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News Release from: Newage Transmissions | Subject: 500 SL rigid drive axle
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 10 April 2001
Rigid drive axle for shovel loader
applications
The 500 SL rigid drive axle has been developed specifically for shovel loader applications and is the latest addition to Newage Transmissions' range of off-highway driveline equipment.
The 500 SL rigid drive axle is the latest addition to Newage Transmissions' range of off-highway driveline equipment The new unit has been developed specifically for shovel loader applications and will be seen for the first time as part of the company' presentation on stand 140 in Hall A4 at the world's largest international construction industry equipment exhibition, BAUMA 2001, which takes place in Munich between 2nd-8th April
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 15 Mar 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Suitable for machines in the 35-65hp range, the 500SL is a double reduction rigid drive axle with optional hydrostatic input.
The hydrostatic unit's ratio of 2.00:1 complements six standard mechanical ratios from 8.47 to 19.3:1 to ensure the new model's suitability for the widest range of applications.
It is also fitted with integral oil immersed disc brakes and is offered with a wide variety of road wheel mounting configurations.
In addition, a range of cardan shaft coupling options and adapters for all major hydrostatic motors are available to suit individual customer preference.
"We have identified major sales potential for this latest axle," says Newage 's Sales and Marketing Director, Miles Johnson.
"We anticipate that the new model will generate high levels of interest at the BAUMA show, so are confidently looking forward to announcing our first orders for the 500SL in the near future.".
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