Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) is offering extended warranty on its automatic tire inflation system (ATIS) from five to seven years when the system is used in combination with SKF’s Trouble-Free Operation (TFO) System. The SKF TFO platform provides OEMs and fleets with flexibility in specifying conventional long-life wheel ends, regardless of the axle and suspension provider.
P.S.I. and SKF have worked together to provide the warranties available by combining their wheel end and automatic tire inflation products. The SKF TFO platform provides OEMs with the opportunity to source components without requiring unique sourcing and assembly processes.
“SKF is a global leader in wheel end technology, and we are pleased to work cooperatively with them in developing an option for fleets that demand ATIS and long-life wheel ends with compatible warranties,” said Steve Miller, vice president of engineering, P.S.I. The SKF TFO platform is available through most trailer OEMs. When the SKF TFO-7 wheel-end configuration is specified for use with the P.S.I. ATIS, P.S.I. will automatically extend its parts coverage to seven years.
“Fleets no longer need to feel forced into a particular wheel end solution. And more importantly, they know that when combining P.S.I. and SKF, they don’t have to play referee when they need to sort out warranty concerns,” said Tom Smego, director of OEM sales.
The P.S.I. automatic tire inflation system comes standard with the patented ThermALERT wheel-end high-temperature warning system. The ThermALERT feature is designed to warn of a pending wheel-end thermal event. “Wheel end thermal events are a major focus in the industry. Having a burned-up wheel end will not only cost significant money from the repair standpoint, but the potential for extensive collateral damage is high,” said Miller.
