Integrated Suspension/Axle Unit Designed to Offer Smooth Ride

-- Logistics Management, 2/1/2001

Hendrickson, a designer and manufacturer of suspension systems for the heavy-duty and medium-duty commercial vehicle industry, has announced the release of a new lightweight front air suspension and steer axle, AIRTEK.

AIRTEK is the first integrated front air suspension and steer axle design to offer the opportunity to run on a full air platform, which consists of a trailer air suspension, drive axle air suspension, and steer axle air suspension. According to the manufacturer, this results in a smoother ride than non-integrated models can offer, improves stability and handling, and significantly reduces both weight and maintenance requirements.

AIRTEK will be available on April 1, 2001. Initially, it will be offered on Freightliner's Century Class and Columbia trucks as well as on its new owner/operator vehicle.

For more information, visit http://www.hendrickson-intl.com or call (630) 910-2800.