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21st October 2010, Page 38
21st October 2010
Page 38
Page 38, 21st October 2010
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The other German axle constructor, SAF Holland, has reinvented the wheel. With the introduction of disc brakes 10 years ago, we saw the arrival of a new wheel with no offset to accommodate the brake (previously there was a 120mm offset for drum brakes). This year SAF introduced a wheel with an offset of 60mm that should be able to accommodate both disc and drum brakes.
SAF Holland is also a pioneer in disc brake systems for trailers. It introduced the new SBS 2220 disc brake, which saves weight compared to brake systems used at present. Mounted on a 22.5-inch wheel, the new brake saves 6kg per wheel, which re sults in 36kg for the entire tri-axle set-up. SAF Holland also claims lower operational and maintenance costs.