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Hendrickson Broadens PRIMAAX EX Applications
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Hendrickson Broadens PRIMAAX EX Applications

WOODRIDGE, Ill. - Officials of Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems recently announced further proliferation of PRIMAAX-® EX heavy-duty vocational rear air suspension at numerous OEMs. As PRIMAAX EX grows in popularity, so does customer demand for new configurations, such as single- and tridem-axle variants, multiple ride heights, and disc brake-compatibility, stated Carmen Cardillo,...

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Rubber Suspensions target fire and rescue vehicles.

Available in 42,000, 48,000, 54,000, and 58,000 lb capacities, HN-® FR family of tandem rubber suspensions utilize VariRate-® spring system to maximize stability. Diagonally-mounted rubber bolster springs act in compression and shear to dissipate road shock and wide spring centers and Hytrel-® auxiliary springs optimize stability in high center of gravity applications. Walking-beam design...

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Rubber Suspensions target fire and rescue industry.
Vehicle Suspensions

Rubber Suspensions target fire and rescue industry.

Available in tandem capacities of 42,000, 48,000, 54,000, and 58,000 lb, HN-® FR Series utilizes VariRate-® spring system to provide optimal balance of empty ride quality and loaded stability. Diagonally-mounted rubber bolster springs act in compression and shear to dissipate road shock, while extra wide spring centers and Hytrel-® auxiliary springs provide stability for high center of gravity...

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Suspension Accessory keeps vehicle level in all directions.
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Suspension Accessory keeps vehicle level in all directions.

Adjustable side to side as well as front to back, Chevy/GMC Stableload enables accurate leveling of load. Unit engages factory overload springs sooner to provide safe and secure ride. In addition to minimizing sway, body roll, and bucking, Stableload keeps vehicle level, which helps optimize braking and minimizes stopping distance, maintaining correct front-end alignment.

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Front Air Suspension suits twin- and tri-steer applications.

Offered as 14,600 and 20,000 lb/axle rating option on AUTOCAR ACX chassis, PARASTEER(TM) HD is designed with no fixed steer axle spacing constraints. It utilizes 2 heavy-duty air springs per steer axle that equally share load. Air springs support 100% of vertical load, cushioning driver by isolating impacts from road and offering protection to chassis and equipment. System is suited for...

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Lighter-Weight Trailer Suspension supports up to 23,000 lb.
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Lighter-Weight Trailer Suspension supports up to 23,000 lb.

INTRAAX-® AANL low-ride/liftable integrated trailer suspension system uses Advanced Axle/Beam Technology (AXT(TM)), which pairs tapered-beam and Large-Diameter Axle (5 -¾ in.) features to optimize component system strength while minimizing weight. Offered in ride heights from 6.5-17 in., it features axle/spindle assembly with straightness that promotes fuel economy and tire life. QUIK-ALIGN-®...

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Trailer Suspension System offers 23,000 lb capacity.

Available in ride heights from 6.5-17 in., INTRAAX AANL 23K low-ride, liftable suspension system features Advanced Axle/Beam Technology, which teams tapered-beam and 5-¾ in. Large-Diameter Axle technologies to optimize strength while reducing weight. Tapered-beam design uses TRI-FUNCTIONAL III Bushings, which utilize rubber compound for smooth ride. Cam Tube System minimizes S-cam maintenance,...

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Enhancements to Hendrickson PRIMAAX® Planned for 2008

January 2008 WOODRIDGE, Ill. - Hendrickson Truck Systems Group officials announce plans to release design enhancements to the PRIMAAX-® heavy-duty air-ride rear suspension mid 2008. Launched in 2003, PRIMAAX quickly earned the trust of heavy-duty truckers in a variety of vocational and construction applications including mixers, dump trucks, heavy-haul tractors, truck-mounted cranes and logging...

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