ProTec™ Independent Front Suspension
Applications
Bus and Coach
Product Availability
North America
The new ProTec Independent Front Suspension (IFS) from Cummins-Meritor® is based on the field-proven technology of the industry-leading ProTec series of independent suspensions and beam axles. Purpose-built for the most demanding applications and backed by Cummins-Meritor’s extensive heritage of delivering innovative on-highway, off-highway and specialty vehicle solutions for more than a century, the new ProTec IFS is Cummins-Meritor’s answer to the suspension requirements of the motorcoach industry.
Features & Benefits
- Proven independent suspension technology – The ProTec brand has been synonymous with quality and durability for high-mobility vehicles for over 20 years and the new ProTec Independent Front Suspension leverages this expertise in design and performance
- Built for compatibility – Fully integrated suspension and steering system designed to be a “drop-in” replacement to existing suspensions
- Application specific tuning – High performance dampers from commercial suppliers with various tuning methods for steering, springs, anti-roll bars and dampers, per application demands
- Modern steering geometry – Stiff, low compliance suspension and steering pivots improve driver control and stability for safe and confident handling
- Extensive testing and validation – Simulation and optimization through finite element analysis (FEA) and kinematic analysis including full- and sub-system durability and reliability testing in Cummins-Meritor test labs
- Manufacturing excellence – Cast suspension components and precision-fabricated subframe provides durability while enhanced suspension kinematics improves ride and handling
- Ease of use and service – Maintenance-free suspension pivots
- Unmatched technical support – All Cummins-Meritor products are backed by OnTrac™ – Cummins-Meritor’s award-winning service team – available to assist customers before, during and after the sale
ProTec™ Independent Front Suspension
Product Features
King pin and wheel-end components utilized on multiple production platforms ensures parts of commonality and availability
Patented pivot components and pivot points to ensure consistent and smooth operation
Twin tube performance dampers enhance control and comfort while improving overall tire life
Cummins-Meritor EX+ L air disc brakes for superior stopping power
King pin and wheel-end components utilized on multiple production platforms ensures parts of commonality and availability
Patented pivot components and pivot points to ensure consistent and smooth operation
Twin tube performance dampers enhance control and comfort while improving overall tire life
Cummins-Meritor EX+ L air disc brakes for superior stopping power