Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | JULY 2015 69 PR ODUC TS N E W Trailer wire box Phillips' Volt-Box for the company's Sta-Dry trailer wire manage- ment system is designed to keep wires pinch-free and organized while maintaining the standard 7-way trailer mounting-bolt pattern for easy retrofit. The Volt-Box includes Phillips' QCS2 Quick-Change Socket in either split (16-8000) or solid pin (16-80002) designs and is engineered with high-impact composite material and interchangeable mounting holes to facilitate faster and easier socket replacement. Phillips Industries, www.phillipsind.com, 800-423-4512 Fifth-wheel plate Minimizer's Slick Plate is made of poly plastic and is designed to remove the need for grease and prolong the fifth wheel's life. The device is engineered to facilitate less friction, easier handling and added maneuverability and comes with all necessary hardware. Minimizer, www.minimizer.com, 800-248-3855 Lightweight trailer suspension SAF Holland's ULX40 Ultralite trailer suspension is an all-in-one integrated slider suspension axle system engineered for increased payload, improved operating efficiency, longer life, reduced maintenance and increased simplicity. The ULX40, available with SAF drum or air-disc brakes, has a 40,000-pound capacity with a 5.75-inch-diameter axle and features a lightweight composite spring design that doesn't require shock absorbers, air springs, height-control valves or dock-lock devices. SAF Holland, ww1.safholland.us, 888-396-6501 Regional drive tire Giti Tire's GT Radial GT639 nondirectional regional drive tire is engineered for high-mileage high-scrub applications. The tire has a 30 ⁄32-inch tread depth for added service life, while an open-shoulder tread pattern helps provide added traction, and a wide footprint and square shoulders help enhance stability. The GT639 features the company's proprietary Equal Force Casing carcass technology designed to enable an optimal tire footprint and equal force distribution for better control and regular tread wear. With Giti's Cap Base Design, the cap layer provides added wear-resistant qualities, while the base rubber between the top layer and the casing includes a cooler running formulation that helps insulate the casing from heat buildup. The company's Duo Filler Technology is a combination of hard and soft bead fillers; the soft bead filler helps provide a more comfortable ride and smoother handling, while the hard bead filler is stiffer to facilitate improved durability. The tire is available in four sizes: 11R22.5, 295/75R22.5, 11R24.5 and 285/75R24.5. Giti Tire U.S.A. Ltd., www.giti.com, 866-488-4737