WOODRIDGE, Ill. — Officials of Hendrickson International, Truck Suspensions
Systems, announced that Truck Blue Book placed an incremental value of $400 on
trucks equipped with Hendrickson AIRTEK, compared to trucks equipped with
industry-standard mechanical suspensions.
The 12,000-pound capacity Hendrickson AIRTEK® and STEERTEK combination represent
the industry’s first integrated front air suspension and steer axle.
“We are pleased that Truck Blue Book has recognized the value that AIRTEK adds
to Class-8 vehicles. The AIRTEK value proposition of superior ride and handling,
reduced weight and maintenance, and increased tire life has now been
strengthened by including increased resale to provide further benefits to our
customers,” said Steve Kiefer, director of marketing and program management at
Hendrickson truck suspensions systems.
AIRTEK provides significant improvement in ride and handling, and some fleets
claim a substantial increase in steer tire life. The superior design and
engineering features deliver broad benefits to drivers, mechanics and fleet
owners helping protect drivers from bumps and potholes and providing a premium
ride while reducing noise, vibration and harshness.
The axle-section and leaf-spring geometry produce improvements of up to 30
percent in ride and 64 percent in roll stability, in addition to 100 pounds in
weight savings, when compared to traditional steel spring suspensions and I-beam
axles.
Its premium rubber suspension bushings eliminate lubrication requirements, while
the innovative two-piece knuckle design simplifies serviceability.
“The Truck Blue Book Advisory Council has reason to believe the Hendrickson
AIRTEK improves driver comfort, ride and handling, reduces maintenance and
life-cycle costs, and as of now, will have an incremental value over the
mechanical front suspension and I-beam axle,” said Terry Williams, Truck Blue
Book managing editor.
AIRTEK is currently available on several Freightliner, Mack, Sterling, Volvo and
Western Star models.
For more information about AIRTEK, contact Hendrickson truck suspension systems,
Woodridge, Ill., 630-910-2800, or your local truck dealer.
Hendrickson International is one of the largest global suppliers of truck and
tractor suspensions, trailer suspensions, truck and trailer lift axles, springs
and bumpers to the commercial transportation industry. Headquartered in
Woodridge, Ill., Hendrickson has been meeting the needs of the transportation
industry for more than 90 years. |
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