MAUMEE, Ohio, March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana
Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced the launch of its
Spicer® Trac-Lok™ limited-slip
differential for Spicer® S140 single drive axles,
which will be available in June for medium-duty work truck
applications. The differential provides improved traction
during unexpected wheel-slip events and utilizes a reliable
five-pinion design to serve Class 6 applications.
The Spicer Trac-Lok provides improved traction capability
without requiring switches, wires, sensors, air hoses or manual
input from the driver. During a slip event, it
automatically sends approximately three times more torque to the
high-traction wheel-end. The Spicer Trac-Lok then
returns to normal wheel-end differentiation as conditions change in
order to deliver maximum vehicle handling.
"The Spicer Trac-Lok differential for Class 6 applications
utilizes a proven design from Dana products in the Class 5 and
light-vehicle markets. Our team utilized an established
Dana technology, making application-specific refinements and
adaptations, to maximize benefits and increase productivity," said
Mark Wallace, president of Dana
Commercial Vehicle Driveline Technologies. "We are pleased to
now offer a Dana-developed commercial-vehicle version of the
enhanced differential for medium-duty applications that improves
vehicle performance and uptime."
In addition to providing automatic engagement and enhanced
traction, the Trac-Lok device is lightweight and fully
interchangeable with a Dana standard S140 axle differential.
Trac-Lok will be available on Spicer S140 single drive axle
models with gross axle weight ratings from 17,000 pounds up to
21,000 pounds. Simplifying installation and use, Trac-Lok
does not require wiring, pneumatic connections, special lubricants,
or additional friction modifiers.
The Trac-Lok limited-slip differential is supported by Dana
Aftermarket, which will offer Spicer Trac-Lok differential retrofit
packages for all S140 drive axle models currently in service.
For more information, visit www.dana.com.
Dana will present a comprehensive lineup of Spicer
Electrified™ systems, traditional driveline
technologies, and other solutions for commercial vehicles in TMC
booth 2801.
About Dana Incorporated
Dana is a world leader in highly engineered solutions for improving
the efficiency, performance, and sustainability of powered vehicles
and machinery. Dana supports the passenger vehicle,
commercial truck, and off-highway markets, as well as industrial
and stationary equipment applications. Founded in 1904, Dana
employs more than 36,000 people in 33 countries on six continents
who are committed to delivering long-term value to customers.
The company reported sales of $8.1 billion in
2018. Based in Maumee, Ohio,
USA, it is a people-centric organization and has been named
a top employer of choice around the world, including significant
honors in Asia, India, Italy,
Mexico, and the United
States. For more information, please
visit www.dana.com.
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