Air cushion: heavy goods vehicle and truck

Air cushion manufacturer and adaptable for heavy goods vehicles

Specialist in heavy goods vehicles, we have a wide range of parts necessary for the proper functioning of your truck. Discover our range of heavy-duty air cushions, manufacturer parts and even adaptable parts.

What is a manufacturer air cushion

The air cushion is a part connected to the suspension systems. They are then connected to the shock absorbers. The air cushions are then associated with the air suspensions. By this, the air cushions then replace the traditional steel springs. Depending on the inflation of the tubes, it is possible to adjust the height of the body. Air cushions alone are not enough to provide suspension, hence the need to have shock absorbers as support, like conventional suspensions. Air was prioritized since air is more compressible and more stable than liquids used for suspension. But alongside pneumatic air cushions, there are also piston air cushions. More common models,   the air cushions are integrated into a piston which allows a positive overpressure to be created. These pistons can then be made of steel or even plastic.

Heavy-duty air cushions, what are their uses?

From the outset, air cushions are used to maintain suspension using compressed air. Simply put, the volume of the cushion swells when more air is added, which allows the whole thing to be raised upwards to avoid obstacles. This then brings a real advantage for the vehicle and the driver. First of all, the air cushion offers more comfort than metal suspensions. Subsequently, the air cushions allow the body of the vehicle to be raised or lowered easily. For heavy goods vehicles, air cushions also play a vital role in supporting loads. In fact, it is thanks to air cushions that trucks make it possible to hold the vehicle body and base at a suitable height. In this way, the air cushions help maintain loading capacity without damaging the vehicle.

Models for all heavy goods vehicles

The air cushion models are different depending on their uses. there are, for example, air cushions dedicated to axle lifting or even those intended for cabin damping. Their roles are different and depend on their location, as their name indicates. For all models of air cushion and also for all brands, we have a wide range from which you can make your choice. This includes semi-trailers and trucks from all manufacturers including Mercedes, Man, Daf, Iveco, Volvo, Renault Truck and Scania.

Quality above all

With original parts from manufacturers, the air cushions in our selection all have the qualities required to allow you safe and long-lasting use. As for adaptable parts, we fiercely select our suppliers to offer you only excellence. Indeed, our excellence allows you to pass technical inspections without problem. Indeed, air cushions are parts subject to systematic checks, whose malfunction or even cracks lead to a second inspection.