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April 2004
Hendrickson Announces Availability of 9,000-pound Capacity COMPOSILITE Steerable |
HEBRON, OHIO – Hendrickson unveils a 9,000-pound capacity version of COMPOSILITE
ST™ for truck and trailer applications.
Delivering all of the advantages and durability of the 13,500-pound capacity
version, the new lighter duty COMPOSILITE ST provides a superior choice for
fleets and owner operators who only need to carry 9,000 pounds or less per lift
axle.
Weighing only 720 pounds, COMPOSILITE ST 9K is designed for use with 19.5-inch
tires. It weighs in around 930 to 963 pounds including tires and rims, depending
on the tire selected.
New features include a 2.5-inch drop axle and an aluminum cross member. The
shorter drop axle provides the ability to use 19.5-inch tires and the aluminum
cross member helps reduce system weight. The suspension is designed with
aluminum hangers; steel hangers are available as an option.
The in-line air spring design provides maximized packaging space, measuring 23.5
inches from front edge of hanger to centerline of axle. The aluminum beams
remain parallel to ensure proper wheel tracking for increased tire life, while
lift plates remain parallel for longer air spring life. The stabilizer uses a
cover to protect the stabilizer rod from dirt and debris throughout travel.
“Hendrickson maintains key features to the end-user, including 28-degrees of
wheel cut and 13.5 inches of travel; at the same time, we provide a light-duty
system that allows for quick and easy maintenance,” stated Paul Brown, marketing
manager of Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems. “All COMPOSILITE suspensions use
industry standard components including 15- by 4-inch brakes. This allows
replacement parts to be readily available.”
Zero torsion bushings eliminate bushing windup and provide a smaller package
space for a lighter weight product. This provides more consistent down force and
reduced lift force resistance; therefore, only one-half the amount of force is
required to operate the lift axle.
For additional information on COMPOSILITE lift axles, contact Hendrickson
Auxiliary Axle Systems, Hebron, Ohio, 800-660-2829.
Hendrickson International is one of the largest global suppliers of truck and
tractor suspensions; trailer suspensions; lift, trailer and steer axles;
springs, and bumpers to the commercial transportation industry. Headquartered in
Woodridge, Ill., Hendrickson has been meeting the needs of the transportation
industry for 90 years.
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