SAF-HOLLAND introduces lightweight top mount trailer air suspension

SAF-HOLLAND introduced the CBXA AeroBeam Series of Fixed Frame Suspensions, the lightest weight top mount trailer air suspensions in the industry, according to the company.

The CBXA AeroBeam Series is a line of fixed frame air suspensions, and includes 23,000-, 25,000-, and 30,000-lb capacity models. The AeroBeam design features a balance of strength and weight, and stands up to the rigorous demands of on and on/off-highway tanker, bulk hauler, platform, and specialty trailer applications.

“Our commitment is to design and develop products that better serve our fleet customers with leading technology,” said Bill Hicks, trailer suspension and axle product manager for SAF-HOLLAND. “The lightweight CBXA AeroBeam provides features that deliver measurable benefits for improved efficiency and superior performance for tank, platform, and specialty trailer applications.”

The lightweight cast steel trailing arm beam boasts durability, while providing low overall system weight. The integral shock absorber design improves ride performance, provides undercarriage clearance, and protection from road debris.

To further improve suspension life, the pivot connection tension control bolt maintains proper clamp force eliminating the need to routinely re-torque the connection. The constant clamp force design prevents bushing and frame brackets from wearing out, avoiding premature tire wear.

The patented SwingAlign system on the CBXA AeroBeam makes maintaining axle adjustment quick and easy without disassembly or replacement parts. Its accurate alignment capabilities enable more precise tire tracking settings, resulting in reduced tire wear.

The CBXA AeroBeam series is available with the optional P89 Series air disc brakes. The series includes the P89 Plus with its SAF INTEGRAL rotor/hub and premium sealed bearings with a 7-year warranty, and the P89 with a 5-year warranty. The CBX AeroBeam features a 5.75” diameter axle that is 19 percent more rigid than competitive axles, the company says, greatly reducing axle deflection to improve tire life.

The CBXAN23 AeroBeam is offered with frame bracket options for weld-on, weld-on with wing, bolt-on, stainless steel weld-on, and tapered top weld-on configurations to meet any trailer chassis design.