Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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Forged aluminum wheel Maxion's forged aluminum CV wheel is engineered for added resistance to radial and rotary fatigue. A bright, machined finish is standard, and a polished finish is optional. Four sizes are available: 22.5- by-8.25, 24.5-by-8.25, 17.5-by-6.75 and 22.5-by-14. Maxion Wheels, www.maxionwheelsandrims.com, 800-337-0457 74 commercial carrier journal | march 2017 Trailer wash systems Bitimec's Wash-Bots advanced pow- er-brush systems are designed to wash trailers in less than 10 minutes. A single operator can use the system's all-push- button functions and lightweight operating mechanism to remove dirt and winter slush from 30-plus trailers a day singlehandedly. Wash-Bots are available in both electric fixed-station versions and portable models such as the diesel-pow - ered A225 and battery-powered 626 units, both one-ton machines on wheels that are equipped with the company's Integral EZ drive. Bitimec, www.wash-bots.com, 877-637-1900 Trailer brake drum Webb's 66764F trailer brake drum features the company's proprietary Cool Running Technology vents engineered for 20,000-pound axles to combat accelerated drum and lining wear caused by higher temperatures from reduced crosswinds below the trailer due to aerodynamic technologies. The CRT vents are engineered to increase airflow for added heat transfer efficiency and cooler wheel-end temperatures. The 99-pound brake drum also is designed with a high strength-to-weight ratio. Webb Wheel Products, www.webbwheel.com, 800-633-3256 Heavy-duty clutches Eaton's upgraded Advantage Series heavy-duty clutches are designed for improved durability, reduced vibration and smooth shifting with torque ratings up to 2,250 lb.-ft. A strap drive system and soft rate dampers help absorb engine vibrations to ward off driveline damage; the dampers also help enable downspeeding at torque ratings up to 1,850 lb.-ft. A spring separator system helps facilitate cleaner, quicker disengagement with the engine for more efficient and smoother shifting, while a second wear tab indicator on the Advantage Self-Adjust model helps with visual inspections. Eaton Corp., www.eaton.com, 800-386-1911 Radiator flush and degreaser Prestone Command's Heavy Duty 2-in-1 Flush & Degreaser for radiators is formulated with an oil en- capsulation system that helps strip grease and oil from the surface, as well as an acid cleaner that helps dissolve corrosion and scale without damaging metals. Prestone Products Corp., www.prestone.com/command, 888-269-0750