The rings are used by jet-engine manufacturers such as GE Aircraft Engines, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls Royce’s aerospace division. That is how a man named James Watkins, a Fairview Township resident, ...

As far as fifth wheels go, user needs are pretty basic. They want safe, reliable units that offer low lifecycle costs. Building on this foundation, fifth wheel manufacturers are developing ...

Fifth wheel manufacturer Fontaine International says it has upgraded its website, www.fifthwheel.com, to make it easier for customers to get the fifth wheel information they need quickly and ...

Seasonal preventive maintenance on your heavy-duty truck's fifth wheel is important to get the most life out of your components and ensure it keeps working properly to keep tractor and trailer ...

When it comes to fifth wheels, the all-important primary connection point between the tractor and trailer, the basics never go out of style. Safety, reliability and durability remain critical elements ...

The following steps are recommended by SAF-Holland for coupling and uncoupling your fifth wheel. However, we recommend that you follow your specific fifth wheel manufacturer’s instructions. Tighten ...

As the chief fastener attaching tractor to trailer, a fifth wheel plays a fundamental role in the safety and maneuverability of combination vehicles. Unfortunately, this “alpha part” status often gets ...

It would seem that everyone and their brother went out and bought a new truck and travel trailer of some sort during the pandemic of 2020. Thankfully, truck manufacturers have been making it easier ...

Fontaine’s 7000 Series fifth wheels have 55,000-lb vertical and 150,000-lb drawbar pull capacities. They feature the self-adjusting No-Slack II locking mechanism, a safety trigger and light ...