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A semi trailer is one of the main transportation equipment for cargo transportation in the world. The semi-trailer axle is the core component of a semi-trailer. Semi trailers in different countries and regions are equipped with different styles of axles.

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The semi-trailer axle is mainly composed of four major parts:

a. The axle body assembly (including an axle tube, brake base plates, air chamber supports, camshaft supports, etc.).

b. The camshaft assembly (including camshafts, slack adjusters, camshaft repair kits, etc.).

c. The brake assembly (including brake shoes, brake linings, tension springs, etc.).

d. The wheel end assembly (including brake/wheel hubs, brake drums, oil seals, bearings, axle nuts, hub caps, etc.).

Figure 1: axle structure of semi-trailer

Semi trailer axles mainly include three series.

1. American Series Axle

This kind of axle is one of the most widely used semi-trailer axle series in the world. The main markets for American Series axles are the Americas and China. They are also used in other regions such as Asia, Africa, and some European countries and regions.

This series of axle includes light duty axles (load capacity includes 8 tons, 9 tons, 10 tons, 11.5 tons and 12 tons), medium duty axles (load capacity includes 13 tons, 14 tons and 15 tons), and heavy duty axles (load capacity includes 16 tons, 18 tons and 20 tons).

There are two kinds of axle beams: square axle beams and round axle beams. Light-duty axles with a rated load of 8 to 12 tons generally use square axle beams of 120x120mm or 127x127mm, or round axle beams with an outer diameter of Φ127mm

Medium duty and heavy duty axles with a rated load of 13 tons ~ 20 tons generally use square axle beams of 150×150mm, or round axle beams with an outer diameter Φ146mm.

According to the different using requirements and the special design of some parts, American series axles can be divided into:

1) Inboard Drum Axle Series:

The flange’s outer surface of this axle’s brake drum is located on the inner surface of the hub flange. For inboard drum axles, when maintaining and replacing parts of the brake system, it is necessary to unscrew the hub cover and remove the bearing locknut, so that the tire, the wheel hub, the brake drum, the bearings, etc. can be removed together from the beam for maintenance and replacement.

Figure 2: Inboard drum type American semi-trailer axle

2) Outboard Drum Axle Series

The flange’s inner surface of this axle’s brake drum is located on the outer surface of the hub flange. For outboard drum axles, when maintaining and replacing brake system parts, it is only necessary to unscrew all wheel nuts and remove tires and brake drums. 

Figure 3: Outboard drum type American semi-trailer axle

3) Spoke Wheel Hub Series Axle

This axle uses special five-spoke hubs, six-spoke hubs, eight-spoke hubs, or ten-spoke hubs to replace the ordinary wheel hubs. It is used with demountable wheel rims and spacers.

 

 Figure 4: Spoke type semi trailer axle

4) Low Bed Series Axle

The outer diameter of this series axle’s brake shoe is Φ311x190mm, which is much smaller than the diameter of common axle brakes. This axle can be matched with smaller wheel rims and tires, effectively reducing the body height of semi-trailers, and is widely used in car transportation semi-trailers and low bed semi-trailers.

 Figure 5: Low bed type semi trailer axle        

5) Full Drop Series Axle

The axle's beam is full dropped, which can reduce the trailer body height.

 Figure 6: Full drop type semi trailer axle 

 6) Drop Centre Series Axle

The centre concave structure of this axle’s beam can effectively avoid the interference between the axle beam and the transmission axle.

Figure 7: Drop Centre type semi trailer axle 

7) Disc Brake Series Axle

Compare with the drum series axles, the disc brake series axles have a simpler structure, and the brake friction surfaces are directly exposed to the air, and the heat dissipation is better, which effectively avoid the phenomenon of thermal degradation. Both sides of the brake disc bear compressive stress and have good crack resistance under continuous braking. The left and right disc braking forces are more balanced, and the braking system responds faster. Therefore, the safety of the vehicle is improved.

Figure 8: Disc Brake Series semi trailer axle 

8) Idler Axle

An idler axle does not have braking unit and only plays the role of supporting and bearing. This axle is usually used in low-speed and light load environment.

 Figure 9: Idler Axle 

2. Europe Series Axle

The main markets for Europe series axles are European countries. They are also used in other countries such as the Middle-east countries, African countries and some Asian countries.

This series of axles have the following characteristics: the axle beam adopts a reinforced square section steel beam, and the axle beam is designed with an outward inclination angle of 1 °, which can effectively ensure the loading of the axle. All parts of the brake shoe have no left and right distinctions and can be interchanged freely. The brake shoe and the support pin use a bayonet link, which is convenient for installation, self-compensation, quick return, and good braking effect. On the axle spindle two bearings, one large and one small, are installed, which is convenient for installation and maintenance.

This series of axles can be divided into the following three categories:

1) Drum Series Axle

Its rated load includes 10 tons, 12 tons, 14 tons, 16 tons, 18 tons and 20 tons.

Figure 10: Drum Series German type semi trailer axle 

 2) Spoke Series Axle

Its rated load includes 12 tons, 14 tons and 16 tons.

Figure 11: Spoke Series German type semi trailer axle 

3) Disc Brake Series Axle

  Figure 12: Disc Brake Series German type semi trailer axle 

 3. Other Axle Series

Semi-traile axles in different regions in the world have their own characteristics. According to their market characteristics, there are many other series axles. A few examples are as follows:

1) South African Axle

The rated load capacity of this type axle is generally 13 tons, and the main markets are South Africa and its surrounding countries.

 Figure 13: South African type semi trailer axle 

 2) Brazilian Axle

The rated load capacity of this type axle is generally 13 tons, and its hubs and brake drums are specially customized. The main markets are South American countries.

 Figure 14: Brazilian type semi trailer axle 

 3) Thailand Axle

The rated load capacity of this axle is 13 tons, 14 tons and 16 tons. The main markets are Thailand and Southeast Asian countries.

Figure 15: Thailand type semi trailer axle 

 4) York Axle

The rated load of this axle is 13 tons, 14 tons and 16 tons. The main markets are Southeast Asian countries.      

Figure 16: York type semi trailer axle 

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Product Description

A trailer axle is an essential component that connects the trailer wheels to the vehicle's chassis. The axle's primary function is to transfer the load from the trailer to the wheels and ultimately to the road surface.
Axles are designed with specific load capacity and are selected based on the weight of the trailer and the expected load. There are different types of axles available, including single, tandem, and tri-axle configurations, with each designed to support a varying amount of weight.
Axle alignment is critical to ensure proper handling and safe operation of the trailer. Factors such as suspension type, brake configuration, and tire size must also be considered when selecting and configuring the trailer axle.
Proper maintenance of the axle, including lubrication, inspection, and alignment checks, is crucial to ensure safe and reliable operation of the trailer.

Axle Type

         

L4

Wheer Fixing

         

Bearing

Max

L2

 

L3

 

GM Center

Studs

   

 L1 

Rimis

 Axle

Capacity

Track

Brake Size

Center

Axle Tube

Distance

D1

D2

Total

Recommended

Weight

(T)

(mm)

(mm)

Distance of

(mm)

of Brake

P.C.D.

Hole

Length

to use

(kg)

     

Spring Seat

 

Chamber

(mm)

Diameter

(mm)

         

(mm)

 

(mm)

 

(mm)

     

CK12FB03G1DE

12

1840

∈420x180

≥940

150x150x12

440

10-M22x1.5

335

281

2172

7.5V-20

380

(Ouer)33213(lnner)33118

CK13FB03G2DE

13

1840

∈420x200

≥940

150x150x12

375

10-M22x1.5

335

281

2170

7.5V-20

381

CK14FB03G2FG

14

1860

∈420x200

≥950

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150x150x14

380

10-M22x1.5

335

281

2222

8.00V-20

412

(Outer)33215 dnneri32219

CK16FB0GG2HI 

16

1860

∈420x200

≥950

150x150x16

380

10-M22x1.5

335

281

2293

8.50V-20

439

(Outer)32314(lnner)32222

CK18FBC3GHI

18

1860

∈420x220

≥950

150x150x18

380

10-M22x1.5

335

281

2293

8.50V-20

454

 (Outer)32314(lnner)32222

1. One-piece shaft tube, high strength, comfortable appearance.
2. Compared with other axles of the same load, it is light in weight and low in price. 
3. Using non-asbestos friction plate, more environmentally friendly.
4. Adopting international general specifications, maintenance is convenient, fast and low cost.

Product Name

Trailer Rear Axle

Type

American drum type

Capacity

13T, 15T, 16T, 20T

Total Length

About 2200 mm (According to the model)

Weight

About 380 KG (According to the model)

Material

Iron

Color

Black

Package

Carton, wooden  box

Quality

Super

Port

China Port

Payment

T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A, MoneyGram, Credit Card, PayPal, Western Union

Service

OEM, ODM

Accessories
It adopts high-quality accessories from major brands at home and abroad, and global standard American
axle specifications. It has strong practicability, low price and convenient maintenance.
Axle
The factory produces its own shaft tube with quality assurance and cost advantage. The assembly process
strictly abides by international quality standards to create high-quality products.

 

 

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Company Profile

Nanou Company Co., Ltd. is a special trailer manufacturer located in Quanpu Industrial Park, Liangshan, Shandong Province.

The company is located in the famous Water Marginh hometown, east of Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, west of Beijing-Kowloon Railway, south of Heze, the hometown of peony, north of Yellow River, near the exit of National Highway 220 Jinhe Expressway, with convenient transportation and pleasant scenery.

We are the full-size Modified Truck enterprise which integrates the design of product, scientific research developing, production and sale together, possessing subsidiary companies of automobile production, automobile trade and automobile fittings production, etc. Our leading products include "Nanou" brand semi-trailers, tipper, fuel tanker, particle material tanker, bulk cement tanker, concrete mixer truck, wrecker trucks, LNG, CNG, and other special vehicles.

We strictly adhere to the service idea of customer centricity and customer satisfaction, so as to provide customers with better and faster honest service.

Over the years, we have always adhered to the business strategy of "innovation, development" and the concept of "quality is the life of the enterprise, talent is the foundation of the enterprise, customer is the god of the enterprise, management is the soul of the enterprise".

Now, Nanou trailers are widely exported to most Africa market (such as Algeria, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Sudan, Malawi, Tanzania, Cameroon, Ghana, Qatar)and Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Pakistan, Russia, and Central& South America market.

If you are interested in any of our products or would like to discuss a custom order, please feel free to contact us.

We are looking forward to forming successful business relationships with new clients around the world in the near future.

WHY CHOOSE US?

1. Advanced equipment, the use of precision CNC spinning machine automatic molding, surface spiral marks uniform, beautiful, shape in line with Europe, the United States popular style, with good "dynamic balance" performance.

2. Our company has seven rim production lines, including four steel rim production lines and three tubeless rim production lines. Tubeless rim forming, using slagging, rolling and end cutting three processes independently completed. On-line test tire mounting surface size, to ensure the quality of the rim. Rim gas seal checked.

3. Our company has five wheel assembly lines, which can ensure the accuracy of composite steel rings through four-point detection device. Assembly welding using the original imported American Lincoln welding machine automatic welding. Make full use of imported German SAXON dynamic balance detection device to realize online full check wheel dynamic balance.

4. The company has three coating production lines, which carry out automatic oil removal and rust removal on the surface of the steel ring, and cover the outer layer with dense phosphating film to enhance the corrosion resistance of the coating.

5, the outer coating according to your needs, choose paint coating or powder coating. PPG coating is selected for paint coating, and Wagna spraying system of the world famous brand is selected for powder coating equipment. Valspar brand is selected for powder coating. The finished wheel is regularly tested by salt spray test for 720 hours. Coating quality to reach the international first-class level.

Packaging & Shipping

FAQ

A. What are our advantages compared with other manufacturers

• Competive Price

   - We work as the leading dealers of various leading China Semi Trailers manufacturers/factories.From numerous comparison and feedback from clients, our price is more competitive than manufacturers/factories.

• Quick Response

   - Our team is consisted of a group of diligent and enterprising people, working 24/7 to respond client inquiries and questions all the time. Most problems can be solved within 12 hours.

• Fast Delivery 

  - Normally it will take more than 25-45 days for manufacturers/ factories to produce the ordered trailers, while we have a variety of resources, locally and nation widely, to receive trailers in timely manner. In 80% circumstance, we can have a 15-20 days delivery of regular trailers for our clients.

• High Quality

   - Every process of choose material ,welding ,sand blasting,painting with detailed inspection,accept 100% inspection during production and after production.

B. Which payment terms can we accept?

• Normally we can work on T/T term or L/C term.

• On T/T term, 30% down payment is required in advance, 70% balance shall be settled before delivery, or against the copy of original B/L for regular client.

• On L/C term, normally need 30% down payment by T/T, 70% by L/C at sight. a 100% irrevocable L/C without "soft clauses" can be accepted sometimes. Please seek the advice from the individual sales manager whom you work with.

C. How long will our price be valid?

• Price with long valid time -- We are a tender and friendly supplier, never greedy on windfall profit. Basically, our price remains stable through the year. We only adjust our price based on two situations: The rate of USD:RMB varies significantly according to the international currency exchange rates. Manufacturers/factories adjusted the trailer price, because of the increasing labor cost and raw material cost.

D. What logistics ways we can work for shipment?

• We can ship all trailer by various transportation tools.

• For 90% of our shipment, we will go by sea, to all main continents such as South America, Middle East, Africa, Oceania etc, either by container or RoRo/Bulk Shipment.

• For neighborhood countries of China, such as Russia, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan,Mongolia etc, we can ship trucks by road or railway.

• For light spare parts in urgent demand, we can ship it by international courier service, such as DHL, TNT, UPS, or Fedex.

 

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