Trailer Suspension System provides 46,000 lb capacity.
Press Release Summary:
VANTRAAX® HKANT 46K suspension system is suited for haulers running heavy-duty, over-the-road box and refrigerated vans. Advanced Axle/Beam Technology teams tapered-beam and large-diameter axle technologies. System comes with low-alloy main rails and K braces, as well as D-shaped locking pin and accompanying D-shaped holes in main rail. TRI-FUNCTIONAL® III bushings feature phosphate-coated inner metal for corrosion protection and rubber compound for smooth ride.
Original Press Release:
New 46,000-Pound Capacity Vantraax® Trailer Suspension System Adds Strength and Shaves Weight
CANTON, Ohio -Hendrickson expands its popular VANTRAAX® trailer suspension system family with a superb model for haulers running heavy-duty, over-the-road box and refrigerated vans.
Introducing a tapered-beam 46,000-pound capacity configuration (HKANT 46K) ideal for the Canadian market, Hendrickson increases frame strength while trimming 125 pounds from the wide-beam 46,000-pound capacity system (HKAT 46K).
The new VANTRAAX model exemplifies Hendrickson's Advanced Axle/Beam Technology (AXT(TM)), which teams tapered-beam and large-diameter axle (LDA(TM)) technologies. Plans call for AXT to be introduced throughout the INTRAAX® and VANTRAAX families of integrated trailer suspension systems.
LDA increases the diameter of today's traditional five-inch axle by about three-quarters of an inch, which reduces weight while improving component and system strength.
It delivers a 15 percent increase in bending and torsional stiffness compared to the five-inch axle tube, while reducing tube deflection under loads to keep the axle straighter to help enhance fuel efficiency and tire wear.
Hendrickson's cutting-edge production capabilities, such as friction-welded spindles and induction hardening, produce the straightest and most consistent trailer axle-spindle assemblies in the industry.
The new HKANT 46K comes standard with high-strength, low-alloy main rails and K braces for added durability and strength. The configuration provides a 20 percent stronger main rail and 16 percent more buckling resistance compared to the current 46,000-pound capacity system (HKAT 46K).
In addition, the robust main rails increase resistance to single-wheel impacts. For identification of HKANT 46K, the number "80" and a part number are "hard stamped" into the main rails and K braces.
Modification to the shock attachment doubles its strength, while the model retains the same shocks and air springs as the current HKAT 46K. With the narrow pivot tapered-beam, the new configuration uses the high-performance TRI-FUNCTIONAL® III bushing to deliver the same smooth ride.
Road proven over millions of miles, patented TRI-FUNCTIONAL® III bushings feature phosphate coated inner metal for corrosion protection and a unique rubber compound for outstanding durability and ride.
Concurrently, in an enhancement pertaining to all Hendrickson sliding suspension systems, HKANT 46K models feature a redesigned D-shaped locking pin and accompanying D-shaped holes in the main rail.
HKAT 46K offers the outstanding and unique features common to all VANTRAAX systems, along with the availability of a wide array of options including QUIK-DRAW®, fully-pneumatic pin-pull mechanism; TIREMAAX®, automatic tire inflation system, and a complete selection of long-life wheel-end and brake choices.
For additional information on VANTRAAX trailer suspension systems, contact Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems, Canton, Ohio, toll free at 866-RIDEAIR (743-3247).
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, 111., 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.
