Get prepared for winter

With an increase in rain, fog, freezing temperatures and icy roads, driving safely in winter can be quite a challenge,  even for the most experienced driver. To ensure an optimal road safety during these months fleet owners traditionally prepare their vehicles for the season including; the scheduling of proactive maintenance, arranging more inspections and replacing faulty truck parts. As a re-seller or distributor, you can help them avoid downtime or, even worse, accidents – and we can help you!

Wheel speed sensors you can rely on.

Brakes are a critical safety feature on trucks, especially in harsh winter months. Choosing the right wheel speed sensor is therefore key.

Small Size

Internationally Standardized Interface

Speed measurement accuracy close to 0.1 km/h

Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) are used to prevent a vehicle’s wheel from locking as a result of excessive operation of the service brake, especially on a slippery road surface. Thus, lateral control on the wheels being braked is maintained even at full brake application or in panic braking situations to ensure the cornering stability and steerability of a vehicle or a tractor-trailer combination to the greatest possible physical extent.

The fixed sensor connected to the axle continuously picks up the rotary movement of the wheel by means of the pole wheel. The electrical pulses generated within the sensor are transmitted to the electronic control unit (ECU) which uses them to compute the wheel speed.

When certain slip values are exceeded, the solenoid control valve is actuated. This causes the pressure in the brake cylinder to be limited or reduced. That’s why ensuring that your wheel speed sensor is functioning properly is a critical safety requirement. Check these regularly.

Symptoms of a not correctly working wheel speed sensor include:

  • The red ABS warning lamp is on
  • The vehicle becomes unsteerable due to locking wheels
  • The vehicle breaks away in spite of countersteering
  • The braking distance is significantly increased
  • Tractor-trailer combinations or semitrailer trains may break away or jackknife.

By choosing WABCO’s wheel speed sensors and installing and maintaining these in a proper way, you can avoid critical downtime and improve overall road safety.

Cartridges with the trusted WABCO quality label.

Choosing the right components for a truck, such as the right air dryer cartridges, can make a big difference to both the vehicle’s performance and its safety. It’s an important aspect of ensuring your vehicles are winter-ready.

One of the components that needs replacement before winter is the cartridge. A new cartridge will prevent moisture from getting into the pneumatic system. Old or low-quality cartridges may lead to breakdowns, downtime and additional service costs. WABCO cartridges are always your best choice, for both truck and bus, no matter if they are used for long distances or for daily short-run deliveries.

Offers the most reliable protection for air brake systems

Made of high-grade materials rigorously tested before leaving our hands

Millions of cartridges on the road

Why choose WABCO?

Every genuine WABCO cartridge is engineered to keep your air brake system operating at optimum performance. It meets the same high standards we provide to commercial vehicle manufacturers, every day.

Our cartridges are extensively tested to ensure they deliver to your expectation. This includes ensuring that desiccants used in WABCO cartridges are tested for long-term stability under mechanical load and when in contact with oil-related products delivered by the engine compressor. At WABCO cartridges come with two types of high-quality, water absorbing agents:

  • Silica gel is recommended for all applications with a long-exchange interval (2 years maintenance interval). It exhibits better drying performance and stability over the gel’s lifetime when in contact with oil aerosols.
  • A molecular sieve is recommended for applications with lower air demand and shorter exchange intervals (a 1-year maintenance interval). The more water that’s absorbed, the weaker the molecular sieve agent gets – which explains the need to replace the cartridge in time.

Comparison between our Air System Protector cartridge versus premium competition

Drying Performance Results  |  Dew point depression 17˚C