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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Adam Haymer | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
Bendix Air Compressor
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It can be either a drive gear or belt driven system depending on the vehicle. On most vehicles the cooling system or lubrication system are utilized and in some units an air cooled compressor is present. Bendix has a slogan that they live by and that is recognized around the world by. It goes like this �Keeping you ahead of the curve.� Here's a company that builds reliable products that the industry has come to depend on but they don't stop there. They are continuously striving to improve the products they offer including the introduction of new innovative products. Every one of their products will stand up to the heavy demands of the commercial vehicles braking system. If you want to know exactly how they accomplish this be sure to visit their home page and check out their product information. Bendix makes more than quality equipment. They have a full brake educational training program that will ensure you have all the latest knowledge and professional training relating to air brake systems. Be sure to check their site regularly for schedules. In fact they offer a full air brake training course at their air brake school. It's a three day program that's designed for new technicians as well as experienced ones and it provides every student with excellent technical knowledge to take away with them. Beginner classes start with the very basics which include compressed air descriptions and operations as well as brake components. So whether you are a technician or a driver Bendix has you covered. Their full line of compressors is designed to cover all air brake needs but the DuraFlo 596 compressor is one of the most popular choices. This is a nice compact unit that's very light weight. It is a two cylinder compressor that is here to replace some of the older four cylinder designs. Two cylinder but it outperforms some of the older four cylinder models. This is also a unit that offers substantial energy saving systems. The 596 with the new energy saving technology reduces the loss of power off the engine by as much as 85%. The 596 uses the latest reed valve technology as well as a sophisticated uploading system that uses the energy compressed in the cylinder to drive the piston on the down stroke meaning it substantially more efficient. For example at 120 psi and 1250 rpm is requires only 5 hp which is 14% less than the Tu-Flo 1400 model. Not only does the 596 use less energy it also has substantially reduced emissions that exceed current regulations and will certainly meet the regulations of the future. It's like looking at a glimpse of the future today. Now there's no question that Bendix is a name you can trust and rely on. The only real question is which Bendix air compressor model is right for your air brake system? About The Author: Adam works as a air compressor technician for over 7 years. For his work, he finds it advantageous to keep a notebook on the common problems and fixes of the various brands and models that he works on. At http://www.aircompressorhut.com, he makes this information open to the public to facilitate the evaluation of the different air compressor. |
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