TORQUE RODS / TORQUE ROD BUSHINGS
Through the unrelenting pursuit of innovation and quality for over 100 years, Hendrickson remains a pioneer in the commercial vehicle industry. We are a leader in the advancement of suspension and component technology as a result of more than sixty years of development and over twenty years of elastomer manufacturing experience. These accomplishments allow us to fully integrate systems, modules and components that meet commercial vehicle demands for durability, weight savings and low life cycle costs. TRAAX ROD ™ – Family of Torque Rods
• Extended Life Advanced bushings and flat rod body construction work together to provide up to 5 times* longer life than competitive torque rod and conventional double shot bushing assemblies. • Flexibility Available with straddle or taper pin bushing design. • Broad Application Bushing and rod bodies specifically designed for each capacity and application criteria.
• Weight Efficiency with High Strength No castings needed. Manufactured using high-strength materials utilizing Hendrickson’s expertise in robotically-welded fabrications . • Packaging Available in a variety of lengths and hub sizes.
Encapsulated bushing helps prevent walkout
• Durability Rod body and bushing designs meet rigorous testing parameters required for all Hendrickson products.
* Based on internal testing of bushing walkout, retention and durability. Actual product performance may vary depending on component and vehicle configuration, operation, service and other factors.
Straddle
Taper
ULTRA ROD ® and ULTRA ROD ® PLUS Torque Rods ULTRA RODs have forged or cast rod body construction with unique bonded bushings. Both forged and cast rod bodies provide structural integrity, while the unique bonded bushings reduce the friction and heat that can damage ordinary bushings – providing longer life and greater payload. TRAAX ROD ™ Torque Rod Bushings Offering a wide variety of bushing designs to meet global application or attachment requirements. From light-duty on-highway to demanding vocational applications, our designs are tailored solutions to deliver extended performance and restrict walkout. For demanding application requirements – reliability, outstanding durability, articulation, innovative designs – we are pushing the boundaries of torque rod performance for your vehicle needs.
Heavy-duty
Severe-duty
Taper Pin
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