One of the problems with lift axles is that you have to raise and lower them occasionally. If you don’t have controls inside the cab, the operation is an inconvenience at best. The auxiliary axle ...

CANTON, Ohio — Hendrickson has introduced a new automatic lift axle control system. The control electronically triggers the axle lift mechanism when the trailer travels rearward and starts the axle ...

The lightweight Intraax Steerable liftable trailer suspension system delivers the benefits of Hendrickson's Intraax integrated system and compact Under Beam Lift (UBL) mechanism in a configuration ...

What is a wheel and axle mechanism? A wheel and axle mechanism is a simple device you make when you connect one or more wheels to an axle. They are used to help things move. A wheel is a round, flat ...

Pusher axles and the "flying tag" on this mixer truck are raised for crawling through deep sand in eastern Minnesota. While on the road, the lift axles are lowered to spread the truck's weight, ...

Liftable and self-steering auxiliary axles can help add payload capacity, but they come with increased weight and additional complexity. An enormous amount of engineering is required to get the right ...