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AIRTRAC

Highly modular rear air suspension for electric and ICE trucks with axle loads up to 13 tons

Key Facts

Weight OptimizedEnables higher payload capacity thanks to its lightweight designHigh ReliabilityDelivers trusted performance and durability for heavy-duty truck applicationsModular DesignSupports a wide range of ICE and BEV truck axle configurations
The AIRTRAC suspension system provides a comfortable, reliable and future-proof solution for modern truck chassis. Its modular design allows for flexible adaptation to various commercial vehicle platforms. AIRTRAC also offers native compatibility with several ZF chassis components, enabling a true plug-and-play solution from a single supplier.
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The Airtrac suspension from ZF offers a comfortable and reliable overall solution for modern truck chassis
The Airtrac suspension from ZF offers a comfortable and reliable overall solution for modern truck chassis

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Customer Benefits

  • Rear axle suspension system designed for easier integration and ready for a wide range of truck applications
  • Developed with focus on robustness and weight optimization, to ensure long-term reliability and efficiency
  • Offers pre-validated and off-the-shelf solution reducing testing efforts and development investment
  • Enables faster time-to-market through completed development and validation provided by ZF
  • Compatible with various ZF axle solutions, including AxTrax e-axles and several ZF systems like OptiRide Electronically Controlled Air Suspension, and Continuous Damping Control
The Airtrac suspension from ZF offers a comfortable and reliable overall solution for modern truck chassis

Features & Capabilities

  • Supports both ICE and battery electric truck platforms
  • Highly modular truck rear axle system for loads up to 13 tons
  • Supports various axle configurations such as 4x2, 6x4, or 6x2
  • Available in low-deck or standard ride-height versions with typical suspension travel
  • Provides seamless integration with ZF AxTrax, Continuous Damping Control, and OptiRide Electronically Controlled Air Suspension

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CDC®

CDC® aims to combine uncompromising comfort and cargo protection with improved handling capabilities. Utilizing an advanced control system it helps to ensure optimal damping force adjustments within milliseconds, providing exceptional ride comfort and vehicle stability across all road and load conditions. Especially in electric-driven buses with batteries on the roof, it can prevent dynamic rolling while combining vehicle stability with passenger comfort.
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CDC®

CDC® aims to combine uncompromising comfort and cargo protection with improved handling capabilities. Utilizing an advanced control system it helps to ensure optimal damping force adjustments within milliseconds, providing exceptional ride comfort and vehicle stability across all road and load conditions. Especially in electric-driven buses with batteries on the roof, it can prevent dynamic rolling while combining vehicle stability with passenger comfort.

OptiRide ECAS

Latest evolution of ZF’s market-leading premium air suspension technology comes with simplified system layout and increased integration level. Its lean system architecture significantly reduces components, while minimizing wiring and piping. The modular and scalable design provides high flexibility for customization and can serve complex commercial vehicle applications with a broad spectrum of proven value-adding functionalities to effectively support a fleet’s daily operations.
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OptiRide ECAS

Latest evolution of ZF’s market-leading premium air suspension technology comes with simplified system layout and increased integration level. Its lean system architecture significantly reduces components, while minimizing wiring and piping. The modular and scalable design provides high flexibility for customization and can serve complex commercial vehicle applications with a broad spectrum of proven value-adding functionalities to effectively support a fleet’s daily operations.

V-Link

V-links support longitudinal and lateral loads and, in combination with two trailing links/torque rods, assume all axle control functions.
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V-Link

V-links support longitudinal and lateral loads and, in combination with two trailing links/torque rods, assume all axle control functions.

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