Meritor WABCO System Saver 1200 Plus Named Standard Air Dryer for Daimler Trucks North America
TROY, Mich. (Dec. 23, 2009) - Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced that the Meritor WABCO System Saver 1200 Plus air dryer will be standard on all Daimler Trucks North America truck models starting in January 2010. Developed specifically for North American braking systems, the System Saver 1200 Plus is a high-capacity, spin-on air dryer that can be used in a wide range of vocational environments.
In addition to the standard spin-on cartridge, an interchangeable spin-on cartridge with coaslescing filtration is available for a higher level of air filtration to protect the vehicle’s air supply system for both braking and auxiliary devices.
The System Saver 1200 Plus sets the standard for adsorption capacity, performance, service life, and replacement time. It integrates the air dryer, 1200 cc of premium desiccant, and purge volume and governor into a single, compact, lightweight design that’s ideal for the space available in today’s aerodynamic vehicles. The direct mounting of the governor to the dryer simplifies the air brake system plumbing, reducing the risk of air leakage.
“The new air dryer is a proven design that will deliver the high performance, reliability, and low life-cycle costs that vehicle owners expect from their braking system,” said Jon Morrison, president, Meritor WABCO.
It is also designed for low costs of operation during the life of the vehicle. The labor time to replace the spin-on cartridge is less than five minutes compared up to 30 minutes for other dryers, and replacement cartridges typically cost less than competitive designs.
This new air dryer’s availability is a prime example of positive collaboration with our key customers, emphasized Rick Romer, director-key customer management, Meritor WABCO. “We’re excited to build on our relationships as a complete supplier of world-class technology and complete aftermarket support for commercial vehicles.”
Key features of the new System Saver 1200:
Replaceable spin-on cartridge
Optional cost effective spin-on cartridge with coalescing filtration
Interchangeable with similar integral-purge volume dryers in North America
4.0-liter purge volume
1200 cc premium desiccant material
250-liter drying capacity
Weighs less than 20 lbs. with mounting hardware
Lower cost of replacement cartridges than competitive products
Dimensions: 14.7 inches high; 9.3 inches wide; 9.3-inch projection from frame
Meritor WABCO1 is a joint venture of ArvinMeritor, (NYSE:ARM) and the WABCO Automotive Control Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of WABCO Holdings, Inc.
WABCO Vehicle Control Systems (NYSE:WBC) is a leading supplier of safety and control systems for commercial vehicles. For over 140 years, WABCO has pioneered breakthrough electronic, mechanical and mechatronic technologies for braking, stability, and transmission automation systems supplied to the world’s leading commercial truck, trailer, and bus manufacturers. With sales of $2.6 billion in 2008, WABCO is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. For more information, visit www.wabco-auto.com
ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket for the transportation and industrial sectors. The company marks its centennial anniversary in 2009, celebrating a long history of 'forward thinking.' The company serves commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and certain aftermarkets, and light vehicle manufacturers. ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM. For important information about the company, visit ArvinMeritor’s Web site at http://www.arvinmeritor.com.
CONTACT: D. Mike Pennington (248) 435-1933 david.pennington@arvinmeritor.com
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1 Meritor WABCO products are available in the United States, Mexico and Canada.