In trucking, time is money, and repairs take time. For instance, replacing a leaking seal takes 120 minutes per wheel-end on average. Every minute, every mile of downtime costs fleets money.
Uptime is a coveted piece of the profit puzzle, and finding ways to spend less time in a repair shop and more time on the road makes fleets more competitive and profitable.
The HXL7® Advantage
Time is important, which is why all Hendrickson Extended Life wheel-ends are made with high quality components designed to decrease maintenance and downtime. Hendrickson’s premium Federal Mogul seal features a patented PTFE lay-down sealing lip that protects against contamination and endures extreme temperatures to resist leaking.
HXL7 seals are engineered with triple barrier protection to maximize performance and reduce maintenance.
In a market where competition is fierce, utilization is tight and drivers are scarce, fleets continually search for ways to maximize equipment investment and extend trailer life cycles.
Long-lasting equipment is paramount for maximizing ROI, and when it comes to wheel-ends, paying attention to the details can pay off.
Proper lubrication levels are essential to extending wheel-end life. On average, 83 ounces of semi-fluid grease per axle is required to keep bearings – the heart of any wheel-end system – healthy and functioning properly.
THE HXL7 ADVANTAGE
Hendrickson keeps every detail in mind from component designs to assembly processes. Our automated lubrication fill system guarantees accurate and precise fill levels in Hendrickson Extended Life wheel-ends –
just one of the advantages of our advanced assembly processes.
HXL7 wheel-end systems also use semi-fluid grease, which is formulated to stand up to the demanding conditions of the industry. Semi-fluid grease outperforms other lubricants with its ability to
endure extreme temperatures and reduce friction to keep bearings rolling smoothly. More viscous than oil, semi-fluid grease consistently coats the bearings and stays in place to provide superior protection.
Good technicians are essential to the success of a fleet’s maintenance program, and the need for skilled technicians is always in high demand. According to a May 2015 article in Heavy Duty Trucking,
for every 10 technicians retiring, only two are entering the industry.
Recruiting and retaining qualified technicians requires money, resources and time. Based on industry data it takes an average of 180 hours to provide proper maintenance training.
The HXL7 Advantage
We understand your time is precious and training is a significant investment for your business. Hendrickson is known for providing world-class quality, service and support.
Our experienced field service team boasts extensive product and industry knowledge and is available to provide onsite training support for the NAFTA and global markets.
For a more intensive learning experience, Hendrickson Vehicle Suspension Institute (HVSI) brings technicians together to learn the ins and outs of our suspension and wheel-end systems in a small-group classroom setting.
Because your time and resources can be limited, we have created additional training options including online videos, maintenance and installation procedures, application guides and more.
In the fast-paced world of trucking, balancing deadlines and deliveries is essential to remaining profitable and competitive.
With so many priorities, it’s easy to overlook the small things, but sometimes the smallest things make a big difference on performance.
It’s hard to imagine that a single strand of hair, or .003”, can mean the difference between an industry-accepted bearing adjustment or reduced bearing and seal life.
The HXL7 Advantage
Hendrickson recognizes that proper bearing settings are critical for maximum wheel-end performance. Our innovative PRECISION nut system features ultra-precise adjustment increments to
achieve a slight preload condition, the recognized setting for elevated bearing and seal life.
Using our patented assembly processes and state-of-the-art equipment, HXL7 wheel-ends are built with precision-engineered components by certified technicians to ensure a high-quality, high-performance wheel-end system.
