The Holland Group has introduced NoLube, its next generation of landing gear technology. Although it doesn't eliminate the need for preventive maintenance, NoLube does provide a completely sealed system for maximum lubrication that requires no additional grease. It also prevents water and outside contaminants from entering the gearbox.
The NoLube option includes a grease tube that surrounds the elevating screw so that when the legs are raised or lowered the screw gets a shot of grease. Shaft seals are added to the crankshaft and driveshaft bushings to prevent outside contamination. Finally, the gearbox and upper leg cavities are filled with grease, eliminating the need for grease fittings.
NoLube is offered with the Holland Mark V and Holland Binkley 50,000 for heavy-duty applications; the Holland Formula 150 and Holland Binkley 51,000 for standard medium-duty and replacement applications; and the Holland Binkley Fast Gear 4000.
Grote Industries introduced a line of red and yellow beehive clearance/marker LED lamps that can be easily retrofitted since they have the same female pin termination as standard incandescent models.
Visibility is increased through the use of symmetrical optics, which means the lamps don't need orientation for optimal light diffusion. The beehive shape also makes them easier to see. The new 2- and 2.5-in. lights feature spin-welded lenses and the Grote UBS Double Seal Pigtail to ensure a tight fit.
The company has also taken the wraps off a small LED aerodynamic cab marker lamp with a replaceable lens. The new aerocab marker fits the same mounting application as the incandescent version, making it easy to retrofit.
Since the lamp does not have to be sealed to protect the LED, lens replacement is an economical option, according to Grote.
Production of Pre-Mold treads for Michelin Retread Technologies Inc. (MRTI) has begun at a new $15-million plant in Covington, Ga. Currently, over 25 retreaders have taken on MRTI franchises.
The precure tread produced by the new plant incorporates Michelin's new tire compounds, tread designs, and process technologies. The highly automated 93,000-sq.-ft. plant includes a state-of-the-art tread press and will employ more than 75 people.
XTRA Lease now offers 36- and 48-ft. multi-temp trailers featuring a number of new safety specs. The specs include 36-in. long grab handles at every door; aggressively grated steps and platforms; steps at each door; a detachable slider ramp that can be mounted at any door; heavy-duty safety grip duct aluminum flooring; and recessed fluorescent interior lighting. Trailers are equipped with Thermo King SB-III 30TCI SR+ Whisper Edition reefers, which run 10 decibels quieter than earlier model units.
Dana Corp.'s Spicer Heavy Axle & Brake Div. has acquired the Tire Management business of Eaton Corp.'s Advanced Chassis Control System unit. The Tire Management line includes the Tire Monitor System, Tire Maintenance System, Central Tire Inflation System, and the Tire Pressure Control System.
