Meritor, Inc. showcased the versatility of its axles, brakes and drivelines for the global trucking industry as well as its global capabilities for light, medium and heavy-duty applications with regional specifications.
“Industry professionals from around the world can learn about Meritor’s solutions for commercial vehicle applications in North and South America, Europe and Asia Pacific,” said Jay Craig, President and Chief Operating Officer for Meritor. “We set ourselves apart by designing components that consistently add high value for end-customers.”
With more than 100 years of product knowledge and presence in 18 countries, Meritor engineers products to meet industry demand for fuel-efficient commercial vehicles that are durable and flexible across a wide range of applications in global markets.
North America
Meritor products, which are available through all OEMs in North America, are engineered for flexibility, performance and reliability across multiple vehicle applications:
• 14X axle: Designed and manufactured in North America, the best-in-class design is the most-used axle in North America.
• EX+ air disc brake (ADB): The twin-piston ADB is based on a proven European design to offer improved stopping distance and superior resistance to fade during frequent stops and prolonged downhill use.
• RPL 35 and RPL 355D low-maintenance drivelines feature a robust design for reduced maintenance and are built to travel more than one million miles without lubrication.
Europe
Meritor offers solutions for every application on the road in Europe:
• 17XEVO drive axle is designed and manufactured in Europe with higher power density and fast ratios. It is lightweight and delivers improved fuel efficiency.
• ELSA series air disc brakes: The ELSA line features a lightweight design to deliver higher torque and more stopping power at a lower cost.
• LogixDrive axle: Built for high-mileage linehaul applications, the “thinking” axle uses a performance logic system to optimize oil level depending on speed and torque for improved fuel efficiency.
South America
With five decades of market experience and industry leadership in South America, Meritor offers reliability, durability and reduced maintenance costs to the commercial vehicle industry:
• 18X axle: Designed in Europe and manufactured in Europe and South America to serve the most demanding applications, the 18X enhances efficiency and reliability over a longer lifetime and is laser-welded to improve durability.
• RPL 35 and RPL 355D drivelines: Engineered to be highly durable and more robust, both drivelines are built to travel more than one million miles without lubrication.
• Q+ drum brakes: Built with cast and stamped spider options for improved reliability, the automatic braking system is available in 16 ½-inch, 15-inch and 325-mm variants.
Asia Pacific
Meritor engineers and manufactures products for multiple markets in the region featuring higher payload capacity, performance and mobility with better serviceability across applications, including the increasingly popular light commercial vehicle segment:
• MS10X axle: Built with a power-dense design, the MS10X is compact and light but can handle higher payloads. Its unique banjo design increases ground clearance, and the oil-lubricated wheel-end allows easier serviceability.
• MX610 front-drive axle: Engineered for extreme demands, the axle is designed and manufactured in India for 4×4, 6×6, 8×8, 10×10 and 12×12 applications requiring manoeuvrability and high ground clearance; built for higher payload, performance and mobility
• ELSA 225H air disc brake: Featuring a European platform localized for China, the air disc brake is engineered for high durability and reliability and best-in-class wear performance.
“We’re well positioned to offer product solutions that are adaptive to the unique needs of commercial vehicle customers around the world,” Craig said.
Meritor’s made-in-India 10X drive axle on display
Meritor also demonstrated at the show its versatile new 10X drive axle which is meeting the demand for reliability and longer life across multiple applications in emerging markets. Engineered initially for the light commercial vehicle segment in India, the 10X is built for higher payload capacity, fuel efficiency and strength to accommodate road conditions for challenging terrains. The fully dressed axle which provides OEMs with a single drivetrain solution for the light-duty market will also be launched in South America. “Our customers require axles that are lighter and more compact for evolving road conditions,” said Joe ElBehairy, Vice President, Engineering, Quality and Product Strategy for Meritor. “We designed the 10X for improved mobility and long life across a wide application range.” Meritor’s weight-optimized design and use of advanced materials give the 10X a low weight that improves fuel efficiency and increases payload capacity. Ten available gear ratios further improve fuel economy. Best-in-class gear-cutting processes deliver longer gear life and increased reliability, and Meritor’s Quiet Ride gearing improves the riding experience for bus and coach passengers. The 10X is ISO-certified for consistent quality. The 10X is available with a front-drive variant, high-performance drum brakes and driver-controlled differential lock to improve performance. |
