This story first appeared in the May issue of DieselTalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE
There’s no substitute for hard work – and transport companies are demanding more from their assets than ever before.
Schaeffler Automotive says fleet operators and transport companies are using its LuK, INA, and FAG products to keep their assets operating at full capacity 24/7, and reduce their total cost of ownership (TCO).
Decisive factors determining whether a fleet operator can offer attractive services and operate a successful business are per-unit costs I(.e. per kilometre, per hour, per tonne) and correspondingly attractive yet profitable rates.
Schaeffler says its is a preferred OE supplier to commercial vehicle manufacturers due to its quality standards and product innovations across its LuK, INA and FAG brands – often as development partners with the vehicle manufacturer.
Using state-of-the-art production facilities and following strict zero-failure procedures, Schaeffler products such as LuK clutches and power steering pumps, INA engine drive belt components and transmission bearings and FAG wheel and differential bearings, keep fleets running to maximum efficiency with long service life.
The products are subject to comprehensive advanced testing for different kinds of wear that can occur in the day-to-day use of heavy commercial vehicles.
Testing includes clutch cover heat soak, durability, reliability, clutch double friction, double wear reserve, whilst bearings suffer tests for bearing fatigue, grease testing, seal testing, rotating bending and brake hub tests to ensure long service capability.
To keep vehicles on the road – and earning – Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket supplies innovative repair solutions that are designed to last, and enable fast service in the hands of the mechanic.
One such example is the LuK RepSet SmarTAC, a self-adjusting clutch system that automatically compensates for facing wear.
Each LuK RepSet consisted of a clutch disc, clutch pressure plate and a standard clutch release bearing of OE quality, and tuned to operate perfectly together.
Using predefined adjustment steps, this path controlled and the constantly self-adjusting clutch system, works to precision and promotes a high gear shift control with no grinding or slippage.
Also, the TAC delivers a minimum wear reserve of 6mm meaning that the LuK RepSet SmartTAC will operate for around twice as long as a conventional clutch system.
As a supplier of roller bearings, Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket offers differential bearings in OE quality plus a full range of pinion bearings, crown wheel bearings, and other differential components.
For more information on the Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket products of LuK, INA and FAG contact the nearest distributor or schaeffler-aftermarket.com.au.
