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SACHS is a German vehicle components manufacturer founded by Ernst Sachs in 1894. With more than a hundred years of experience in the industry, SACHS has established itself as a market leader in the manufacture of new and high-quality aftermarket parts for European trucks and Asian Japanese trucks. More than 10 million new vehicles are fitted with SACHS shock absorbers and dampers each year.
SACHS Clutches
A clutch is a mechanical device used in motorised machinery to engage and disengage power transmission. The clutch usually connects and disconnects a driving shaft to …

Kongsberg is a global leader in the truck and bus industry with a strong history of more than 60 years of ground-breaking developments. The company, which started out in the defence and weaponry industry in Norway, began manufacturing brakes and shafts for Volvo truck in the late 1950s.

Building on its strengths, the company now generates 75% of its revenue from the manufacture of original equipment (OE) for vehicles. Kongsberg has built its reputation on reliable and quality products by providing parts for Volvo, Mercedes and Scania trucks and buses. The company also provides OEM and …

A Holset Turbocharger upgrade can considerably boost your engine’s intensity and performance without affecting the weight, which is a huge benefit. The turbocharger is a more compact and simpler way of adding power, particularly with high quality and readily available aftermarket parts for European trucks. It works by gathering and forcing more air into the combustion chamber inside the engine, thus generating more horsepower.

 
Features of a Holset Turbocharger
 

Provides a significant increase in engine power output
Improved fuel efficiency
Holset turbochargers are designed and produced to meet high quality standards.
Proven durability with regular maintenance …

Vehicle manufacturers are always looking for solutions that can improve the performance of their products. In the truck and bus industry, minor improvements in a vehicle can result in significant profits for the operators. This article focuses on how the BorgWarner turbocharger works.

 
The BorgWarner Story
BorgWarner has been providing groundbreaking solutions for the truck and bus industry for decades. Since the company’s inception in 1928, it has grown to establish more than 60 manufacturing facilities all over the world.

Borg-Warner Automotive Inc. was launched as an independent company in 1993 and has continued making revolutionary products to date. The company is now …

Monroe has been a name in aftermarket parts for European trucks for years, even if you don’t own a truck, bus or car you may still be familiar with the name *Monroe*. While Monroe has been known as a spare part for the family car, today Monroe is also producing shock absorbers for the logistics and heavy transport industry.

Monroe is a European original equipment supplier, a popular choice for Daf, Iveco and Man trucks and busses, an excellent choice for your fleet. For decades Monroe has been …

As engineers continue making advancements in motor vehicle technology, truck manufacturers are continually releasing cutting-edge innovations for a better driving experience, fuel efficiency, and engine power. That’s why we see very high-tech diagnosis tools for trucks and bus brands finding their way into the market quite regularly. One of the greatest inventions in the history of automobiles, and that has undergone numerous improvements over the years is the turbocharger, an invention of the famed Swiss engineer, Alfred Büchi. Turbocharges are known to boost efficiency, lower emissions, and scale-up the performance of diesel engines. They do …

If you own a truck, no matter the brand, Fuso, Hino or Isuzu truck, etc, you need to play it safe when it comes to engine cooling. Thankfully Behr has a cooling system range that meets today’s demands. Truck and bus drivers require a cooling system that helps with fuel consumption, driving comfort and lower emissions.

The product range produced by Behr are known for their reliability, quality and long life, thanks to the expertise of the technicians and designers at Behr who are behind the scenes providing product development.

When it comes to high-quality aftermarket parts …

The heavy-duty truck and bus industry has developed significantly over the past few decades to incorporate highly automated systems in the vehicle design. Many of the new technologies included in modern trucks are designed to enhance safety and fuel economy as well as the driver’s comfort.

Technological solutions create unique challenges to the aftermarket and technical support personnel who need extra training to maintain the vehicles.

Keeping up with the pace and intricacy of advanced modifications can be challenging for heavy-duty vehicle service centres. Moreover, coordinating training programs to upgrade your staff’s skills can take a lot of time, especially in independent …

Bosch has been a force to reckon with in the engineering and electronics industry having entered the industry since 1886. This is one of the reasons why Bosch brands are highly demanded. Some of the Bosch products you should watch out for as you buy parts for your trucks include the following.

Fuel Injectors

Bosch fuel injectors include Port Fuel Injectors (PFI) and Direct Injectors (DI). PFI does have a robust design, and they are capable of making use of Ethanol fuel. Also, the Direct Injectors provide the basis for a more economical and cleaner engine ignition and are suitable for common …

A leading manufacturer of engine cooling, clutch systems, friction materials and thermal systems, Valeo is one of the world’s leading truck and bus component suppliers. In Europe, they are also a leader in lighting, air conditioning systems, electrical systems and security. When it comes to innovative technologies related to the reduction of CO2 emissions Valeo is a global leader whose aim is to reduce vehicle fuel consumption. By increasing engine performances reducing the energy consumption and using electric propulsion systems, Valeo has been able to reduce the weight of its parts.

Valeo’s origins began in 1923 when it first produced clutch …