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48 Fleet Maintenance | October 2018
Five-rib design improves traction
The SmartWay-verified BluEarth 109L trailer tires,
from Yokohama, feature the companies stress control
groove design which resists shoulder
damage from sharp turns
or accidental curbing. The
tread pattern fights scaling
in lateral slides, common in
tight maneuvers. Additional
features include: advanced
compound construction
to fend off wear, compact
tread blocks that roll
smoothly and a five-rib
design for improved traction.
The 109L offers durable
casing, and is available
in four sizes: 295/75R22.5,
11R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and
11R24.5. All sizes of the 109L
are backed by a seven-year,
unlimited tread warranty.
For more information visit VehicleServicePros.com/21017727
For use on rubber belts on
heavy equipment and trucks
The Zep Belt Conditioner is a belt
conditioning treatment designed to
improve performance by preventing
slip, increasing power, reducing
strain on bearings and bushings and
extending belt life versus untreated
belts. This conditioner helps enhance
employee safety by preventing the
squealing caused by belt slipping. This
product is for use on rubber belts on
heavy equipment, trucks and vehicles
(not for use on serpentine belts).
For more information visit
VehicleServicePros.com/21020031
For severe on/off highway vehicles
The Link Manufacturing Air Link Gen 3 Tandem Drive
Suspension offers a combination of air spring and walking
beam technology designed to deliver everything the refuse
industry demands in a heavy duty tandem drive suspension.
This suspension is specifically designed for severe on/
off highway vehicles and exceeds industry requirements for
vocational suspension applications while helping to lower
operating and maintenance costs, limit chassis and mounted
equipment damage, diminish vibrations, lengthen tire
life and extend bushing life, the company says. This suspension
is available in standard capacity ranges from 46,000 to
52,000 lbs, with custom capacities up to 84,000 lbs.
For more information visit VehicleServicePros.com/21019964
Eliminates the need to replace the entire pan
Dorman’s Oil Drain Plugs are coated for high corrosion
resistance and long service life, the company says. There
are a variety of styles available, including standard, inset
gasket, molded gasket, magnetic and pilot point. The oversized,
piggyback and rubber expanding plugs are designed
to eliminate the need to replace the entire pan. The plugs
are constructed to strict engineering quality standards, and
are also included with many of Dorman’s Engine Oil Pans.
For more information visit VehicleServicePros.com/21023282
Keep drivers comfortable in hot climates
The Phillips & Temro Idle Free Series 5000 eAPU is designed to
keep drivers comfortable in hot climates. The series uses proven
compressor technology combined with a wall mounted evaporator
that delivers over 300 cfm airflow and can maintain an average
cabin temperature of 68 degrees F in an ambient temperature over
100 degrees. The system offers proprietary automatic start-stop
technology that starts the engine when the APU batteries need to
be charged, making a 34 hour reset period possible with an all-electric
APU. The Idle Free 5000 is a slim, low-profile unit containing
a compressor and condenser that mounts to the back of the cab,
preserving frame rail and under bed space.
For more information visit VehicleServicePros.com/21023183
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