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BPW · THE QUALITY FACTOR
BPW
– At home on every road.
Commercial vehicle catalogue 2009
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BPW . The Quality Factor
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Axles
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Brakes
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Suspension Systems
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Drawbar Assemblies
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Accessories
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Additional Products
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BPW Service and Distribution
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Technical Data
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BPW from A to Z
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BPW Quality Factor
BPW Engineering
Axles and running gear systems
ECO Plus warranty
Surface treatment
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DIN-ISO certifications
Documented production
Technical documentation
Genuine parts
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Axles
Axle beams
Toe-in and camber
ECO principle
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ECO Plus 2 bearing technology
Wheel/hub offsets
Wheels, wheel attachments and tyres
Rigid axles
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Brakes
Drum brakes
3.5 t – 20 t versions
Slack adjusters (ECO Master)
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Disc brakes
9 t – 12 t versions
Disc Protector
Brake compatibility
56 Recommended applications
58 Brake cylinders
60 Brake Monitor
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Suspension
Air suspension
Air suspension installation
Airlight II air suspension
SL air suspension
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Recommended applications
Airlight Direct
Axle lift devices
PDC load-dependent damping
3-D trailing arms and channel crossmembers
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Self-steering axles LL
Positively steered axles
Swinging axles
Special axles
Combi air bag
Heavy duty air suspension
VB series leaf suspension (incl. HD/HDE)
W series
82 Drawbar assemblies
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Accessories
ECOMETER
Axle load pressure gauge
BPW tools and measuring instruments
BPW service products
92 Hesterberg, Speedline, HBN-Teknik
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BPW service programme
Partner Service Package
Engineering services
Logistical concepts
BPW seminars
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Facts and figures
BPW type plate/code number key
Type designations
Air cylinder brackets
Rigid axles with disc brakes
124 SK axles (SB 3745)
126 SH axles (SB 4309/SB 4345)
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Rigid axles with drum brakes
NR/SNR and R axles (up to 5.5 t)
NH axles (6.4 t–12 t)
KH axles (9 t–12 t)
H axles (6.5 t–14 t)
Technical distribution
BPW network of service stations
Customer service and BPW Direct Service
BPW subsidiaries and agencies
128 Self-steering axles LL
(drum and disc brake)
Running gear systems with air suspension
130 Examples of air suspension systems
132 Air suspension hanger brackets
and channel crossmembers
134 Air bags
136 Air bag pressure diagrams
138 Air suspension installation,
air suspension valve, stroke limiting
140 Axle lift devices
144 Airlight II (9 t–10 t)
146 SL (3.5 t–14 t)
150 Airlight Direct (9 t)
Running gear systems with leaf suspension
152 VB series (9 t–12 t)
154 VB series (14 t–20 t)
156 W series (20 t–40 t)
158 BPW from A to Z
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BPW · THE QUALITY FACTOR / Contents
The road is clear for your success.
With the BPW Quality Factor.
Anyone who wants to get ahead in the transport business nowadays cannot afford to let any decisive competitive
edge slip through their fingers. This is the sort of edge that is represented by reliable trailers and semitrailers which offer
optimum performance with low lifecycle costs, with a global service network to back them up in the unlikely event of
anything going wrong.
Running gear from BPW is the number one choice. Whether it comes to development, production, consulting or aftermarket support – with BPW you will receive uncompromising quality that you can rely on 100%. With 100 and more years of
experience, over 12 million axles sold and more than 3100 service stations all over the world, it is not without good reason
that we are the market leader in the development and production of running gear for towed vehicles.
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6 BPW Engineering
14 ISO certifications
8 Axles and running gear systems
16 Documented production
10 ECO Plus warranty
18 Technical documentation
12 Surface treatment
20 Genuine parts
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Expertise for tailor-made
running gear solutions. BPW Engineering
BPW Engineering is the creative force behind all our running gear solutions. It is backed up by the technical expertise of
the specialists in our research and development department. There, not only prototypes are brought to series-production
readiness, but BPW also produces individual, made-to-measure components for running gear modules and complete
running gear systems for customers’ orders.
Our engineering work includes detailed driving and test facility trials during which units such as axle beams, bearing units,
brakes, air suspension or running gear electronics are tested for function, load capacity, wear, durability and ease of maintenance. This yields valuable knowledge that you can benefit from as well. Our experts will be happy to advise you – in a
spirit of partnership and always with an eye on the application.
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BPW · THE QUALITY FACTOR / Engineering
From the module to the complete solution.
BPW takes a systematic approach.
A good running gear is more than just the sum of its parts. All components have to work together optimally in order to
achieve the required performance and efficiency. It’s good to know that you can always get the right solution from BPW
– specifically for the type of vehicle and the application in question.
As a system supplier, we deliver intelligent axles and running gear systems for trailers and semitrailers of all kinds.
Our modular principle makes it possible to achieve an incredibly varied range of possible combinations of running gear
components. It goes without saying that everything features BPW’s usual high standard of quality with an excellent price/
performance ratio.
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ECO Plus 2 with Airlight II
and disc brake
Pg. 27–28, 69, 50–51
Self-steering axle LL
with Airlight II and disc brake
Pg. 36-37, 69, 50–51
ECO Plus 2 with Airlight II
and drum brake
Pg. 34-35, 69, 46-47
BPW hitch block
with folding underride guard
Pg. 82-95
BPW W suspension unit
Pg. 80-81
BPW VB suspension unit
Pg. 78–79
BPW single swinging axle
Pg. 40-41
BPW tandem swinging axle
Pg. 40-41
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BPW · THE QUALITY FACTOR / Axles and running gear systems
Look out for guaranteed quality.
Without worrying about the mileage.
You can rely totally on the Quality Factor with BPW. As you would expect, this also applies to our new generation ECO
Plus 2 axle, and because we keep our word we are happy to put it down in black and white. After all, our ECO Plus warranty is valid for 5 years, anywhere in Europe and without any milage limit. In addition, we offer you the opportunity to take
out a bolt-on warranty for another 3 years.* Isn’t that a reassuring commitment?
Whether with a rigid or steering axle, whether with drum or disc brakes – the ECO Plus warranty covers the entire
air-suspension axle system. Precondition: You register your vehicle, keep to the application conditions and service
intervals, and use only BPW genuine parts. Also, if you need to make a call on the warranty, our BPW service partners
will provide you with rapid assistance without any red tape.
The ECO Plus axle system: Costs significantly less than 1 eurocent per kilometre. We’ve calculated what an ECO
Plus tri-axle suspension costs over its entire lifecycle. It’s clear evidence for how economically you can drive with
the new ECO Plus.
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BPW ECO Plus warranty* – Features and benefits
No mileage limit
Outside Europe 1 year off-road
Throughout Europe 5 + 3 years on-road
Only for registered vehicles
with ECO Plus air suspension axle system
Throughout Europe 3 years off-road
Outside Europe 2 years on-road
* See ECO Plus service and maintenance regulations.
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BPW · THE QUALITY FACTOR / ECO Plus warranty
No chance for rust and stone impact.
Optimum corrosion protection for all BPW components.
Running gear from BPW offers robust technology for a long vehicle life. An important quality feature of our products is
cataphoretic dip-coating with zinc-phosphating (KTLZn). This is a special surface finish that provides 5 times more effective
corrosion protection than conventional painting processes. Thin layer corrosion protection processes such as Dacromet®
and Geomet®, as well as chromated surface protection systems, can withstand even the hardest stone impacts.
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Cataphoretic dip-coating with zinc-phosphating (KTLZn) provides a deep shield and meets the most exacting requirements for corrosion protection. For example, KTLZn-coated BPW components can withstand a 504-hour salt-spray
mist test without any problems. BPW is also the first choice when it comes to thin-film corrosion protection processes: As well as using the familiar, tried-and-tested Dacromet® coating containing chrome VI, BPW is already adopting the EU end-of-life vehicle directive 2000/53/EC (which is at present only mandatory for vehicles up to 3.5 tonne
gross weight rating) and is in some cases using chrome VI-free coating systems (e.g. Geomet®) instead of the previous systems containing chrome VI. These systems can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way, and are
not harmful to health. The result is convincing in all respects: Corrosion, cleaning chemicals and even stone impacts
don’t stand a chance. And the components are ready to be installed without requiring further painting.
How it works
Dacromet® and Geomet®: An inorganic, silvery coating is applied to the vehicle components
using an immersion process involving an aqueous suspension of zinc and aluminium flakes.
The coating is allowed to dry and then baked on at about 300 °C.
KTLZn: The vehicle components are given a painstaking 10-zone pre-treatment (including
zinc-phosphating), after which they are immersed in the cataphoretic dip-coating tank. A direct electric current is applied in order to coat the components with a water-soluble epoxy
resin varnish. This coating is then baked on at 185 °C. Result: The best possible corrosion
protection, even without a topcoat of paint.
The computer-controlled BPW cataphoretic dip-coating and zincphosphating plant represents the cutting edge in the application of
corrosion protection in car production and sets the global standard for coating quality in trailer chassis and suspension systems.
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BPW surface treatment – Features and benefits
Wide-area corrosion protection, even on
inaccessible points such as in cavities
(5 times better than conventional primers
and topcoat paints)
Minimum rust creepage, e.g. after surface
damage by stone or chipping strikes
High chemical resistance, e.g. when highpressure cleaners are used with detergent
additives
No further topcoat required.
Where there are individual requirements for
a particular lustre and colour, these finishes
can be painted over using inexpensive topcoat systems without pre-treatment
Hard surface: Less transport and installation
damage
Easier maintenance and repair procedures
Fewer downtimes
Longer service life of the entire BPW chassis
High resistance to heat
Outstanding look: Surfaces without drips or
runs and with an even coat thickness
Environmentally friendly coating process:
No liberation of polluting substances
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BPW · THE QUALITY FACTOR / Surface treatment
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Quality signed and sealed.
BPW complies with the strictest standards.
As a successful global company, BPW operates a quality and environmental management system in line with the
internationally recognised standards DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/TS 16949:2002 as well as ISO 14001:2004.
Long before certification was achieved in 1995, BPW had already set great store
by environmental protection: Protecting the environment was made into a company
objective on the same footing as achieving high technical standards, high quality,
innovation and value-for-money in products. For example, BPW was the first company in its sector to introduce a certified environmental management system.
BPW’s DIN EN ISO 9001: 2000 certification covers development, design and manufacture of axles, axle accessories, brake components, drum and disc brakes, axle
units, overrun hitches, slack adjusters, chassis for trailers and chassis extensions
for tractor units. BPW was certified acc. to ISO/TS 16949:2002 for the first time in
2005.
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ISO certifications – Features and benefits
Basis for confidence in keeping our
performance promises
Internationally recognised standard not
confined to one industry
Regular checking by independent experts
Even stronger process and customer orientation
Continuous improvement of all processes
Key figures as measurable targets
Continuous personnel development
Continuous improvement of the quality level
Consistent consideration for all environmental aspects during planning, control and
monitoring of business processes
Showing the world the high standard of BPW
quality
Systematic and complete documentation of
all environmentally relevant effects
Traceability of the production sequence
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BPW · THE QUALITY FACTOR / ISO certifications
Trust is good, control is better.
Documented production at BPW.
Our certified production ensures that every component and every function group fit together in BPW running gear
systems, and are produced with a consistently high level of quality. In parallel to the process all relevant production and
assembly procedures are documented as are the quality and function checks – to give the best possible transparency,
safety and security.
What does BPW check and document in detail:
Welds (process parameters, welder qualification)
Serial number (axle beam, camshaft, disc brake)
Torques (axle connection, bearing setting, hub cap)
Material batch used
ABS function
(axle tube/axle stub)
Cataphoretic dip-coating KTLZn, grease quality and
Toe-in and camber (axle beam)
welds (random samples)
Bearing seat diameter (hub)
Grease volume (bearing)
Serial number (wheel studs, brake cylinders,
leaf springs)
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Documented BPW production – Features and benefits
Documented production sequences for
consistently high quality.
Greater security through traceability from
the supplier to BPW’s customer
Continuous documentation and archiving
permits precise localisation of components
at any time
All components and modules have a 10-digit
„speaking“ BPW code number
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BPW · THE QUALITY FACTOR / Documented production
Simply knowing how to do it.
With technical documentation from BPW.
BPW develops, produces and distributes highly technical products which require explanation. To enable the products to
be used as rationally and economically as possible, we offer our customers technically oriented user information. Whether
for installation, maintenance or spare parts orders – all the technical documentation from BPW is structured according
to content, target group and media. It serves as an essential basis for vehicle manufacturers and users to operate BPW
products correctly. BPW user information is produced with the same level of care as BPW products – our commitment to
quality does not simply end with the product itself.
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Technical documentation from BPW – Features and benefits
BPW NEWS is a rapid and straightforward
information channel about changes/additions to the BPW product range
Spare part catalogues make it possible to
locate and order BPW parts quickly
At www.bpw.de/kunden-net, BPW offers its
customers a function to search for spare
parts lists
Installation instructions ensure that our
products are installed in the vehicle in accordance with BPW’s regulations and recommendations. As a result, the product will
function smoothly right from the very start
Operating instructions, maintenance and
workshop manuals ensure that the service
life of our products are utilised to the optimum and that incorrect usage is prevented.
Technical product drawings and data sheets
provide the reliable basis for optimum vehicle design
Certificates for our products enable vehicles
to be registered without problems
All documents are printed and/or made available for download from the Internet at www.bpw.de.
In addition, BPW also produces videos of maintenance and repair work.
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BPW · THE QUALITY FACTOR / Technical documentation
At home 3,100 times worldwide.
Genuine parts from BPW.
To enable you to rely on quality all the time, we have more than 3,100 BPW service stations worldwide to ensure optimum
availability of BPW genuine parts. BPW components are identified using an efficient system that reduces waiting and
downtime to a minimum. When it really matters, we can deliver genuine parts within 24 hours.
Genuine BPW parts undergo continuous development and offer you the security of knowing that they are designed
exactly for your chassis and suspension system, as well as for maximum mileage. Ordering couldn’t be easier,
thanks to the systematic approach used for identifying genuine parts. Every axle, every chassis and every suspension system is documented and the data is archived for at least 10 years. As a result, we can trace every component
to a particular axle, chassis and suspension system. And this means you’ll receive the correct spare part as quickly
as possible. The spare part list search in the BPW customer net at www.bpw.de/kunden-net offers you a continuously updated and comprehensive database for searching for specific parts at any time.
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Genuine BPW parts – Features and benefits
BPW in-house production with tested OEM
quality
Exemplary spare parts availability
throughout Europe
Long service life and reliability because
individual components are perfectly matched
to one another (compatibility and accuracy
of fit)
No stock deterioration thanks to the excellent surface treatment (e.g. cataphoretic
dip-coating with zinc-phosphating, KTLZn)
and correct packaging
Long service life
More economical in the long run
Shorter repair times
BPW accepts product liability and handles
warranty claims smoothly
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BPW · THE QUALITY FACTOR / Genuine parts
Your business has got to keep rolling.
BPW axles are the right foundation to build on.
No matter where you drive with your vehicles, and no matter what you are transporting – BPW running gear with the unique
ECO Unit provides exemplary driving comfort and the lowest lifecycle costs. More than 12 million BPW axle sales worldwide speak
volumes. Furthermore, due to intelligent innovations in terms of weight, wear properties and ease of maintenance, our designers
have succeeded in optimising the ECO Unit. The result: The new ECO Plus 2 axle generation.
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Axles
Axles / Content
24 Axle beams
30 Wheel/hub offset
38 Positively steered axles
26 Toe-in and camber
32 Wheels and tyres
40 Swinging axles
27 ECO principle
34 Rigid axles
42 Special axles
28 ECO Plus 2 bearing technology
36 Self-steering axles
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We build on the sturdy square profile
so that everything runs smoothly when you
are driving.
BPW axle beams have been square for years. And for good reason. Despite their low inherent weight, they offer
extreme stability and the greatest possible reliability. It is a BPW design principle that has proven itself millions of
times over. Together with our brakes and suspension systems, the square axle beam offers a sturdy basis for a long
vehicle service life.
BPW axle beams for disc brakes
BPW axle beams for drum brakes
Brake anchor plate
Brake anchor plate Support bearing box
Base plate
Air cylinder centre
Track
Centring frame
Axle stub
Spring centre
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Centring frame
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Axle stub
Axle profile
The square BPW axle beam consists of two high-quali-
with the load. BPW axle tubes are available with various axle
ty, specially rolled axle half-tubes (U-sections) which are
cross sections and wall thickness values depending on the
welded together inside and out. The special feature of the
axle load and the application conditions. BPW axle stubs are
BPW standard axle tube with a 120 mm axle cross section
forged, quenched and tempered. They have two stepped
is its profile shape. Having more material at the corner radii
bearing seats. The female thread on the axle stub end is used
and less material in the upper and lower areas
means
for accommodating the axle bolt (in ECO Plus 2).
this shape guarantees the longest possible service life. As
The axle stubs and the axle tube are flash butt-welded to-
a result, the axle cross sections are reinforced at the points
gether to produce one piece – the BPW axle beam. In this
where the load is applied and are optimally shaped to cope
welding process, the axle tube and the ends of the axle stubs
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Axles
Axles / Axle beams
Axle stubs are welded onto the axle beam
Axle beam after
flash butt-welding
Axle beam after
removing the
welding
are heated up to welding temperature by an electric current
The most important technical data for the axle is the load,
applied to their joining faces, whilst at the same time being
the brake version, the track
(SP), the spring centre
(FM)
(GM). The spring centre, for
forced together. This produces an absolutely homogeneous
and the air cylinder centres
connection without any disruptive notches. In contrast to
example, is the centre distance between the two spring pads
conventional welding processes, no filler metals are needed.
and usually corresponds with the main chassis beams of the
At the same time, the axle beam is given its camber and toe-
trailer frame.
in. Following this, the BPW axle beams are assembled with
the corresponding weld-on components for drum and disc
brakes.
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BPW axle beams – Features and benefits
The square axle beam is optimally adapted
to the total forces arising, such as bending
and torsional loads
Low inherent weight combined with the
highest possible stiffness for heavy payloads
Joining the quenched and tempered axle
stubs to the square axle beam using the
flash butt-welding process ensures a
uniquely strong connection as well as the
longest possible service life
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BPW axle beams are prepared for ABS
retrofitting as standard
Even tyre wear because the axle beam
has a positive camber and a narrow toe-in
tolerance
Easy installation/removal of the wheel hub
thanks to stepped bearing seats on the axle
stub
Long-lasting corrosion protection by cataphoretic dip-coating with zinc-phosphating,
KTLZn
More information
Toe-in and camber (page 26)
ECO Plus 2 bearing technology (page 28)
Cataphoretic dip-coating and zinc-phosphating (KTLZn) (page 13)
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Relief for tyres and the driver. For BPW,
it’s purely a question of adjustment.
The camber and toe-in of each BPW axle beam are set at the factory. These are minor values, but they have a
big effect on driving. That is because having the right camber and toe-in adds up to greater road safety and efficiency.
Perpendicular to the
carriageway
Wheel centre plane
Top
Top
Positive camber – Unladen vehicle
Camber is defined as the angle (A) between the wheel centre plane and
a line drawn perpendicular to the plane of the carriageway. The camber
is positive if the top of the wheel is angled outwards when the axle is
unladen.
Positive camber – Laden vehicle
The bending load on the axle beam when the vehicle is laden causes the
wheel to straighten. This means the tyre rolls with optimum road contact
when the vehicle is laden (the most critical condition in terms of wear).
This avoids uneven, premature tyre wear.
Longitudinal axis of vehicle
Wheel centre plane
Direction of travel
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Camber and toe-in – Features and benefits
Setting a positive camber ensures maximum
contact between the carriageway and the
tyres when the vehicle is laden, optimum
tyre tracking and avoidance of uneven, premature tyre wear
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Toe-in
Toe is the angle (B) between the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and the
wheel centre plane. Toe-in means the front part of the wheel is turned
inwards towards the longitudinal axis of the vehicle – i.e. the distance
between the front of the tyres (A) is less than the distance at the rear (B).
During driving, the rolling resistance of the tyres causes the angle (B) to
be forced back to zero, thereby ensuring stable straight-ahead driving.
Without toe-in, the wheels would attempt to run outwards.
Having the toe-in set exactly ensures stable
straight-ahead driving
Lower operating costs and improved road
safety
Axles / Toe-in and camber / ECO principle
Axles
Saving costs in an instant. With the maintenance friendly ECO principle.
The patented ECO principle from BPW not only offers excellent durability but its internal parts are also easy to
service. For example, the entire wheel can be pulled off after the axle bolt/nut has been unscrewed according to
the efficient Formula 1 principle. The stepped bearing assembly makes hub removal easy without the need for
an additional hub pulling device.
Function: Dismantling couldn’t be
bolt according to the Formula 1 princi-
easy: Box spanners are all that are re-
simpler thanks to the patented BPW
ple. The stepped bearing means there
quired for the hub cap and axle bolt/
ECO principle (European patent 0 407
is no need for pulling devices. The
nut. In drum-braked BPW axles, the
719 B1). In next to no time, the wheel
roller bearings remain in the hub where
wheel can remain fitted on the hub
(along with the ECO Unit and brake
they are well protected against dirt and
during removal and installation.
drum/disc) is pulled off with the axle
moisture. Installation is also quick and
ECO principle in the disc brake
ECO principle
in the drum brake
Axle bolt
ECO Unit:
Hub, tapered roller bearing
Central bolted
connection
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BPW ECO principle – Features and benefits
Less time off the road, lower maintenance
costs and more straightforward installation
because there are fewer procedures
required in the normal brake service
Use of DIN ISO roller bearings which are
available worldwide
No pulling devices required
Easier to remove throughout the entire lifecycle thanks to the stepped bearing
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No doubt you strive to achieve greater efficiency?
Then ECO Plus 2 bearing technology is
essential for you.
The effective bearing technology of the ECO Unit has been a contributing factor in the success of more than
12 million sold BPW axles. After all, its engaged design guarantees that the highest possible mileages and
serviceability can be achieved. The ECO Unit has undergone consistent further development. Result: The newest version, ECO Plus 2. It is impressive with its numerous innovative details that make the chassis even more
convenient for maintenance and repair. In addition to this, it significantly contributes to the reduction in weight of
up to 25 kg over the complete ECO Plus 2 axle system.
Wheel hub
ECOSeal sealing system
Grease cartridge
Clasp locking ring incl.
retaining key
Axle bolt
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Hub cap
Axles / ECO Plus 2 bearing technology
of maintenance and efficiency. This is not only because of
Function: The ECO Unit has the ECOSeal wheel bearing seal
with dust and dirt sealing lips
in front as well as a pre-
. An integrated grease cartridge
the reduced weight but also, for example, the use of glo-
stressed main sealing lip
bally available DIN-ISO tapered roller bearings as well as
between the two tapered roller bearings provides for reliable
rapid removal/installation using the central axle bolt, similar
lubrication and effective seals off the grease cavity. The axle
to Formula 1. Innovative design features such as the grease
bolt
cartridge, the practical bayonet lock for the hub cap and the
46 mm socket is all that is needed for installation. The hub
axle bolt with integrated torque limitation underline BPW’s
cap
power of innovation.
All components together form a closed system and stop dirt
is equipped with integrated torque limiting. A standard
has a bayonet lock so it is easy to attach and release.
getting in. Nevertheless, the ECO Unit can be dismantled if
the need arises.
ECOSeal
Axle bolt
Dust and dirt sealing lips
Pin of the toothed washer Gearing
Spring washers
Main sealing lip
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ECO Unit – Features and benefits
Maintenance-free, closed bearing system
Significant weight reduction (by up to 25 kg)
High mileage because of engaged design of
the bearing technology
Quick to remove and install using the
Formula 1 principle with the central axle bolt
Automatically set bearing pre-load by central
bolt with integrated torque limiter
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Recess for safety wedge
Easy to grease the bearings with the grease
cartridge
Hub cap with practical bayonet lock
5 + 3-year ECO Plus warranty with unlimited
mileage
Globally available DIN-ISO tapered roller
bearings for widespread availability and
rapid service
More information
ECO Plus warranty (pages 10 – 11)
BPW News Allg. 7125703e
ECO Plus 2 booklet (BPW-ECO Plus2 1446801e)
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Axles
The proven ECO Unit is a master when it comes to ease
We accomplish wheels from zero to one hundred
and twenty. Depending on what offset you
require.
BPW offers wheel hubs for wheels with and without offset, for drum or disc brakes, for single or twin tyres. Normally, wheels with 0 mm (ET 0) or 120 mm (ET 120) offset values are used on trailers and semitrailers. BPW axles
for wheels with zero offset can be equipped with either drum or disc brakes. Wheels with 120 offset can only be
fitted with disc brakes. Disc brakes with zero offset do not wear as much as those with 120 offset.
Rim
Wheel nave
ET 0
ET 120
Wheel mounting face
Function: A wheel is made up of a wheel nave
and
reduced to a value comparable with that of drum brakes. The
the tyre. The offset is the distance from the middle of the rim
wheel load line matches the middle of the rim and the wheel
. If the wheel mounting face
mounting face, therefore wheel forces are transmitted into
and the middle of the rim are in alignment, this is considered
the bearing directly. This structure means that running gear
to be a zero offset. The brake is at the edge of the rim in the
systems with zero offset are lighter. Running gear systems
air flow. The air flow acts directly on the disc brake, providing
with 120 offset are characterised by larger track widths and
optimum cooling. This means the pad wear is reduced to a
spring centres than with zero offset. Also, only one spare
minimum. The positioning between the brake disc and bear-
wheel is required for the towing vehicle and the trailer, de-
ing provide for low bearing temperatures. In conjunction with
pending on the version.
to the wheel mounting face
, rim
the zero offset, the temperature of BPW disc brakes has been
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Axles
Axles / Offset
Structure of 120 offset
Wheel load centreline
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Brake disc is protected in the rim
Depending on the design, you require just
a spare wheel for the towing vehicle and
trailer
Zero offset – Features and benefits
Low temperature level: Optimum heat dissipation, no heat build-up, less pad wear,
longer service lives for bearings, grease and
seals
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Wheel load centreline
120 offset – Features and benefits
Greater design freedom (e.g. due to larger
spring centres)
!
Structure of zero offset
Low system weight due to direct force application and lighter wheels
Available both for disc and drum brakes
More information
BPW press release 9/2002
(disc brake test)
BPW drum brakes (pages 46 – 49)
BPW disc brakes (pages 50 – 53)
BPW News SB 02/13
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Decisive criteria for optimum running gear.
The right wheels, wheel attachments and
tyres.
What is the load index of the wheels? What is the maximum speed allowed for the tyres? It is not only having the
right axle system that is a decisive factor in allowing a trailer to drive perfectly. Therefore, you should know all the
important details about wheels, wheel attachments and tyres.
Commercial vehicle tyres have got to meet specific require-
tyres), tyres with a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) or
ments. They have to offer an adequate load index and trans-
more must carry a code in addition to the tyre size informa-
mit the drive, braking and lateral forces in every situation. The
tion. This code consists of the load indices for single and twin
decisive factors for determining the minimum tyre size are
tyres (80 to 200) as well as the speed symbol.
the axle load (which is derived from the gross vehicle weight)
as well as the permitted maximum speed. According to European regulation ECE-R 54 (applies to commercial vehicle
The following markings appear on the wheel:
Manufacturer (trademark)
Rim size
Type and/or version name
Date of manufacture
Type code (general certification, ABE)
or (parts) certificate marking
Offset or half centre distance
Sample identification for commercial vehicle tyres:
385/65 R22.5 – 160 J
385 =
Tyre width in mm
65 =
Aspect ratio (height to width in %)
R
=
Radial construction
22.5 =
Rim diameter in inches
Load index, 160 = 4500 kg
160 =
J
=
Speed symbol, J = 100 km/h
Axles / Wheels
Drop centre rim
Hub centring
Wheel nave
Rim
Axles
Wheel nave
Stud centring
Bush
Brake disc/drum
Wheel hub
Taper bead seat rim
Lock washer
Wheel nut
Rim width
Rim diameter
Wheel stud
Centring flange
Hole circle diameter
Central hole diameter
Function: A wheel and tyre consist of a disc wheel –
wheel spider (in TRILEX wheels) with rim
or
– and a tyre. The
In stud centring, the wheel nave
(with countersunk stud
.
holes) is centred using wheel studs with spring washers
following distinguishing features apply on the basis of the
In hub centring, the wheel nave
cross section through the rim:
flange
is centred using a centring
on the wheel hub (e.g. alloy wheels). The prescribed
15° drop centre rims (rim diameters 17.5 inch, 19.5 inch
BPW tightening torques for wheel attachment are listed in the
and 22.5 inch for tubeless tyres)
valid BPW maintenance regulations and must be observed.
Taper bead seat rims (rim diameter 20 inch or more)
BPW axles are suitable for wheels with either stud or hub
In the rim designation 11.75 x 22.5, the first number refers to
centring. BPW axles are supplied with either collar studs or
the rim width and the second to the rim diameter in inches.
spiral studs, depending on the axle type and axle load. Spi-
The separating character is an „x“ for a one-piece rim (e.g.
ral studs are easy to maintain and connect the brake drum/
drop centre rim) or a „-“ for a multiple piece rim (e.g. taper
disc
bead seat rim).
need for internal nuts. The hub bore is not damaged even
to the hub
using a press-fit. As a result, there is no
after many removal/installation operations (in contrast to the
The wheel nave
(or wheel disc) connects the rim
to the
situation with splined studs) and the clamping forces for the
. It must absorb the vertical, lateral and longitu-
wheel studs remain constant. A collar stud also permits re-
dinal forces which arise and transmit them to the wheel hub
peated removal and installation, although it is secured using
via the wheel studs (wheel bolts). Wheels are centred on their
an internal nut.
wheel hub
hubs using stud or hub centring.
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More information
BPW News „Allg. 02/3 e“ and „IA-00/8e“
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The BPW rigid axle can take even ultra-heavy
duty transports in its stride. Whilst being a true
lightweight at the same time.
BPW rigid axles are the strong backbone for your trailer. They are rugged, have an extremely high load capacity
and are pleasingly light. After all, with ECO Plus 2, our designers have succeeded in reducing the inherent weight
of each axle by up to 25 kg. For you this means, we clear the way for greater efficiency.
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Hub
Brake disc
Brake anchor plate
Wheel stud
Brake calliper
BPW rigid axle SKHSF 9010 ECO Plus 2
with SB 3745
Axles
Axles / Rigid axle
Function: The axle stub of the axle beam holds the wheel
The most important feature of a rigid axle is the rigid con-
to which the wheel is
nection between both ends of the axle through a single-part
. The brake disc
–
axle beam: If the position or angle of one wheel changes, e.g.
for axles with disc brakes – or the brake drum is connected to
spring compression on one side, the other wheels will also be
bearings and therefore the hub
mounted by means of the wheel studs
the hub
. The brake anchor plate
is welded onto the axle
beam and provides the connection to the brake. The brake
calliper
forced upwards. This also applies to changes in the camber
and toe-in.
is bolted on disc brake axles. On axles with drum
brakes, it holds the brake shoes. The axle connection joints
The axle transfers the static, dynamic and vertical wheel
the axle to the suspension. The wheels, axle and suspension
loads acting on the wheels, longitudinal forces acting in the
form the running gear and are mounted on the chassis of the
direction of travel (e.g. caused by braking) as well as trans-
trailer or the semitrailer.
verse forces which occur during cornering, for example.
!
BPW rigid axles – Features and benefits
For axle loads up to 20 t*
Versions with air or leaf suspension
Versions with disc or drum brake
With (mounted) BPW brake cylinders
Wheels with or without offset
Single or twin tyres
Wheel sizes from 12 to 24 inches
Stud or hub centring
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For disc wheels (steel or aluminium) or star
wheels (TRILEX)
ABS can be retrofitted
All axles also have cataphoretic dip-coating
and zinc-phosphating (KTLZn) at inaccessible
points such as in cavities to provide
optimum protection against corrosion
BPW axles and suspension units are
resistant to temperature effects in line with
NATO requirements
More information
Technical details (pages 116 - 127)
Offset (pages 30 – 31)
BPW brakes (pages 44 – 61)
Wheels (pages 32 – 33)
BPW suspension units (pages 62 – 80)
Cataphoretic dip-coating and zincphosphating (KTLZn) (page 13)
* The specified axle loads (pages 116 ff.) are maximum values on the ground up to 105 km/h (65 mph). In vehicles with a slower permitted maximum
speed, the following axle load increases are possible with BPW: Vmax. 40 km/h + 10%, Vmax. 25 km/h + 25%, Vmax. 10 km/h + 40%. Please also refer
to the load rating data provided by the wheel and tyre manufacturers.
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Take control of costs, too.
With the LL self-steering axle from BPW.
The LL self-steering axle is the economic miracle of all the BPW axles. It shows off its strengths particularly
when tight manoeuvring is required in delivery and distribution haulage. Thanks to its greater manoeuvrability on
corners and when making turns, you benefit from more straightforward vehicle handling, less tyre wear and lower
fuel consumption – over a mileage of 1 million kilometres that adds up to the impressive amounts of up to 10,000
litres of fuel and more than 40 tyres per vehicle. Just work that out for your entire fleet!
BPW LL self-steering axle with
3-D trailing arms
Direction of travel
Castor
Steering angle
The castor functions
like in a swivel chair
Undulated thrust
washers
Castor
Function: LL stands for load-dependent steering stabilisa-
one another). The frictional resistance changes according to
tion and it describes the unique functional principle of the
the load on the axle. As a result, a steering angle (of 8° to
BPW self-steering axle. Conventional steering axle designs
27°, depending on the vehicle type) is established according
require steering stabilisers powered from an external source
to the load, and solely by mechanical control. The drag link
– this is not the case with the BPW self-steering axle. The
connecting the wheels uses a steering lock to prevent the
axle beam and axle stub are connected to undulating thrust
wheels from steering when the vehicle reverses. The steering
washers via steering pivots. When driving straight ahead
axle means that the unit corners better and follows the same
(zero position), the undulations in the thrust washers keep
track as the tractor unit almost identically. The lateral tyre
the wheels on track. The weight of the vehicle presses the
forces arising are optimally distributed between all the axles,
undulating contours of the upper and lower thrust washers
for example in a 3-axle vehicle. As every axle experiences
together. The wheels remain stable in the correct straight-
significantly lower lateral tyre forces, evidently the mileage of
ahead position. When the semitrailer follows the tractor unit
the front axle increases by up to 50 % - whereas the rear axle
into a curve, the wheel castor ensures the wheels turn in ac-
mileage even increases by up to 70 %.
cordance with the curve radius (the thrust washers slide over
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Axles / Self-steering axle
Tyre mileage (km) in distribution haulage
Fuel saving
km
Litres
400,000
0,
00
,0
90
0,
0,
24
0
00
24
0
0,
16
24
00
0
00
300,000
8,000
6,000
200,000
00
4,000
,0
60
1st axle 2nd axle 3rd axle
100,000
2,000
200,000
1st axle 2nd axle 3rd axle
400,000
600,000
800,000 1,000,000
km
Fuel saving from BPW self-steering axle in proportion to mileage
– here taking the example of distribution haulage.
Semitrailer with 3 rigid axles
Semitrailer with 2 rigid axles and one self-steering axle
Tyre consumption on a three-axle vehicle over
1 million km, used in distribution haulage
12.5 m
rigid
rigid
lifted
66
lifted
rigid
lifted
32
24
22
8
1st axle
!
12
8
2nd axle
8
3rd axle
Total
BPW LL self-steering axles – Features and benefits
For axle loads from 6.4 t to 14 t
Less strain on the body, frame and road
Versions with disc or drum brake
Exact tracking when changing lanes
Lightest self-steering axle
Particularly recommendable with the
44 tonnes regulation*
Steering stabilisation solely load-dependent
Significantly lower and more even tyre wear:
save more than 40 tyres over 1 million kilometres
Significantly lower fuel consumption: up to
10,000 litres over 1 million kilometres
Greater manoeuvrability, reduced transport
space requirement, fewer expensive incidents of tyre damage
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The BPW self-steering axle guarantees compliance with the
turning-circle regulations – even when the 1st axle is lifted.
Simplified installation thanks to optional 3-D
trailing arms, no retracted frame required
Permitted ratio of rigid axles to steering
axles 1:1 (also applies with a lifted first axle
of a tri-axle suspension)
Higher resale value
Cataphoretic dip-coating with zincphosphating
More information
Technical details (pages 128 - 129)
BPW axle lifts (page 73)
3-D trailing arms (page 75)
Cataphoretic dip-coating and zincphosphating (KTLZn) (page 13)
Self-steering axle brochure
(BPW LL testimonial 1416701e)
* 44 tonnes regulation according to § 34 (6) of the German road traffic regulations (StVZO): „When an articulated vehicle (...) is transporting (...) a 40foot ISO container, the gross weight rating is not allowed to exceed 44 t subject to the regulations for axle loads and single vehicles.“
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Axles
10,000
0
00
Special transports are not to be taken lightly.
Unless you are driving with positive steering
axles from BPW.
Due to their length and the large number of axles, high-volume and high-load transporters in particular need a
much larger cornering radius than conventional semitrailer units. A steering system which acts individually on
all wheels – positive steering – is used to enable them to cope with normal roads all the same. Indeed, positive
steering systems are a legal requirement in certain vehicle configurations.
Positive steering by means of axle stub
BPW L steering axle
Positive steering by means of fifth wheel
BPW rigid axle with turntable
Rigid axle
Steerable axle stub
Axle beam
Pivot point in middle of
axle (no castor)
Steering angle
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Turntable
Axles
Axles / Positively steered axles
Function: Positive steering can be achieved in a trailer using
a rigid axle
mounted to a turntable or with axle stubs
connected together through an axle beam
.
In the positive steering principle, the required steering angle
is imposed on the wheels directly by mechanical or hydraulic
means. This is necessary, if one or more trailer axles have
to be steered individually in order to achieve the required
Both systems are activated from the trailer fifth wheel.
cornering ability. Positive steering also satisfies the requirements for reverse steering. This is a typical situation for food
Axle stub steering differs from the structure of a self-steering
distribution haulage where vehicles frequently have to be
axle in two main ways:
manoeuvred backwards into very narrow spaces. The steer-
1. The steering pivot and wheel centre are in line with the
ing angle is based on the varying articulation angle between
axle centreline
the tractor unit and the semitrailer, and is specified by the
2. No locking function is required for reversing
Mechanical control system
Single axle positive steering from the fifth
wheel with a rigid axle on a turntable.
!
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design of the overall steering system.
Hydraulic control
Tri axle positive steering from the fifth
wheel by means of the axle stub.
Hydraulic control
Tri axle positive steering from the fifth
wheel with rigid axles on turntables.
BPW L positive steering axle – Features and benefits
Axle loads from 9 t to 14 t
Single or twin tyres
For vehicles with one or more axles, with or
without rigid axles
Reduced transport space requirement when
cornering
One or more axles can be individually
positively steered
Easier to drive thanks to high levels of
mobility and manoeuvrability
Steering angles of up to 45° with regard to
the required clearances
Lower tyre wear
Steering when driving forwards and in
reverse
Cataphoretic dip-coating with zincphosphating
Reduced fuel consumption
More information
Cataphoretic dip-coating and zincphosphating (KTLZn) (page 13)
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Top of the class when it comes to difficult
ground. BPW swinging axles for heavy-duty
vehicles.
With swinging axles, heavy-duty vehicles can master any critical road surface and heavy ground. This is because
the highly flexible swinging bearings compensate ground uneveness and ensure optimum ground contact all the
time providing greater safety for the driver and the payload. What is more, with swinging axles from the market
leader BPW you benefit from reliable, easily maintained technology with optimised use of space and the advantages of high-volume production.
Tandem swinging axle
Individual swinging axle
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Turntable bearing slewing
system
Turret bearing slewing system
Axles
Axles / Swinging axles
Function: A single swinging axle consists of a short axle
to the vehicle frame by a turntable bearing or a turret bearing
beam and two hubs with brakes. Unbraked versions are also
provided by the manufacturer. In tandem swinging axles, two
available. The axle beam has a housing for accommodat-
swinging axles are connected using an equaliser beam which
ing the pivot bearings.The swinging axle can therefore be
is mounted in the centre. Two (tandem) swinging axles are
mounted on a link that is manufactured individually by the
arranged next to one another in the vehicle.
vehicle manufacturer, thereby allowing the axle to pivot. Depending on the vehicle configuration, the axle is connected
Tandem swinging axles can cope with all irregularities in the carriageway by pivoting in both the longitudinally and lateral axis of the vehicle.
Single swinging axles are predominantly used in heavy-duty vehicles
with several rows of axles. The lateral pivoting movement of the swinging bearings ideally complements hydraulic chassis and suspension
systems.
!
A hydraulic axle load compensating feature ensures that axle loads remain constant in linked circuits and, depending on the vehicle concept,
also offers the possibility of adjusting the level and inclination of the
loading platform. As a result, safe operation is assured even under difficult road conditions and when negotiating steep loading ramps. Long
vertical travel is possible in this case as well as large pivoting movements.
BPW tandem swinging axles – Features and benefits
For axle loads from 5.5 t to 30 t (tandem
swinging axles 2 x 10 t to 2 x 30 t)
Optimum bearing lubrication using
integrated lubrication grooves
Solid technology for the toughest
applications
Available for disc and TRILEX wheels
Long service life
High-quality, thick-walled bronze bearing
bushes
ECO Plus hub system (up to 12 t),
ECO Master, ABS, disc brakes and versions
for either direction of travel are available on
request
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Not everyone wants the standard solution.
So it is good to know that made-to-measure
special axles are available from BPW.
Wherever a normal axle system doesn’t meet the requirements – such as for box trailers as well as cable and
car transporters – it is necessary to provide the customer with an individual solution. No problem, because BPW
offers the right chassis and suspension products for almost every type of special vehicle. On request, we can
develop a tailor-made solution that takes account of your own special requirements.
Function: The structure of an axle stub
is basically the same as that in a rigid
axle. However, the axle beam does
not extend from side to side. It ends
shortly after the brake (according to
the customer’s request). The axle stub
suspension which attaches the axle
stub to the chassis is designed individually by the vehicle manufacturer.
Axle stub with ECO Drum
!
BPW axle stubs – Features and benefits
For axle loads from 5.5 t to 30 t
Optimum design for installation where space
is at a premium
Low inherent weight
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ECO Plus bearing technology
(for 10 t to 12 t axle load)
Axles
Axles / Special axles
Box trailer with BPW axle stubs
Tractor vehicle with BPW trailing axle (installation and chassis conversion)
BPW special axle with
cranked axle beam
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More information
Details and configurations on request
BPW NEWS TB 7167803e
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With BPW, you are always driving with the
Quality Factor. Why should it be any different
for brakes?
Whether drum or disc brakes – BPW is your expert contact when it comes to brakes as well. Before every series is launched, our
brakes are put through their paces at the BPW test centre and in road tests. The objective is the same as for all our products –
uncompromising quality. For you, this means first-class performance, ease of maintenance and extreme durability. In principle, our
module axle systems can be equipped with any BPW brake. Get in touch with us, we’ll be happy to advise you which brake system
meets your requirements.
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Brakes
Brakes / Content
46 BPW drum brakes
52 Configurations of the disc brake
58 Brake cylinders
60 Brake Monitor
48 Configurations of the drum brake
53 Disc Protector
49 ECO Master
54 Brake matching
50 BPW disc brakes
56 Recommended applications
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Drum brake and a brake on costs, all in one.
The ECO Drum from BPW.
With more than 11 million units sold worldwide, the BPW drum brake is now the embodiment of a reliable brake
for towed vehicles. It sets new standards for lifecycle costs thanks to its robust construction and ease of servicing.
Our designers have succeeded in optimising the classic drum brake further, resulting in the ECO Drum. The result:
A considerable weight reduction, improved sealing and lower wear.
Simple to check drum and pad wear
using the redesigned observation holes.
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Brakes / Drum brakes
Brake cylinders
Slack adjuster
Brake camshaft
Brakes
Tension springs
Brake drum
S-cam
Brake shoe
Function: The force of the brake cylinder
acts via the slack adjuster
and causes the brake camshaft
rotate. The S-cam
!
shoes
apart, pressing them against
the inside of the brake drum
to
forces the brake
shaft
rotates the S-cam
are returned to their initial position by
tension springs
.
back to
ECO Drum – Features and benefits
Universally applicable
Enclosed construction enables use under
the harshest conditions
Quick and easy brake service thanks to the
patented ECO principle (European patent
0 407 719 B1)
Low operating and spare part costs
Weight reduction of about 18 kg for ECO
Plus 2 (9 t with air suspension)
More straightforward installation by improved dust cover attachment
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. When
the brake is released, the brake cam-
its neutral position. The brake shoes
No dirt ingress thanks to revised sealing
system
Simple to check drum and pad wear using
the redesigned observation holes
Reduced wear for lower lifecycle costs
Can be approved without restrictions for
electronic trailer brake systems (EBS)
Large amount of abradable material
Cataphoretic dip-coating with zinc-phosphating (KTLZn) for the best possible surface
protection
More information
Configurations of the drum brake (page 48)
BPW ECO principle (page 27)
Recommended applications (pages 56 – 57)
BPW brake cylinder (pages 58 – 59)
Cataphoretic dip-coating and zincphosphating (KTLZn) (page 13)
BPW slack adjuster (page 49)
BPW NEWS TB 7143709 and 7158714
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!
BPW brake designations – examples
SN 4218:
SN
= S-cam brake
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= Drum Ø 420 mm
18 = Brake lining width 180 mm
Brake sizes SN
Wheel size
Axle load
15-inch
17.5-inch
5.5 t
Ê
UIÊ
Ê
UIÊ
6.4 t
Ê
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
19.5-inch
Ê
UIÊ
Ê
Ê
10 t
20-inch
Ê
Ê
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
Ê
14 t
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
SN 4212
SN 3020
U
SN 3620
U
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
SN 4218
U
Ê
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
SN 4220
U
SN 3020
U
SN 3620
U
SN 4220
U
UÊ
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
SN 3020
UÊ
SN 3620
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
UÊ
SN 4220
SN 3020
Ê
UÊ
SN 3620
Ê
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
SN 4220
16 t
Ê
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
SN 4220
20 t
Ê
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
SN 4220
* Depending on wheel connection (6- or 8-hole connections).
All brake sizes can be equipped with ABS and are available for single or twin tyres.
BPW also offers EC/ECE brake calculations.
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Ê
U
Ê
Ê
Ê
UÊ
EBScompatible
SN 3010
UÊ
Ê
13 t
24-inch
UIÊ
UÊ
Ê
Ê
22.5-inch
Ê
UÊ
Ê
12 t
UIÊ
SN 3015
6.5 t
9t
Brake
U
Brakes / Configurations of the drum brake / Slack adjuster
ECO Master. The master amongst automatic
slack adjusters for drum brakes.
The required brake cylinder stroke increases as the brake lining thickness declines. The ECO Master slack adjuster makes up for this change and keeps the brake cylinder stroke in the optimum zone of action at all times.
Function: Brake linings and brake drums are wear parts. As
Brakes
In most countries, fitting automatic slack adjusters is a statutory requirement.
Brake lever
the thickness of the material is reduced, the brake cylinder
stroke increases, meaning that the brake camshaft has to
rotate further. In this case, the function of the ECO Master
slack adjuster provides an automatic adjustment. As a result, the brake cylinder stroke is always kept within the same,
optimum effective area. The adjustment stroke is designed
so there will always be a sufficient air gap even at higher levels of elasticity and given thermal expansion of the adjacent
components (e.g. the brake drum).
Delivery variants: Brake levers with different shapes and
crank values are available depending on the particular installation conditions.
Automatic slack adjuster (AGS) and manual slack adjuster
(GSK)
Mounted on BPW drum brake axles
Adjusting bolt
!
BPW ECO Master – Features and benefits
Functions are optimally adapted to the drum
brake
Closely graded for EC brake calculations
thanks to multiple-hole levers
Consistently high braking effect throughout
the entire service life of the brake lining
High wear resistance
Control lever and fixed point holder are behind the axle beam where they are protected
against damage
Optimum sealing against dirt and water
Easily visible brake lining wear indicator
Low-maintenance
Forged brake levers guarantee optimum
strength and permit the lever end to be modified
Quick and easy to remove and install
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Wear indicator
More information
Brake Monitor (pages 60 – 61)
Functional description (BPW-FB-AGS)
Installation instructions
(BPW-EA-ECO Master)
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Putting the brakes on service costs.
The BPW disc brake with tangential bolted
connection.
The BPW disc brake not only offers excellent braking properties, but also low service costs. You benefit from shorter
installation and service times thanks to the tangential bolted connection. If you also consider additional advantages
such as the low weight, improved durability and higher volume of abradable material, it becomes clear why the
BPW disc brake is currently setting the standard for brakes in towed vehicles.
Thrust rod
Lever
Roller
Threaded tubes with punch
Brake pads
of the brake cylinder presses against the lever
transfers the force onto the bridge
acts on the inner brake pad
the punches
brake disc
50
of the
in the brake
. The application force
via the threaded tubes and
. The brake pad
Brake calliper
Brake disc
Function: When the brake pedal is pressed, the push rod
disc brake. The roller mounted eccentrically
Bridge
is pushed against the
when this happens. The reaction force which
now arises on the brake calliper
posite brake pad
is transferred to the op-
by means of the sliding seat, so that the
opposite pad is also pressed against the brake disc
with
the same force. When the brake pressure is reduced, the
spring force returns the bridge
lever
to the starting position.
, the threaded tubes
and
Brakes / Disc brakes
Advantages of the tangential bolted connection:
Quicker installation and removal of the brake calliper
Brakes
- Fewer bolted connection points
- Easily accessible bolted connection points
- Standard calliper fastening bolts for all BPW disc brakes
Brake anchor plate with optimised weight
Tangential bolted connection
Instead of fixing the anchor plate and frame
of the brake axially, the brake is tangentially
connected to the axle beam (tangentially to
the circumference of the disc).
!
BPW disc brake – Features and benefits
Quick and easy brake service by tangential
bolted connection
Reduced stock keeping because the same
brake discs are used for 0 and 120 offset
Effective heat dissipation by proven BPW
flanged disc concept
Symmetrical wear throughout the entire
brake pad service life
Low weight thanks to lightweight
construction
Increased disc surface area for optimum
heat dissipation
Optimally matched friction pairings (pads/
brake disc)
Sensitive response, good controllability and
minimal thermal fading
Special BPW disc alloy for high resistance to
wear and cracking
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More information
Recommended applications (pages 56 – 57)
BPW brake cylinder (pages 58 – 59)
Configurations of the disc brake (page 52)
BPW Brake Monitor (pages 60 – 61)
BPW Disc Protector (page 53)
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!
BPW brake designations – examples
SB 3745:
SB
SB 4309:
= disc brake
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09
= Standard axle load 9 t
= Disc Ø 370 mm
45
= Disc thickness 45 mm
Brake sizes SB 3745, SB 4309, SB 4345
Axle load
Wheel size
19.5-inch
22.5-inch
9t
U
U
10 t
U
Brake
Brake disc
Ø x thickness
Offset
(ET)
SB 3745
370 x 45 mm
0/120
SB 3745
370 x 45 mm
0
9t
U
SB 4309
430 x 45 mm
0/120
10 t
U
SB 4309
430 x 45 mm
0
12 t
U
SB 4345
430 x 45 mm
0
All brake sizes can be equipped with ABS and are available for single or twin tyres.
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More information
Offset (pages 30 – 31)
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Brakes / Configurations of the disc brake / Disc Protector
Protection against dirt. The BPW Disc Protector
for disc brakes.
The Disc Protector is a cover plate for the disc brake – a solution from BPW that provides reliable protection during
brake pads will be. Disc Protector is available for rigid axles and steering axles with and without offset and for axle
loads from 9 t to 12 t.
Cover plate
Brake calliper mounting bolt
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BPW Disc Protector – Features and benefits
Even abrasion of the brake pads and the
brake disc
Rigid axles with disc brakes can be supplied
with Disc Protector factory-fitted
Extension of brake service life by up to 35%
BPW prescribes Disc Protector for off-road
applications, while it is recommended for
other operating conditions
Retrofitting is easy and does not require
additional welding work – installation only
requires two mounting bolts
LL series self-steering axles are equipped
with Disc Protector as standard
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Brakes
operation. After all, the less dirt gets onto the disc, the more reduced and symmetrical the progress of wear on the
Electronic safety systems for your brakes. It
comes down to the right brake compatibility.
Over the past few years, disc brakes and electronically controlled brake systems have become established in commercial vehicle technology. Here, systems such as ABS and EBS are leading to new possible combinations and
interfaces between the towing vehicle and the trailer. Having the right brake compatibility is decisive when it comes
to achieving the best braking results. The experts at BPW will be happy to advise you and recommend the optimum
solution for your applications.
In practice, the following issues are apparent:
Adapter
Drum or disc brakes are used both on the tractor unit and on
ers
and
the trailer. Disc brakes perform their braking function even at
are
included
very high temperatures (low fading) and respond with dispro-
These valves deliberately hold the service brakes back in
portionate wear when they are overloaded (a situation which
the low pressure range, in order to compensate for the bet-
is not apparent to the driver).
ter response of the disc brake. Modern tractor vehicles with
valves
are
used
semitrailers
in
the
with
in
some
disc
cases
brake
homologation
of
in
trail-
axles,
the
or
trailer.
EBS detect this restraint in the trailer’s braking characterisTrailers can be operated with dedicated tractor units or they
tics. This procedure is misinterpreted as poor braking effort
can be used with many different tractor units.
and the braking pressure in the trailer is increased across
the entire pressure range. This means the trailer tends to be
Tractor units with or without EBS are used. Tractor units
over-braked. An adjustment valve is required in all markets
with EBS have coupling force control and are responsible
where there is potential for a mismatch between tractor and
for brake force distribution in accordance with the ECE-R 13
trailer and the trailer is predominantly towed by tractor vehi-
brake directive. The electronically controlled brake system
cles without EBS control.
senses the braking characteristics of the trailer and automatically adapts the tractor unit’s braking effort. Thus, in theory,
Just these few points should indicate how important it
each component of the tractor/trailer combination provides
is to match tractor with trailer. It is not something that
a braking effort in proportion to its own mass. The result-
can be disregarded in order to save cost. Rather it must
ing dynamic properties of the tractor/trailer unit cannot be
become part of everyday workshop practice. If compat-
reproduced on the roller test rig because only one axle can
ibility is neglected, damage may occur as a direct result
be tested in this case.
of inadequate brake equalisation and not as result of defective components.
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Brakes
Brakes / Brake compatibility
BPW recommendation for tractor/trailer combinations
Trailer and semitrailer
Towing vehicle
EBS +
disc brake
ABS +
disc brake
EBS +
drum brake
ABS +
drum brake
EBS + disc brake
++
+
++
+
ABS + disc brake
++
+
++
+
EBS + drum brake
+
-
++
+
ABS + drum brake
--1)
02)
0
+
Evaluation:
++ = very good
+ = good
0 = satisfactory
= not so good
-- = unacceptable
1)
Remarks: Responsiveness and fading of the towing vehicle unacceptable
2)
Fit trailer with adjustment valve
EBS is an electronically controlled brake system. The brake pedal pressure is transmitted to the brakes electronically via sensors.
The ABS anti-lock brake system ensures the braking distance is short while providing the best possible driving stability and steerability.
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The right brake for every application.
With us, you will find the optimum solution.
The choice of the right brake is decisively dependent on its operating conditions. BPW offers you the right braking
system for every application and every requirement. However, if a brake is not used as it should be, it can very soon
be overloaded or not used sufficiently. Profit from our expertise when it comes to brakes. In consultation with BPW,
you will find the optimum combination of performance, weight, wear characteristics and ease of servicing for your
special requirements.
Soaks up punishment: Running gear with BPW drum brakes
Efficiency in long-distance transport: Running gear with BPW disc
brakes
BPW recommended applications for the most common brake versions
Axle load
Wheel size
Brake
Normal haulage work
(e.g. long-distance transport in Western Europe)
High proportion of hilly
roads
Regional distribution
haulage
Vehicle fleet with frequently changing tractor/
trailer combinations
Construction site and forestry vehicles which go
off consolidated roads
Use outside Western
Europe on consolidated
roads
Predominant application conditions
9 t – 10 t
19.5-inch
­ÓÓ°x‡ˆ˜V…®I
SB 3745
U
9 t – 14 t
19.5-inch
SN 3620
U
U
U
U
U
U
9 t – 10 t
22.5-inch
SB 4309
U
U
U
U
9t
20-inch and
22.5-inch
SN 4218
U
U
U
U
11 t – 12 t
22.5-inch
SB 4345
U
U
U
U
9 t – 20 t
20-inch and
22.5-inch
SN 4220
U
U
U
U
Explanations:
SN 4218: S-cam brake, drum Ø 420 mm, brake lining width 180 mm
SB 3745: Disc brake, disc Ø 370 mm, disc thickness 45 mm
SB 4309: Disc brake, disc Ø 430 mm, standard axle load 9 t
* With 9 t axle load.
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U
U
U
U
U
U
Brakes
Brakes / Recommended applications
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Further BPW recommendations and notes
Strengths of disc brakes:
- Very good brake force modulation
- Low fading
- High braking comfort
(rapid response times)
- Low weight
Strengths of drum brakes:
- Mature, robust technology
- Low susceptibility to dirt because of
enclosed design
- Low heat transfer to the adjacent
components (e.g. bearings, tyres)
- Rapid brake service thanks to
BPW’s patented ECO principle
- Good integration into the vehicle (space)
Disc brakes for zero offset wheels have
a lighter system weight than 120 offset
wheels, and do not wear so much since the
temperature during braking is lower.
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Wider track and spring centres are possible
with 120 offset – only one spare wheel is
needed for the towing vehicle and trailer,
depending on the version
Brake matching between the tractor unit and
the trailer is essential to ensure optimum
performance and a longer brake service life
In general, disc brakes offer excellent
braking performance. If trailers and semitrailers are towed by tractor vehicles which
- do not have a secondary braking system
(retarder, Intarder, engine brake, etc.)
and/or
- are equipped with a trailer parking brake
valve (anti-jackknife brake)
then the brake pad wear can be expected
to be disproportionately greater than on a
comparable drum brake!
More information
Offset (pages 30 – 31)
Brake compatibility (pages 54 – 55)
BPW press release 9/2002
(disc brake test)
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The power plant for your brake system.
Brake cylinders from BPW.
In a brake system, it is of the utmost importance to achieve an optimum interplay between the individual components. The brake cylinders have a decisive role to play in this, because they have to provide a perfectly modulated
force transfer within the brake system. BPW develops and produces its own brake cylinders for drum and disc
brakes – further proof of our extensive expertise when it comes to brakes. As a system supplier, our product range
includes diaphragm and spring-type cylinders.
Extended compressed air
connection (DLAV)
High-performance spring
Flange
Diaphragm
Cylinder push rod
Compression spring
Push rod
Function of the service brake: As soon as the com-
Function of the parking brake: When the pressure level in
, the force generated
the brake system (reservoir tank) drops close to zero, the
pressed air acts on the diaphragm
.
parking brake is activated in vehicles with spring-type brake
The force is transferred to the wheel brake in accordance
systems. The spring-type actuator applies the wheel brake
(area x pressure) acts on the flange
and the push rod
with the brake pressure applied. When the brake cylinder is
vented, the compression spring
the push rod
positions.
moves the flange
and the diaphragm
with
back to their starting
by means of the cylinder push rod
performance spring
and the integrated high-
, thereby preventing the vehicle from
rolling away. When the release pressure is reached, the highperformance spring
in the spring-type actuator is com-
pressed by the diaphragm
and the flange. The pressure
acting on the cylinder push rod
drops until the brake is
released. The parking brake is now inactive and there is nothing more to prevent the vehicle from being driven.
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Brakes / Brake cylinders
Brakes
Delivery variants of BPW brake cylinders
Spring-type cylinder
Diaphragm cylinders
They act as a service brake and are characterised by their compact external dimensions
and low weight.
Diaphragm-diagram (M-M) cylinders
They act both as a service brake as well
as an auxiliary and parking brake. They are
lighter than the diaphragm-piston cylinder.
For axles with drum brakes
Diaphragm cylinder
Spring-type cylinder
Diaphragm/diaphragm
cylinder
Diaphragm-piston (M-K) cylinders
They have the same function as a diaphragmdiaphragm cylinder. Their greater spring-type
accumulator force means they are suited
above all for vehicles with higher axle loads
and limited installation space.
For axles with disc brakes
Diaphragm cylinder
Diaphragm/diaphragm
cylinder
14-inch
14/24-inch
12-inch
16-inch
16/24-inch
15-inch
15/24-inch
20-inch
20/30-inch
16-inch
16/24-inch
24-inch
24/30-inch
18-inch
18/24-inch
30-inch
30/30-inch
20-inch
20/24-inch
36-inch
Diaphragm/piston
cylinder
16/16-inch
20/24-inch
22-inch
22/24-inch
24-inch
24/24-inch
Refer to the BPW brake cylinder booklet (BPW-BZ-…) for more technical data. They can be supplied fully fitted to BPW axles as initial equipment.
If the lever length is > 150 mm, make sure that only long-stroke diaphragm cylinders are used. Always use long-stroke cylinders with automatic slack
adjusters.
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BPW brake cylinders – Features and benefits
High spring-type actuator force with low
release pressure
Tested service life of the service brake:
more than 1 million braking cycles
Optimum anti-corrosion protection by
powder- and zinc-cobalt-coating
Chromated aluminium housing
Inch and metric connections available
Sustained high quality assured by testing
and continuous quality checks (FMEA,
dimension test, release pressure test,
functional test on the vehicle, vibration test,
dirt test, dynamic strength test, hot and cold
test (80 °, -40 °), force output check)
Easy to install because of extended compressed air connection (standard in springtype cylinders for disc brakes)
In drum brakes, there is no need for an
external return spring between the slack adjuster and air cylinder bracket (precondition:
mounting on BPW axles, round hole yoke
end and lever length > 100 mm)
New ECE certificates and test reports are
available from the BPW website
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BPW Brake Monitor. Early warning system for
disc brake pads and drum brake linings.
The BPW Brake Monitor is a brake pad/lining wear indicator that informs you about the current status of the brake
pads/linings at any time. This means you can refer to the BPW Brake Monitor in good time to read off when the
brake pads/linings need to be changed. This provides reliable protection against catastrophic brake failure and represents a good example of how we are comprehensively progressing with brake technology development, thereby
securing decisive benefits for our customers.
Function: With the BPW Brake Monitor retrofit kit for disc
linings has worn down by approx. 80%. The red “SERVICE”
and drum brakes, you can check your vehicle on the display
indicator remains visible even if you have parked the vehi-
module at any time to see if the wear limit has been reached.
cle and there is no electrical power supply to the trailer. This
The “SERVICE” indicator changes to red as soon as any of
means you can still tell if the wear limit has been reached on
the brake pads/linings is down to only the minimum thick-
at least one brake pad/lining. In this case, you should change
ness. In applications with disc brakes, the yellow “WARN-
the brake pads/linings as soon as possible.
ING” LED flashes first as soon as only one of the brake pads/
Wear sensor
Reliable technology that detects when the
brake pads/linings have reached their wear
limit.
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Brake Monitor
The data measured by the wear sensor is
transmitted to the Brake Monitor which
provides a warning in good time that the next
service is due.
Brakes / Brake Monitor
Components
Brakes
Retrofit kit
BPW code number
Brake Monitor with connection cables
05.801.60.07.0
1x
1x
1x
1x
1x
Axle cabling module
02.4312.57.00
1x
2x
3x
2x
3x
2 m extension
02.1819.29.00
10 m extension
02.1819.30.00
Wear sensor kit SB …
05.801.51.70.0
1x
2x
3x
2x
3x
Wear sensor kit H/K/N
05.801.50.05.0
1x
2x
3x
2x
3x
1 m extension
02.1819.26.00
3 m extension
02.1819.25.00
5 m extension
02.1819.22.00
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BPW Brake Monitor – Features and benefits
Optimum use of the brake pad/lining wear
volume
Longer service life for the brake discs/drums
Individual composition of kits possible
because of the modular system (e.g. for
four-axle vehicles)
No unscheduled downtime
Drum brake wear sensors can be reused
several times
No expensive follow-on costs (e.g. due to a
complete failure)
Quick and easy to install
The service indicator tells you when a brake
pad/lining needs changing, even if there is
no operating voltage (e.g. trailer parked up)
Wear signal can be displayed on the BPW
Brake Monitor and/or via EBS
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Depending on vehicle configuration
Can easily be retrofitted
No technical inspection is required,
since a general EU certification and
hazchem approval have already been
obtained
More information
BPW NEWS TB 05/07 and Allg. 03/10
Installation instructions Brake Monitor
(BPW-EA-BM …)
Installation instructions for sensors H/K/N
(BPW-EA-TB sensor …)
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With BPW, your trailers enjoy the best
suspension. The same thing goes for the
running costs.
BPW suspension systems have proven themselves millions of times over, all over the world. With perfect driving comfort,
low-maintenance technology and a lightweight design. Thanks to ongoing development, BPW air suspension systems
combine high efficiency with outstanding driving properties and stability. Also, BPW leaf suspension systems set the
standard when it comes to applications under the harshest conditions – they are extremely tough and robust.
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Suspensions
Suspension / Contents
64 Air suspension
72 Airlight Direct
76 Combi airbag
68 Air suspension installation
73 Axle lift devices
77 Heavy-duty air suspension
69 Airlight II
74 PDC load-dependent damping
78 VB series leaf suspension units
70 SL
75 Channel crossmembers
80 W series leaf suspension units
71 Recommended applications
and 3-D trailing arms
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No roads are absolutely smooth.
To make up for this, we build absolutely perfect
running gear.
A running gear system is only ever as good as its suspension. BPW air suspension systems are individually designed to cope with where and for what they’re going to be used, and what load they’re going to carry. Only in this
way it is possible to ensure the optimum driving safety at the same time as reducing the stress on the driver, the
cargo and the body. This reduces wear on the tyres and cuts down the stress on the vehicle body and the cargo –
as well as reducing your expenses. Another advantage: The modular construction means that it’s easy to exchange
individual components in the event of a repair.
Air suspension hanger bracket
Shock absorber
Axle involvement
Axle lift
Air bag
Trailing arm
Function: The principle components of a BPW suspension
supporting the body is set automatically depending on the
, shock absorb-
state of load. This automatic pressure adaptation guarantees
system are air suspension hanger brackets
ers
, trailing arms
The trailing arms
, air bags
and the axle involvement
.
are firmly jointed to the axle via the axle
a consistently high level of driving comfort and low body vibrations in all load conditions. The shock absorbers
guar-
and are mounted so they can rotate in the air
antee optimum damping of the body vibrations, and there-
which are fixed to the frame.
fore constant roadholding by the wheels and little tyre wear.
This unit comprising an axle and trailing arms is braced on the
This can be reduced even further when driving unladen, by
connection
suspension hanger brackets
vehicle frame via the air bags
. The air bags
perform the
suspension function. The pressure in the air bags required for
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using an axle lift
.
Suspension / Air suspension
Air suspension has come to the fore in the transport
Manually controllable raising and lowering of the super-
business. In comparison to leaf suspension, it offers:
structure
Greater precision in brake control via load-dependent bag
Long suspension travel
pressure
Increased road safety (e.g. by high rolling stiffness)
Static and dynamic axle load equalisation
Lower weight
Load-dependent damping (PDC) as an option
Optimum use of the permitted vehicle height
The possibility of using an axle lift
Suspensions
High level of driving comfort in all load conditions
The U-shaped connection comprising the axle and flexible trailing arms
noticeably reduces unwanted rolling movements and reduces the load on
the vehicle frame. This principle of connecting the axle and trailing arms
together acts as a stabiliser to cut down rolling movements. In this way,
air-sprung suspension systems from BPW achieve safe driving properties
as well as a high level of driving comfort.
The trailing arm connects the axle to the vehicle frame via the air suspension hanger brackets and the air bag. BPW trailing arms (single or twin
leaf springs) are highly flexible spring steel elements. They are hot-rolled
from one piece, after which they are shot-peened and cataphoretic dipcoating and zinc-phosphating.
Trailing arms absorb a great deal of torsional forces applied to the axle
beam. Various trailing arm versions permit individual equalisation – for
example for axle load, track, spring centre, centre of gravity height and
driving comfort. In every situation, their stiffness and flexibility are exactly
matched to the vehicle and its application. This reduces the stress on the
body and ensures that the vehicle achieves a long service life. The catch
plate offers the necessary safety reserves if the worst should come to the
worst. Long-life steel-rubber-steel bushes (up to 4 times the service life
of rubber-steel bushes) offer maintenance-free mounting of the trailing
arm. The axle is exactly controlled, while tyre wear and operating costs
are both reduced.
Offset BPW trailing arm
Straight BPW trailing arm
Single-leaf trailing arm
Catch plate
Steel/rubber/steel bush
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More information
3-D trailing arms (page 75)
Cataphoretic dip-coating and
zinc-phosphating (KTLZn) (page 13)
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Lack of driving comfort increases the strain
on the driver, the vehicle and the cargo.
BPW finds the solution to this in the air.
Air suspension hanger brackets transfer all control, braking and acceleration forces from the axle to the vehicle frame. Short, adjustable BPW
air suspension hanger brackets with integrated shock absorber mounts
make installation easier, reduce weight and cut the torsional load on the
vehicle’s frame. The vehicle manufacturer benefits from straightforward
cross-bracing options at the interface between the frame and the hanger
bracket. Rapid unit alignment is possible using BPW hanger brackets with
integrated track setting. Production tolerances on the vehicle can be equalised or wheelbases corrected without the need to unfasten the U-bolts (axle
tracking).
BPW air suspension hanger brackets are available in steel as well as in
high-grade steel and aluminium on request.
What is more, with the bolted Airlight II air suspension hanger bracket,
BPW is offering manufacturers the opportunity of coating vehicle frames
without air suspension hanger brackets, and not connecting them to the
complete axle unit until the final assembly stage. Cold joining technology
allows the bolt-on hanger bracket to be mounted on standard frames,
including aluminium frames, with bottom boom width as little as 120 mm
– no changes are necessary on the frame.
The shock absorber reduces vibration in the vehicle body and ensures
greater driving comfort and road safety. That’s because the wheels stay in
contact with the road and dynamic wheel load fluctuations are reduced.
BPW uses various types of shock absorber to guarantee the best possible
damping in each case. High-volume BPW shock absorbers are adapted
to the vehicle, the overall height and the range of applications. The rubber bushes of BPW shock absorbers can be replaced. This is much less
expensive than buying a new shock absorber.
The axle is connected to the trailing arm using the axle connection comprising: spring plates, spring pads, segments and U-bolts. Clamped, positive-locking axle connections ensure an even force transfer into the axle
appropriate to the degree of load. This is only possible with square axle
beams which therefore offer a long service life. The connection parts are
attached at the reinforced radii of the axle beam (no welded connection).
BPW uses U-bellows because of their spring characteristics. They roll
over the rolling piston during compression.
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Suspension / Air suspension
The air bag ensures outstanding suspension of the body and makes it
possible to adjust the vehicle height using the „lifting“ and „lowering“
functions.
Air bag
mounting plate
BPW air bags
are firmly rolled into the mounting plate
at the top
at the bottom by vulwhile they are bonded onto the clamping plate
canisation, which means they are guaranteed to be air-tight. The rolling
is made from glass-fibre reinforced plastic with a steel support
piston
to give reduced weight and resistance to corrosion. The integrated bump
protects against damage when the bags are vented. BPW offers
stop
air bags for any application (total spring travel up to 450 mm).
Air bag
Bump stop
Clamping plate
Suspensions
300 mm Ø for standard and lightweight vehicles
360 mm Ø for greater axle loads and heavy-duty applications
Long-travel air bags for swap-body trailers or mega-trailers
Combi airbag for piggy-back and Ro-Ro applications
Rolling piston
Air bag plate
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BPW air suspension – Features and benefits
Easy to service thanks to modular structure
Good availability of spare parts for repairs
Optimum axle control by steel-rubber-steel
bushes for low tyre wear
Optimum static and dynamic axle load equalisation
Air suspension hanger brackets with integrated track setting, optionally also for coldjoining technology
U-shaped connection for greatest stability
and optimum roll resistance
Flexible trailing arms for reduced stress on
the vehicle
Highest driving comfort and sensitive handling of the cargo
Maintenance-free axle connection with Airlight II
Catch plate for high safety reserves
Optionally with Combi airbag for piggy-back
and Ro-Ro applications
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3-D trailing arms mean no modification to
the vehicle frame is required when installing
a BPW self-steering axle
Optionally with axle lift device for reduced
tyre wear
Cataphoretic dip-coating with zinc-phosphating (KTLZn) for surface protection
More information
Air suspension hanger brackets
(pages 132 – 133)
Channel crossmember (pages 75, 132 – 133)
PDC load-dependent damping (page 74)
Air bags (pages 134 – 137)
Combi airbag (page 76)
Axle lifts (page 73)
Heavy-duty air suspension (page 77)
Cataphoretic dip-coating and zincphosphating (KTLZn) (page 13)
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Reservoir tank
Air bag
Air suspension valve
Function of air suspension installation:
The ride height is controlled automatically by a height con-
using a lifting and lowering device when loading and unload-
. If a cargo
ing the vehicle at a loading ramp. A rotary disc valve is used
load is applied to the vehicle or its suspension is compressed
for this purpose. It is manually operated and either causes air
with the result that the actual ride height (distance between
to be pumped into the air bags or vented from them in order
the axle midpoint and the bottom edge of the vehicle frame)
to adapt the air suspension to the loading ramp height. A
becomes less than the set ride height, then compressed air
lifting and lowering device is also the precondition for trans-
troller referred to as the air suspension valve
until
porting interchangeable tank bodies. These can be picked
the required ride height is once again reached. On the other
up or dropped off without additional equipment thanks to the
hand, air is vented from the air bags if the cargo load is re-
air suspension. The air suspension can be activated both us-
moved from the vehicle or its suspension rebounds with the
ing conventional mechanical valves and an electronic control
result that the actual ride height is greater than the set ride
system.To achieve optimum function and the greatest possi-
height. This venting continues until the required ride height is
ble road safety, particularly in critical situations, we expressly
once again reached. As a result, the air suspension system
recommend using dual-circuit air suspension installations
sets the ride height to a standard level irrespective of load-
with a transverse throttle.
from the reservoir
is transferred into the air bags
ing condition of the vehicle. This level can be set as required
within a certain range. The body height can be infinitely varied
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More information
Installation diagram (page 138)
Dual-circuit air suspension installation
(BPW-NEWS Luft 04/06)
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Installation instructions for air suspension
systems (BPW-EA-Luft...)
BPW leaf suspension systems
(pages 78 – 81)
Suspension / Air suspension installation / Airlight air suspension
Airlight II air suspension.
The highlight for BPW running gear.
Airlight II air suspension sets the standards in running gear technology. With its modular structure, short installation
times and adjustable air suspension hanger brackets as standard, Airlight II shows just how ingenious and economical it is. Fully installed with a clamped axle connection, it is maintenance-free in on-road applications. The M 24
spring bolt is a new feature that replaces the M 30 spring bolt, thereby offering extra safety because it increases the
size of the contact surfaces at the same time. Furthermore, with the bolt-on Airlight II air suspension hanger bracket,
BPW is offering more flexibility in production because it can be connected subsequently to the vehicle frame with
Suspensions
the axle unit using cold-joining technology.
Thanks to the latest bolted connection technology and a special contact geometry, there
is no need to retighten the connections or to
maintain the axle connection in on-road use.
!
The Airlight II 70 mm wide trailing arm means
reduced weight combined with the best possible wheel control as well as safe driving
characteristics.
The narrow, straight air suspension hanger
brackets enable straightforward installation
and can easily be welded onto the most easily
accessible crossbeams (also optionally available as bolt-on hanger bracket). Alignment in
the vehicle couldn’t be simpler thanks to the
standard adjustment function.
BPW Airlight II – Features and benefits
Maintenance-free air suspension using new
clamped axle connection
Easy installation and track setting of the
axles using adjustable hanger brackets
For axle loads from 6 t to 10 t
With 5 + 3-year ECO Plus warranty with
unlimited mileage*
Weight optimisation for a bigger payload
Optionally with bolt-on air suspension
hanger bracket
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More information
Technical details (pages 144 – 145)
Airlight Direct (page 72)
Recommended uses (page 71)
M 24 spring bolt
(BPW NEWS Luft 7128704e)
ECO Plus warranty (pages 10 – 11)
Heavy-duty air suspension (page 77)
Bolt-on air suspension hanger bracket
(BPW NEWS Luft 7122702e)
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SL air suspension. Uncompromising comfort
for axle loads below 6 t and above 10 t.
For axle loads below 6 t, above 10 t or for special applications such as long-travel configurations for mega-trailers
and off-road work: With SL air suspension, you’re banking on proven BPW technology – and on an air suspensions
system which offers long service life and safety. And if your trailer should ever find itself in the workshop, you can
be sure that it will be a short visit thanks to the high level of availability of spare parts.
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BPW SL air suspension – Features and benefits
For axle loads from 4 t to 14 t
1 and 2 leaf trailing arms available
Possible ride heights from 220 to 600 mm
Robust and easy to service
100 mm wide trailing arms
Suitable for long-stroke air bags
More information
Technical details (pages 146 – 149)
Recommended applications (page 71)
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Heavy duty air suspension (page 77)
Suspension / SL air suspension / Recommended applications for air suspension units
Bank on our expertise in running gear.
The right air suspension for every application.
Trailers and semitrailers are designed for the widest possible range of uses. It is necessary to take account of the
intended cargo and the possible road conditions right from the development phase of the vehicle. Whether it’s a
platform semitrailer for long-distance European haulage or a tipping trailer in a quarry: every application demands
the right air suspension. Contact your BPW partner. By talking together, we can find the optimum solution for your
Suspensions
requirements.
Remarks
Integration
Axle beam
Bag
Shock absorber
Hanger
bracket
100 mm
Trailing arm
70 mm
Spring centre
Tyres
Air suspension series
Axle load
Recommended uses for BPW air suspension units
Standard Western Europe or on-road application
S
= 1200
1x 56
120 x 10
Ø 300/Ø 360
9t
AL II
Z
< 1200
S
= 1100
Clamped
* = Long-stroke
bag 36-1
Standard
1x 62
120 x 15
150 x 10
Standard
10 t
< 1100
SL
Clamped
In container and
steel strip
vehicles in the
form of catch
straps or rapid
venting
120 x 15
1x 57
Z
12 t
2x 43
Ø 360
Standard/
HD
150 x 16
Mega-trailer
9 t/
10 t
1x 58
SL
S/Z
Standard
Standard
Ø 360*
120 x 10
Ø 360 with
reinforced disc
120 x 15
HD
1x 60
Eastern Europe or comparable application conditions
AL II
S
= 1200
Z
< 1200
1x 62
Standard
9t
SL
10 t
1x 57
HD
S/Z
Clamped
150 x 16
Tipper, Western Europe, light duty
9t
AL II
S
= 1200
1x 62
Standard
Standard
Ø 300/Ø 360 with
reinforced disc
Standard
Ø 360 with
reinforced disc
120 x 15
Clamped
120 x 15
Clamped
150 x 16
Welded
120 x 15
Clamped
150 x 16
Welded
Catch straps or
rapid venting
Tipper, ultra-heavy-duty (e.g. towed by AWD vehicle)
S
= 1200
1x 57
9t
SL
< 1200
Z
2x 43
Standard/
HD
Catch straps or
rapid venting
HD
10 t
Logging
S
= 1200
1x 57
9t
SL
HD
< 1200
Z
2x 43
10 t
Standard/HD
Ø 360 with
reinforced disc
S = Single tyres, Z = Twin tyres, AL II = Airlight II, HD = Heavy-duty
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Airlight Direct from BPW.
Directly more comfort for the driver and payload.
Maximum driving comfort and optimum protection of the cargo: In the BPW Airlight Direct air suspension system,
the air bag absorbs all vertical shock loads. Advantage: Reduced acceleration of the vehicle floor. As a result, Airlight Direct raises driving comfort to a yet unparalleled level. The Airlight Direct suspension system cares for sensitive
cargoes particularly effectively.
Function: In conventional air suspen-
the BPW Airlight Direct air suspension
combined with low vehicle floor accel-
sion, the axle load is directed into the
system, however, the air bag is located
eration values.
vehicle frame partly through the air bag
directly over the axle. This means it
and partly through the hanger bracket,
can cushion the entire axle load. This
depending on the lever arm lengths. In
adds up to comfortable suspension
Now with ECO Plus 2
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Now with ECO Plus 2
BPW Airlight Direct – Features and benefits
Greatest driving comfort
Compact, module design
Lighter standard running gear at 404 kg
with 120 offset
With ECO Plus warranty without mileage
limit*
ECO Plus 2 integrated
For 9 t axle load and single tyres
As standard with Combi airbag for crane
loading and Ro-Ro traffic
For disc brakes SB 3745 (120 offset) and
SB 4309 (120 offset)
Air bags, shock absorbers, brakes and brake
cylinders in a protected location
For drum brake SN 4218 (zero offset)
Ride heights from 260 mm to 320 mm
Brake calliper can easily be reached for
brake servicing
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More information
Technical details (pages 150 – 151)
BPW NEWS Air 05/06
ECO Plus 2 (pages 28 – 29)
* ECO Plus warranty (pages 10 – 11)
BPW Combi airbag (page 76)
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Suspension / Airlight Direct / Axle lift device
Axle lifts from BPW.
The device for a long tyre life.
As an option, multi-axle vehicles can be equipped with an axle lift to reduce the wear on the tyres when driving
unladen or with a light cargo. BPW offers axle lifts for positioning in the middle or at the sides. All BPW axle lifts are
compatible with the Auto-Drop system. It automatically lifts up to two axles on a tri-axle suspension (when unladen)
Suspensions
and lowers them again (when laden).
Locating the axle lift at the side is recommended for lifting the
first axle and in vehicles with limited ground clearance, high
axle loads or long suspension travel. The double-sided lift
(for air-sprung axles up to 12 tonnes) does not need any space
in front of the air suspension hanger brackets or in the middle
of the vehicle. It can be fitted at any time to any axle position offering the convincing benefits of low weight and good
ground clearance. Both the central axle lift device using a
lifting bag and the BPW central lift with bellows fitted in the
middle of the vehicle can lift one or more suspension axles and
are integrated within the space of the axle unit. Their compact
design means they are preferred for use in vehicles with limited
ground clearance and small tyres (e.g. pallet box trailers with
single tyres).
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BPW also offers an easy to install double-sided axle lift for the bolt-on
air suspension hanger bracket.
BPW axle lifts – Features and benefits
Reduced tyre wear
Double-sided axle lift:
Low inherent weight
– Robust design with proven brake cylinders
Moving-off aid for increased traction on the
driven axle
– Installation without welding work
(also for retrofitting)
Compatible with Auto-Drop system (automatic lifting and lowering)
Metal surfaces with cataphoretic dip-coating
and zinc-phosphating (KTLZn)
More information
Overview of axle lift devices
(pages 140 – 143)
BPW NEWS Luft 05/08
BPW NEWS Luft 7122702e
Cataphoretic dip-coating
and zinc-phosphating (KTLZn) (page 13)
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BPW PDC shock absorber.
Intelligent damping that automatically detects the
loading condition.
The best damping, better road safety, lower maintenance costs: The BPW PDC shock absorber (PDC = Pneumatic
Damping Control) improves driving properties and driving comfort because it adjusts continuously to the particular
loading condition. An intelligent solution that can be OEM-fitted or retrofitted to BPW air suspension systems.
Function: The disadvantage with conventional shock absorbers is that their characteristics can only be optimally
adapted to one loading condition (usually fully laden). The
PDC shock absorber detects the actual loading condition via the air suspension and adapts itself smoothly.
ticular when the trailer is empty or only partly laden.
The PDC shock absorber is almost essential in high-value
! vehicles and when carrying sensitive cargoes. Vehicle maintenance costs are reduced. The cargo and the carriageway
are also subjected to fewer shock loads. The PDC shock absorber is connected to the BPW air suspension system and
does not require any electronic control systems.
Vehicle with and without PDC
damping
Damping of trailers and semitrailers is optimally adapted to the load
Increased driving safety, particular for
trailers
Better cushioning of shocks in unladen, partly
laden and fully laden trailers
Fits into almost all BPW air suspension
systems as initial equipment or for retrofitting
Less wear (e.g. on tyres, suspension,
add-ons)
No electronic control unit is required
Less wear and tear on the carriageway due
to load dependency
Vibration of add-on components is reduced
when unladen or partly laden
More information
BPW NEWS (BPW-IA-01/6)
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PDC – Features and benefits
Trailer components are subject to less wear
when unladen
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Cross section through
a PDC damper
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PDC CD-ROM
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ing the strain on the chassis and the vehicle, in par-
! This improves driving safety at the same time as reduc-
Suspension / PDC / 3-D trailing arms and channel crossmembers
3-D trailing arms: The ingenious „three-dimensional trailing arm“ (3-D)
enables vehicle manufacturers to assamble air-sprung tri-axle suspension systems with an LL self-steering axle onto the same frame as a rigid
unit without any problems – there’s no need to have a special offset frame.
It goes without saying that the 3-D trailing arm offers the same functions
and quality features as BPW trailing arms for rigid axles.
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BPW 3-D trailing arms – Features and benefits
Straightforward installation of air suspension
units on the vehicle frame
Optimum integration of a steering axle in a
standard vehicle chassis (no offset vehicle
frame is required)
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Highly flexible spring steel
Hot-rolled, shot peened with cataphoretic
dip-coating and zinc-phosphating (KTLZn)
BPW channel crossmember – Features and benefits
Optimum support for the force application
into the vehicle frame
Reducing the stress on the frame construction (lower stress)
Possibility of adapting to installation and
service units (brake, air suspension)
Simple installation on the vehicle frame,
optimised for production
Increased payload by lightweight construction (e.g. perforated C-section)
Pre-adjusted unit reduces the number of
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The channel crossmember: Vehicle manufacturers all over the world
quickly appreciate the assembly benefits of this component. Whether
it’s the hanger brackets, the shock absorber attachments or the crossbraces, everything is integrated to save space. Even steering axles can be
connected to it without additional preparation. The channel crossmember
is available in two versions – with an open, narrow hanger bracket for
welding or with a cover plate for bolting/riveting onto the vehicle frame.
The channel crossmember can even make additional crossmember unnecessary, depending on the frame design.
mistakes in the installation of the complete
module (e.g. tolerances in the spring centre
after installing individual channel crossmember)
Possibility of optimum integration of the LL
self-steering axle in the standard vehicle
frame
Design available with shock absorber
attachment (articulation point) for LL selfsteering axle with 3-D trailing arms
Cataphoretic dip-coating with zinc-phosphating (KTLZn) for optimum corrosion protection
More information
BPW air suspension hanger brackets
(pages 132 – 133)
Cataphoretic dip-coating and zinc-phosphating (KTLZn) (page 13)
BPW trailing arms (page 65)
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Suspensions
Special air suspension components from
BPW. Greater efficiency for vehicle
manufacturers.
No creases when you are on the move.
With the Combi airbag from BPW.
In road/rail/ship combined transport, trailers with vented air suspension systems are lifted by gantry cranes or manoeuvred by marshalling tractors. Conventional air suspension systems are at risk of damage to their air bags. The
patented Combi airbag from BPW (European patent 0 554 573 B1) provides an effective safeguard against folding
and creasing of the air bag and thereby guarantees a long service life.
Function: The air bag of a Combi airbag is divided into two
parts: The air bag
is bolted onto the vehicle frame with the
rolling piston while the centring cone
is connected to the
trailing arm. When the trailer is lifted, the axle and the cone
move downwards. The movement is restricted by the shock
absorbers. However, the airbag remains in its rest position.
When the trailer is lowered to the ground, the airbag and centring cone once more come together. The bag can neither
fold nor crease. A long service life is thus assured.
Combi airbag in driving condition
Air bag
Centring cone
Combi airbag during lifting
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BPW Combi airbag – Features and benefits
As a result, folding and therefore damage of
the air bag is effectively prevented in combination and Ro-Ro traffic
Long service life
Functions without catch straps
Standard with Airlight Direct
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Air bag (page 67)
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Airlight Direct (page 72)
Suspension / Combi airbag / Heavy-duty air suspension
The heavy-duty package from BPW. Greatest
reliability for the toughest surfaces in the world.
Heavy-duty delivers maximum performance. That is precisely what BPW is offering with its heavy-duty package for
transporting heavy loads on poor roads. From the reinforced axle beam through to the heavy-duty air suspension,
this BPW running gear delivers significantly improved driving comfort and safety even on the toughest terrain. For
example, heavy-duty air suspension is a requirement of off-road applications today, e.g. in Eastern Europe, Africa
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or the Middle East.
Truck/trailer combination with heavy-duty air suspension
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BPW heavy-duty air suspension – Features and benefits
Robust construction
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Reinforced axle beam (120 x 15 or 150 x 16)
Air bags with Ø 360 mm and reinforced
baseplate
Reinforced 1-leaf or 2-leaf trailing arm
Heavy-duty shock absorber
Reinforced air suspension hanger brackets
With ECO Plus warranty without mileage
limit*
More information
* ECO Plus warranty (pages 10 – 11)
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BPW VB suspension units. Indestructible
leaf suspension units for trailers and semitrailers.
Whether on- or off-road local or long-distance – you can rely 100% on BPW leaf suspension systems. They are
extremely robust and can master even the most exacting challenges. Their simple design means they are also easy
to repair when the infrastructure is poor. At the same time, axle loads of 9 t and more pose no problems for our VB
units.
Parabolic suspension
Multi-leaf suspension
Support
Parabolic or multi-leaf springs
Spring slides
Torque arm
Equalising beam
Function: BPW VB suspension units are equipped with
parabolic or multi-leaf springs
. Depending on the ver-
tion when the suspension deflects. Axle control is handled
by separate torque arms
which can be adjusted on one
sion, parabolic springs have two or three parabolic rolled
side to enable the tracking to be set easily. In the case of
spring layers. The efficient use of material enables them to
multi-axle suspension units, the middle connecting pieces
. The spring ends slide-
combine low weight with a low height. Multi-leaf springs
have pivoting equalising beams
(trapezoidal springs) contain a stack of spring layers with a
mounted in the equalising beams together achieve static axle
constant cross section and graded lengths to give a trapezoi-
equalisation (even distribution of axle load when stationary
dal shape. They are characterised by their robustness and
and on the move). The design means that no dynamic axle
good default driving properties as well as the ease of replac-
load equalisation is provided (uneven axle load distribution
ing individual spring layers. The ends of the leaf springs are
when braking). BPW leaf suspension systems are designed
both in
to offer „self-damping“ and do not need any additional shock
mounted on sliding bearings using spring slides
the connecting pieces
and in the equalising beams
. This
allows the spring pack to increase in length without obstruc78
absorbers.
Suspension / Leaf suspension
Suspensions
U-stabiliser
BPW VB suspension with U-stabiliser
BPW VB suspension units can also be equipped with one or more Uwhen particularly high levels of roll stability are called for,
stabilisers
e.g. in vehicles with a high centre of gravity.
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BPW VB suspension – Features and benefits
For axle loads from 9 t to 12 t (M/ME series)
and from 14 t to 20 t (HD/HDE series)
Torque arm mounted in maintenance-free
rubber/steel bushes
Can be used with one to three axles
Stabilisers for vehicles available with a high
centre of gravity height
Available with parabolic springs (up to 12 t)
or multi-leaf springs (up to 20 t)
Static axle load equalisation using equalising
beams
Equalising beams mounted in maintenancefree rubber-steel bushes (9 t to 14 t) or in
high-quality, long-life bronze bushes (9 t to
20 t)
Low-wear, exchangeable spring slides
Precise axle control by horizontally arranged
torque arm
Triaxle unit can be combined with a BPW LL
self-steering axle (up to 14 t axle load)
Support brackets with good suitability for
welding
Front support brackets available with drawbar connection
HD/HDE versions also offer thick-walled
spring slides made of hardened and tempered steel alloy
Easy track adjustment by one rigid and one
adjustable torque arm per axle
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More information
Technical details (pages 152 – 155)
BPW rigid axles (pages 34 – 35)
BPW axle units booklet (BPW-VB/W...)
BPW LL self-steering axle (pages 36 – 37)
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BPW W suspension units. Built for tough
applications in extreme climatic zones.
The robust and long-lasting multiple leaf spring suspension systems in BPW units master even the harshest conditions.
On roads, tracks or construction sites, in the icy Arctic or the tropical jungle – W suspension units have been designed for tandem axles and provide for reliable goods transport even under the most difficult conditions.
Spring pack
Low mounting bracket
Trunnion axle
Rigid axle
Function: Whenever you need the ruggedness to cope with
sion across the length of the spring is achieved thanks to the
high axle loads under difficult operating conditions, choose
use of spring layers with different lengths. This produces a
leaf-sprung tandem axle units with an intermediate pivoting
trapezoidal shape in the side view, which explains why the
trunnion axle
for holding the frame support brackets. The
arrangement is also referred to as a trapezoidal spring. Two
spring packs
are extremely sturdy and comprise several
low supports
spring steel layers. They are mounted in swinging bearings
on the trunnion axle
using bronze bushes. The rigid axles
are clamped onto the spring ends and are controlled by
the offset main spring layers
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. An even distribution of ten-
between the springs are used for attachment
below the vehicle, or a tall central block provides for direct
mounting on the vehicle frame.
Suspensions
Suspension / Leaf suspension
W suspension with tall support block
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BPW W suspension – Features and benefits
For axle loads from 2 x 10 t to 2 x 20 t
High axle load equalisation and stroke
Delivery as ready-to-mount, completely
assembled unit
Not sensitive to semitrailer tilt
Proven for many years in harsh off-road and
tipper applications
Construction with a high level of lateral stability
Equipped with robust and long-life multi-leaf
springs
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Insensitive to heat, cold and dirt
High-quality mounting of the trunnion axle in
bronze bushes
Optionally with one high support or two low
supports
Simple installation on the vehicle frame
using bolted connection
More information
Technical details (pages 156 – 157)
BPW rigid axles (pages 34 – 35)
BPW axle units booklet (BPW-VB/W...)
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Designed to meet your individual
requirements. Drawbar assemblies
made by BPW.
High-quality drawbar assemblies round off the extensive BPW product range. BPW offers the right solution for every requirement between the tractor vehicle and its trailer – from the hitch block and underride guard through to drawbars and turntables. With maximum safety and reliability. Typically BPW.
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Drawbar
assemblies
Drawbar assemblies / Contents
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More information
Drawbar assemblies booklet (BPW-ZGD 1452901e)
BPW website www.bpw.de/zugverbindungen
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Accessories for all-round better driving.
ECOMETER, axle load pressure gauge,
tools and service products from BPW.
You do not need many accessories for BPW running gear. However, we would highly recommend that you equip yourself
with a small selection. For example, you can check the actual mileage of your trailer or semitrailer using the BPW ECOMETER – it’s accurate to the kilometre. Also, you can use the BPW axle load pressure gauge for checking the current
loading condition, as well as BPW special tools for quick and straightforward maintenance and repairs on BPW units. And
not forgetting: the high-quality service products from BPW that make sure everything runs smoothly.
86 ECOMETER
87 Axle load pressure gauge
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88 BPW tools and measuring
instruments
90 BPW service products
Accessories
Accessories / Contents
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Be always up to date. With the new
digital ECOMETER from BPW.
The BPW ECOMETER is a kilometre counter integrated in the hub cap. It makes sure that you can always check the
actual mileage of your trailers, even when they are used with different tractor vehicles. The ECOMETER has been
further optimised for the ECO Plus 2 axle generation. For example, it has been given a newly designed hub cap, and
the visible contacts have been moved inside the housing for optimum protection against dirt.
The digital BPW ECOMETER for axles with ECO Plus wheel bearings displays the distance (in km), the rolling circumference and the battery status on
a display. The display is also clearly legible in the dark. All tyre sizes are covered by one ECOMETER type.
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BPW ECOMETER for ECO Plus 2 – Features and benefits
Sensor contacts and the display unit are fully
protected behind a plastic window
The distance (in km), the rolling circumference and the battery charge level are
displayed
The PCB is located inside the cap. It is
sealed in plastic to render it water-tight and
protect it against damage
Only one type for all tyre sizes
More accurate than a mechanical ECOMETER
Also clearly legible in the dark
No manipulation possible
Maintenance-free and long-life
Tyre mileage checking
The wheel circumference is set on the display unit (default setting 385/65 R22.5)
Simple installation by replacing the wheel
hub
Approved acc. to GGVS (act governing the
road haulage of hazardous materials)
Cataphoretic dip-coating with zincphosphating
Additional types available on request.
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More information
BPW NEWS Allg. 7140708e
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Cataphoretic dip-coating and zincphosphating (KTLZn) (page 13)
Accessories / ECOMETER / Axle load pressure gauge
Keep a complete check on your payload.
The BPW axle load pressure gauge.
The BPW axle load pressure gauge gives you reliable information about the current axle load of your trailer. Not only
does this offer you extra safety with regard to overloading, but also saves you valuable time because checking the
loading condition using an axle load pressure gauge means there is no need to weigh the vehicle when loading and
Accessories
unloading.
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BPW axle load pressure gauge – Features and benefits
Reliable display of the loading condition
Increased protection with silicone oil damping of the gauge
No need to weigh the trailer specially when
loading and unloading
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Available for air bag sizes Ø 300 mm and
Ø 360 mm
Also available as a complete kit including
pressure gauge, bolted connection, shut-off
tap and installation diagram
More information
BPW NEWS Allg. 06/02e
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BPW tools and measuring instruments.
More efficient maintenance and more straightforward repairs.
There is a long tradition of special tools and measuring instruments at BPW, based on decades of experience. They facilitate service work on BPW units, save working time and thereby increase your efficiency.
The tool assortment has also been adapted to the new ECO Plus 2 axle generation and supplemented accordingly.
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BPW tools and measuring instruments – Features and benefits
Practically tested configuration
Use of high-quality materials. Permanent
quality assurance guarantees a consistent
quality level
Long-life and resistant to wear
Simple handling
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Favourable price/performance ratio: Often,
buying high-quality tools is less expensive
in the long run. Particularly if the tools are
needed regularly and the easy use must be
ensured on each occasion.
Accessories
Accessories / BPW tools and measuring instruments
BPW trailer axles with the ECO Plus 2 unit have hub caps
An impact driver must not be used for fitting / removing
(and ECOMETERs) with a bayonet fitting. The bayonet lock
hub caps or ECOMETERs with a bayonet fitting!
replaces the former threaded connection. A 120 mm installation spanner (BPW part number 03.339.05.02.0 is needed
for fitting or removing the new hub caps with the bayonet
fitting.
BPW accessories and tools are designed for the modules
or components of the product range and are divided into tools for:
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In addition, BPW offers special measuring instruments for checking
dimensions (e.g. for toe-in) on axles and units.
Please refer to the latest BPW workshop manuals for details on how to
use the tools correctly.
More information
BPW „Tools“ product catalog (BPW-WP...)
BPW grease applicators (pages 90 – 91)
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Everything for smooth operation.
ECO-LiPlus long-life anti-friction bearing
grease, grease applicators and A&P spray
from BPW.
Tried-and-tested BPW service products are perfectly formulated for the specific requirements of BPW units. They
make sure that bearings are reliably lubricated and significantly increase their service life.
In long-term studies performed by BPW into
various high-quality grease types, BPW ECOLiPlus special long-life anti-friction bearing
grease achieved the best results. ECO-LiPlus is a
top class lithium complex grease. It is suitable
for long-life applications in both the normal and
high-temperature ranges.
BPW grease applicators for standard tapered
roller bearings are based on series production
equipment and enable bearings to be greased
with optimum results.
BPW ECO A&P (Assembly and Protection)
spray ensures that bearing points on the axle
stub are sealed to keep them dry and clean.
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Accessories / BPW service products
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BPW ECO-LiPlus long-life anti-friction bearing grease – Features and benefits
Lithium complex grease for anti-friction
bearings
Highly effective wear protection
Excellent lubrication effect
Reduced bearing friction
Can be used even in anti-friction bearings
subject to high temperatures
Very good adhesion properties
Various container sizes available
Best corrosion protection properties
Accessoiries
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BPW grease applicators – Features and benefits
Precise grease quantities without uneconomical waste of grease
A clean workplace and therefore no additional cleaning costs
Long service life of tapered roller bearings
thanks to a clean grease fill
A separate grease applicator for each bearing size (9 t, 10 t)
Compact, enclosed design for ease of handling
Available as individual components or a
complete set
BPW ECO A&P spray – Features and benefits
Good lubrication properties
Good adhesion on prepared surfaces
Facilitates pulling off the hub unit
Helps protect against fretting corrosion in
general
Long-life dry lubrication
Simple to use
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More information
BPW NEWS Allg. 02/11 (Grease applicator)
BPW NEWS Allg. 01/13 (A&P spray)
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Fasteners, load protection, wheel covers.
We’ve thought of everything.
The BPW Group and its partners offer you a comprehensive product range: From the HESTAL belt lift for securing
the cargo through to mudguards from HBN-Teknik and alloy wheels from Speedline. Our main emphasis in this case
lies in providing practically oriented solutions for trailers – to ensure safe and trouble-free transport.
The HESTAL VarioSystem for dropside bodies
SolidMaster 801
SolidMaster 801 S
Swing pillar 500-1000 mm
without fasteners, without attachment for roof brace
Swing pillar 500-1000 mm
without fasteners,with attachment
for roof brace
SolidMaster 802
SolidMaster 802 S
Swing pillar 500-1000 mm
without fasteners, without
attachment for roof brace
Swing pillar 500-1000 mm
with fasteners, with attachment
for roof brace
F. Hesterberg & Söhne GmbH & Co. KG
www.hestal.de
HESTERBERG is one of the leading manufacturers of super-
in curtainsiders, box trailers, dropside trailers and tippers, and
structure parts and body engineering for the truck industry in
are designed to overcome the demanding requirements of eve-
Europe. In its own development area, it works together with
ryday operation.
customers to create innovations and turn them into intelligent
HESTAL has created something quite special with its Master
and reliable solutions with flexible production processes.
series: Matching solutions in modular systems. The HESTAL
Under its “HESTAL” brand name and the “dove in a circle”
VarioSystem for curtainsiders, box and dropside bodies offers
logo, HESTERBERG offers an extensive assortment of roof
you an unlimited range of possible combinations that deliver
height adjustment systems, pillars, fasteners and hinges in
considerable advantages. And this does’t just go for logistics,
which everything matches and a perfect function can be as-
installation and quality.
sured. The intelligent solutions from a single supplier are used
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Additional products / Contents
www.bpw.de/speedline
With them, you’ll be driving even more economically. Please
wheels. This offers you the benefits of a heavier payload,
refer to the BPW-SP ... booklet which lists further advantages
increased tyre mileage and a longer service life for brake
and provides additional information about BPW Speedline al-
pads.
loy wheels.
Additional
products
Speedline alloy wheels are up to 40% lighter than steel
www.hbn.dk
HBN-Teknik A/S is one of the leading manufacturers of mud-
A/S meets the most exacting quality requirements right from
guards, antispray mud flaps and mudguard holder tubes, and
the start of production. Antispray mud flaps from HBN-Teknik
exclusively works with environmentally friendly production
A/S are the number one in Europe: They have been tested by
techniques. HBN-Teknik A/S was the first company to mar-
leading truck manufacturers, approved by EU official bodies
ket thermoplastic ISTOFLEX mudguards. Not only are these
and are protected by European patents.
resistant to friction damage, oil and the effects of the weather, they can also withstand impacts and bumps. HBN-Teknik
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We bring you further in all respects.
With the great BPW service programme.
With BPW, you always decide in favour of the Quality Factor and this covers much more than just our running gear.
Quite the reverse. We offer you an extensive range of services as you would expect from a market leader. Starting with
numerous development partnerships, individual special solutions and expert advice and extending to include engineering
services, product training and commissioning functions as well as a global sales and service network that is always there
for you when you need it.
Service and Distribution / Contents
102 BPW seminars
98 Engineering services
103 Technical distribution
100 Logistical concepts
104 BPW Service Stations network
105 Customer service/
BPW Direct Service
106 BPW subsidiaries and agencies
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Make sure that you don‘t spend one more cent
than absolutely necessary. With a tailor-made
Partner Service Package from BPW.
With a Partner Service Package from BPW, you benefit from a special maintenance contract with tailor-made
conditions. This applies to new semitrailers and trailers with drum or disc-braked BPW running gear systems. Your
advantage: You can choose the extent of the service package yourself and you stand to benefit from total cost
security and transparency thanks to an individual, contractually set monthly payment.
You can assemble your individual maintenance contract from this range of services
Additional services
Extended vehicle maintenance
General inspections and safety checks
Maintenance work and repairs to cover wearing parts supplied by BPW
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Maintenance
documentation
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Service and Distribution / Partner Service Package
The BPW Service Partner Package offers you:
Maintenance work and repairs to cover wearing parts
These maintenance jobs and repairs are performed on the
entire BPW scope of delivery, including genuine parts.
General inspections and safety checks
BPW regularly performs all statutory checks for you and coordinates the dates to ensure you don’t have any unnecessary downtime in the workshop.
Extended vehicle maintenance
This all-round service package includes maintenance of the
entire brake system as well as the valve systems, electrics
and the support legs.
Additional services
Working through cooperative service agreements, BPW offers you an extended maintenance service for hydraulic addons, tyres and much more besides.
Repairing accident damage
Your service partner guarantees you preferential treatment
and will also perform non-scheduled work. The additional
costs will be invoiced.
Maintenance documentation
BPW collects all maintenance documentation in a central database. This means you have access to a full service history
BPW Service Network
The national network of service partners and BPW’s excelWith BPW as your service partner, you have one contact for all
services relating to your running gear. The term of the maintenance
contract can be set (between three and eight years), and you can
also choose the range of services.
lent communication system means you can have your trailer
serviced just as easily in Antwerp as in Zwickau, for example.
That saves you making time-consuming detours.
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for every trailer, facilitating any subsequent sale.
The culmination of more than a century of
expertise in running gear.
Engineering services from BPW.
BPW helps you to get your vehicle on the road in the best possible condition. With numerous engineering services
that put your individual trailer requirement profile into the focus of attention. Whether FEM or brake measurements,
whether driving tests or test facility trials and tilting stability calculations – our specialists advise you in detail and
develop the solution that best meets your needs.
Application consulting
BPW assists you in standardising vehicle frames and helps
you to select axles and axle units which are appropriate for a
particular market or application. With BPW, your ideas are in
the best hands. That’s because BPW offers you a wide range
of ingenious solutions for technical applications. Whether
you have detailed questions or want to develop complete vehicles: We are happy to offer you advice. If necessary, BPW
can also test vehicles in operation so as to come up with
the correct solution for you based on the measured data. In
this case, BPW refers to existing standards and uses its own
experience, or else develops a special catalogue for you containing the necessary measures.
FEM calculations
BPW possesses many years of experience in performing
stress measurements during driving trials. We perform computer analysis (also on the vehicle frame or frame components) and propose any necessary optimisation measures.
In this way, you cut calculation time as well as shortening
testing and development cycles.
Driving tests
In driving tests, BPW analyses the load on frame components: deformation or stress on connecting pieces, gusset plates and crossmembers is recorded using strain
gauges and evaluated with the vehicle manufacturer.
This means frame and chassis components can be optimally
designed prior to the start of volume production.
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Test facility trials
In BPW test facility trials, components are subjected to pulsating or alternating forces. Various test programmes can be
used for this, such as driving along a test route. As a result,
operational strength and component flexibility can be tested
under realistic conditions. This reduces the development
time of components and modules.
Modular test rig
Using the 12-channel modular test rig, BPW can simulate all
vertical, transverse and longitudinal forces as well as braking, steering and pitching torques that can act on the running
gear during operation. As a result, off-road tracks can be
simulated in real time and test track drives can be reduced.
Also, the inspections are rendered more reproducible.
Brake calculations
BPW prepares EC/ECE brake calculations on the basis of
BPW brake cylinders as well as components and designs
from other manufacturers. In this way, design tolerances can
be exploited sensibly in terms of technology and efficiency.
The best possible brake suite and the most effective braking
Turning circle and tilting stability calculations
BPW offers you the service of EC-licensed turning circle calculations. This calculation is accepted for the vehicle registration and therefore replaces the practical demonstration in
almost all cases. Also, the planned vehicle will comply with
statutory provisions right from the start. Since July 2003, the
rollover resistance of hazchem vehicles will have to be demonstrated as part of the registration process. An acceleration
at right angles of 0.4 g is demanded. This has to be confirmed mathematically or using the tilting test. BPW offers
you a mathematical check of compliance with this requirement. It is performed in accordance with ECE regulation no.
111, appendix 4. As a result, the costly tilting test can be
avoided.
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for your vehicle are assured.
We offer you more than just in time.
Individual BPW logistics concepts.
Greater availability, less fuss, more efficiency. At the end of the day, this is what the ingenious BPW logistics concept offers you. With a personal contact and solutions that are tailor-made to your individual requirements. This is
all based on the BPW logistics centre that supply you with components not only at the right time but also ready to
install straight away. At the same time, you can reduce your warehouse capacities.
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BPW Logistics Centre
Global spare parts provision
Intelligent packaging solutions
BPW stocks about 7500 different spare parts in its logistics
The transport racks developed by the BPW Logistics Centre
centre. Our customers can order parts on a 24/7 basis. In
for air suspension modules permit them to be transported
Germany, orders for goods weighing up to max. 120 kg re-
without damage to our customers’ production sites and
ceived from Monday to Thursday up to 6:00 p.m. and Friday
reduce the handling times there. Our specially developed
up to 5:00 p.m. will be delivered to the customer by 8:00 a.m.
packaging for overseas deliveries complies with the strictest
on the next morning. In emergencies, orders can be made
import regulations (e.g. Australia and China). Empty contain-
ready for collection at night and on weekends. As a result,
ers can be stacked compactly and so returned inexpensively
even customers who carry little stock are able to respond
for reuse, or else they can be disposed of in an environmen-
rapidly.
tally friendly manner.
Delivery performance
Customer-specific logistical support
Intelligent logistics combined with ground-breaking ware-
In cooperation with the customer, we develop logistical con-
house technology, powerful IT systems and a lean produc-
cepts with the objective or reducing stock, cutting response
tion process make BPW a highly reliable logistics partner with
times and therefore saving costs. The principal objective is
short response times. And you will meet the requirements for
to reach the best solution for both parties. In this respect, we
goods streams with critical timing.
have already prepared logistical concepts on the basis of the
ies. As well as an outstanding technical product, BPW there-
From order acceptance through to delivery, you will be dealt
fore offers you hybrid solutions which are also demonstrated
with by one contact. He or she will take down your require-
by our high-performance, innovative logistics.
ments and process the order in a friendly and cooperative
manner. For you, this means quick decision-making and
Prefabrication
clearly defined responsibilities.
Thanks to the BPW Logistics Centre, it is possible to prefabricate and dispatch deliveries to customers; this means customers will receive modules comprising more than the BPW
product range (e.g. vehicle lighting, tyres or steel wheels).
And you will receive all your orders ready for production, from
a single source.
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Kanban system and have implemented just-in-time deliver„All inclusive“ logistical care
We always keep you up to date. BPW seminars
– by professionals, for professionals.
We offer you many attractive seminars, all with the same objective: improving our customers’ quality and reliability in
everyday business procedures when dealing with BPW products.The individual seminars are directed towards our
target groups of vehicle manufacturers, workshops and parts dealers. BPW Customer Training keeps the seminar
content up to date with the technology and provides high-quality information content that has been developed for
specific target groups. The seminars are held in our modern training centre at the central production facility in Wiehl,
Germany.
BPW seminars offer
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In addition to the seminars available in the commercial vehicle sector, BPW Customer Training also offers seminars for
agricultural trailers, car and light truck trailers.
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Qualified training with certificates
Lectures and discussions in small groups
Intensive cooperation and exchange of
experience
Practical work on functioning exhibits
More information
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There for you in word and deed.
BPW Technical Distribution.
What do I need to consider when buying a new trailer? What BPW accessories could be interesting for me? What
do I have to do to make a warranty claim? Our technical distribution is happy to discuss these and other questions
with you in person. Whether for haulage companies, rental companies or logistics service providers: This function
also keeps you informed about new ideas from BPW. We have the expertise to deal with unusual problems quickly
and straightforwardly.
Personal contact for vehicle owners to deal with issues
Clarification of customer-specific topics
relating to chassis and suspension systems
Provides information about the latest products
Comprehensive support when specifying chassis and
and developments
suspension systems, including from an economic stand-
Advice on the ECO Plus warranty*
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* ECO Plus warranty (pages 10 – 11)
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No matter where you happen to be driving.
BPW Service is there for you worldwide.
A company that sells more than 12 million axles worldwide has got to be present all over the world. That’s good to
know when you’re driving a vehicle with a BPW chassis and suspension. Wherever you may be, you’ll always find a
reliable contact close at hand who’ll offer you quick, expert help: whether customer service, spare parts deliveries,
logistics, consulting or product training – with BPW you benefit from exemplary service.
BPW Service Partners
Repairs based on BPW quality specifications
Expert contact
Global presence with over 3,100 service partners
Value-for-money rates
Minimum downtime thanks to
Use of genuine BPW parts
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Available quickly, without red tape and around
the clock. BPW Customer Service and BPW
Direct Service
The true meaning of after-sales service is often revealed only too late. For example at night on a lonely country road,
miles away from the nearest town. Our Customer Service and our local Direct Service Partners will help you quickly
and straightforwardly if anything should go wrong – round the clock. After all, we regard service as an obligation.
It’s also part of our philosophy.
BPW Customer Service and
BPW Direct Service
From repair through to warranty handling
Emergency service: 24-hours, 365 days/year
Comprehensive service quality
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Worldwide.
BPW subsidiaries and agencies.
Whether in Europe or overseas – anyone who is on the move with a running gear system from BPW has always got
a reliable partner at their side. That’s because our subsidiaries and agencies worldwide make sure that everything
runs for the best for you. You can rely on it.
BPW worldwide
BPW production sites in Europe and overseas
Wiehl/Germany
BPW Bergische Achsen
Kommanditgesellschaft
Ohlerhammer
51674 Wiehl
Tel. +49 2262 78-0
Paderborn/Germany
BPW Fahrzeugtechnik
GmbH & Co. KG
Pater-Ewald-Straße 21-29
33104 Paderborn
Tel. +49 5254 803-0
Bestwig/Germany
M. Busch GmbH & Co. KG
Ruhrstraße 2
59909 Bestwig
Tel. +49 2904 988-0
Australia
BPW Transpec Pty Limited
1-11 Cherry Lane
North Laverton
Melbourne 3026
Tel. +61 3 92672444
Ennepetal/Germany
F. Hesterberg & Söhne
GmbH & Co. KG
Heilenbecker Straße 50-60
58256 Ennepetal
Tel. +49 2333 794-0
Denmark
HBN-TEKNIK A/S
Bragesvej 16
4100 Ringsted
Tel. +45 57 611700
Hungary
BPW-Hungária Kft.
Körmendi út 98
9700 Szombathely
Tel. +36 94 517-350
South Africa
BPW Axles (Pty) Ltd.
Cnr. Kitty & Donald Streets
Chrisville 2091
Johannesburg
Tel. +27 11 680 1443
Italy
BPW Italia s.r.l.
Via Flavio Gioia, 5/7
37135 Verona
Tel. +39 045 508777
China
BPW Meizhou Axle Company Ltd.
Chengdong Xietian,
Meizhou City
Guangdong Province,
Postal Code: 514743
P.R. China
Tel. +86 753 26518-93
BPW dealerships in Germany
Hanover
BPW Bergische Achsen
Kommanditgesellschaft
Würzburger Straße 15
30880 Laatzen
Tel. +49 511 856177-0
Munich
BPW Bergische Achsen
Kommanditgesellschaft
Thorwaldsenstraße 21
80335 München
Tel. +49 89 12401-0
Potsdam
BPW Bergische Achsen
Kommanditgesellschaft
Am Buchhorst 40
14478 Potsdam
Tel. +49 331 8171245
Stuttgart
BPW Bergische Achsen
Kommanditgesellschaft
Siemensstraße 36
70825 Korntal-Münchingen
Tel. +49 7150 9456-0
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Wiehl
BPW Bergische Achsen
Kommanditgesellschaft
Ohlerhammer
51674 Wiehl
Tel. +49 2262 78-0
Service and Distribution / BPW subsidiaries and agencies
BPW dealerships in Europe and Overseas
Czech Republic
BPW spol. s r. o.
Průmyslová 1842
250 01 Brandýs nad Labem
Tel. +420 326 905805
Denmark
Transport-Teknik A/S
Vranderupvej 2
6000 Kolding
Tel. +45 75 525200
United Kingdom
BPW Limited
Legion Way
Meridian Business Park
Leicester LE19 1UZ
Tel. +44 116 2816100
Finland
H. Kraatz Oy
Ruukinmestarintie 9
02330 Espoo
Tel. +358 20 7936 700
France
BPW France S.A.S.
Paris Nord II
195, Rue des Chardonnerets
BP 59052 - Tremblay en France
95947 Roissy C.D.G. Cédex
Tel. +33 1 49381999
Hungary
Drechsel & Kollár Kft.
Táblás u. 28-30
1097 Budapest
Tel. +36 1 3477000
Italy
BPW Italia s.r.l.
Via Flavio Gioia, 5/7
37135 Verona
Tel. +39 045 508777
Netherlands
BPW BENELUX Sprl
Kantorenpark „Het Kabinet“
Le Havre 49
5627 ST Eindhoven
Tel. +31 40 2647870
Norway
Hofstads A/S
Ringnesveien 23
0978 Oslo
Tel. +47 22 101050
Poland
BPW Polska Sp. z o.o.
ul. Warszawska 205/219
05-092 Lomianki
Tel. +48 22 751 77 97
Russia
OOO BPW-Ost
Molodogwardejskaja 58
121351 - MoscowTel. +7 095
7716177
Sweden
FOMA
Fordonsmateriel AB
Lagegatan 15
262 71 Ängelholm
Tel. +46 431 458800
Switzerland
Fahrzeugbedarf AG
Waldeggstr. 6
8812 Horgen
Tel. +41 44 727 97 97
Spain
BPW Trapaco, S.L.
C/Miguel Servet, 12
Pol. Ind. La Garena
28806 Alcalá de Henares
Madrid
Tel. +34 918 02 36 00
Ukraine
Wessel Ukraine AG
Semji Sosninych 3
03680 Kiev
Tel. +380 44 5372795
Turkey
BPW Otomotiv A.S.
Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
Aydin caddesi-Aydin
IS Merkezi Nr. 2/10
34330 Levent-Istanbul
Tel. +90 212 284 5450
Japan
Nippon BPW Limited
Takuei Yokohama Nishiguchi
No 2., Bldg. 8F
Tsuruya-cho 3-35-8,
Kanagawa-ku
Yokohama, Kanagawa 221-0835
Tel. +81 45 317 9265
China
BPW Meizhou Axle Co. Ltd.
Shanghai Office
Fortune Tower, Room 1001
Zhang Yang Road No. 655
Pudong
P.R. China – Shanghai 200120
Tel. +86 21 58304588
New Zealand
BPW Transport Efficiency Ltd.
10 Echelon Place
East Tamaki
Auckland
Tel. +64 9 2738084
Singapore
BPW Asia Pte Ltd
66 Joo Koon Circle,
Jurong
Singapore 629079
Tel. +65 68613111
Thailand
BPW Asia Pte Ltd
Representative Office Thailand
2/58 Seaboard Building, 3rd floor
Rayong Highway No. 3191 Road
Maptaphut, Rayong 21150
Thailand
Tel. +66 38 692243
BPW Agencies in Europe
Austria
Fahrzeugbedarf
Kotz & Co. KG
Industriestraße 7
2353 Guntramsdorf
Tel. +43 2236 414800
Belarus
BPW-Ost, Minsk
Perehodnaja 64, Office 6
220070 Minsk
Tel. +375 17 295 69 28
Lithuania
ECOBALTIC UAB
Taikos Pr. 135
51129 Kaunas
Tel. +370 37 311671
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Belgium
BPW BENELUX Sprl
Parc industriel des Hauts-Sarts
Premiere avenue 66
4040 Herstal
Tel. +32 4 264 04 61
BPW technology in facts and figures.
Our standard delivery range
BPW running gear systems have proven themselves millions of times over, all over the world. With perfect driving comfort,
low-maintenance technology and a lightweight design. Thanks to ongoing development, air-sprung BPW running gear
systems combine high efficiency with outstanding driving properties and stability. And BPW leaf-sprung units set the
standard for the harshest applications – they are extremely tough and robust.
Technical Data / Contents
124 SK axles
110 BPW type plate /
126 SH axles
Code number key
112 Type designations
114 Air cylinder brackets
116 NR/SNR and R axles
118 NH axles
120 KH axles
122 H axles
128 Self-steering axles LL
130 Examples of BPW
air suspension systems
132 Air suspension hanger
brackets and channel
crossmembers
134 Air bags
136 Air bag pressure diagrams
138 Air suspension installation,
air suspension valve, stroke
limiting
140 Axle lift devices
144 Airlight II
146 SL
Technical Data
108 Facts and figures
150 Airlight Direct
152 VB series (9 to 12 t)
154 VB series (14 to 20 t)
156 W series
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The BPW type plate.
Your axle‘s identity document.
Every BPW axle has a type plate. It is affixed on the centre of the axle beam, facing to the rear of the vehicle. The
information on the type plate enables you to order replacements for wearing parts at any time or – after an accident,
for instance – the entire axle.
Brake type
Axle type
BPW BERGISCHE ACHSEN KG
SHSF 9010 ECO P
Made in Germany
SB 4309 064940189
Date of manufacture and
axle no.
D115TDB0787
27.48.613.136
zul. Achslast
perm. axle capac ty
stat. 9000 kg 105 km/h
Test report no.
BPW code number
Perm. stat. axle load on
ground
Certificate type
The BPW type name (see axle type) is composed of a letter
ing on the wheel brake. The barcode used has the standard
group and a number group. The letter group identifies the
format code 39 and can be read using any barcode scanner
type of axle and suspension version as well as defining the
normally encountered in the industry. The left barcode con-
hub version. The number group specifies the axle load on
tains the date of manufacture and number of the axle (e.g.
the ground in kilograms and the number of wheel studs per
064940189), the right barcode contains the corresponding
wheel hub (for disc wheel connection).
BPW code number (e.g. 27.48.613.136). The brake test report
specified on the type plate can be downloaded from the BPW
The expanded test report line (second line) not only contains
website at www.bpw.de (Download Centre - Test Reports). All
the standard test report but also any special test reports for
BPW components and assemblies have a 10-digit “speaking”
other test loads. Up to 3 test reports are possible depend-
code number.
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Technical Data / BPW type plate / Code number key
Key to BPW axle code numbers (example)
27.
58.
613.
001
20.
...
27.
Trailer axle without suspension parts
...
99.
06.
Axle load per axle 8,000–9,000 kg,
...
Tapered roller bearings 33118/33213,
58.
Axle series H…/SH…/KH…/SKH…/NH…ECO Plus 2,
...
from year of manufacture 09/2007
89.
101.
...
Brake: Disc brake SB 4309,
613.
Ø 430 mm, date of manufacture after 5/2003
...
896.
000
001
...
Cumulative number, defining in-house details for BPW
such as track, wheel connection, ABS, slack adjuster, etc.
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Technical Data
999
More information
Type names (pages 112 – 113)
BPW NEWS Allg. 05/02e
BPW type names, key to code numbers
(BPW code no. ...)
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BPW suspension type designations.
Examples at a glance.
H
S
F
H
ALO
LL
3/
9010
C
30
ECO Plus 2
H
R
KH
NH
SH
SH
SKH
SNR
B
S
Z
F
M
H
ALO
ALM
ALMT
ALU
DLU
SLO
SLM
SLU
VB
W
etc.
L
LL
P
ST
–
2/
3/
6006
to 20010
A
C
HD
HDE
M
etc.
30
36
etc.
ECO Plus 2
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Technical Data / Type designation
Trailer axle
Brake
Tyre size
Drum brake SN 420
20“/22.5“/24“
Drum brake SN 420
20“/22.5“/24“
Drum brake SN 360
19.5“
Drum brake SN 300
15“/17.5“ (12“)
Disc brake SB 4345
20“/22.5“/24“
Disc brake SB 4309
22.5“
Disc brake SB 3745
19.5“ (22.5“)
Disc brake SB 3308
17.5“/19.5“
For single wheels, wheels with offset
For single wheels, wheels without offset
For twin wheels
M22 x 1.5 wheel studs without wheel nuts; wheel nuts for stud or hub centring separately
For hub centring/aluminium wheel connection
For hanging brake cylinders
Series
Ride height in mm
ALO
=
Trailing arms over the axle
390–510
ALM
=
Cranked trailing arm over the axle
300–420
ALMT =
Cranked trailing arm over the axle
245–360
ALU
=
Trailing arms under the axle
175–300
DLU
=
Trailing arms under the axle, air bags directly on the axle
260–320
SLO
=
Straight trailing arms over the axle
420–610
SLM
=
Cranked trailing arm over the axle
285–500
SLU
=
Trailing arms under the axle
205–350
VB
=
Spring suspension without brake load equalisation, leaf springs over the axle
W
=
Tandem axle suspension, rigid, with two leaf springs and trunnion axle, mounting brackets between the springs
Steering axle for command steering, steering angle max. 45°
LL series self-steering axle, steering angle max. 20°
Swinging axle
Axle stub
Single axle
Tandem-axle suspension
Tri-axle suspension
Axle load and number of wheel studs per wheel
Technical Data
Air suspension hanger bracket made from aluminium
Air suspension with channel crossmember
Heavy-duty spring suspension with rubber bushes
Heavy-duty spring suspension with bronze bushes
Reinforced spring suspension (rubber bearings)
Air bag Ø 300 mm for stroke 200 (normal)
Air bag Ø 360 mm for stroke 200 (normal)
BPW trailer axle with ECO Plus 2 unit
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With BPW, everything is in the right place.
This means things that belong together fit
together.
In drum braked axles from BPW, the air cylinder brackets are welded onto the axle beam. They are used for accommodating diaphragm and spring-type cylinders. The offset hole pattern of the BPW air cylinder bracket permits
optimum positioning of the brake cylinder for any lever length. In addition, the air cylinder brackets have marks for
additional hole patterns when using small brake cylinders with narrower stud spacings. Dirt, water and snow can
escape through a gap between the air cylinder bracket and axle beam.
Direction of wheel rotation
Centring frame
(for accommodating the spring pads
of BPW air suspension systems*)
Air
cy
lin
de
GM r ce
ntr
e
Base plate
(for accommodating
the brake cylinder)
Direction of travel
Support bearing box
(for accommodating the
brake camshaft)
a
b
Brake anchor plate
(a. for accommodating the brake camshaft)
(b. for accommodating the brake shoes)
* Welded-on spring pads in BPW leaf suspension systems.
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Technical Data / Air cylinder brackets
Air cylinder bracket N (example)
HL = Lever length of slack adjuster
HL 165
HL 150
HL 135
HL 120
Brake position 16°, drum brake SN 420
Direction of travel
Axle beam
Brake camshaft
Brake cylinders
Length
h rod
of pus
Technical Data
Lever length
Base plate
Slack adjuster
Axle beam
115
BPW rigid axles.
For axle loads up to 5,500 kg.
116
NRDZ 4006
NRS 5506
NRZ 5506
RSF 5508
SNRS 5506
SNRZ 5506
Technical Data / NR / SNR and R axles
Spring centre (FM) (mm)
Air cylinder centres (GM) (mm)
Axle cross section (mm)
Wheel stud
Ø H/K (mm)
Offset / M
1,870
950
302
100
6 x M14 x 1.5
119/155
M = 190
6 R9
Axle weight1) (kg)
Track width (SP) (mm)
SN 3010
Overall width (P) (mm)
Brake
4,000
Tyre example
Permitted axle load
up to 105 km/h (kg)
NRDZ 4006
Tyre size
Axle type*
Wheel connection
2,215
256
9“/(12“)²)
NRDZ 4006
4,000
SN 3010
2,070
1,150
408
100
6 x M14 x 1.5
119/155
M = 190
2,415
267
NRS 5506
5,500
SN 3010
1,800
1,200
354
101.6
6 x M18 x 1.5
160.8/205
0 offset
235/75 R17.5
2,045
190
NRS 5506
5,500
SN 3010
1,900
1,300
454
101.6
6 x M18 x 1.5
160.8/205
0 offset
235/75 R17.5
2,145
193
6 R9
NRS 5506
5,500
SN 3010
2,000
1,300
554
101.6
6 x M18 x 1.5
160.8/205
0 offset
235/75 R17.5
2,245
196
NRS 5506
5,500
SN 3010
2,000
1,400
554
101.6
6 x M18 x 1.5
160.8/205
0 offset
235/75 R17.5
2,245
196
15“/17.5“/19.5“
NRS 5506
5,500
SN 3010
2,100
1,500
654
101.6
6 x M18 x 1.5
160.8/205
0 offset
235/75 R17.5
2,345
199
NRZ 5506
5,500
SN 3010
1,820
1,100
354
101.6
6 x M18 x 1.5
160.8/205
M = 244
205/80 R15
2,265
190
NRZ 5506
5,500
SN 3010
1,920
1,200
454
101.6
6 x M18 x 1.5
160.8/205
M = 244
205/80 R15
2,365
193
8.25 R15
2,328
218
2,371
251
NRB 5506
5,500
SN 3010
2,000
1,300
554
101.6
6 x M18 x 1.5
160.8/205
ET 1284)
15“/17.5“
NRBF 5508
5,500
SN 3010
2,000
1,300
554
101.6
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
ET 1284)
17.5“/19.5“
285/70 R19.5
RSF 5508
5,500
SN 4212
1,900
1,200
482
101.6
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
0 offset
(19.5“)³)/20“/22.5“
275/70 R22.5
2,180
261
RB 5508
5,500
SN 4212
2,000
1,300
582
101.6
8 x M20 x 1.5
220.8/275
ET 1284)
20“/22.5“
275/70 R22.5
2,342
301
SNRS 5506
5,500
SB 3308
2,000
1,300
/
101.6
6 x M18 x 1.5
160.8/205
0 offset
245/70 R17.5
2,245
198
SNRS 5506
5,500
SB 3308
2,100
1,300
/
101.6
6 x M18 x 1.5
160.8/205
0 offset
SNRS 5506
5,500
SB 3308
2,100
1,400
/
101.6
6 x M18 x 1.5
160.8/205
0 offset
SNRZ 5506
5,500
SB 3308
1,720
1,000
/
101.6
6 x M18 x 1.5
160.8/205
M = 250
17.5“/19.5“
245/70 R17.5
2,345
201
245/70 R17.5
2,345
201
205/65 R17.5
2,175
192
205/65 R17.5
2,375
198
17.5“
SNRZ 5506
5,500
SB 3308
1,920
1,200
/
101.6
6 x M18 x 1.5
160.8/205
M = 250
* M-version instead of F-version for hub centring (aluminium wheel connection).
1)
Weight incl. spring pads, weight deviations are within the permitted DIN tolerances for the corresponding production processes
2)
Tyres: 155/70R 12, rim: 4 1/2J x 12.
3)
With tyres 19.5“, permitted disc wheels
19.5 x 7.5 19.5 x 8.25.
For stud centring (RS 5508) Lemmerz no. 2890032
28900033.
For hub centring (RSM 5508) Lemmerz no. 2890006
28900007.
4)
120 to 154 offset permitted.
Additional equipment: ABS
Additional types available on request
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Technical Data
15“/17.5“
BPW rigid axles with drum brake Ø 300 mm.
For axle loads from 6,400 kg to 12,000 kg.
NHS…
K
H
P
GM
FM
SP
NHZ…
P
K
H
M
GM
FM
SP
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Technical Data / NH axle
Brake
Track width (SP) (mm)
Spring centre (FM) (mm)
Air cylinder centres (GM) (mm)
Axle cross section (mm)
Wheel stud
Ø H/K (mm)
Offset / M
6,4003)
SN 3015
2,010
1,300
311
120
10 x M22 x 1.5
175.8/225
0 offset
NHSF 6410
6,400
3)
SN 3015
2,195
1,500
628
120
10 x M22 x 1.5
175.8/225
NHZF 6410
6,4003)
SN 3015
1,830
980
293
120
10 x M22 x 1.5
175.8/225
NHZF 6410
6,4003)
SN 3015
1,950
1,100
297
120
10 x M22 x 1.5
175.8/225
M = 266
215/75 R17.5
2,437
271
NHZF 9010
9,000
SN 3020
1,830
980
243
120
10 x M22 x 1.5
175.8/225
M = 290
235/75 R17.5
2,365
285
NHZF 9010
9,000
SN 3020
1,900
1,100
313
120
10 x M22 x 1.5
175.8/225
M = 290
235/75 R17.5
2,435
287
289
2,277
270
0 offset
10 R152)
2,462
278
M = 266
215/75 R17.5
2,317
266
Tyre example
10 R152)
Tyre size
Axle weight1) (kg)
Permitted axle load
up to 105 km/h (kg)
NHSF 6410
Overall width (P) (mm)
Axle type*
Wheel connection
15“/17.5“/19.5“
15“/17.5“/19.5“
NHZF 9010
9,000
SN 3020
1,950
1,100
247
120
10 x M22 x 1.5
175.8/225
M = 290
235/75 R17.5
2,485
NHZF 9010
9,000
SN 3020
1,995
1,100
292
120
10 x M22 x 1.5
175.8/225
M = 290
235/75 R17.5
2,530
316
SN 3020
1,830
980
239
120
10 x M22 x 1.5
175.8/225
M = 290
235/75 R17.52)
2,365
302
SN 3020
1,880
980
239
120
10 x M22 x 1.5
175.8/225
M = 290
235/75 R17.52)
2,415
318
SN 3020
1,880
1,100
239
120
10 x M22 x 1.5
175.8/225
M = 290
235/75 R17.52)
2,415
318
2)
2,485
320
2,530
311
NHZF 10010
NHZF 11010
NHZF 12010
10,000
to
12,000
15“/17.5“/19.5“
SN 3020
1,950
1,100
277
120
10 x M22 x 1.5
175.8/225
M = 290
235/75 R17.5
SN 3020
1,995
1,100
288
120
10 x M22 x 1.5
175.8/225
M = 290
235/75 R17.52)
* M-version instead of F-version for hub centring (aluminium wheel connection).
1)
Weight incl. spring pads, weight deviations are within the permitted DIN tolerances for the corresponding production processes.
2)
Load index of the tyres according to the manufacturer‘s information.
3)
Payload upgrade up to 7,000 kg is possible.
Additional equipment: ABS
Additional types available on request
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Technical Data
15“/17.5“/19.5“
BPW rigid axles with drum brake Ø 360 mm.
For axle loads from 9,000 kg to 12,000 kg.
KHSF
P
K
H
GM
FM
SP
KHZF
P
M
K
H
GM
FM
120
Technical Data / KH axle
Tyre example
2,045
1,300
361
120 x 10
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
0 offset
19.5“
425/55 R19.5
2,475
303
2,040
1,300
361
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
19.5“
425/55 R19.5
2,470
306
KHZF 9008
9,000
SN 3620
1,835
980
237
120 x 10
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
M 302
19.5“
265/70 R19.5
2,420
295
KHSF 9008
9,000
SN 3620
1,965
1,200
281
120 x 10
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
0 offset
19.5“
425/55 R19.5
2,395
300
KHSF 9008
9,000
SN 3620
2,005
1,250
321
120 x 10
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
0 offset
19.5“
425/55 R19.5
2,435
301
KHZF 10008-15
10,000
SN 3620
1,930
980
223
120 x 15
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
M 302
19.5“
265/70 R19.5
2,515
341
KHZF 11010-15
11,000
SN 3620
1,830
980
239
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
175.8/225
M 302
19.5“
265/70 R19.5
2,415
326
KHZF 11008-15
11,000
SN 3620
1,930
1,100
299
120 x 15
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
M 302
19.5“
265/70 R19.5
2,515
340
KHZF 11010-15
11,000
SN 3620
1,930
1,100
299
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
175.8/225
M 302
19.5“
265/70 R19.5
2,515
331
KHZF 12008-15
12,000
SN 3620
1,930
1,100
359
120 x 15
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
M 320
19.5“
285/70 R19.5
2,530
342
KHZF 12010-15
12,000
SN 3620
1,930
1,100
299
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
175.8/225
M 320
19.5“
285/70 R19.5
2,530
336
* M-version instead of F-version for hub centring (aluminium wheel connection).
1)
Weight deviations are within the permitted DIN tolerances for the corresponding production processes.
Additional equipment: ABS
Additional types available on request
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Technical Data
Axle weight1) (kg)
Tyre size
Overall width (P) (mm)
Offset / M
SN 3620
SN 3620
Wheel stud
Ø H/K (mm)
Axle cross section (mm)
Air cylinder centres (GM)
(mm)
Track width (SP) (mm)
9,000
9,000
Permitted axle load
up to 105 km/h (kg)
KHSF 9008
KHSF 9010/3
Axle type*
Brake
Spring centre (FM) (mm)
Wheel connection
BPW rigid axles with drum brake Ø 420 mm.
For axle loads from 6,500 kg to 14,000 kg.
HSF
P
FM
K
H
GM
SP
HZF
P
M
FM
H
K
GM
SP
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Technical Data / H axle
Track width (SP) (mm)
Spring centre (FM) (mm)
Air cylinder centres (GM) (mm)
Axle cross section (mm)
Wheel stud
Ø H/K (mm)
Offset / M
Overall width (P) (mm)
Axle weight1) (kg)
SN4212
2,040
1,300
409
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1,5
280.8/335
0 offset
20”/22,5”
10 R20
2,335
280
6,500
SN4212
2,045
1,300
409
120 x 10
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
0 offset
20”/22.5”
10 R20
2,340
278
HSF 9010
9,000
SN4218
2,040
1,200
409
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
20”/22.5”/24”
385/65 R22.5
2,435
291
HSF 9010
9,000
SN4218
2,040
1,300
409
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
20”/22.5”/24”
385/65 R22.5
2,435
291
HSF 9010
9,000
SN4218
2,040
1,300
525
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
20”/22.5”/24”
385/65 R22.5
2,435
289
HSF 9010
9,000
SN4218
2,040
1,300
671
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
20”/22.5”/24”
385/65 R22.5
2,435
288
HSF 9010
9,000
SN4218
2,095
1,300
464
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
20”/22.5”/24”
385/65 R22.5
2,490
293
HSF 9010
9,000
SN4218
2,095
1,300
540
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
20”/22.5”/24”
385/65 R22.5
2,490
292
HSF 9010
9,000
SN4218
2,140
1,400
585
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
20”/22.5”/24”
385/65 R22.5
2,535
294
HSF 9010
9,000
SN4218
2,140
1,400
509
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
20”/22.5”/24”
385/65 R22.5
2,535
295
HSF 9010
9,000
SN4220
2,040
1,200
363
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
20”/22.5”/24”
385/65 R22.5
2,435
328
HSF 9010
9,000
SN4220
2,040
1,300
363
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
20”/22.5”/24”
385/65 R22.5
2,435
328
HZF 9010-15
9,000
SN4218
1,820
900
239
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
M 306
20”/22.5”/24”
10 R22.5
2,385
313
HZF 9010-15
9,000
SN4218
1,820
980
239
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
M 306
20”/22.5”/24”
10 R22.5
2,385
313
HSF 10110-15
10,000
SN4220
2,040
1,200
365
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
20”/22.5”/24”
425/65 R22.5
2,475
358
HSF 11010
11,000
SN4220
2,040
1,300
365
150 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
20”/22.5”/24”
445/65 R22.5
2,505
353
HZF 11010
11,000
SN4220
1,820
900
261
150 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
M 320
20”/22.5”/24”
11 R22.5
2,425
352
HZF 11010
11,000
SN4220
1,820
980
261
150 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
M 320
20”/22.5”/24”
11 R22.5
2,425
352
HSF 12010
12,000
SN4220
2,040
1,300
365
150 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
20”/22.5”/24”
445/65 R22.5
2,505
365
HZF 12010-16
12,000
SN4220
1,820
900
261
150 x 16
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
M 350
20”/22.5”/24”
12 R22.5
2,495
380
HZF 12010-16
12,000
SN4220
1,820
980
261
150 x 16
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
M 350
20”/22.5”/24”
12 R22.5
2,495
380
HZF 14010-1
14,000
SN4220
1,820
900
266
150 x 16
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
M 350
20”/22.5”/24”
12 R20
2,500
442
HZ 14010-1EG
14,000
SN4220
1,845
940
265
150 x 16
10 x M22 x 1,5
280.8/335
M 350
20”/22.5”/24”
12 R20
2,525
438
* M-version instead of F-version for hub centring (aluminium wheel connection).
1)
Weight deviations are within the permitted DIN tolerances for the corresponding production processes.
Additional equipment: ABS
Additional types available on request
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Technical Data
Brake
6,500
Tyre example
Permitted axle load
up to 105 km/h (kg)
HSF 6510
HSF 6508
Tyre size
Axle type*
Wheel connection
BPW rigid axles with disc brake Ø 370 mm.
For axle loads from 9,000 kg to 10,000 kg.
SKHBF
P
H
K
FM
SP
SKHS…
SKHZ…
P
P
M
SP
124
H
FM
K
H
K
FM
SP
Technical Data / SK axle
Offset / M
Tyre example
Overall width (P) (mm)
Axle weight1) (kg)
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
120 offset
385/65 R22
2,440
284
1,200
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
120 offset
385/65 R22
2,440
284
SKHBF 9010
9,000
SB 3745
Single
2,095
1,300
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
120 offset
385/65 R22
2,495
286
SKHBF 9010
9,000
SB 3745
Single
2,140
1,400
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
120 offset
385/65 R22
2,540
288
SKHBM 9010
9,000
SB 3745
Single
2,040
1,300
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
120 offset
385/65 R22
2,440
287
SKHSF 9008
9,000
SB 3745
Single
2,045
1,300
120 x 10
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
0 offset
425/55 R19.5
2,470
264
SKHSF 9008
9,000
SB 3745
Single
2,045
1,200
120 x 10
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
0 offset
425/55 R19.5
2,470
264
SKHSF 9010
9,000
SB 3745
Single
2,040
1,300
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,440
275
SKHSF 9010
9,000
SB 3745
Single
2,040
1,200
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,440
275
SKHSF 9010
9,000
SB 3745
Single
2,095
1,300
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,495
277
SKHSF 9010
9,000
SB 3745
Single
2,140
1,300
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,540
279
SKHSF 9010
9,000
SB 3745
Single
2,140
1,400
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,540
279
SKHSM 9010
9,000
SB 3745
Single
2,140
1,400
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
385/65 R22
2,540
282
SKHSF 9008
9,000
SB 3745
Single
2,005
1,100
120 x 15
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
0 offset
425/55 R19.5
2,430
285
SKHSF 9010
9,000
SB 3745
Single
2,000
1,100
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,400
296
SKHZF 9008
9,000
SB 3745
Twin
1,885
980
120 x 15
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
M = 302
265/70 R19.5
2,465
279
SKHZF 9008
9,000
SB 3745
Twin
1,925
980
120 x 15
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
M = 302
265/70 R19.5
2,505
281
SKHZF 9010
9,000
SB 3745
Twin
1,880
980
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
M = 282
10 R22.5
2,425
290
283
SKHZM 9008
9,000
SB 3745
Twin
1,845
980
120 x 15
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
M = 302
265/70 R19.5
2,425
SKHSF 10010
10,000
SB 3745
Single
2,040
1,300
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
445/65 R19.5
2,505
318
SKHZF 10008
10,000
SB 3745
Twin
1,880
980
120 x 15
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
M = 302
265/70 R19.5
2,460
304
SKHZF 10008
10,000
SB 3745
Twin
1,920
980
120 x 15
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
M = 302
265/70 R19.5
2,500
306
SKHZF 10008
10,000
SB 3745
Twin
1,970
1,100
120 x 15
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
M = 302
265/70 R19.5
2,550
309
SKHZF 10008
10,000
SB 3745
Twin
1,920
1,100
120 x 15
8 x M22 x 1.5
220.8/275
M = 302
265/70 R19.5
2,500
306
* M-version instead of F-version for hub centring (aluminium wheel connection).
1)
Weight deviations are within the permitted DIN tolerances for the corresponding production processes.
Additional equipment: ABS, dust cover, wear sensing
Additional versions available on request
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Technical Data
Ø H/K (mm)
1,300
Wheel stud
2,040
2,040
Axle cross section (mm)
Spring centre (FM) (mm)
Single
Single
Tyres
SB 3745
SB 3745
Brake
9,000
9,000
Permitted axle load
up to 105 km/h (kg)
SKHBF 9010
SKHBF 9010
Axle type*
Track width (SP) (mm)
Wheel connection
BPW rigid axles with disc brake Ø 430 mm.
For axle loads from 9,000 kg to 12,000 kg.
SHB...
P
K
H
FM
SP
SHS...
SHZF
P
P
M
SP
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H
FM
K
H
K
FM
SP
Technical Data / SH axle
Offset / M
Tyre example
Overall width (P) (mm)
Axle weight1) (kg)
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1,5
280.8/335
120 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,440
298
1,200
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
120 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,440
298
SHBF 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Single
2,095
1,300
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
120 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,495
300
SHBF 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Single
2,140
1,400
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
120 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,540
302
SHBM 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Single
2,040
1,200
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
120 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,440
301
SHBM 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Single
2,040
1,300
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
120 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,440
301
SHBM 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Single
2,095
1,300
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
120 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,495
303
SHBM 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Single
2,140
1,350
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
120 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,540
305
SHBM 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Single
2,140
1,400
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
120 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,540
305
SHSF 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Single
2,040
1,300
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,440
289
SHSF 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Single
2,040
1,200
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,440
289
SHSF 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Single
2,095
1,300
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,495
291
SHSF 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Single
2,140
1,300
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,540
293
SHSF 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Single
2,140
1,400
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,540
293
SHSF 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Single
2,140
1,350
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,540
293
295
SHSM 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Single
2,095
1,300
120 x 10
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,495
SHSF 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Single
2,040
1,100
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,440
312
SHZF 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Twin
1,880
980
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
M = 306
10 R22.5
2,450
305
SHZM 9010
9,000
SB 4309
Single
1,840
900
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
M = 306
10 R22.5
2,410
308
SHSF 10110
10,000
SB 4309
Single
2,040
1,200
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
425/65 R22.5
2,480
332
SHSF 10110
10,000
SB 4309
Single
2,040
1,300
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
425/65 R22.5
2,480
332
SHZF 10110
10,000
SB 4309
Twin
1,820
980
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
M = 320
11 R22.5
2,430
321
SHZF 10110
10,000
SB 4309
Twin
1,880
980
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
M = 320
11 R22.5
2,490
324
322
SHZF 10110
10,000
SB 4309
Twin
1,850
980
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
M = 320
11 R22.5
2,460
SHSF 12010
12,000
SB 4345
Single
2,040
1,160
150 x 16
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
0 offset
445/65 R22.5
2,510
374
SHZF 12010
12,000
SB 4345
Twin
1,820
900
150 x 16
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
M = 330
12 R22.5
2,460
360
SHZF 12010
12,000
SB 4345
Twin
1,880
980
150 x 16
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
M = 330
12 R22.5
2,520
364
SHZF 12010
12,000
SB 4345
Twin
1,840
900
150 x 16
10 x M22 x 1,5
280.8/335
M = 330
12 R22.5
2,480
361
* M-version instead of F-version for hub centring (aluminium wheel connection).
1)
Weight deviations are within the permitted DIN tolerances for the corresponding production processes.
Additional equipment: ABS, dust cover, wear sensing
Additional versions available on request
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Technical Data
Ø H/K (mm)
1,300
Wheel stud
2,040
2,040
Axle cross section (mm)
Spring centre (FM) (mm)
Single
Single
Tyres
SB 4309
SB 4309
Brake
9,000
9,000
Permitted axle load
up to 105 km/h (kg)
SHBF 9010
SHBF 9010
Axle type*
Track width (SP) (mm)
Wheel connection
BPW self-steering axles with disc
and drum brake. For axle loads from
9,000 kg to 10,000/12,000 kg.
SKH…LL
P
H
K
FM
SP
HSF…LL
KMZ…LL
P
P
M
H
K
H
K
FM
FM
SP
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SP
Technical Data / LL self-steering axles
Axle type*
Permitted axle load
up to 105 km/h (kg)
Brake
Track width (SP) (mm)
Spring centre (FM) (mm)
Axle cross section (mm)
Wheel stud
Ø H/K (mm)
Offset / M
Tyre example
Overall width (P) (mm)
Axle weight1) (kg)
Wheel connection
SKH...LL 9010
9,000
SB 3745
2,040
980
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,430
436
SKH...LL 9010
9,000
SB 3745
2,095
1,080
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,485
439
SKH...LL 9010
9,000
SB 3745
2,140
1,080
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,530
442
468
SKHB...LL 9010
9,000
SB 3745
2,040
980
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
120 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,430
SKHB...LL 9010
9,000
SB 3745
2,095
1,080
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
120 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,485
471
SH...LL 9010
9,000
SB 4309
2,040
980
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,430
450
SH...LL 9010
9,000
SB 4309
2,095
1,080
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,485
453
SHB...LL 9010
9,000
SB 4309
2,040
980
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
120 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,430
483
SHB...LL 9010
9,000
SB 4309
2,095
1,080
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
120 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,485
486
SM...LL 10110
10,000
SB 4309
2,035
980
120, solid
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
0 offset
425/65 R22.5
2,465
559
SM...LL 10110
10,000
SB 4309
2,095
1,080
120, solid
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
0 offset
425/65 R22.5
2,525
565
SM...LL 10110
10,000
SB 4345
2,035
980
120, solid
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
0 offset
425/65 R22.5
2,465
577
SM...LL 10110
10,000
SB 4345
2,095
1,080
120, solid
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
0 offset
425/65 R22.5
2,525
583
NHZ...LL 9010
9,000
SN 3020
1,985
840
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
225 / 175.8
M = 290
245/70 R17.5
2,530
437
NHZ...LL 9010
9,000
SN 3020
1,945
840
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
225 / 175.8
M = 290
245/70 R17.5
2,495
436
NMZ...LL 12010
12,000
SN 3020
1,990
840
120, solid
10 x M22 x 1.5
225 / 175.8
M = 290
245/70 R17.5
2,535
521
NMZ...LL 12010
12,000
SN 3020
1,840
710
120, solid
10 x M22 x 1.5
225 / 175.8
M = 290
245/70 R17.5
2,385
504
NMZ...LL 12010
12,000
SN 3020
1,945
750
120, solid
10 x M22 x 1.5
225 / 175.8
M = 290
245/70 R17.5
2,490
516
NMZ...LL 12010
12,000
SN 3020
1,945
840
120, solid
10 x M22 x 1.5
225 / 175.8
M = 290
245/70 R17.5
2,490
516
KMZ...LL 12010
12,000
SN 3620
1,925
780
120, solid
10 x M22 x 1.5
225 / 175.8
M = 320
285/70 R19.5
2,540
537
KMZ...LL 12010
12,000
SN 3620
1,925
680
120, solid
10 x M22 x 1.5
225 / 175.8
M = 320
285/70 R19.5
2,540
530
HSFH...LL 9010
9,000
SN 4218
2,040
980
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,430
442
HSFH...LL 9010
9000
SN 4218
2,095
1,080
120 x 15
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
0 offset
385/65 R22.5
2,485
444
HSFH...LL 10010
10,000
SN 4220
2,040
980
150 x 16
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
0 offset
425/65 R22.5
2,470
509
HSFH...LL 12010
12,000
SN 4220
2,040
980
150 x 16
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
0 offset
445/65 R22.5
2,500
532
HSFH...LL 12010
12,000
SN 4220
2,040
900
150 x 16
10 x M22 x 1.5
335 / 280.8
0 offset
445/65 R22.5
2,500
532
Technical Data
* M-version instead of F-version for hub centring (aluminium wheel connection).
1)
Weight deviations are within the permitted DIN tolerances for the corresponding production processes.
Additional equipment: ABS
Additional types available on request
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Self-steering axles (pages 36 – 37)
3-D trailing arms and channel crossmembers (page 75)
129
Examples for BPW air suspension units with
rigid axle and self-steering axle.
BPW rigid axles with air suspension.
Drum brake example
K
H
Disc brake example (0 and 120 offset)
Direction of travel
130
Track SP
Track SP
Airbag centre BM
AM = Bracket centre
BM = Air bag centre
D
= Top damper attachment
Offset = Offset
F
= Top damper attachment
FH
= Ride height
FM
= Spring centre
G
= Front bracket projection
GF
= Total spring travel
GM = Air cylinder centre
H
= Wheel seat
K
= Pitch circle
LBM = Steering pivot centre
SP
= Track
ST
= Bracket height
Spring centre FM
Trailing arm L1=500
Track SP
Airbag centre BM
Air cylinder
centre GM
Direction of travel
Spring centre FM
Trailing arm L1=500
Technical Data / Air suspension / Examples of air suspension systems
BPW LL self-steering axle with air suspensions and
laterally offset trailing arm (3-D trailing arm)
Trailing arm L1=500
Self-steering axles with straight trailing arms have the same
bracket and air bag connection dimensions as rigid air-
sprung axles.
Disc brake example (0 and 120 offset)
Factory setting:
Track SP
Track SP
Airbag centre BM
Steering pivot centre LBM
Bracket centre AM
Spring centre FM
Steering angle 12°
Refer to the following pages for suspension versions and connection dimensions. Refer to our data sheets for more details
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(available on request).
More information
Airlight II versions (pages 144 – 145)
Leaf suspension versions (pages 152 – 157)
SL versions (pages 146 – 149)
3-D trailing arms and channel crossmembers
(page 75)
Airlight Direct versions (pages 150 – 151)
131
BPW air suspension hanger bracket and
channel crossmember.
Airlight II and SL versions.
BPW Airlight II air suspension hanger bracket (70 mm wide trailing arm)
350
90
D
300
268 mm hanger
bracket
100
184 mm hanger bracket
350 mm hanger
bracket
278
194
*
35
D
35
BPW Airlight II channel crossmember
D
365
194 mm hanger
bracket, bolt-on
120
120
365
278 mm hanger
bracket, bolt-on
For rigid axles
* For steering axles 270 mm with
separate shock absorber mount
Other versions and details are available on request.
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BPW Airlight II air suspension hanger brackets – Features and benefits
With integrated track setting as standard
Hanger bracket height 184 mm, 194 mm,
268 mm, 278 mm or 350 mm
194 mm and 278 mm hanger bracket for
installation using cold-joining technology
(bolt-on), also suitable for aluminium frame
Optionally in aluminium (version A) or
special steel (version X)
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Technical Data / Air suspension / Air suspension hanger brackets, channel crossmembers
BPW SL air suspension hanger bracket (100 mm wide trailing arm)
D = 85/170
D = 80
184 mm hanger
bracket
268 mm hanger
bracket
BPW SL channel crossmember
For rigid axles
For self-steering axles
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Other versions and details are available on request.
BPW SL air suspension hanger brackets – Features and benefits
Hanger bracket height 184 mm, 268 mm,
302 mm or 370 mm
Optionally available in heavy-duty version
(version HD)
With integrated track setting as option
Optionally available as narrow hanger
bracket (version S)
Optionally available with top plate (version D)
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Withstand any pressure.
With air bags from BPW.
BPW air bags are firmly rolled into the top air bag mounting plate and are clinched onto the clamping plate at the
bottom by vulcanisation. The top air bag cover is either bolted directly onto the frame or a plate or bracket is welded
onto the vehicle frame to attach the bag, depending on the bag version. The air bag mounting plate is bolted onto
it using two M12 securing nuts. The air bag piston at the bottom is bolted onto the trailing arm using two M16
securing bolts.
Air bag
mounting plate
Upper
bag attachment
Bump stop
Airbag
Versions a:
GFRP glass fibre
air bag piston
Air bag plate
BPW 30
BPW 30 K
For stroke 200 mm in axle centre
For stroke 180 mm in axle centre
Diameter
Max. 300 mm at approx. 5 bar
Specific
bag pressure 0.00023 bar/N (at ride height)
Bellows offset V = 0 mm, 20 mm, 60 mm (series)
Lower bag
attachment
Bump stop
The upward travel is restricted by a bump stop
air bag
inside the
. The downward travel must be restricted under cer-
tain application conditions.
Air bag type 36 or 36-1
Stroke limiting is required in vehicles with a lifting and lowering device and type 36 or 36-1 air bags.
Versions b:
Air bag type 30 K, 30 or 36 K
BPW 36
BPW 36-1
BPW 36 K
As a rule, no stroke limiting is required when type 30 K, 30 or
36 K air bags are used.
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BPW installation instructions for air
suspension systems (BPW-EA-Luft…)
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For stroke 200 mm in axle centre
For stroke up to 340 mm in axle centre
For stroke 180 mm in axle centre
Max. 360 mm at approx. 5 bar
Diameter
Specific
bag pressure 0.000156 bar/N (at ride height)
Bellows offset V = 45 mm, 80 mm (series)
Technical Data / Air suspension / Airbags
5 mm - plate
In the air bag with an offset, the bracket
welded onto the top plate is welded
onto the frame and bolted onto the bag
mounting plate. The 60 mm tall bracket
can also be supplied in aluminium. The
maximum lateral offset between the top
and bottom attachment must not exceed 10 mm. The top and bottom bag
attachments must not be installed with
Trailing arm
any rotational misalignment.
General information
Torsional forces are created in air
bags with an offset. These forces
must
be
absorbed
by
gus-
set plates welded onto the frame.
When the structure and the bag offset
are being defined, it is necessary to
ensure that the air bag has sufficient
clearance.
SP
= Track on the ground
FM = Spring centre
BM = Air bag centre
D
= Air bag diameter
(Ø 300 in BPW 30, 30 K)
(Ø 360 in BPW 36, 36-1, 36 K)
Trailing arm
V
= Air bag offset
(60 mm or 80 mm
depending on version)
B
= Tyre width
ML
= Centre distance of the rim
(take account of rim width)
Note
The clearance between the air bag and
tyres or the brake cylinder with the
maximum bag diameter should be min.
30 mm.
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Technical Data
Bracket
With bracket
5
50
0
kg
6
00
0
kg
6
50
0
kg
73
50
kg
80
00
kg
90
00
kg
Air bag pressure diagrams for BPW air bags
Examples: Type 30/30 K and 36.
0
5
4
4
136
kg
00
kg
0
50 g
k
0
00
Technical Data / Air suspension / Bag pressure diagrams
EDU
EDU
EDU
EDU
Technical Data
8,
00
0
kg
9,
00
0
kg
10
1
12
,00
,00 1,00
0k
0k 0k
g
g
g
EDU
Other Air bag pressure diagrams on request.
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BPW makes it easy for you.
Air suspension installation exactly according to
plan.
BPW supplies the air installation kit and the corresponding installation diagram for the particular application. The
installation diagrams show the valves in what is referred to as the ISO view. The letters and numbers of the valves
printed inside boxes on the installation diagrams are identical to the markings on the valves themselves. That makes
installation very straightforward. BPW‘s warranty will be invalidated if installation is performed incorrectly by third
parties.
Example for air suspension installation: Tri-axle suspension, without
lifting and lowering, with axle lift device and LL self-steering axle.
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Mode of function (page 68)
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BPW NEWS 06/06 and 04/06
Technical Data / Air suspension / Air suspension installation
The air suspension valve is the heart of the air suspension
axle in tri-axle suspension systems or of the rear axle in tan-
installation. It controls the air bag pressure according to the
dem axle suspension systems. In special cases (e.g. axle lift
vehicle load and therefore keeps the ride height constant.
device), the air suspension valve can also be connected to
It is attached in the vehicle frame and connected to the axle
the front or rear axle.
by means of the linkage device – in the centre of the middle
Air suspension valve
Stroke limiting
catch straps
Frame attachment
Direction of travel
The valve lever is horizontal in the driving position. It is moved downwards for a functional check. The air now flows out into the atmosphere
via the vent flap. However, the valve shaft must be turned through 180° if
air gets into the bellows. The valve lever must be installed the other way
round for this. The ride height must be set on level ground by moving the
articulated rod in the rubber joints and adjusting on the lock nuts.
Axle centre
Direction of travel
Rapid venting
In vehicles whose payloads are unloaded rapidly, e.g. tippers, container
vehicles, steel strip vehicles, etc., stroke limiting is required in the form of
catch straps or rapid venting of the air bags.
1. Stroke limiting is performed using an air suspension valve with integrated shut-off or by a separate shut-off valve. The shut-off valve is
bolted onto the vehicle frame and is connected to the axle by means of
a return spring hooked onto the draw pin. Once the maximum stroke
height has been reached, the air supply to the air bags is blocked thereby limiting the stroke.
2. Stroke limiting can also be performed using catch straps. When installing, make sure the catch strap does not chafe on the axle beam.
Crane, rail or ship transport
In vehicles for crane, rail or ship transport, BPW recommends air bags
with a split piston – the Combi Airbag II system. No stroke limiting is required when the combination air bag is used, providing stroke limiting is
not expressly stipulated in the technical documents.
Depending on the version, the limiting function is in the shock absorbers in axles with a lifting and lowering device without stroke limiting by
shut-off valves or catch straps. The shock absorbers are equipped with a
traction stop, however they are not designed for stop forces from approx.
8.5 bar air bag force.
Technical Data
Downward travel
Articulation device
Articulated rod
Upward travel
Valve lever
Ride height
air suspension valve
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To light axles and reduce costs.
With BPW axle light devices.
Axle light devices spare tyres in unloaded or low loaded condition and additionally save fuel and therefore cash,
thanks to the low rolling resistance along the road. At tandem axle suspensions one axle an be lifted , at tri-axle
suspension maximal two axles can be lifted.
With steering axle
A „rigid axle/steering axle“ ratio of 1:1 is permitted in vehicles
with series LL self-steering axles. As a result, one rigid axle
can also be lifted in tri-axle suspension systems. It is advantageous to lift the first suspension axles since this gives
greater ground clearance (body lean) and a longer wheelbase – thereby achieving a more stable driving behaviour.
The statutory regulations of the German „BO-Kraftkreis“ –
defining a turning corridor within which the vehicle must stay
when driving in a circle – this must be adhered to!
Control
Lifting axles are controlled either electro-pneumatically (electric switch), with manual pneumatic control (hand-operated
valve) or automatically (compact valve). The overload protection demanded in the legislation is taken into account in the
BPW installation kit.
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Technical Data / Air suspension / Axle lift devices
Lift stroke
Ground clearance under the tyre
Wheelbase to kingpin
with raised axle
The stroke of the lifting axle corresponds to the upward travel
of the axle. The clearance under the tyre is reduced when the
other tyres move upwards. In air suspension systems with
FR
LH
RSt
R
= Clearance
= Lift stroke
= Tyre radius, static load
= Tyre radius, unladen
an axle lift device, the ride height must be set to a minimum
Technical Data
upward travel of approx. 100 mm. A working cylinder can
be installed on the air suspension valve if it is not possible
to set the ride height for the minimum upward travel. When
the lifting device is operated, air is admitted into the working
cylinder and the ride height is automatically increased by approx. 40 mm. Note the overall height of the vehicle!
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Two-sided lift
Lateral arrangement
Rubber bump stop
The double-sided axle lift is equally suited to air-sprung axles
The lateral arrangement is suitable for lifting the first suspen-
(up to 12 t) with disc and drum brakes. It is mounted below
sion axle when the axle weights are relatively high or in the
both air suspension hanger brackets on each module and
case of long-travel suspension units. The lift arm is mounted
is therefore located within the suspension clearance. This
on the front air suspension hanger bracket below the trailing
means it does not collide with the vehicle equipment such
arm. The lift bag is located centrally on the lift arm (V =
as pallet boxes.
0 mm) and is attached below the longitudinal member of the
vehicle. No additional crossmembers are required. The top
lift bag cover can also be offset ±20 mm to the side.
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Technical Data / Air suspension / Axle lift devices
Central arrangement
Central lift
Suspension hanger bracket
Lift hanger bracket
on axle centre
Axle bracket
Rubber buffer
The lifting device can be arranged in the centre of the axle for
The central lift represents another variant for lifting the middle
lifting the middle (rear) suspension axle or if space is limited.
(rear) axle unit or if there is little space available. It is attached
This axle lift device is attached to the frame using an addi-
in the centre of the axle to a crossmember in the frame and
tional bracket in the middle of the vehicle. Refer to the techni-
is bolted onto the axle. The lift bag forces must be absorbed
cal documents to see the installation position of the bracket.
by crossmembers of sufficient size.
Technical Data
The lift bag forces must be absorbed by a crossmember.
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BPW NEWS Air 05/08
BPW installation instructions for
air suspension systems (BPW-EA-Luft...)
143
Ride height (FH) (mm)
Air bag
Axle type
Disc brake
SB 4309
Ride height (FH) (mm)
Air bag
30/30 K
Axle type
Disc brake
SB 3745
Air bag
HSF…
Ride height (FH) (mm)
Axle type
Drum brake
Bracket ST/channel crossmember (mm)
Trailing arm
70 mm
Air-sprung
axles and
axle units
BPW Airlight II air suspension.
ALO, ALM/ALMT and ALU series.
Axle loads 9,000 kg to 10,000 kg.
ALO series
SKHSF…
390–510
HZF…
SHSF…
30/30 K
SKHBF…
36 / 36 K
30/30 K
390–510
36 / 36 K
390–510
36 / 36 K
SKHZF…
Single
Self-steering axle LL
leaf
with laterally offset trailing arms/with straight
trailing arms
SHBF…
SHZF…
1841)
268
30/30 K
HSFH…LL
SKHSFH…LL
30/30 K
SKHBFH...LL
36 / 36 K
430–510
36 / 36 K
U
Double-sided axle lift
SHSFH...LL
30/30 K
430–510
430–510
SHBFH...LL 36 / 36 K
U
U
ALM/ALMT series
HSF…
Single
Self-steering axle LL
leaf
with laterally offset trailing arms/with straight
trailing arms 3)
1)
184
HZF…
30/30 K
KHSF…
36 / 36 K
KHZF…
268
ALM
300–420
ALMT
245-360
30/30 K
SKHSF…
30/30 K
ALM
300–420
SHSF…
30/30 K
ALM
320–420
SHBF…
SKHBF…
36 / 36 K
SKHZF…
ALMT
245–360
SHZF…
255–4205)
SHSFH...LL
SKHSFH...LL
30/30 K
SKHBFH...LL
36 / 36 K 350–4205)
36 / 36 K
ALMT
245-360
30/30 K
255–4205)
255–4205)
HSFH…LL
36 / 36 K
U
Double-sided axle lift
SHBFH...LL 36 / 36 K 350–4205)
U
U
ALU series
HSF…
HZF…
SKHSF…
30/30 K
KHSF…
175–300
SKHBF…
36 / 36 K
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Single
leaf
1842)
268
205–300
30 / 36 K
235–300
SHBFH...LL 30 / 30 K
245–300
SHBF…
36 / 36 K
SKHZF…
KHZF...
Self-steering axle LL
with straight trailing
arms
SHSF…
30/30 K
SHZF…
NHZF…
HSFH...LL 30 / 30 K
215–300
SKHBFH...LL
30 / 30 K
215–300
Double-sided axle lift
U4)
U4)
U4)
One-sided axle lift
U
U
U
Central axle lift
U
U
U
Not in LL self-steering axle.
Only with drum brake.
Only ALM.
Note the ground clearance.
FH 255–420 mm only with ALMT and air bag 30/30 K.
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Technical Data / Air suspension / Airlight II
ALO
Airlight II air suspension
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ALM/ALMT
Technical Data
ALU
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Airlight II (page 69)
BPW NEWS Luft 05/01 (ALMT)
Recommended applications (page 56)
145
Ride height (FH) (mm)
Axle type
Disc brake 3)
400–600
S(K)HSF...
400–600
LL 410–600
S(K)HZF...
LL 410–600
Air bag
Ride height (FH) (mm)
Air bag
Axle type
Drum brake 2)
Bracket 1) (ST) (mm)
Trailing arm 100 mm
Air-sprung
axles and
axle units
BPW SL air suspension.
SLO, SLM and SLU series.
Axle loads 9,000 kg to 12,000 kg.
SLO series
HSF7)
Single-leaf 1x 57
7)
268
HZF
370
HS...LL
36 / 36 K
420–610
HZ...LL
Double-leaf 2x 43
36 / 36 K
S(K)HSFH...LL8)
420–610
SKHZFH...LL8)
LL 430-610
LL 410–600
U
Double-sided lift
Lateral axle lift
Ê
U
Central axle lift
Ê
UÊ
U
5)
U
SLM series
HSF7)
Single-leaf 1x 57
HZF7)
184
36 / 36 K
305–500
SHSF…
LL 315-500
SHZF...
LL 340–470
36 / 36 K
S(K)HSF...LL8)
HS...LL
268
305–500
HZ...LL
SKHZH...LL8)
330–500
330–500
Double-leaf 2x 43
LL 340-500
LL 340-470
Lateral axle lift
Ê
U5)
-
Central axle lift
Ê
UÊ
U
SLU series
HSF7)
Single-leaf 1x 57
SKHZF…9)
HZF7)
268
KHZF
36/36 K
210–360
NHZF
36-1
LL 225-350
S(K)HBF…LL
210–370
8)
302
LL 240-340
36/36-1
370
Double-leaf 2x 43
HS...LL6)
SHSF…
KHS...LL6)
SHZF…
250–370
SKHZF…
Single-leaf 1x 58*
(long-travel 620/365)
Double-leaf 2x 51*
(long-travel 690/310)
184
KHSF
268
220–350
36-1
185–350
SKHBF…
KHZF
NHZF
268
S(K)HBF…LL8)
36-1
SKHZF…
36-1
235–345
235–345
SKHBF…
Lateral axle lift
Ê
U5)
Ê
U5)
Central axle lift
Ê
UÊ
Ê
UÊ
* Only for 9 t axle loads.
146
LL 230-350
Additional types available on request.
Technical Data / Air suspension / SL series
SLU single-leaf
SLO single-leaf
L1 = 500
L2 = 380
L1 = 500
L2 = 380
L1 = 500
L2 = 380
4)
L2 = 380
4)
L2 = 380
L1 = 500/550
FH
ST
FH
L2 = 380
ST
L1 = 500
SLU double-leaf
SLO double-leaf
FH
FH
ST
ST
L1 = 500/550
SLU single-leaf long-travel
SLM single-leaf
L2 = 365
FH
ST
ST
FH
L1 = 620
L1 = 690
L2 = 310
FH
ST
FH
SLU double-leaf, long-travel
ST
SLM double-leaf
2)
3)
In standard or HD versions.
NHZF – SN 300, AK 120 x 15, axle load 9 t – 11 t.
KHSF/KHZF – SN 360, AK 120 x 15, axle load 9 t – 11 t.
HSF/HZF – SN 420, AK 120 x 15/150 x 16, axle load 9 t – 12 t.
SKHSF/SKHZF – SB 3745, AK 120 x 15, axle load 9 t – 10 t.
SKHB – SB 3745, AK 120 x 15, axle load 9 t.
SHSF/SHZF – SB 4309, AK 120 x 15, axle load 9 t – 10 t.
SHBF – SB 4309, AK 120 x 15, axle load 9 t.
SHSF/SHZF – SB 4345, AK 150 x 16, axle load 11 t – 12 t.
LL with SB 3745 or 4309 only up to max. 10 t axle load or with SLU only
up to max. 9 t axle load, only 120 offset and single tyres.
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4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
550 with disc brake.
Only with 1st suspension axle.
FM min. 980 mm.
Up to 9 t AK 120 mm, 10 t up to 12 t AK 150 mm.
Only AK 120 mm or .
L1 = 550, spring 1x 54, max. 10 t.
Technical Data
1)
More information
SL air suspension (page 70)
Recommended uses (page 56)
147
Ride height (FH) (mm)
Axle type
Disc brake
SB 3308
Ride height (FH) (mm)
Axle type
Drum brake
420 x 120
Ride height (FH) (mm)
Axle type
Drum brake
300 x 100
Air bag
Bracket (ST) (mm)*
Trailing arm
Air-sprung
axles and
axle units
BPW SL air suspension.
SLO and SLU series.
Axle loads up to 5,500 kg.
SLO series
1x 46
1x 46
1x 46
184
268
268
30 K
NRS
NRZ
NRDZ
NRB
365–395
RS
RB
365–395
SNRS
SNRZ
365–395
30 K
NRS
NRZ
NRDZ
NRB
395–445
RS
RB
395–445
SNRS
SNRZ
395–445
30
NRS
NRZ
NRDZ
NRB
425–480
RS
RB
425–480
SNRS
SNRZ
425–480
30 K
NRS
NRZ
NRDZ
NRB
170–230
RS
RB
170–230
30 K
NRS
NRZ
NRDZ
NRB
215–265
RS
RB
215–265
SNRS
SNRZ
215–265
30
NRS
NRZ
NRDZ
NRB
240–320
RS
RB
240–320
SNRS
SNRZ
240–320
SLU series
1x 46
1x 46
1x 46
184
268
268
* Only bracket ST 268 mm and air bag 30 K.
SL air suspension
NR axle series
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Technical Data / Air suspension / SL series
ST
L2 = 290
149
Technical Data
L1 = 430
L2 = 290
FH
ST
L1 = 430
SLU single-leaf
FH
SLO single-leaf
BPW Airlight Direct air suspension.
Axle load 9,000 kg.
Shock absorber Combi airbag
( Page 66)
( Page 76)
Axle
(Page 24)
Trailing arm
(Page 65)
The following versions of Airlight Direct are available:
Axle load:
9t
Brake:
SN 4218, SB 3745 and SB 4309 (incl. dust cover)
Tyres:
Single – 0 offset (SN) or 120 (SB)
Track – spring centre:
2,040 mm–1,300 mm/2,095 mm–1,300 mm/2,040 mm–1,200 mm
ABS sensing:
With / without
BPW brake cylinders:
Mounted / loose
Ride height:
260 mm–320 mm
Hanger bracket height:
268 mm (cold-joined hanger bracket – 278 mm)
Bracket version, channel crossmember:
Steel/special steel/aluminium bracket or channel crossmember (steel)
Airbag:
36 N
Application area:
Europe, on-road
150
FH
500
268
Hanger bracket
( Page 66, 69)
Technical Data / Air suspension / Airlight Direct
Axle load distribution
Conventional air suspension principle
Airlight Direct
L
S
L
L1 = 500
L2 = 310/380
500
Axle load
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Technical Data
S = Proportion of vertical axle load absorbed by the air suspension
hanger bracket
L = Proportion of vertical axle load absorbed by the air suspension
Axle load
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Combi airbag (page 76)
151
SN 420 x 180
2,010
1,200
385
1,360
385/55 R22,5
120
SN 420 x 180
2,040
1,200
415
1,360
385/55 R22.5
HSFVB
9,010
2/9,010
3/9,010
M
ML
120
SN 420 x 180
2,040
1,200
415
1,360
385/65 R22.5
HSFVB
9,010
2/9,010
3/9,010
M
ML
120
SN 420 x 180
2,095
1,400
470
1,360
385/55 R22.5
HSFVB
9,010
2/9,010
3/9,010
M
ML
120
SN 420 x 180
1,820
980
341
1,360
275/70 R22.5
HSFVB
9,010
2/9,010
3/9,010
M
ML
120
SN 420 x 180
1,820
900
341
1,360
275/70 R22.5
HSFVB
9,010
2/9,010
3/9,010
M
ML
120
SN 420 x 180
1,880
980
325
1,360
275/70 R22.5
HSFVB
10,010
2/10,010
3/10,010
M
ML
150
SN 420 x 200
2,040
1,300
365
1,360
425/65 R22.5
HSFVB
10,010
2/10,010
3/10,010
M
ML
150
SN 420 x 200
2,000
1,200
325
1,360
425/65 R22.5
HZFVB
10,010
2/10,010
3/10,010
M
ML
150
SN 420 x 200
1,820
900
261
1,360
275/70 R22.5
HZFVB
10,010
2/10,010
3/10,010
M
ML
150
SN 420 x 200
1,820
980
261
1,360
275/70 R22.5
HZFVB
10,010
2/10,010
3/10,010
Version 2)
Tyre example 3) (mm)
120
ML
Wheelbase (RS) (mm)
GM (mm)
ML
M
Track (SP) (mm)
M
3/9,010
S-cam brake
Ø x width (mm)
3/9,010
2/9,010
Axle beam
2/9,010
9,010
Triaxle unit
9,010
HSFVB
Single axle
HSFVB
Type 1)
Spring centre (FM) (mm)
Tandem-axle suspension
BPW VB series axle units.
Axle loads from 9,000 kg to 12,000 kg.
M
ML
150
SN 420 x 200
1,850
980
241
1,360
275/70 R22.5
HZFVB
2/10,010
M
ML
150
SN 420 x 200
1,820
900
261
1,820
275/70 R22.5
HZFVB
2/10,010
M
ML
150
SN 420 x 200
1,820
980
261
1,820
275/70 R22.5
HZFVB
2/10,010
M
ML
150
SN 420 x 200
1,850
980
241
1,820
275/70 R22.5
HSFVB
12,010
2/12,010
3/12,010
M
ML
150
SN 420 x 200
2,040
1,300
365
1,360
445/65 R22.5
HSFVB
12,010
2/12,010
3/12,010
M
ML
150
SN 420 x 200
2,000
1,200
325
1,360
445/65 R22.5
HZFVB
12,010
2/12,010
3/12,010
M
ML
150
SN 420 x 200
1,820
900
261
1,360
295/80 R22.5
HZFVB
12,010
2/12,010
3/12,010
M
ML
150
SN 420 x 200
1,820
980
261
1,360
295/80 R22.5
HZFVB
12,010
2/12,010
3/12,010
M
ML
150
SN 420 x 200
1,850
980
241
1,360
295/80 R22.5
M
ML
150
SN 420 x 200
1,820
900
261
1,820
295/80 R22.5
HZFVB
2/12,010
HZFVB
2/12,010
M
ML
150
SN 420 x 200
1,820
980
365
1,820
295/80 R22.5
HZFVB
2/12,010
M
ML
150
SN 420 x 200
1,850
980
241
1,820
295/80 R22.5
Travel
at the axle:
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Technical Data / Leaf suspension / VB series
Weights of suspension 5) (kg)
Ride height (FH) (mm)
Wheel stud
Ø H/K (mm)
Laden 4)
Unladen
Laden 4)
Unladen
Single axle
Tandem-axle suspension
Tri-axle suspension
(Version M with parabolic
springs)
Overall width
across the tyres (mm)
with parabolic
spring
M = Centre-to-centre distance
ET = Offset
with multi-leaf
spring
0 offset
2,405
10 x M22 x 1,5
280.8/335
382
424
378
413
496
1,035
1,545
0 offset
2,435
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
382
424
378
413
497
1,037
1,548
0 offset
2,435
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
382
424
378
413
497
1,037
1,548
0 offset
2,490
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
382
424
378
413
499
1,041
1,554
M = 320
2,432
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
382
424
378
413
505
1,053
1,572
M = 320
2,432
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
382
424
378
413
505
1,053
1,572
M = 320
2,492
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
382
424
378
413
508
1,059
1,581
0 offset
2,475
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
397
439
406
429
545
1,114
1,693
0 offset
2,435
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
397
439
406
429
543
1,110
1,687
M = 320
2,432
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
397
439
406
429
545
1,114
1,693
M = 320
2,432
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
397
439
406
429
545
1,114
1,693
M = 320
2,462
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
397
439
406
429
547
1,118
1,699
M = 320
2,432
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
397
439
406
429
1,148
M = 320
2,432
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
397
439
406
429
1,148
M = 320
2,462
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
397
439
406
429
1,152
Wheel connection
2,505
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
394
436
417
444
540
1,097
1,660
2,465
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
394
436
417
444
538
1,093
1,654
M = 330
2,465
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
394
436
417
444
540
1,097
1,660
M = 330
2,465
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
394
436
417
444
540
1,097
1,660
M = 330
2,495
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
394
436
417
444
542
1,101
1,666
M = 330
2,465
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
394
436
417
444
1,136
M = 330
2,465
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
394
436
417
444
1,136
M = 330
2,495
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
394
436
417
444
1,140
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Technical Data
0 offset
0 offset
More information
VB suspension units (pages 78 – 79)
BPW axle units booklet
(BPW-VB/W…)
1)
Trilex versions: Type designation HIZVB ... The track widths vary depending on the tyre size and spacer ring. 2) M: Equaliser bearing in rubber/steel
bushes / ME: Equaliser bearing in bronze bushes, 40 mm lower versions ..MN / ..MNE: with shortened supports on request.
3)
Note the tyre manufacturer’s information regarding load index and dimensions. 4) Take account of the clearance for dynamic upward travel and
equalising distance on suspension axles. 5) Weight without wheels and tyres; weight deviations are within the permitted DIN tolerances for the
corresponding production processes.
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BPW VB series axle units.
Axle loads from 14,000 kg to 20,000 kg.
Triaxle unit
Version 2)
S-cam brake
Ø x width
Track (SP) (mm)
Spring centre (FM) (mm)
GM (mm)
Wheelbase (RS) 3) (mm)
Tyre example 4) (mm)
2/14,010
3/14,010
HD/HDE
SN 420 x 200
1,820
900
266
1,360
12 R20
HZFVB
2/14,010
3/14,010
HD/HDE
SN 420 x 200
1,820
900
266
1,410
12 R24
2/14,010
3/14,010
HD/HDE
SN 420 x 200
1,820
900
266
1,500
12 R24
2/16,010
3/16,010
HDE
SN 420 x 200
1,820
900
261
1,360
12 R20
HZFVB
Single axle
HZFVB
Type 1)
Tandem-axle suspension
Travel
at the axle:
14,010
HZMVB
HZMVB
2/16,010
3/16,010
HDE
SN 420 x 200
1,950
900
281
1,410
12 R24
HZMVB
2/16,010
3/16,010
HDE
SN 420 x 200
2,250
1,200
505
1,500
12 R24
HZMVB
16,010
2/16,010
3/16,010
HDE
SN 420 x 200
1,820
900
261
1,500
12 R24
HZMVB
18,010
2/18,010
3/18,010
HDE
SN 420 x 200
1,820
900
261
1,500
12 R24
HZMVB
18,010
2/18,010
3/18,010
HDE
SN 420 x 200
1,950
900
281
1,500
14 R20
HZMVB
18,010
2/18,010
3/18,010
HDE
SN 420 x 200
2,320
1,200
407
1,500
14 R20
HZMVB
20,010
2/20,010
3/20,010
HDE
SN 420 x 200
1,950
900
278
1,500
14 R20
HZMVB
20,010
2/20,010
3/20,010
HDE
SN 420 x 200
2,200
1,100
354
1,500
14 R20
HZMVB
20,010
2/20,010
3/20,010
HDE
SN 420 x 200
2,400
1,300
554
1,500
14 R20
Also available as Trilex version. 1) Trilex versions: Type designation HIZVB ... The track widths vary depending on the tyre size and spacer ring.
2)
HD: Equaliser bearing in rubber/steel bushes / HDE: Equaliser bearing in bronze bushes. 3) Wheelbase 2,050 on request. 4) Note the tyre manufacturer’s
information regarding load index and dimensions. 5) Take account of the clearance for dynamic upward travel and equalising distance on suspension axles.
6)
Weight without wheels and tyres; weight deviations are within the permitted DIN tolerances for the corresponding production processes.
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Tandem-axle suspension
Tri-axle suspension
2,496
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
430
475
1,527
2,300
2,509
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
435
480
1,548
2,331
M = 360
2,509
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
455
500
1,592
2,432
M = 350
2,496
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
475
500
1,640
2,469
M = 360
2,639
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
460
495
1,678
2,525
M = 360
2,939
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
490
530
1,767
2,659
M = 360
2,509
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
490
530
1,715
2,581
M = 360
2,496
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
460
480
1,735
2,612
M = 428
2,776
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
460
480
1,757
2,645
M = 428
3,146
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
460
480
1,817
2,735
Single axle
M = 350
M = 360
Unladen
Laden 5)
Weights of suspension 5) (kg)
Ø H/K (mm)
Ride height FH (mm)
Wheel stud
Wheel connection
Overall width
across the tyres
(mm)
M = Centre-to-centre distance
Technical Data / Leaf suspension / VB series
814
864
940
M = 428
2,776
10 x M24 x 1.5
280.8/335
455
480
1,885
2,837
M = 428
3,026
10 x M24 x 1.5
280.8/335
455
480
1,931
2,906
M = 428
3,226
10 x M24 x 1.5
280.8/335
455
480
1,967
2,960
Technical Data
1,015
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More information
VB suspension units (pages 78 – 79)
BPW axle units booklet
(BPW-VB/W…)
155
261
660
261
HZFW 2/12010 B1)
24,000
SN 420 x 200
1,820
980
261
HZFW 2/12010 B1)
24,000
SN 420 x 200
1,820
980
260
HZFW 2/12010 C2)
24,000
SN 420 x 200
1,820
980
261
HZFW 2/12010 C2)
24,000
SN 420 x 200
1,820
980
261
HZ(M)W 2/14010-1
28,000
SN 420 x 200
1,820
900
266
HZ(M)W 2/14010-1
28,000
SN 420 x 200
1,820
900
266
HZ(M)W 2/14010-1
28,000
SN 420 x 200
1,920
900
290
HZ(M)W 2/14010-1
28,000
SN 420 x 200
1,920
900
290
HZMW 2/16010
32,000
SN 420 x 200
1,800
900
241
HZMW 2/16010
32,000
SN 420 x 200
1,800
900
241
HZMW 2/16010
32,000
SN 420 x 200
2,150
1,150
367
HZMW 2/16010
32,000
SN 420 x 200
2,150
1,150
367
HZMW 2/18010
36,000
SN 420 x 200
1,800
900
241
HZMW 2/18010
36,000
SN 420 x 200
1,800
900
241
HZMW 2/18010
36,000
SN 420 x 200
2,150
1,150
367
HZMW 2/18010
36,000
SN 420 x 200
2,150
1,150
367
HZMW 2/20010
40,000
SN 420 x 200
1,900
900
278
HZMW 2/20010
40,000
SN 420 x 200
2,100
1,150
254
156
Wheelbase (RS) (mm)
980
980
High mounting bracket
(A x B x H) (mm)
Support centre (AM)
(mm)
1,820
1,820
Track (SP) (mm)
SN 420 x 200
SN 420 x 200
S-cam brake
Ø x width
20,000
20,000
Suspension load
up to 105 km/h(kg)
HZFW 2/10010
HZFW 2/10010
Type
GM (mm)
Spring centre (FM) (mm)
BPW axle suspension systems, W-series.
Suspension loads from 20,000 kg to 40,000 kg.
700 x 1,060 x 550
1,400
1,400
660
1,400
700 x 1,060 x 600
660
700 x 1,060 x 600
1,500
800 x 980 x 600
1,500
520
1,500
520
1,650
800 x 980 x 600
520
1,650
1,550
800 x 980 x 600
770
1,550
1,550
800 x 1,230 x 600
520
1,550
1,550
800 x 980 x 600
770
1,550
1,550
800 x 1,230 x 600
800 x 980 x 700
770
1,400
1,500
1,550
1,550
1,550
Technical Data / Leaf suspension / W series
Wheel stud
Ø H/K (mm)
Tyre example 3)
Centre-to-centre distance (M)
Overall width
across the tyres (mm)
Weights of suspension
4
) (kg)
Unladen
213
253
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
11 R20
M = 348
2,482
1,650
588
628
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
11 R20
M = 348
2,482
1,840
213
253
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
12 R20
M = 350
2,496
1,710
638
678
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
12 R20
M = 350
2,496
1,862
207
253
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
12 R24
M = 360
2,509
1,650
630
675
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
12 R24
M = 360
2,509
1,820
191
262
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
12 R20
M = 350
2,496
2,073
605
661
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
12 R20
M = 350
2,496
2,262
191
262
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
14 R20
M = 428
2,746
2,203
591
662
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
14 R20
M = 428
2,746
2,385
2,385
212
259
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
12 R24
M = 350
2,489
610
657
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
12 R24
M = 350
2,489
2,575
210
257
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
12 R24
M = 350
2,839
2,457
610
660
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
12 R24
M = 350
2,839
2,638
212
259
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
12 R24
M = 350
2,489
2,422
612
659
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
12 R24
M = 350
2,489
2,545
212
259
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
14 R20
M = 428
2,976
2,507
612
659
10 x M22 x 1.5
280.8/335
14 R20
M = 428
2,976
2,619
712
759
10 x M24 x 1.5
280.8/335
14 R20
M = 428
2,726
2,737
212
259
10 x M24 x 1.5
280.8/335
14 R20
M = 428
2,926
2,577
Technical Data
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Wheel connection
Laden
Ride height (FH) (mm)
More information
W suspension units (pages 80 – 81)
BPW axle units booklet
(BPW-VB/W…)
Also available as Trilex version 1) Version for heavy-duty application. 2) Version for on-road use. 3) Note the tyre manufacturer’s information regarding
load index and dimensions. 4) Weight without wheels and tyres; weight deviations are within the permitted DIN tolerances for the corresponding
production processes.
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Axle connection
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Axle profile
Axle stub
90–91
84–91
106–107
67, 134–135
136–137
114–115
64–70, 130–151
66, 132–133
68–69, 138–139
139
72, 150–151
69, 144–145
93
98
24–25
67
73, 140–143
87
24-25
42–43
B
Box trailer
BPW Direct Service
Brake calculations
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Brake Monitor
Brakes
43
105
99
58–59
54–55
60–61
44–61
C
Cataphoretic dip-coating with zinc-phosphating
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Central lift
Certifications
Channel crossmember
Circular course calculations
Code number key
Combi airbag
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Page
D
13
73, 143
73, 143
14–15
75, 132–133
99
111
76
53
105
Dacromet® coating
Dealerships
Diaphragm cylinders
DIN-ISO certification
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Disc Protector
Documented production
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Drawbar assemblies
Driving tests
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12–13
106–107
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14–15
72, 150–151
50–52, 124–129
53
16–17
82–83
82–83
98
46–48, 118–123
E
ECO Master
ECO Plus 2
ECO Plus warranty
ECO principle
ECO-LiPlus
ECOMETER
Engineering
Environmental management system
49
28–29
10–11
27
90–91
86
98–99
14–15
F
FEM calculations
98
G
Genuine parts
Geomet® coating
Grease applicator
Greases
20–21
12–13
90–91
90–91
H
H-axles
HBN-Teknik
Heavy duty air suspension
Hesterberg
Hinges
Hub centring
Hubodometer
122–123
93
77
92
92
33
86
K
KH axles
Kilometre counter
158
120–121
86
Index / BPW from A to Z
Page
L
Lateral axle lift
Leaf spring suspension
Lifting axle
LL axles
Load-dependent damping
Locks
Logistical concepts
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Lubricants
73, 142
78–81, 152–157
73, 140–143
36–37, 128–131
72
92
100–101
67, 146-147
90–91
M
Model plate
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Page
S
110
99
93
93
Sales offices
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106–107
102
104
90–91
66, 74
133, 146–149
49
20–21
42–43
93
24-25, 130
24–25
36–39
24–25
33
106–107
12–13
40–41
N
NH axles
118–119
T
O
Offset
Offset axle
30–31
43
P
Partner Service Package
PDC shock absorbers
See Brake cylinders in section „B“
Positively steered axles
Posts
96–97
74
38–39
92
Tangential screw connection
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Tool
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103
18–19
99
26
88–89
75
36–37, 43, 128–131
82–83
73, 142
112–113
U
Q
Quality Management System
14–15
Underride guard
U-shaped connection
R
V
Recommended applications for air suspension units
71
Recommended applications for brakes
56–57
Rigid axles
34–35, 116–127
Rollover resistance calculations
99
VB suspension units
Voltage measurements
82–83
65
78–79, 152–155
98
W
80–81, 156–157
60–61
32–33
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Index
W suspension units
Wear sensing
Wheels
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