Alliance Truck Parts, a provider of replacement parts for the commercial transportation industry, has expanded its exhaust product line to include torsional and standard bellows. Suited for the heavy-duty market, Alliance bellows are the first true all-makes product of their kind in the industry, the company said. The new Alliance bellows are Tier 4 compliant and are built to meet or exceed tough EPA 2010 leak requirements, according to the company. “The launch of our new bellows marks the first time that drivers are able to purchase these exhaust parts as an all-makes product that can be used on nearly any truck make or truck model,” said Catherine Auckland, director, aftermarket marketing, Daimler Trucks North America. “We are always looking to increase our product portfolio to meet customer needs. The launch of Alliance bellows is the result of a new opportunity in the market and feedback from our customers.” Alliance bellows, which are constructed from 300 series stainless steel, undergo extensive testing has a 60% increased life over some OEM counterparts, the company said.“The new bellows are sold as kits that contain all of the necessary installation elements including clamps, gaskets and, in some cases, rigid tubes and support brackets to quickly service your vehicle,” the company said. “Along with an improved product design, these kits reduce installation time by up to 75%, as compared to other OEM products.”Alliance bellows are backed by a one-year unlimited-mile nationwide warranty serviceable at more than 800 locations including Freightliner, Western Star and Thomas Built Buses dealerships in the U.S. and Canada, and Travel Centers of America and Petro locations nationwide.
