Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2015 59 PR ODUC TS N E W LED lights Peterson's LumenX LED line now includes 4-inch Round Strobe and 6-inch Oval Strobe lights. Both models offer 12- and 24-volt compatibility and are rated for use as directional flashing warning devices. The lights feature white-diode LEDs and the company's proprietary lens design that illuminates the entire lens fully and evenly without hotspots or dead zones, regardless of viewing angle. The lights are available in amber, white or red and are designed to produce 73 quad flashes per minute. They are built with AMP-compatible weatherproof receptacles and grommet or flange mounts. Peterson Manufacturing, www.pmlights.com Wide-based retreads Goodyear's fuel-efficient SmartWay-certified G392A SSD UniCircle and G394A SST UniCir- cle wide-based retreads are offered with the company's proprietary UniCircle Technology, which features a uniform and balanced spliceless design that matches the shape of the tire's casing to help extend casing life and mileage. The UniCircle manufacturing process also is engineered to help deliver lower rolling resistance. The G392A SSD UniCircle features a 24/32-inch tread depth, and the G394A SST UniCircle has a 12/32- inch tread depth; both are available to fit size 445/50R22.5 casings. Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems, www.goodyeartrucktires.com Replacement parts TRP's expanded lineup of replacement parts includes turbochargers, power steering pumps and windshield wash. The turbochargers are designed for increased durability and im - proved turbo life, while the power steering pumps are engineered to provide the correct amount of pressure to help decrease steering effort, increase vehicle safety and ease driver fatigue. TRP Premium Windshield Wash is formulated with natural cleaning agents to help power through dirt, bugs and tree sap while beading and repelling rain. TRP Parts, www.trpparts.com Brake drum ConMet's TruCast brake drum, based on the company's TruTurn and CastLite brake drum technologies, is balanced for vibration-free performance for heavy-du- ty truck and trailer applications. The 16½-by-8-inch version weighs 116 pounds, and two 16½-by-7-inch models are available, one weighing 111 pounds and a lighter version weighing 106 pounds. Consolidated Metco, www.conmet.com