Bendix Celebrates 1 Million ABS-6 Braking Systems

ELYRIA, OH – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC recently marked a major milestone with delivery of its millionth Bendix ABS-6 braking system.

The Bendix ABS-6 braking system — introduced in late 2004 — is installed on Class 6, 7, and 8 air-brake tractor-trailers, trucks, motorcoaches, and specialty heavy-duty vehicles.

Bendix’s braking systems are available from most major truck manufacturers, including International, Kenworth, Mack, Peterbilt and Volvo, as well as coach manufacturers like Prevost

“Reaching this milestone is a testament to the capability of the technology that the Bendix and Knorr-Bremse team developed,” said Kevin Romanchok, product line director for electronics at Bendix. “The ABS-6 family has not only proven itself to be the premier heavy-duty air-brake system, but it also enabled the age of robust active safety with electronic activation of the brakes with Bendix ABS-6 Advanced with ESP full-stability technology.”

Bendix ABS-6 Advanced with ESP Electronic Stability Program is an ABS-based full-stability system. The system includes automatic traction control and enhances vehicle stability both by reducing engine throttle and applying vehicle braking, based on actual vehicle dynamics.

“The advancement of ABS systems to deliver stability control is a significant event,” said Fred Andersky, Bendix director of government relations. “Full-stability control is the foundation of innovations, such as radar-based adaptive cruise control with braking and collision mitigation braking. Understanding the value of full stability, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering rulemaking for ESP/ESC on tractors and motorcoaches.”