre-Mold Retread Tire Michelin Retread Technologies has launched its Michelin XDS 2 Pre-Mold retread designed for year-round drive axle traction, with optimized features for challenging winter conditions. Michelin says its next generation of exceptional traction comes with a 10 percent improvement in tread life over the XDS Pre-Mold. The XDS 2 Pre-Mold, at 25/32 in. of depth, offers exceptional traction delivered using deep sipes with zig-zag groove walls, along with V-shaped transverse shoulder grooves, the company says. Three-Level Friction Portfolio Bendix introduces a new three-level aftermarket friction portfolio, expanding its offerings to include friction engineered to meet every customer need for safety, performance, and value. The three performance levels are Bendix Basic Friction, Bendix Advanced Friction and Bendix OE Friction. Bendix, Text INFO to 205-289-3544 or visit www.tpsdigital.com/info Michelin, Text INFO to 205-289-3544 or visit www.tpsdigital.com/info Former Dealer-Only Parts Dorman HD Solutions says it has introduced new International and Freightliner headlights, along with Freightliner and Kenworth headlight bezels. It also has released a throttle body actuator. All are former dealer-only parts. The headlights fit both left and right sides of the 20092012 model year International ProStar and 2008-2013 Freightliner Cascadia. Bezels are for 2005-2003 model year Freightliner Century models and the 1996 Freightliner Century 112 and 120. Dorman also says its fully remanufactured and tested actuator was designed for Detroit 60 series engines, the DD14 and the DD15. Dorman HD Solutions, Text INFO to 205-289-3544 or visit www.tpsdigital.com/info New Gasket Lines Magnum Gaskets says it has added nearly 100 SKUs to its medium- and heavy-duty product lines as part of its continued growth initiative over the past 12 months. Magnum says it has addressed needs in the diesel market by adding 99 new individually boxed heavy-duty gaskets and seals for popular Class 4 to Class 8 diesel trucks, including coverage for Dodge/Ram Cummins, Ford Powerstroke, GM Duramax, Navistar DT466, Cat C7 and C9, Detroit Diesel Series 60 and Cummins ISX. Magnum Gaskets, Text INFO to 205-289-3544 or visit www.tpsdigital.com/info Service Management Module Replacement Fuel Injector Pluss Corporation has rolled out a new "at-a-glance" management module for busy service facilities. This new module is part of PTM-Vision's Version 2 release and promises to dramatically improve communications between service managers and service technicians, the company says. According to the company, the product allows service facilities a complete view of every project in a shop and easy controls for a service manager. It also features a resource planning module that allows service managers to control jobs, priorities, schedules and delivery, Pluss Corp. says. Alliant Power has released its AP64801 Piezo Injector for use in 2010+ emissions MaxxForce 7 engines. The injection line is included and must be replaced any time the line is removed. All new products are backed with Alliant Power's 13-month, unlimited mileage warranty, as well as Alliant Power's technical support. Pluss Corporation, Text INFO to 205-289-3544 or visit www.tpsdigital.com/info Alliant Power, Text INFO to 205-289-3544 or visit www.tpsdigital.com/info 24 T R U C K PA R T S & S E R V I C E | November 2013 Flexible Industrial Brushes Brush Research Manufacturing plans to release a flexible cylinder honing tool for overhauling diesel engines. The Flex-Hone breaks the glaze on cylinder walls, leaving a smooth surface finish can improve lubrication and friction, the company says. When cylinder honing is complete, Flex-Hone says its customers, use warm soapy water for cleanup. In addition to high-quality brush tools, BRM supplies high-quality cylinder wash brushes made of 6-12 Nylon in diameters ranging from 3.5-in to 6.5-in., the company says. Brush Research Manufacturing, Text INFO to 205-289-3544 or visit www.tpsdigital.com/info