Overdrive

January 2018 | Overdrive | 45 Super-single fenders Minimizer's Super Single Fenders are designed for wide-base tires. Four models – 2221, 9021, 4021 and TR4021 – each measure 19½ inches wide and are available in standard company colors with specialized fi nishes, with the exception of the 9021, which is not available in green. Minimizer, minimizer.com Dump trailer charging system Purkeys' Boss Dump Trailer Charging System is designed to keep a dump trailer's battery charged by connecting it to the truck's battery to feed it constant voltage while the engine is turned on. The system connects via a seven-way trailer harness and includes an LED indicator light. Purkeys, purkeys.net Tractor-trailer gap aero device XStream Trucking's TruckWings is an active-aerodynamic device that covers the tractor-trailer gap and helps elim- inate turbulence caused by movement and high winds, leading to streamlined aerodynamics, fuel savings, lower car- bon emissions and smoother rides due to less lane drift. As the gap is needed for low-speed maneuverability, Truck- Wings is designed to work at highway speeds, automatically deploying large panels to cover the gap's sides and top. The panels, made of high-impact glass-reinforced composites, create a continuous connection between the truck and trailer that allows the air to fl ow smoothly over the truck's entire length. When the truck slows down, the panels retract without driver inter- vention, providing clearance for turns at any angle. XStream Trucking, xstreamtrucking.com Spiral wrap assemblies Phillips' Spiral Wrap products are suited for new or replacement combination air and electrical assemblies for the company's 3-In-1 and 4-In-1 packages that combine straight air and electrical cables to keep them organized and shielded from damage. For one-time do-it-yourself installations, Phillips of- fers a spiral wrap with a 1⅜ -inch inner diameter in pre-cut lengths of 8 and 10 feet. Mini pre-cut spiral wraps also are available to provide an alternative to cable ties that can damage rubber air lines as they contract and expand during braking. Phillips Industries, phillipsind.com

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