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28 www.studentdriverplacement.com September '14 It Works How Air Springs and Engine Mounts from ContiTech Enhance Riding Comfort in Heavy Commercial Vehicles I n heavy commercial vehicles, air springs and mounts provide a smooth and pleasant ride. They effectively bal- ance out shocks and thus succeed in reducing vibration. ContiTech Air Spring Systems and ContiTech Vibration Control recently presented their latest range of products. ContiTech Air Spring Systems presents high-quality air suspension for original equip- ment and the replacement market in the USA. These systems are ideal for use in trucks, trailers, and buses. Sleeve-type roll- ing-lobe air springs counteract vibration in the driver's cab and seats, reducing stress on the driver while simultaneously increasing com- IRUWDQGVDIHW\2(0FXVWRPHUVEHQHÀWIURP the proximity of air spring production in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, making for short trans- port routes to customers on the American continent and thus prompt availability. For the replacement market, ContiTech Air 6SULQJ6\VWHPVRIIHUVDLUVSULQJVÀUVWGHYHO oped for original equipment. These springs are guaranteed to meet the highest quality standards demanded by vehicle manufactur- ers. Engine mounts increase riding comfort )RUWKHÀUVWWLPHWKH&RQWL7HFK9LEUDWLRQ Control business unit was on hand at this \HDU·V 0LG$PHULFD 7UXFNLQJ 6KRZ 7KLV world-renowned specialist in anti-vibration technology and noise insulation is a devel- opment partner for OEMs and offers tailored product solutions. Engine mounts and intermediate propel- ler shaft bearings for heavy duty commercial vehicles were on display at its booth. Both SURGXFWJURXSVVLJQLÀFDQWO\KHOSUHGXFHSRZ ertrain-induced vibration and thus consider- ably enhance riding comfort in commercial vehicles. For more information, please visit www.contitech.us. X Used to mount driver cabs, ContiTech sleeve-type roll- ing-lobe air springs counteract vibrations and reduce driver stress. Photo courtesy of ContiTech. ContiTech Vibration Control offers OEMs tailored prod- uct solutions such as intermediate propeller shaft bearings. Photo courtesy of ContiTech.