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Carrier Further Strengthens Electric Transport Refrigeration Capabilities through Strategic Alliance with ConMet
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — January 26, 2022 — Carrier is further expanding its electrification capabilities through a new alliance with ConMet adding wheel-based power generation that captures energy that otherwise would be wasted during braking events. The alliance also...
ConMet Receives High Gear Supplier Award for 2021 from FleetPride
Vancouver, Wash. — April 20, 2022 — FleetPride has recognized ConMet with the High Gear Supplier Award. Presented to ConMet for a data-driven, collaborative relationship focused on speed to market, and growth and commitment to drive new business from FleetPride...
Keep Your Fleet On The Road With Regular Preventive Maintenance
July 2023 - Preventive maintenance is the practice of scheduling regular service for a fleet, rather than waiting until a repair is necessary on a broken down and out-of-service vehicle. Regularly servicing vehicles takes the guesswork out of managing the...
My PreSet/PreSet Plus hub won’t turn following service, what’s wrong?
Some drag is normal for a new seal, but excessive drag or roughness may indicate excessive bearing preload which could result in premature seal failure. An incorrect combination of parts or the use of one or more non-PreSet parts may cause this condition. Please refer to the installation and service instructions in the ConMet Service Manual for Steer, Drive, and Trailer Hub Assemblies.
It is also possible that a build-up of rust or debris on the spindle, specifically on the seal journal, is causing excessive seal drag. Detailed instructions on how to prepare and clean the spindle before seal and hub installation can also be found in the ConMet Service Manual.
ConMet eMobility Enables First Zero-Emission Refrigerated Tractor-Trailer Deployed by Penske Logistics
VANCOUVER, Wash. — July 18, 2023 — ConMet eMobility announced today that Penske Logistics has become the first third-party logistics provider to successfully pair an nMotion™ TR 160-45 equipped reefer trailer with a Freightliner eCascadia electric semi-truck. The pairing enables...
Fleets Weigh Repair-Versus-Replace Maintenance Dilemma Every Day
Technicians deal with these decisions all the time: Rebuild complex assemblies—work that costs a lot of time and money—or simply replace them, which often comes with a smaller price tag and less effort. The tech shortage has only magnified this...
ConMet Expands eMobility Business
VANCOUVER, Wash. — August 14, 2023 — ConMet, a leading global provider of transformative technologies for commercial trucks and trailers, is excited to announce the acquisition of assets focused on e-mobility products from the Saietta Group's Netherlands branch. With this new...
Why the Commercial Vehicle Industry is Turning to Lightweight Components
March 2023 - Today’s global commercial vehicle industry is facing many challenges, from supply chain uncertainties to accelerating climate change. Thanks to the resilience and innovation prevalent in this industry, creative solutions are being implemented to counter these challenges and...