Caption: Hyundai's next-generation mid-size truck series will be equipped with WABCO's MAXX19TM single-piston pneumatic disc brakes, which are the industry benchmark in terms of weight and performance. With more than 5 million units sold, WABCO has become the world leader in the single-piston air disc brake (ADB) market. As a groundbreaking product in the industry, WABCO's MAXXTM series of single-piston pneumatic disc brakes set the benchmark for the industry in terms of weight and performance, making it a catch-up in the industry and bringing more to commercial vehicle manufacturers. A unique competitive advantage. The MAXX Series is characterised by its superior design and compact structure. Compared to drum brakes, the optimized wheel end helps the vehicle to lose weight by up to 100 kg, which helps to improve fuel economy and increase the load. At the same time, WABCO's MAXX series brakes provide shorter braking distances and easier maintenance than drum brakes, helping manufacturers and users improve vehicle safety and efficiency. Compared to other brands, WABCO's MAXX series of pneumatic disc brakes have a 25% reduction in parts, outstanding reliability, improved maintenance and longer maintenance intervals. Hyundai Motor will become the first manufacturer in the Korean market to have a standard pneumatic disc brake technology on a full-size truck. WABCO will further reduce brake noise by providing MAXX 19 pneumatic disc brake technology with a new custom brake pad solution for Hyundai's next-generation mid-size truck range. “We are very pleased to take the lead in adopting the high-performance pneumatic disc brakes provided by WABCO in the Korean market as a standard to further improve the safety, efficiency and market competitiveness of Hyundai's new-generation medium-sized trucks and lead the development trend of the Korean market.†Hyundai YoungDuk Tak, executive vice president of the automotive company, said, "This agreement further extends our long-term relationship with WABCO. WABCO's passionate and innovative strategic support and its leadership in brake systems for Hyundai Motors Providing unique technological advantages allows us to further differentiate and consolidate our market position." "This groundbreaking supply of pneumatic disc brakes is based on our close cooperation with Hyundai Motors for more than 20 years and is the largest contract in the history of the company we have gained in the Korean market." Yu Sujie, President of WABCO Asia Pacific, said, “With the three strategies of technology leadership, globalization and excellent execution, we have successfully utilized localized engineering design, close to customers and market, and have outstanding cost-effectiveness. A superior regional supply chain that provides local commercial vehicle manufacturers with affordable technology, customized solutions and differentiated value." “We are honored that Hyundai Motor Co. continues to rely on WABCO to further expand the range of WABCO's advanced technologies,†added Hybung Korea General Manager Hyung Keun Ji. “Modern Auto is the first commercial vehicle manufacturer in Korea to offer single-piston pneumatic brake technology as a standard for its new generation of medium-duty trucks. We are pleased to further support Hyundai Motor with more solutions that improve vehicle safety and efficiency. †Gemel Mount Trolling Motor, Gemel Mount Trolling Motors, Foot Control Trolling Motors, Electric Trolling Motors Ningbo Haibo Group Co.,Ltd. , http://www.hbtrollingmotors.com
MAXXTM single piston pneumatic disc brake
On July 13, 2018, WABCO announced that it has signed the largest Korean customer contract in the history of the company with Hyundai Motor, the leader in the Korean commercial vehicle manufacturing industry. Under the long-term supply agreement with Hyundai, WABCO will begin offering breakthrough MAXXTM single-piston pneumatic disc brake technology for the new generation of mid-size trucks in modern production in August 2019.