Planetary Rigid Axles suit light/medium-duty applications.

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Series PRLC 124/144 features hydraulically actuated wet-disc brakes that are insulated from contaminants. Mechanical parking brake eliminates need for driveline brake by combining service, parking, and emergency braking in single unit. With axle capacity of 24,300 lb for lift trucks, Series PRLC 124 offers lift capacities from 7,700-11,000 lb. Series PRLC 144 has axle capacity of 35,000 lb and lift capacities from 11,000-17,600 lb.




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AxleTech PRLC 124/144 Planetary Rigid Axles Optimized for Light/Medium-Duty Applications



Troy, Mich., November 21, 2005 - AxleTech International, one of the world's leading suppliers of specialty vehicle drivetrain systems, recently introduced the PRLC 124/144 series of planetary rigid axles. These axles offer a host of advantages for light/medium-duty lift trucks, loader backhoes, compactors, and small loaders.

The company said this series is not only competitively priced, but can also be customized to the OEM's specific application. This series comes with many high-value standard features such as wet disc brakes and integral parking brake.

Engineered for demanding conditions, the PRLC 124/144 offers improved life and high reliability versus previous generations of axles. The hydraulically actuated wet-disc brakes are insulated from external contaminants, and this feature extends service life, lowers downtime, and reduces maintenance. The mechanical parking brake eliminates the need for a driveline brake by combining service, parking, and emergency braking into a single braking unit that offers long life and improved value.

Additional lifecycle and reduced maintenance enhancements include unitized input pinion seals, face-type hub seals, and housing magnets to reduce wear contaminants. For severe brake duty cycles, optional forced-cooling ports are available to allow for an auxiliary brake cooling system.

With an axle capacity of 24,300 pounds (11,000 kgs) for lift trucks, the PRLC 124 series axle offers lift capacities ranging from 7,700 to 11,000 pounds (3.5-5.0 metric tons). The PRLC 144 has an axle capacity of 35,000 pounds (16,000 kgs), and provides lift capacities ranging from 11,000 to17,600 pounds (5.0-8.0 metric tones).

For more information about the AxleTech International PRLC 124/144 series of planetary rigid axles for light/medium-duty applications, please call 877-877-9717. Information is also available at www.axletech.com.

About AxleTech International
AxleTech International is one of the worlds leading designers and manufacturers of drivetrain components, systems, and aftermarket parts serving the commercial, industrial, construction, agricultural, and military vehicle markets. We are a leading supplier of heady-duty off-road planetary axles, high-mobility hub reduction vehicle axles, independent suspensions, transfer cases and brakes to OEMs on every continent. AxleTech is a privately owned company with origins as the North American off-highway and European specialty division of Rockwell International. AxleTech is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, U.S.A.

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