Accuride Corporation showcased its AeroLight concept at IAA Transportation, along with Europe’s lightest front axle and trailer wheel at 36.2 kg and a new range of forged aluminium wheels.
Accuride Announces AeroLight Concept; Weight Optimized Truck Wheels at IAA 2024
Accuride Corporation, a leading supplier to the global commercial vehicle market, unveiled its ground-breaking AeroLight concept study at the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover. They also presented Europe’s lightest front axle and trailer wheel, with a tare weight of 36,2 kg. Accuride also displayed a newly designed range of forged aluminium wheels.
AeroLight – World’s First One Piece Flow-Formed Steel Wheel for Commercial Vehicles
Accuride presented the AeroLight concept: a completely new solution in truck wheel design. This one-piece flow-formed steel wheel offers optimized aerodynamics and increases product safety. Manufactured without any welding seam, AeroLight reduces turbulence and fuel consumption for a better CO2 footprint. No wheel cover is required, which facilitates handling for truck fleets. AeroLight gives commercial vehicles a completely new look, comparable to forged light alloy wheels. The innovative production process enables a product to weigh around 30 kg.
Market Leading Innovations for Commercial Vehicle Steel Wheels
Accuride also enters the market with innovations for truck and trailer wheels using HSLA (High Strength, Low Alloy) steel. The 22.5 x 11.75 IS 120 mm sets the new industry standard as the lightest European front axle and trailer wheel, with a total weight of 36,2 kg. The brand new 22.5 x 9.00 HD wheel for e-mobility offers an optimized weight of 34,5 kg with a load capacity of 4.500 kg. Both wheels offer TPMS compatibility.
Newly Designed Range of Forged Aluminum Wheels
Accuride showcases a newly designed range of forged aluminium wheels for 22.5 x 9.00, 22.5 x 11.75 IS 0, and 22.5 x 11.75 IS 120. These wheels are developed in Germany for European customers, offering TPMS compatibility and improved durability. These wheels will be introduced with Accuride’s ExtraPolish (XP) finish, with future offerings of self-cleaning surface preparation.
