Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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Lightweight driveshaft Dana's SPL 350 Lite driveshaft is engineered for high-efficiency vehi- cles with engine downspeeding config- urations. The driveshaft is designed with 11 fewer components to help reduce weight and enable faster, easier installation. It shares service components with the existing SPL 350 driveshaft to help simplify maintenance and inventory. Reduced noise, vibration and harshness levels help extend component life and improve performance and vehicle dynamics. Dana Inc., www.dana.com, 419-887-3000 High-pressure leak tester Bosch's HPT 500 High-Pressure Diagnostic Leak Tester delivers leak detection smoke at up to 30 psi to produce higher pressures and simu- late truck boost to test and find leaks in exhaust aftertreatment systems. Designed to test an entire system in 15 minutes and with dual operat- ing modes, the machine helps technicians alternate quickly between smoke-only and air-only cycles to confirm repairs. It features a flow control valve, remote shutoff and gauges for flow rate, system pressure and test pressure. The HPT 500 comes with a bottle of vapor-producing fluid, a remote-control key fob, a hex key and a 100- to 240-volt AC plug. The housing is constructed of steel and billet aluminum for added durability and extended service life. Bosch, www.bosch.us, 917-421-7209 Long-haul drive tire Cooper's Roadmaster RM852(EM) long-haul drive tire is Smart- Way-verified and has a tread compound that facilitates lower rolling resistance for added fuel economy and 30/32nds of tread to offer longer mileage. For improved wet traction and stability in challenging weather, the tire features a solid shoulder design and the company's 3D Micro-Gauge siping with full depth and variable sipe density. Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., www.coopertire.com, 800-854-6288 82 commercial carrier journal | may 2017