A new gladhand product claims to reduce wear and tear on drums and linings and reduce overall maintenance costs, according to the manufacturer. Sloan Transportation Products’ Quick Release gladhands was developed to prevent trailer bounce, which most often occurs in-city.

Preventing in-city trailer bouncing was one of the objectives for Sloan Transportation Products’ new Quick Release gladhands. They release trailer brakes up to 50% faster than standard methods, the maker said, reducing the wear and tear on drums and linings, reducing overall maintenance costs and preventing trailer bounce often occurring in-city.

The gladhands are available in both standard serve and 37.5-degree emergency mounts, are color-coded for easy identification, and the polyurethane seals are resistant of wear and corrosion from harsh roadway chemicals, preventing cracking and tearing better than rubber seals, the company added. The gladhands meet all SAE specification J318 requirements. For more information visit http://www.sloantrans.com/ or call 800-336-7778.

[source - fleetequipmentmag.com]