The global manufacturer of medium and heavy-duty mechanical, elastomeric and air suspensions, integrated and non-integrated axles, Hendrickson, has announced the launch of its air and mechanical suspensions and axles for trailer applications in India.
The TA 14 heavy-duty air suspension is designed for Indian applications considering the local road conditions and the changing face of infrastructure in the country. This suspension comes in Top and Low Mount variants offering numerous options to the customers based on their application requirements.
The single axle is designed for Indian and global markets, and it can be coupled with any air and tandem or tridem mechanical suspension system, providing a reliable solution for various applications. It is manufactured using a high-strength alloy steel tube, ensuring better durability and long service life. It uses friction welded spindles (a manufacturing practice only adopted by Hendrickson and Watson & Chalin in India for trailer axles) which results in the lowest weight and better product life. This axle comes with AIS 113-certified brake liners, meeting industry standards for braking performance and ensuring safer operation.
The MS 16 heavy-duty mechanical suspension is rated at 16T capacity and is designed to meet the diverse needs of on-road and off-road applications offering improved load-carrying capability and performance. It is available in tandem and tridem configurations and features a heavy-duty leaf spring assembly. Manufactured locally with cost-effective, high-quality components such as equalisers with thicker side plates and highly durable polyurethane bushes in the torque arm, the system offers low maintenance costs, reduced downtime and increased operational efficiency.
Matthew Joy, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Hendrickson, noted that the company’s global presence and dedication to delivering products and services that benefit manufacturers, fleets, and owner-operators worldwide are key factors in its success.
Richardo Martin, Vice President , International Operations, Hendrickson, said, 'Our 'Innovation Built In' philosophy extends throughout our global network of operations and employees.”
Mohit Khosla, Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer- India & Middle East, Hendrickson, noted that the new products will be manufactured locally as part of the Make in India initiative of the Government of India and will be the lightest systems in the market offering un-matched payload and operating efficiency advantages to their customers.
The Indian market currently witnesses an annual demand of about 40,000 trailers, with mechanical suspensions accounting for about 70% of the market share. The migration to air suspensions has commenced and will gain momentum as the road infrastructure continues to grow, and customer expectations demand the adoption of new technologies, Khosla added.
To cater to this growing market, Hendrickson in India is introducing a dual brand strategy of bringing premium products under the Hendrickson brand and cost-effective, locally manufactured products under the Watson & Chalin brand. He added that these options will offer solutions to a wide base of customers, all having different business challenges that need to be addressed.
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