Service ReductionGKN Rockford® products offer superior value through extensive design and applicationengineering expertise, advanced logistics and high levels of customer service to withstandthe requirements of today's more powerful engines and transmissions. Each Universal Jointfor example is specially designed to facilitate field or shop servicing, making u-joint removaland replacement simpler, faster and cleaner.

The new inverted slip design range of 3C-10C driveshafts launched here at the show is noexception with features and benefits to offer significant advantages to customers in the off-highway market. These improvements will reduce the need for servicing and maintenance,and maximize uptime and productivity.

Progressive innovation, for example the patented Mechanics® Seal technology, has alreadyproven its worth on some of the most difficult terrain for automotive engineering, includingmining, building construction and civil engineering and forestry (off-highway). Increases intorque capacity and service life results in longer operating times, shorter downtimes andultimately, higher profit margins for the operator.

Going LargeExhibiting its high capacity solutions for the first time, GKN Land Systems can now supplyfully integrated wheel, hub and spindle designs that have been manufactured andperformance-verified using both engineering modelling and live product testing. The ability tooffer complete systems to the highest standards, from a single source, and in acomprehensive range of load from 1,000 to 60,000lbs, provides the business with theflexibility required to produce fully tested, reliable designs quickly and to the highest possiblestandards.

New product in the transmission systems segment - ICVD increases system efficiencyIn the field of driveline systems, GKN Land Systems will for the first time be presenting thecontinuously variable, hydrostatic ICVD drive with additional, automatic axle disconnection.This new transmission technology makes it possible to increase the system efficiency ofwheeled loaders and telehandlers, for example, while at the same time reducing tyre wearand energy consumption.

A Swift ChangeChanging or rotating a tire assembly on a construction machine can be challenging and timeconsuming. With the Swift Change Rim, tire removal is significantly faster than with standardrims ensuring machine downtime is minimized. Designed at GKN’s Technology Centre inNorth America, the Swift Change design enables tires from 51” to 63” rim to be changedwithout removing the outer or inner wheel assembly arrangement meaning a time saving andsafer operation.

Continued operational excellenceBy working with a shared goal to create innovative solutions for its customers, GKN LandSystems will continue to strengthen its capabilities in tandem with investment in salesoffices, manufacturing locations and R&D facilities. Growth and development in countrygiants such as China and other emerging economies will be instrumental in this endeavor.

GKN’s expert engineers welcome customers and visitors to the stand, Hall N4: 100, todiscuss the benefits of a total engineering capability, design, simulation and testing, all froma single manufacturer.