Meritor announced at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week ’16 (HDAW) that it launched PlatinumShield III coating for aftermarket customers purchasing new and remanufactured Meritor brake shoes.
The third generation of the corrosion protectant centers on a refinement in the shoe preparation and coating process, which offers superior adhesion of the PlatinumShield III coating to the brake shoe’s metal surface. The result is a dramatic improvement in resistance to corrosion.
Meritor also announced that it is launching a new line of Meritor AllFit clutches for original equipment and warehouse distributor customers. The new all-makes clutch line includes both manual-adjust and self-adjusting models and covers heavy duty, medium duty, light duty and off-road applications.
AllFit all-makes clutches are equipped with high-performance friction material exclusive to Meritor and are new units with no assessed core charge or core handling fees. All critical interior components are new, not remanufactured. The new line includes a standard, one-year product warranty coverage with unprecedented labor reimbursement of up to $800.
The manual-adjust model is designed to maximize uptime and offer comfortable operation for drivers. The high-torque, easy pedal effort clutch reduces severe drivetrain vibration to lower maintenance costs and minimize downtime. A variety of sizes and torque ratings is available in the manual-adjusting portfolio, including:
- 14" clutch assemblies with torque ratings from 620 to 1,400 ft/lbs for mediumduty applications
- 15.5" clutch assemblies with seven-, eight-, nine- and 10-spring disc designs offering torque ratings from 1,250 to 2,250 ft/lbs
- 15.5" easy-pedal effort clutches offering single-motion adjustment
The self-adjusting model is designed to help extend service life by eliminating the downtime typically associated with regular clutch adjustments. Available in 15.5” x 2” sizing, the self-adjusting clutch comes with seven springs or nine springs in four- and six-paddle options. Unique features of the self-adjusting model include:
The launch is supported by a new catalog that covers the full line of Meritor AllFit clutches, clutch accessories and installation kits. The full-color publication, PB-1624, includes essential replacement details. It contains exploded views, an installation guide and key cross reference charts. A guide helps users determine the proper clutch for their application.
