An all-important component on any vehicle, the rim and tyre package is crucial not only for its mechanical function but also as a Read more
A champion for fluid power
”After a change in supplier contracts in 2017, PT Hydraulics was able to source a product that was suited perfectly for the Australian Read more
Hyatt bearings
Bearing specialist, Hyatt, claims to have found the winning combination of quality and competitive cost structures to lead the heavy-duty wheel-end market.
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Razor-powered tarp systems
Based in the southern New South Wales border town of Tocumwal, Vanderhoek Engineering has been specialising in side-to-side roll-over tarps for the last Read more
Brianza Plastica laminates
Brianza Plastica strongly believes in the prospect of growth in the commercial vehicle sector. The company is present in both European and worldwide Read more
The power of shocks: Powerdown
Air suspension systems have been standard equipment for truck and trailer applications for more than a decade and are ideal for improving driver Read more
Wheel Bearing Failures – how to reduce them during the installation process
According to SKF, errors during the installation process are often the cause of wheel bearing failures. The pre-set wheel end was first introduced Read more
Omni Tanker launches OmniTAINER
In late 2018, Omni Tanker and Eurotainer finalised a global supply agreement with the launch of the OmniTAINER in Houston, Texas, to the Read more
Curtain call for locally developed clearcoat
Compared with a van-style trailer, a ‘curtain-sider’ throws up a lot of challenges for the coatings necessary to protect it. Where a conventional Read more
Environmentally friendly Powerdown shock absorber development
Collaborating with Re-Oil, a local Newcastle oil and lubrication company, Powerdown were instrumental in the development of the tailored high-performance shock absorber fluid Read more