
Link Mfg., Ltd. announces the introduction of its Redline Performance Series Suspensions that include a broader selection of weight capacities for its Air Link tandem drive axle suspension and Atlas single drive axle suspension. The company has created a dedicated charity dubbed “Link Cares” that will contribute a portion of the profits from all Redline Performance Suspension annual sales to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).
- Offers new weight ratings as a response to market demand and unique combinations of equipment and apparatus used by individual fire departments
- Provides better overall handling, maximum ride comfort and enhanced safety for firefighters
- Helps improve life expectancy of bodies and aerial equipment on fire trucks
- Proven to isolate chassis platform and contingent structures from stress-inducing impacts encountered on- and off-highway
- 100% off-highway rated
- Dual height-control valves help maintain proper ride height and vehicle leveling
- Convenient air dump capabilities allow some of today’s higher-profile apparatus to kneel under older garage doors with less clearance
- Features polyurethane bushings and treated with Link-KOAT migratory self-healing metal treatment which provides corrosion resistance and rust protection
- Polyurethane bushings resist solvents, require no lubrication or maintenance, and are more durable
Air Link Redline tandem drive axle suspension
- Available in carrying capacity of 62-85K
- Features a unique air spring over walking beam design
- Fully integrates with Dana, Meritor, SSU and Mack axle
- Provides smoother ride, higher roll stability, maximum articulation, better traction and lower maintenance requirements
- Air-over-walking-beam technology uses large, high-volume, low-frequency air springs to deliver consistently stable and comfortable ride on any terrain
Atlas Redline single drive axle suspension
- Carrying capacity range of 31.5-35K
- Designed from the ground up to meet demanding life of fire and rescue vehicles
- Fully integrates with Dana and Meritor axles
- Provides suitable air suspension solution for aerials and pumpers that need to carry longer ladders and more equipment on a single rear axle chassis
- Extra-wide bearing surfaces
- Offers high yaw stability, resulting in stable and predictable cornering
- Robust design provides enhanced ride quality, superior cab protection and significantly reduces departmental maintenance expenses
The Atlas Redline single drive axle suspension has a carrying capacity range of 31.5-35K.Link Mfg. Ltd.