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STEERING Technology

SAF-HOLLAND offers two types of steering axles for trailers: Self-tracking steering axles that track themselves from the offset of the steering pin center and the tire contact patch using the adhesion resistance between the tire and the road, and forced steering axles that are controlled with a steering force from the relative movement between the towing and towed vehicle.

The tires are one of the significant cost factors on the towed vehicle. Their wear depends on various factors, such as the speed of the semitrailer, the wheel load or the road surface.   

Wear can´t be avoided, but it can be reduced, for example, through suitable chassis settings: If the wheels are aligned with the center of the curve, friction and tractive effort requirements are reduced. This extends the service life of the tires and saves fuel.  

To achieve this, the steering axles are individually adapted to the vehicle concept: With its modular system of suitable components - from sensitized kingpins to steering wedges and ball races to steering axles - SAF-HOLLAND demonstrates its expertise in wear-friendly steering technology in the trailer sector. 

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Technology Advantages

  • Better handling of the trailer  

  • More precise tracking  

  • Greater maneuverability  

  • Significant tire protection  

  • Less fuel consumption

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Reliable identification of spare parts with NFC
SAF-HOLLAND turns smartphones into workshop assistants.

Axle, smartphone app and NFC chip – that is all that will be needed to quickly and reliably identify parts. For fast and reliable repairs, SAF-HOLLAND will be using the Near Field Communication (NFC) technology in its SH CONNECT app in the future, turning smartphones into workshop assistants
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SAF TrailerMaster: optimised processes for more economic efficiency.

The SAF TrailerMaster from the SAF-HOLLAND Group makes transport processes digital: The telematics system makes trailers smart, connects components and supplies digital data in real time. For fleet managers, the future-proof trailer management offers even more added value, as they can see the status of their entire fleet at a glance, manage it and evaluate maintenance procedures.
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SAF-HOLLAND Announces Midland Aftermarket Brand Expansion to Meet Growing Industry Demands
Muskegon, Michigan, June 14, 2023 – SAF-HOLLAND, a leading global manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial vehicle components, is pleased to announce its Midland aftermarket brand expansion to meet the growing demands of the industry. This strategic move comes in response to the increased need for reliable and durable aftermarket parts.
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SAF-HOLLAND Introduces CBX AeroBeam™ Fixed Frame Air Suspension System
Muskegon, Michigan, April 28, 2021 – SAF-HOLLAND, a leading global manufacturer of trailer suspension and axle systems, truck suspensions, fifth wheels, landing gear, and coupling products, is pleased to introduce the new CBXA AeroBeam™ Series of Fixed Frame Suspensions, the lightest weight top mount trailer air suspensions in the industry.
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SAF-HOLLAND Names Randy Flanagan as Sales Vice President
Muskegon, Michigan, April 28, 2021 – SAF-HOLLAND, a leading global manufacturer of trailer suspension and axle systems, truck suspensions, fifth wheels, landing gear, and coupling products, is pleased to name Randy Flanagan as Vice President – Sales (Americas), while Carl Mesker, Vice President – Sales & Aftermarket (Americas) is retiring after more than 20 years at SAF-HOLLAND.
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SAF INTRA – successful axle for any transport task
Air suspension system from SAF-HOLLAND: further development in dialogue with customers.

The SAF INTRA can already look back at more than 20 years of success. The air suspension system from SAF-HOLLAND is available in many variants for a variety of different transport tasks in the 9-ton sector and has proven itself a million times over. The secret behind its success: The suspension is under continuous further development in close coordination with the fleet customers. The economical and maintenance-friendly SAF INTRA keeps setting new technological standards, for example with the electrically driven axles.