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TruckWings Tech Hits 1B Miles, Saving CO2 Equal to 15,000 Cars
VANCOUVER, Wash. — October 11, 2024 — ConMet, a leader in sustainability solutions for the heavy-duty commercial vehicle industry, proudly announces its TruckWings® technology has surpassed a staggering one billion total accumulated miles on the road, equivalent to more than...
How to Improve Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Efficiency With Aerodynamics
When tractor-trailers travel at highway speeds, more than half of their fuel is consumed simply pushing through air resistance. This resistance, known as aerodynamic drag, is a major factor affecting fuel efficiency. In fact, aerodynamic drag accounts for roughly 65%...
ConMet Recognized with DTNA Masters of Quality Awards for 35th Consecutive Year
VANCOUVER, Wash. – June 30, 2025 – ConMet has once again earned distinction as a supplier of choice to Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), receiving DTNA’s prestigious Masters of Quality (MOQ) award for its performance in 2024. This marks the 35th...
How Community Solar Projects Are Helping Manufacturers Embrace Renewable Energy
The transition to clean energy is no longer a distant goal – it’s happening now. At ConMet, we are committed to integrating sustainable practices into our operations, and community solar projects have become a part of that journey. By participating...
Wheel end PMs to Keep Your Fleet Running Safely
Smart fleet managers practice preventive maintenance (PM), scheduling regular service for their vehicles before they need it. The alternative, waiting for a vehicle to break down and become out-of-service, causes unnecessary downtime. Regularly servicing vehicles takes the guesswork out of...
How Fleets Leverage Digital Technology to Maximize Safety Efforts
The rise of digital technology in today’s trucking industry is helping fleets maximize the effectiveness of their safety and compliance efforts. In addition to the top concern of the wellbeing of drivers, loads, and customers, fleets cannot ignore compliance issues...
There is rust all over my spindle, and the hub is difficult to remove. What can I do about it?
Detailed instructions and tips for removal can be found in the ConMet Service Manual for Steer, Drive, and Trailer Hub Assemblies and also the Service Bulletin entitled “Removing Frozen Hubs from the Spindle.”
Aside from outside contamination, this is normal fretting corrosion and is related to the small movements of the bearing against the spindle in service. The effect of fretting can be greatly reduced by applying a coating of grade 2 grease to the spindle bearing journals before installing the hub. In severe cases, the bearing cones will adhere to the spindle and require a special tool to remove the hub.
The spindle can be reconditioned with emery cloth or a fine sand paper to remove the excess rust before installing the hub. Consult your tractor or trailer OEM, or the axle manufacturer in cases of severe spindle damage.
Wheel End Maintenance 101: Keeping Your Hub Assemblies Road Ready
April 2023 - Fleets know the importance of keeping their vehicles in top shape and ready for service. Proper maintenance is crucial not only for safety but also for optimizing performance and minimizing downtime. Wheel ends, which consist of the...