Bendix Air Dryer Reaches Production Milestone
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced it has produced 5 million of its AD-9 model air dryers, after launching the product in 1989.
The quality of a truck’s compressed air supply is more important than ever. As commercial vehicles adopt higher levels of automation, trucks are equipped with multiple solenoid valves that provide precise control but require cleaner air than traditional manual brake valves. Some automated manual transmissions also rely on pneumatic controls, as do emissions controls and other systems that enhance driver safety and improve driver comfort, according to the Elyria, Ohio-based company.
With almost four pounds of Bendix’s premium desiccant inside a replaceable cartridge, the AD-9 can capture a significant amount of contamination and still perform at a level that keeps air-dependent systems like brakes operating safely and effectively.
“As dynamic as things are in the trucking technology landscape, the AD-9 remains a constant,” Richard Nagel, Bendix director of marketing and customer solutions for air charging, said in a statement.”
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is a member of the Munich-based Knorr-Bremse Group.
