| | | KALAMAZOO, Mich… Dana Corporation’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group has introduced a new steer axle line – the Dana® Spicer® D-2000F steer axle series. The series strengthens Dana’s lineup of heavy-duty vocational components for heavy-haul applications. The new axles are compatible with both air disc and drum-style brakes, offer a 5-inch drop beam option, and feature increased axle ratings to better meet the performance demands of construction, refuse, fire truck, and other heavy haul applications.
“The choice of disc or drum brakes allows the customer to better tailor the vehicle for their application needs, while axle ratings of up to 22,800 pounds allows greater payload,” said Mark Davis, product manager – steer axles for Dana. “These features can add up to a lot more productivity for the fleet.”
“The deeper 5-inch beam drop option allows the truck manufacturer to lower the chassis, and that opens the door to several important customer benefits,” said Davis. “These include improved cab entry and exit and additional passenger room in the cab.”
Additional features of the new Dana Spicer steer axle series include:
A patented power rib beam design provides weight savings, while maintaining excellent durability and deflection characteristics often associated with high torque brakes;
A patented in-line, draw-key kingpin retention system with spring washer tensioning improves durability and reliability, while helping to maintain good camber alignment;
Patented compressible inserts, seals, and threaded caps on the kingpin improve contamination exclusion and grease retention; and
Tie rod ends with sealed boots and patented purge valves further improve contamination exclusion and overall axle/vehicle durability and reliability.
The new D-2000F and D-2200F axles will readily accommodate tire pressure management systems and be fully compatible with Dana® Spicer® LMS™ Hub systems.
To ensure widespread coverage in a variety of applications, two gross axle weight ratings (GAWR) are available: 20,000 pounds for the D-2000F model, and 22,800 pounds for the D-2200F model.
For more information on the Dana Spicer D-2000F steer axle series or for any other Roadranger products and services, visit the Internet at www.roadranger.com, or write to Roadranger Marketing, P.O. Box 4013, Kalamazoo, MI 49003. To reach a Roadranger right now, dial 1-800-826-HELP (4357) in the U.S. and Canada. In Mexico, dial 01-800-826-4357.
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Dana’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group, part of the Heavy Vehicle Technologies and Systems Group, designs, manufacturers, and markets front-steer, rear-drive, trailer, and auxiliary axles; driveshafts; steering shafts; suspensions; and related systems, modules, and services for the commercial vehicle market. Major components and modules are marketed under the Spicer® brand name.
Dana people design and manufacture products for every major vehicle producer in the world. Dana is focused on being an essential partner to automotive, commercial, and off-highway vehicle customers, which collectively produce more than 60 million vehicles every year. A leading supplier of axle, driveshaft, engine, frame, chassis, and transmission technologies, Dana employs 46,000 people in 28 countries. The company is based in Toledo, Ohio, and reported sales of $9.1 billion in 2004. Dana’s Internet address is www.dana.com.
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