Insight From Link Experts
Link experts provide insight on topics relating to Link's products, industry trade shows and the company itself.
How Air Link Helps Construction Vehicles Outperform
Aug 16, 2018 Chris English
With on and off-road capabilities—from the job site to highway travel—Air Link offers the reliability and durability needed for multi-purpose construction vehicles. It does better than other conventional air suspensions for chassis that have a higher center of gravity because the air system is not a direct factor in the axle articulation. Because it requires …
Load Handling System Trailer for the Canadian Army
Jul 19, 2018 Chris English
Link Canada and Mack Defense announced the completion of the 100th Load Handling System (LHS) Trailer, built for the Canadian Army’s MSVS – SMP Program. Link worked collaboratively with Mack Defense to engineer and manufacture a highly reliable and durable trailer that meets the Canadian Army’s exacting specifications. It is the most recent success story …
Making Our People Our First Priority
Jun 28, 2018 Don Van Den Top
Link’s company culture focuses on putting just as much energy into developing the skills of and caring for our employees as we do in making sure our customers are satisfied. Our employees are treated as valued members of our team. They truly care about each other. We treat each other with respect, honesty, and fairness …
Link’s Values Reliability, Collaboration, and Responsiveness
Jun 8, 2018 Jim Huls
At Link Manufacturing, we believe doing the right thing in every situation always pays off. It’s what creates long lasting relationships, which are the cornerstone of success. Throughout Link’s history we have been guided by two principals: trustworthiness and dependability. These principals have always been part of our DNA and are what drives us to …
WasteExpo 2018
May 9, 2018 Chris English
WasteExpo 2018 was an opportunity to hear about issues facing those in the waste collection business. Waste vehicles face unique challenges and severe wear and tear compared to many other vocational vehicles. The suspension needs to handle both on-and-off-road conditions as they navigate residential streets and the uneven terrain of waste collection sites. It was …
Selecting The Right Fire Truck Suspension
Apr 18, 2018 Chris English
The Air link is an extremely robust and durable tandem drive suspension that provides excellent load equalization, superior traction and a smooth ride. It merges the load equalization of a walking beam suspension with the ride quality of an air suspension. Air Link minimizes the vibration from a rough ride that leads to cracks, breakages …
Versatility Of The Link Swivel Ramp
Apr 9, 2018 Lynn Blake
NTEA highlighted the international attention the Link Swivel Ramp is receiving, with companies from Mexico and South America showing strong interest. The LSR90 has a 180° rotation for easier loading and unloading.
NTEA Work Truck Show 2018
Apr 4, 2018 Tom Perez
Each year, Link Manufacturing connects with customers and explores industry trends at the NTEA Work Truck Show. The Work Truck Show showcases the latest and most innovative commercial vehicles, equipment and solutions the industry has to offer. Link showcased our line of newly-redesigned Steerable Auxiliary Suspensions along with the Link Swivel Ramp.
New Steerable Auxiliary Suspension Outperforms All Others
Mar 7, 2018 Tom Perez
Link announced the availability of our redesigned family of steerable auxiliary suspensions. It was a collaborative effort for engineering and manufacturing, who were challenged to create a new line of auxiliary suspensions with the reliability and durability that has become a hallmark, but also offer new features. Benefits include: Faster Installation, better inventory management, greater …
Driven to Outperform for Customers and Employees
Feb 13, 2018 Jim Huls
As we look back on 2017 and prepare for another great year, our best asset remains our team. With ambitious growth goals, providing our people with the necessary tools and training to be even more effective is critical. Our employees truly embrace our commitment to being driven to outperform. They are fully invested in the …
