Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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Ultra-wide-base tire Yokohama's BluEarth 709L fuel-efficient ultra-wide-base drive tire has an advanced compound engineered to resist heat buildup and a 24/32-inch tread depth for added low rolling resistance. A specialized directional tread pattern promotes added traction in wet or snowy conditions without sacrificing rolling resistance, while a Z-block design helps create multiple biting edges for more grip during acceleration. Tie-bar connec - tors promote block rigidity to help reduce heel-toe wear, while seven circumferential grooves help evacuate water from beneath the tread to boost road contact. A zero-degree belt is designed to create a consistently stable footprint for long, even wear and extended service life, while funnel-shaped grooves helps prevent stones and other debris from reaching the groove's bottom. The tire is available in size 445/50R22.5 and is verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay program. Yokohama Tire Corp., www.yokohamatruck.com, 800-722-9888 Trailer air disc brake Bendix's ADB22X-LT air disc brake for trailers has a 23,000-pound brake rating and weighs 40 pounds per tandem axle lighter than its companion ADB22X air disc brake, helping to deliver increased payload capacity. The brake features a pad designed with 8 percent more wearable volume and an improved wear rate, while its internal self-adjustment mechanism helps support longer service life through reduced brake drag. A virtual absence of brake fade or degradation of stopping power helps increase reliability. Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, www.foundationbrakes.com, 866-610-9709 Lightweight flatbed Utility's lightweight 4000AE flatbed trailer is an evolution of the company's 4000A model, with a standard 47,000-pound coil-haul package and a 3- and 4-inch aluminum crossmem- ber design, contributing to a 536-pound weight reduction from the base model and a 627-pound reduction from a coil-haul model. Each crossmember sits in a patent-pending saddle that does not use mechanical fasteners to connect it to the steel main beams. For added stability, three tube- shaped outriggers are located on each side and are con - nected to the aluminum crossmembers, aiding in even load distribution to the steel main beams. Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., www.utilitytrailer.com, 626-965-1541 76 commercial carrier journal | november 2016