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Bus Ride Solutions COMFORT AIR™
BUS RIDE SOLUTIONS
Hendrickson and Blue Bird partner to deliver
from a Proven Leader
the industry’s first full air platform for a
conventional chassis.
in Suspension Technology
AIRTEK® —
integrated front air suspension
and steer axle
COMFORT AIR™ —
rear air suspension
®
AIRTEK and COMFORT AIR™
First Full Air Platform for Conventional
School Bus Chassis
®
AIRTEK
A Blue Bird bus equipped with Hendrickson’s AIRTEK® combines simple,
functional design and state-of-the-art technology for superior ride,
stability and handling.
The same smooth, comfortable ride that cradles passengers and drivers
reduces vibration-induced wear-and-tear on the bus itself to help extend
overall vehicle and component durability.
Low-maintenance design of AIRTEK helps keep buses on the road and out of the shop. The two-piece knuckle allows kingpin
servicing without removal from the axle beam. Heavy-duty rubber bushings require no lubrication and help reduce twist and
flex in front spring connection to improve driver road feel.
Optimized steering geometry reduces “bump steer” and “wheel kick” over uneven terrain improving driver control. The unique
knuckle packaging of AIRTEK delivers up to 50 degrees of wheel cut improving the maneuverability of the bus.
COMFORT AIR™
Designed specifically for buses, COMFORT AIR™ rear air suspension
delivers outstanding passenger and driver comfort along with exceptional
handling characteristics.
COMFORT AIR helps protect your equipment from bumps and potholes. The wider frame
hanger bracket spreads the force over a greater area reducing stress to the frame to help
increase the life of the vehicle. Durable and maintenance free pivot bushing connection
provides quiet operations and helps extend suspension service life.
Extended main support members generate a lower spring rate and center more of the vertical load on
the air springs. Wide mount axle centers optimize roll stiffness to provide a more comfortable, compliant ride.
For additional information, contact Hendrickson at 630-910-2800 or visit our website — www.hendrickson-intl.com.
Hendrickson, through unrelenting pursuit of innovation and quality, stands as a manufacturing leader and one of the largest
global suppliers of heavy-duty suspension systems. For more than 90 years, Hendrickson has pioneered innovative ride solutions
such as AIRTEK integrated front air suspension and axle, COMFORT AIR rear suspension system and SOFTEK integrated steer
axle system.
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accurate at the time of publication. Product www.hendrickson-intl.com
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Truck Suspension Systems 630.910.2800 The Boler Company.
800 South Frontage Road Fax 630.910.2899 Copyright © 2003
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