Drive Shafts |
DANA Commercial Drive Shafts Catalogue |
General trends in commercial vehicle development | |
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The decisive
factors determining developments in the commercial
vehicles sector are Engine power Engine torque Engine speed Axle transmission ratios Weights Sound insulation Environmental protection |
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In all vehicle categories and weight classes
engine power and torque are being increased. Engine
speeds are reduced accordingly. |
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Since noise levels have to be lowered, fuel consumption reduced and efficiency optimized, the trend is towards slow-running engines and power trains with the lowest possible number of gear selections. Axle-ratios are also decreasing. |
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Over the recent years vehicle unladen weights have decreased across the board, permitting higher maximum pay loads. In addition, new legislation has permitted higher axle loads and higher total loads of tractor/trailer rigs. |
Keeping pace with these trends, we have
tailored the design and dimensioning of the new Compact
2000 cardan shaft series to the specific requirements of
the market. |
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