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December 2002
INTRAAX® — The Industry's First
Integrated System — Refined For Autohaulers, Moving Vans, Drop-Frames
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CANTON, OH. – Hendrickson unveils an integrated suspension system for autohaulers and drop-frame vans – the INTRAAX® AANLS 20K.
Drawing on patented INTRAAX®
tapered-beam technology and unmatched design experience, Hendrickson developed a
short-beam system in a capacity of 20,000-pounds that retains all of the INTRAAX
durability and low maintenance advantages.
AANLS 20K delivers an air ride package that is more than120
pounds per axle lighter than comparable suspensions.
While the lighter weight of the tapered-beam construction
allows haulers to carry more cargo on each run, the AANLS delivers the
exceptional freight protection, superior performance and rugged durability that
has made INTRAAX the recognized leader in quality and the most popular air-ride
suspension on the market.
Offered in ride heights from 6.25 to 12 inches, the INTRAAX
AANLS with its short-beam design provides a compact package ideal for the tight
confines of the autohauler and drop-frame trailer designs. In addition, the
system offers the choice of 16.5-inch brakes or the smaller 15-inch brake
configuration needed for 19.5-inch tires.
“Scheduled for an early 2003 production launch, the AANLS
brings the weight savings and unmatched benefits and options of INTRAAX to
fleets and owner operators of specialized trailers including autohaulers, moving
vans, electronics trailers and high-cube pup trailers,” says John Morgan,
trailer product manager with Hendrickson.
The AANLS provides all of the features of the patented
INTRAAX including the industry’s first standard Cam Tube System that enhances
S-cam alignment and extends brake bushing life and Hendrickson’s neutral-toe
axle that improves tire life and fuel mileage.
The industry’s first integrated suspension – axle – brake system, INTRAAX
provides a rigid axle/beam connection combined with the proven
TRI-FUNCTIONAL® BUSHING resulting in an ideal combination of ride
softness and stability. Standard QUIK-ALIGN® delivers fast, easy,
accurate axle alignment.
Hendrickson established the advantages of the tapered-beam
INTRAAX with literally millions of service miles on every major highway in North
America. This was achieved through technology adapted from our proven VANTRAAX®
slider system. With tens of thousands of units on the road today, VANTRAAX has
grown to be the first choice of air-ride van operators since its introduction
some five years ago.
A variety of READY-TO-ROLL® (RTR®)
options such as long-life wheel ends including HUS™, Hendrickson’s unitized hub
system with a seven-year limited warranty, and HXS® extended service
brakes allow fleets and owner operators to customize their systems to meet
specific hauling needs and customer demands.
Hendrickson Tire Inflation System (HTIS), a responsive tire
maintenance system that automatically maintains inflation to maximize tire life
and improve productivity and fuel economy, is another popular RTR option.
Hendrickson’s Value Package Option makes wheel-end spec’ing
easy by matching extended-service hub assemblies with configurations meeting the
broad needs of fleets and owner operators. Ductile iron and aluminum hub
products provide additional low-cost and lightweight options.
For
additional information on the INTRAAX AANLS 20K, contact Hendrickson
International, Trailer Suspension Systems, Canton, Ohio, toll free at
866-RIDEAIR (866-743-3247).
Hendrickson
International is one of the largest global suppliers of truck and tractor
suspensions; trailer suspensions; lift, trailer and steer axles; springs;
bumpers, and stamped components to the commercial transportation industry.
Headquartered in Woodridge, Ill., Hendrickson has been meeting the needs of the
transportation industry for more than 80 years.
For more information contact:
Ralph E. Norton
Hendrickson International
(330) 489-0473 |
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