Air suspension bellows are used as elastic constructional elements. Bpw agro air 9000 air suspension unrivalled 9ton bpw technology combining costoptimized axle with air suspension for use on and off the road. Generous spring deflection, high roll stability and excellent driving comfort are the hallmarks of this new air suspension. Bpw air suspension airlight ii now for swap body and jumbo. Bpw has registered the patent of their own laser technique, which for the first time enables a clamped air suspension system to be integrated into a round axle beam, without having to equip the axle beam with an additional mould part. Understanding air suspensions the vertical stiffness of a leafspring suspension can be four to five times stiffer than a hendrickson air suspension. These attributes are vitally important when assessing the total cost of the running gear over the life of the vehicle. Bpw elvb051 e bpw original spare parts ovb suspensions 6 vb single axle series k vb tandem axle suspension series hd vb triaxle suspension series m vbt ksingle axle series vbt etandem axle suspension series vbt mtriaxle suspension series general bpw vb suspension units for trailers and semitrailers.
Bpw vb suspension units with antiroll bar bpw vb suspension units can also be equipped with one or more ustabilisers when particularly high levels of roll stability are called for, e. Operational stability and performance of air suspension on various vehicle configurations report prepared for the department of transport and works, northern territory september 2000. The international mobility and system partner bpw has extended the operating scope of its air suspension airlight ii for low loaders. Bpw has an extensive range of mechanical suspensions for axle loads from 9 to 20 tonne per axle. Workshop manual bpw air suspensions, series eco air compact bpw bergische achsen kg. Proven bpw air suspension available for low loaders. Bpw is now supplying its air suspension eco air compact hd eac hd. The new suspension, called al ii hd heavy duty has replaced the current sl suspension on 120 axle bodies and the standard al ii. Tare weight per axle module kg drawing laden number.
Check that the air suspension has reached ride height and the air bags are not creased. The modular structure of the bpw air suspension makes your running gear suitable for every application. Operational stability and performance of air suspension on. While a soft ride seems to be in conflict with roll stability, in reality it is not. Air suspension module, without hanger bracket, without air bags. Suspension and shock absorbers to achieve the optimal combination of safe and comfortable driving and minimal wear, the air bags and shock absorbers are. Workshop manual bpw air suspensions, series eco air compact eac bpw wheac 35161701e. Bpw rz 3905901e 15 6 air suspension o sl al item description of work reference times no. Axle load of 12 tonnes now within reach of bpw air suspension airlight ii press releases mar 01, 2018 15. Ride height range mm ride height with axle lift mm height without air. The spring bolt should be mounted from the outside wheel side towards the inside.
Each hanger straddles the frame and is welded to both sides of the frame. For axle loads below 6t, above 10t or for special applications such as longtravel configurations for megatrailers and offroad work. Bpw airbag suspensions have been designed with the philosophy that equipment must have lowest possible wholeoflife costs. Purpose levelling valves, also called air suspension valves, are used to control the suspension in airsprung vehicles. Bpw air suspension eco air compact hd now adopted as. Bpw trailer axles and suspensions type designations, code number designations type designations, code number designations bpw bergische achsen. Axle and suspension data from our standard air suspension ranges can also be directly downloaded from the bpw website. A hendrickson air suspension is designed to achieve optimum suspension system performance. Tsh9700 tsch9700 straddle mount strmt straddle mount hangers are for use with box type frames. Only bpw genuine spare parts will preserve the original quality and benefits of increased reliability and durability of bpw equipment. Hendrickson does this by designing a complete series of integrated suspension systems to meet virtually any trailer application. This also applies after rapid loading or unloading.
Bpw heavyduty spring suspension units more information and consultation. Bpw transpec spare parts catalogues australian assembled bpw axles bpw air suspension alslo series for 100mm wide. This suspension unit equipped as standard with multileaf spring, is available with up to 32 t axle load tandem axle suspension for 25 kmh or 48 t tridem axle suspension for 25 kmh. Workshop manual bpw air suspensions, series eco air compact. General installation instruction manual saf intra air. Whether you require air or spring suspensions or a swivel axle bogie, we aim to provide the complete package from one source bpw transport efficiency ltd. Bpw have been a major driving force in the world of heavy commercial vehicles for over 115 years, with creative, innovative concepts and solutions which we implement with expertise and an outstanding priceperformance ratio. Axlelifting devices protect the tyres when the trailer is unladen or only bearing a light load. General installation instruction manual saf intra air suspension system edition 032014 for detailed instructions refer to. All 9700 series suspensions are available with either fabricated or cast steel hangers and rockers. Spring bolt mounting singlesided axle lift devices. Bpw air suspension bpw transport efficiency nz ltd. The bpw air suspension contributes to the protection of frame, superstructure and load. You have clicked a page that seems to be very popular.
Previously in south africa, sl suspension was used on the 120x15mm and 150 axle body in a welded axle seat. Bpw air suspension axle can be fitted with axle lift device. The earth terminal must under no circumstances be attached to the cast suspension arms, air bag beams, spring ubolts or hubs. Bpw axles have introduced a new suspension beginning of april 2018. Air springs for commercial vehicles 9th edition this publication is not subject to change procedures. The cast suspension arms, air bag beams, spring ubolts, air bags and plastic hoses must be protected against sparks and weld splashes during all welding work. Air suspension module, without hanger bracket, without air bags axle series h sh 74.
Due to the large spring deflection and the high level of equalisation between the axles, bpw air suspension units guarantee a very high driving comfort both in onroad and offroad applications. On roads, tracks or construction sites, in the icy arctic or the tropical jungle, w suspension units have been designed for tandem axles and provide for reliable goods transport even under the most difficult conditions. Ongoing compliance of the trailer is not compromised when using bpw genuine spare parts. Bpw transpec all supplied bpw products and components are fully. The principle components of a bpw air suspension system are. Alibaba manufacturer directory suppliers, manufacturers. Bpw reference times for warranty work to bpw trailer axles.
And if your trailer should ever find itself in the workshop, you can be sure that it will be a short visit thanks to the high level of availability of spare parts. Bpw air suspension systems designed to stay on the road bpw transpec is a wholly owned subsidiary of bpw bergische achsen kg germany and has sold and serviced the full range of bpw axles and trailer suspensions in australia for nearly 60 years. Our customerorientated approach is evident from the success of our products and services and also from the long term success of our group, our customers and partners. In bpw air suspension axles with a singlesided ax le lift device, the head of the spring bolt is pr event ed from turning by a shaped plate welded onto the hanger bracket. Workshop manual bpw air suspensions, series eco air. The answer lies in the fundamental difference between the suspension types.
All 9700 series suspensions are available with either. Bpw alod30k overslung air suspension 380390mm ride. Their purpose is the sensitively graded control of the compressed air for the air suspension bellows as a ratio of the vehicles load. General the following maintenance instructions apply to bpw trailer axles and bpw suspensions for drawbar trailers and. Bpw air suspension running gear systems therefore provide maximum driving safety and minimal tyre wear. Airlight ii series suspensions bpw transport efficiency. Bpw leaf suspension systems are designed to offer selfdamping and do not need any additional shock absorbers. Bpw data sheets can be downloaded in pdf format, and the associated 2d geometric data as dxf files autocad drawing interchange format.
Bpw w 33111902e page 3 current versions and additional information can be found online at. O steel air suspension hanger brackets from the airlight ii series are now also available in a variant that is directly bolted onto the vehicle frame. Bpw s class leading trailer suspension systems provide cost effective, safe and reliable solutions for trailer manufacturers and operators. With immediate effect, it can be installed in vehicles with an axle load of 12 tonnes. With sl air suspension, youre banking on proven bpw technology and on an air suspensions system which offers long service life and safety. Bpw s product range includes a heavyduty vb hd suspension unit. Axle load of 12 tonnes now within reach of bpw air. Bpw air suspension systems have proven themselves millions of times worldwide, whether its a platform semitrailer for longdistance transport or a tipping trailer in a quarry. Featuring the familiar twopart cast trailing arms, this modular air suspension has been further improved for the challenges encountered by ninetonne axles with drum or disc brakes, and to withstand the greater stresses that arise in standard offroad operations.
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