Neway Drive Axle Air Suspension

A New drive axle air suspension for commercial trucks and tractors has been developed by Neway Operations of Lear Siegler Truck Products Corp. to answer some of the most important issues facing the transportation industry today.

This suspension, named the Air-Beam™, is the culmination of five years of research, development and testing, and effectively meets the industry needs for low installed cost, light weight, good ride and handling, and extended durability. This paper will outline the approach taken to design, test and produce this suspension.