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DEFLECKTOR
®
The First-Of-Its-Kind Aerodynamic Wheel Cover
“I cannot see a world without trucks. This simple idea could
make a huge difference.”
– Sir Richard Branson, 3/18/09 Financial Times article on Deflecktor
Order Now deflecktor.com | [email protected] | (800) 429-7768
The first-ever fabric wheel cover proven to cut fuel consumption of
Class 8 trucks by as much as 1%. With DEFLECKTOR Wheel Covers
installed on trailers, the combination saves up to 2%.
Save Fuel and Increase Profits
Fuel is the single greatest expense in the life cycle of a heavy truck.
The deep-well cavity of heavy truck wheels creates needless
turbulence.
In twelve separate, rigorous SAE type 2 J1321 fuel efficiency tests
over a two-year period by Schneider National, one of the largest
truck fleets in the US, the DEFLECKTOR Aero Wheel Cover saved
approximately 1% per set of four wheel covers. A tractor-trailer
combination can expect savings of up to 2% when installing covers
on all eight wheel ends.
The result is the most cost-effective, aerodynamic wheel
solution available that saves fuel and provides immediate return
on investment.
Main Features
•Patented
•Simple and Secure
•Tool-less installation in seconds
•Lightweight: less than two pounds
•Extremely Durable: made of truck tarp
fabric with stainless steel wire.
•Designed for easy wheel inspection
•Warranty: One year on materials
and workmanship.
Start saving now.
• Fuel represents 70% of the life cycle cost of a heavy truck.
It is the single greatest expense of long-haul trucking.
• Typical annual mileage for over-the-road trucks in the US
is 120,000 miles.
• At six miles per gallon, each truck consumes 20,000 gallons of
diesel fuel per year.
• The national average price of diesel fuel in April of 2011:
$4.00 per gallon
Using the numbers above, the annual savings per rig with
DEFLECKTOR Wheel Covers installed equals:
• 1%, or $800 with wheel covers on four truck wheels.
• 2% or $1,600 on a truck and trailer with eight wheel covers.
120,000 MILES
6 MILES PER GALLON
DIVIDED BY
EQUALS
20,000 GALLONS
20,000 GALLONS
$4 PER GALLON
TIMES
EQUALS
$80,000 FUEL COST
$80,000 x 1%
EQUALS
$800 IN SAVINGS
Features in Detail.
•Designed for 22.5” x 8.25” Aluminum
and Steel wheels
•Secure patented mounting
•Tool-less, fully assembled,
quickly installed
•Made of durable heavy-duty truck
tarp and stainless steel wire
•One Year Warranty on all materials
and workmanship
Deflecktor Installation. It’s Easy.
STEP 1
Before you begin make sure the
wheel is clean.
STEP 2
Peel off the wheel cover from
the double-ring wheel liner and
set aside.
STEP 3
Wet surface with water.
STEP 4
Place the wheel liner into the
wheel. Center the valve stem in
the metal V-notch.
STEP 5
Grasp tabs labeled #1 with each
hand and push inward firmly.
STEP 6
Continue in sequence with tabs
labeled #2 through #4 to seat
both rings securely.
STEP 7
Re-attach the wheel cover to
the wheel liner.
STEP 8
Hit the road and start saving!
Schneider National* Outfits Fleet of over 12,000 tractors with
DEFLECKTOR Aero Wheel Covers.
Rigorous Testing
One of the largest truck businesses in the US, Schneider National*
moved methodically toward embracing the Deflecktor Wheel Covers
by running rigorous comparison tests, then installing the covers on
a limited number of working trucks.
In 2007 and 2008 Schneider National installed Deflecktor Wheel
Covers to the drive axles of 6x4 tractors to test drag reduction of
their Class 8 vehicles. Schneider is the only fleet in the world known
to conduct in-house, fuel efficiency tests under rigorous SAE J1321
(Society of Automotive Engineers) protocols.
Result
At their average fleet speed, Schneider is slated to realize annual
fuel savings of 1.8 million gallons of fuel as a result of installing the
DEFLECKTOR on its fleet of over 12,000 tractors.
Bottom Line
With diesel fuel averaging $4 per gallon in 2011, Schneider National,
an industry leader in energy conservation, is expected to add about
$6.5 million to its annual bottom line by pioneering the DEFLECKTOR
Aero Wheel cover.*
*Schneider conducts business in 28 countries worldwide and serves more than two-thirds of
FORTUNE 500 companies and was named 2010 Green Fleet of the Year by Fleet Owner Magazine.
To read the full press release, visit: http://deflecktor.com/Press-Room/SCHNEIDER-OUTFITSTRACTORS-WITH-DEFLECKTOR-WHEEL-COVERS.cfm
“We spent over two years testing the DEFLECKTOR. Fuel
saving results were consistently positive, and drivers give the
DEFLECKTOR extremely good reviews, citing them as easy to
install and remove and extremely durable, even through the
toughest weather conditions. We expect the wheel covers will
pay for themselves in six to 12 months. And they appear durable
enough, to last up to five years.”
– Steve Duley, Vice President of purchasing at Schneider National quoted 4/11/10 in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
To read the full article, visit: http://deflecktor.com/Press-Room/THIS-INVENTOR-RARELY-SPINS-HIS-WHEELS.cfm
A Truly Green Product*
Build brand equity with environmentally-aware consumers of today.
2010 Financial Times & Forum For The Future’s
Climate Challenge Finalist
“Innovations for the low-carbon age
that reduce emissions and give business
a competitive advantage. Standardized
wheel size, simplicity of the DEFLECKTOR
and the enormous size of the trucking
market offer immediate and significant
fuel savings, impacting both air quality
and resource conservation.”
– Hannah Bullock, Managing Director of Green Futures
*From a resource perspective, the weight of the Deflecktor is recovered within its first
two days of use!
“The DEFLECKTOR is the simplest and quickest ROI of any aero
component going.”
– Jon Fleck, Owner A de F, Ltd.
The Deflecktor is
• The least expensive design known to streamline this complex area
of aerodynamic inefficiency found on virtually all over-the-road
trucks and trailers.
• Designed for 22.5” x 8.25” Aluminum and Steel wheels on Class 8
vehicles and trailers.
• The only wheel cover that involves no hand tools for installation.
• Completely seals wheel end which is essential to eliminating wheel
cavity turbulence.
• Made of fabric that weighs just less than two pounds (850 grams).
About A de F, Ltd.
Order
Phone (800) 429-7768
Online www.deflecktor.com
Email [email protected]
Retail $59.95 per wheel cover
Wholesale Contact [email protected] and request our
pricing for fleets/original equipment manufacturers (OEM)
and owner/operators.
Company
A de F, Ltd Headquarters
425 Hall Ave, Birchwood, MN 55110
Jeff Benson
310-706-4414
[email protected]
A de F, Ltd. is a privately held, entrepreneurial
company located in St. Paul, Minn. owned by Jon
Fleck. From a healthier and more convenient
way to cook bacon in the kitchen to a fuel saving
device on the road, Jon Fleck’s innovations focus
on simple solutions to real opportunities that add
measurable value to everyday life (as exemplified
in Charles Fishman’s book “The Wal-Mart Effect”).
From the world’s largest businesses, to millions of
kitchens throughout North America, his company
delivers real products every day to those who
appreciate value through innovative design.
FAQs.
How does The Deflecktor save fuel?
By increasing aerodynamic efficiency. The deep-well cavity of
rotating wheels permits needless air turbulence. The DEFLECKTOR
Aero Wheel Cover’s patented design reduces this turbulence. In SAE
type II J 1321 tests conducted by independent third parties, each
wheel cover was found to save approximately 1/4 of 1%. A tractortrailer combination with eight wheel covers achieved a 2.06%
increase in overall fuel savings.
What wheel types does The Deflecktor fit?
Designed for 22.5” x 8.25” Aluminum and Steel wheels on Class 8
vehicles and trailers as well as Super Single Steel wheels.
Does not fit Aluminum Super Singles, yet.
What is required to install the covers?
A small amount of water. No hand tools. No assembly.
FAQs continued.
Is there any maintenance required?
No. Normal cleaning only.
What about wheel inspections?
No problem. The Deflecktor is specifically designed for easy
wheel inspection.
How does The Deflecktor hold up in tough weather conditions?
The Deflecktor was rigorously third-party tested in every weather
condition over several years. The Deflecktor’s heavy-duty fabric
and simple redundant design perform consistently even through the
toughest weather conditions.
Does The Deflecktor carry a warranty?
Yes. One year from purchase on all materials and workmanship. No
questions asked.
How long can I expect The Deflecktor to last?
That’s a good question. We have wheel covers in the field in excess of
400,000 miles and still going strong. What is the expected payback on my investment?
Everyone in this industry has his or her own math; we suggest you
take the time to do yours. In terms of dollars, payback is within four
months for most over-the-road applications.
What type of payment is accepted?
We accept all major credit cards.
I am not a US company. Can I order The Deflecktor?
Yes. We ship worldwide through our website (shipping and handling
fees apply).
How quickly will my order be fulfilled?
Retail orders ship within 3 to 5 days directly from our warehouse.
What about wholesale orders?
For wholesale orders, please contact Jeff Benson at
[email protected] and request our pricing matrix for fleets/
original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and owner/operators.
Can I customize the graphics (for fleet orders only)?
Yes. The wheel cover’s nearly three square feet of printable space
on its fabric face provide exciting advertising possibilities. Send us
your graphic in a 300 dpi PDF and we will turn around your custom
covers in 90 days. There is a one-time $400.00 set-up fee. Wheels
rotating at 500 revolutions per mile can be stopped with virtually
any cell phone camera. The benefits accrue immediately – in good or
bad weather, rolling or stopped.

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