Successful Outcomes From 2020 CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Mar 19, 2020
Mike LeakeyLink Manufacturing, Ltd. attended CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show last week. The show is North America’s largest construction trade show. Held every three years in Las Vegas, this massive event features the latest equipment advances and newest technology applications in every aspect of construction.
Link Can Help You Comply with New York Steerable Lift Axle Regulation
Mar 13, 2020
Chuck BodenAlthough it had been on people’s radar for a while, beginning on January 1 of this year fleet owners and operators in New York were greeted with DLN#14-01. This new regulation requires truck model years 2005 and older operating under the Divisible Load permits to meet the following requirements: All vehicles that have a lift …
Showcasing Our Leading 13.5K Auxiliary Suspension and Versatile Swivel Ramp at the NTEA Work Truck Show
Feb 14, 2020
Tom PerezLink will be exhibiting at the 20th annual NTEA Work Truck Show. We will be showcasing our enhanced 13.5K self-steer auxiliary suspension and versatile Swivel Ramp. The NTEA Work Truck Show runs March 3-6 at the Indiana Convention Center and Link will be set up in Booth #2019.
The Air Link Gen 3 is the Ideal Chassis Suspension for Vocational Vehicles
Nov 27, 2019
Joel Van Den BrinkNow that it’s almost December, heavy snow and icy roads aren’t far behind. Municipalities and private fleets with vocational vehicles ranging from refuse trucks and dump trucks to cement mixers and fire trucks, will soon be looking to add chains to their tires to improve traction and safety. In many locations, dump trucks and refuse …
Celebrating Our Past and Setting the Course for Our Future at NACV
Oct 17, 2019
Michael HofWe’re about two weeks from the kick-off of the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show in Atlanta. This bi-annual event is where thousands of trucking professionals gather for the most comprehensive fleet-focused event in the United States and to get a preview of the technical innovations that will drive the industry forward for years to …
How to Easily Spec an Auxiliary Axle
Sep 13, 2019
Jimmy WinslettAuxiliary suspensions go by many names. You might refer to them as auxiliary axles, lift axles, or third axles. You might even call them pusher or tag axles, depending on where they’re located on the truck. With so many terms all used to refer to essentially the same product, you can imagine spec’ing an auxiliary …
The Triton Air Suspension is Engineered for the Most Grueling Industries
Aug 30, 2019
Bill OttIn the world of truck suspensions, there are heavy-duty suspensions and then there are HEAVY-DUTY suspensions. Tipping the scales at a 105K capacity with +/- 4 inches of articulation, our 100% off-highway rated Triton chassis suspension is in a class by itself. It’s only fitting that I’m writing about Triton as we head into Labor …
Advantages of Our 13.5K Self-Steer Auxiliary Suspension with Air Disc Brakes
Aug 16, 2019
Joel Van Den BrinkAs you hopefully know, our 13.5K self-steer auxiliary suspension with air disc brakes recently became available. Disc brakes, which have been standard on passenger vehicles for many years, are becoming increasingly popular in the trucking industry. In fact, according to Heavy Duty Trucking magazine, air disc brakes can currently be found on approximately 25 percent …
Evolution of Internship Program at Link Manufacturing
Jul 31, 2019
Don Van Den TopIt’s the time of year when many college students begin wrapping up their summer internships and turn their attention to the start of the fall semester. With seven interns currently on staff across a variety of departments, I can’t help but feel proud of how the internship program at Link has evolved and grown over …
Precision Agriculture Puts a Premium on the Cab Suspension of Ag Vehicles
Jul 18, 2019
Michael HofLike many off-highway vehicles, the sophistication of agriculture equipment has advanced exponentially in recent years. We’ve entered the era of precision agriculture, complete with cabs equipped with GPS systems, internet connectivity, and sensors that monitor everything from fuel usage to the nutrient content of the soil. The dashboards of modern sprayers, tractors, combines, harvesters, and …
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