Smart Spec’ing Tips

A fleet’s or owner operators decisions about the equipment they run can have a dramatic impact on operations and profitability. Recognising the importance of wise spec’ing choices, Hendrickson listed seven spec’ing tips outlining how choosing a Hendrickson trailer suspension can make the difference.

Tip 1

Look for a suspension brand that has a good reputation in air ride. A proven track record is a good indication of how your ownership experience will be, and how you will treated after the sale. It can also help down the road when the trailer is sold.

As the market leader, Hendrickson Asia Pacific has built our reputation on air-ride suspension systems.
Hendrickson’s brand equity is very strong in the market and we believe our name will help you retain a premium on your trailer resale.

Tip 2

Look for fully integrated systems (suspension, axle and brakes). We’re not just talking about components, but systems that are truly integrated where each element is designed and tuned to work optimally as part of the entire system. Not only does this help to ensure that your system will perform well, but keep weight down and offers the convenience of a single source for warranty and technical support.

Hendrickson offers the finest integrated air-ride suspension systems available today. In 1995 Hendrickson introduced Intraax, the first integrated air-ride trailer suspension, axle and brake system. This optimised design offered weight savings to flee, which transferred into increased payload. We continue to refine our suspension designs and expand the Intraax family of products. With hundreds of thousands of uni running around the world. Intraax se the standards for durability, weight saving and performance.

Tip 3

Select a products that has a good performance record in i field. A good warranty and solid support are important, but better to never have your trailer down for warranty work at all.

Hendrickson offers excellent technical support and the most extensive warranties in the industry.

Tip 4

Look for systems with minimal maintenance requirements. This includes a minimum number of fasteners, bushings and other wear items. Check for fastener retorque requirements - again, the fewer the better.

Hendrickson suspensions are designed with very few wear items for minimum maintenance. In most applications, our Tri-Functional Bushings typically last the life of the trailer, leaving shocks, air springs and possibly bushing spacer pads as the only other par apt to wear out over time. Unlike most other suspension brands, our designs have no retorque requirements. With Hendrickson suspensions, routine maintenance is generally nothing more than a visual inspection.

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