Lift Axle delivers maneuverability with 28° wheel cut.
Press Release Summary:
Available in capacities to 10,000 lb, COMPOSILITE(TM) FBC self-steering auxiliary lift axle weighs 689 lb and accommodates 6- or 8-hole hubs for use with 17.5 or 19.5 in. tires. Featuring in-line air spring design, axle mounts in 23.5 in. packaging space, facilitating multi-axle configurations. Beams and lift plates remain parallel for proper wheel tracking and air spring life while stabilizer incorporates cover to protect stabilizing rod from dirt and debris.
Original Press Release:
Hendrickson Broadens COMPOSILITE(TM) Family with a New Light-Duty Steerable Lift Axle
Hendrickson recently expanded the COMPOSILITE(TM) family with the emergence of COMPOSILITE(TM) FBC, a self-steering auxiliary lift axle in capacities up to 10,000 pounds.
Delivering the advantages haulers value in the COMPOSILITE family from helping to stretch their vehicles' life span to reducing maintenance, the FBC proves a superior choice for fleets and owner operators who do not need a full 13,500-pound capacity lift axle for their federal bridge compliance efforts.
Weighing only 689 pounds, COMPOSILITE FBC maintains the durability and features of the COMPOSILITE ST by delivering outstanding maneuverability with an industry-leading 28-degree wheel cut.
A unique in-line air spring design provides maximized packaging space. All COMPOSILITE lift axles mount in a 23.5-inch packaging space allowing easier multi-axle configurations.
COMPOSILITE FBC accommodates six-hole or eight-hole hubs for use with 17.5-inch or 19.5-inch tires. The lightest configuration uses six-hole hubs, rims and 17.5-inch tires with the FBC weighing in at only 873 pounds.
COMPOSILITE FBC can be ordered with an integrated air system that reduces installation time through a pre-located air tank, hoses and valves.
COMPOSILITE FBC assists fleets and operators by helping to lower life cycle costs. The beams remain parallel to ensure proper wheel tracking and help enhance tire life, while lift plates remain parallel for longer air spring life. The stabilizer features a cover to protect the stabilizing rod from dirt and debris throughout travel.
For additional information about the COMPOSILITE family or any Hendrickson lift axle, contact Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems, Hebron, Ohio, 43025 toll free at 800-660-2829 or 800-660-2843.
Hendrickson, a Boler company, is one of the largest global suppliers of truck and tractor suspensions, trailer suspensions, truck and trailer lift axles, bumpers and trim components and springs to the commercial transportation industry. Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., Hendrickson has been meeting the needs of the transportation industry for more than 90 years. Visit the Hendrickson Web site at www.hendrickson-intl.com.
For more information contact:
Ralph E. Norton
Hendrickson
(330) 489-0473
