Fixed-Axle Suspension offers 13,500 lb capacity.
Press Release Summary:
COMPOSILITE FX(TM) measures 23.5 in. from front edge of hanger to centerline of axle and delivers axle travel of 13.5 in. with 10 in. lift. In-line air springs provide maximized packaging space and remove risk of possible driveline interference. Weighing less than 850 lb, suspension features aluminum beams and zero torsion bushing, which spins freely to eliminate bushing windup.
Original Press Release:
Hendrickson Unveils Lightweight, Fixed Axle Suspension - Composilite FX(TM)
HEBRON, OHIO - Hendrickson launches COMPOSILITE FX(TM), a 13,500 lb capacity lift axle for trucks and trailers weighing less than 850 pounds. It trims more than 300 pounds from previous Hendrickson models.
"By utilizing COMPOSILITE technology, the suspension components of the fixed axle version are virtually identical to the steerable system," says Paul Brown, marketing manager of Hendrickson auxiliary axle division. "In fact, you can use a combination of these two products to standarize lift axle brake components, air springs, and mounting features".
The in-line air springs provide maximized packaging space and remove risk of possible driveline interference. COMPOSILITE FX measures 23.5 inches from front edge of hanger to centerline of axle and delivers axle travel of 13.5 inches with 10-inch lift.
COMPOSILITE features aluminum beams, and a zero torsion bushing. The aluminum beams provide lightweight material for an optimized design that reduces the packaging space of the suspension.
Zero torsion bushings spin freely to eliminate bushing windup. 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 about the COMPOSILITE FX or any Hendrickson lift axle, contact Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems, Hebron, Ohio, toll free at 800-660-2829 or 800-660-2843.
Hendrickson International is one of the largest global supplier 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. Visit the Hendrickson website at www.hendrickson-intl.com.
