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The success of innovation in the heavy vehicle industry is determined by how they improve the vehicles safety and fuel efficiency. These two pillars of the truck and bus industry are vital for profitability and the quality of service delivery.

WABCO is well known for producing robust OEM and aftermarket parts for European trucks. For more than a century, WABCO’s innovations have enabled truck manufacturers to improve their heavy vehicle designs continuously. WABCO’s products have facilitated the development of faster, safer and more economic trucks and buses for decades.
Origins of WABCO
WABCO’s dedication to the improvement of safety in the transport industry …

The performance and efficiency of modern trucks and buses have improved significantly over the last two decades. This is mainly due to the advancement in the electrical technology solutions available in the heavy vehicle industry.

These electrical solutions range from essential air conditioning to the intricate networks of sensors that support autonomous driving solutions. The electric solutions are famed for revolutionizing driver comfort, improving vehicle performance and raising the safety standards of heavy vehicles globally. This article focuses on some of the solutions offered by Hella Electrics.
An Overview of Hella
Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA is one of the leading providers of …

The driveshaft is a key component of a vehicle’s drive train which couples its engine and wheels. The driveshaft is the main link between your transmission system and the drive axle. It works by transmitting torque and rotation from the transmission system to the drive axle and wheels.

Driveshafts vary in length and strength depending on their applications. They are also known as Cardan shafts, propeller shafts or tail shafts. Other components of a vehicle’s drive train include the UuniversalJoints, CV joints, Differentials and Axle shafts.
How DANA Founders Revolutionized The Driveshaft
DANA attributes its existence to the development made by the company’s …

The landscape and infrastructure network in Australia has supported the growth of the truck and bus industry. Long stretches between major cities and the efficient road system are excellent for long-hauliers.

The growth of the heavy vehicle industry has also increased the demand for efficient support systems and technologies. SKF is one of the leading companies that produce world-class aftermarket parts for European Trucks like DAF, IVECO, MAN and many more. This article sheds some light on the SKF Wheel End solutions for trucks and buses.
What is SKF?
SKF stands for the ‘Svenska Kullagerfabriken’ which can be translated as the …

JOST produces high quality aftermarket parts for trucks, and they are among the most respected brands for truck couplings in Australia. Jost is known for innovative design, technical expertise, quality, and unmatched reliability. Below are some of the prominent JOST truck and trailer applications.

 
Fifth Wheels
One of the most critical aftermarket parts for European Trucks like DAF, IVECO, MAN and Volvo is a fifth wheel. These fifth wheels do a significant job maintaining a robust, physical connection between the trailer and the towing truck.

Due to the nature of their job, they typically endure enormous shock and stress loads, all …

SACHS is a German vehicle components manufacturer founded by Ernst Sachs in 1894. With more than a hundred years of experience in the industry, SACHS has established itself as a market leader in the manufacture of new and high-quality aftermarket parts for European trucks and Asian Japanese trucks. More than 10 million new vehicles are fitted with SACHS shock absorbers and dampers each year.
SACHS Clutches
A clutch is a mechanical device used in motorised machinery to engage and disengage power transmission. The clutch usually connects and disconnects a driving shaft to …

Kongsberg is a global leader in the truck and bus industry with a strong history of more than 60 years of ground-breaking developments. The company, which started out in the defence and weaponry industry in Norway, began manufacturing brakes and shafts for Volvo truck in the late 1950s.

Building on its strengths, the company now generates 75% of its revenue from the manufacture of original equipment (OE) for vehicles. Kongsberg has built its reputation on reliable and quality products by providing parts for Volvo, Mercedes and Scania trucks and buses. The company also provides OEM and …

A Holset Turbocharger upgrade can considerably boost your engine’s intensity and performance without affecting the weight, which is a huge benefit. The turbocharger is a more compact and simpler way of adding power, particularly with high quality and readily available aftermarket parts for European trucks. It works by gathering and forcing more air into the combustion chamber inside the engine, thus generating more horsepower.

 
Features of a Holset Turbocharger
 

Provides a significant increase in engine power output
Improved fuel efficiency
Holset turbochargers are designed and produced to meet high quality standards.
Proven durability with regular maintenance …

Vehicle manufacturers are always looking for solutions that can improve the performance of their products. In the truck and bus industry, minor improvements in a vehicle can result in significant profits for the operators. This article focuses on how the BorgWarner turbocharger works.
The BorgWarner Story
BorgWarner has been providing groundbreaking solutions for the truck and bus industry for decades. Since the company’s inception in 1928, it has grown to establish more than 60 manufacturing facilities all over the world.

Borg-Warner Automotive Inc. was launched as an independent company in 1993 and has continued making revolutionary products to date. The company is now …

Monroe has been a name in aftermarket parts for European trucks for years, even if you don’t own a truck, bus or car you may still be familiar with the name *Monroe*. While Monroe has been known as a spare part for the family car, today Monroe is also producing shock absorbers for the logistics and heavy transport industry.

Monroe is a European original equipment supplier, a popular choice for Daf, Iveco and Man trucks and busses, an excellent choice for your fleet. For decades …