Pneumatic pin release system allows one person to reposition the slider box with minimal effort. Dana also announced three other additions to its suspension and axle lineup.
The SmartRide RS50 slider suspension, rated at 50,000 lbs., is designed to handle severe trailer operations, such as those encountered in Mexico.
The SmartRide RF30 fixed suspension, rated at 30,000 lbs.) is designed to improve durability and enhance ride quality in such severe-service applications as logging and mining.
The DS22SS self-steering trailer axle allows a tighter turning radius and helps reduce tire scrub and highway wear is aimed at Canadian fleets, which will soon be required to run self-steering axles on trailers.
In addition, chief engineer for advanced chassis controls systems Jim Beverly announced enhancements to the Dana Spicer Tire Maintenance System (TMS) to provide additional reliability and flexibility.
He said an updated electronic control unit (ECU) allows customers completely reprogram, or re-flash, the ECU through the serial data-link connector to incorporate new features that may be available in the future.
Also, Beverly noted Dana has improved the durability of the ECU's wiring harness with new over-molds that better protect all connection points.
"These and other enhancements once again demonstrate our commitment to new and emerging technologies to meet the demands of all customers," said Beverly.
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