Owners of 3/4- and 1-ton trucks know firsthand how harsh the ride can be in their unloaded trucks. Heck, even with a considerable load in the bed, the ride is still not exactly luxurious. Sulastic ...

Leaf spring technology hasn't changed much since the era of horse and buggy, yet most trucks come equipped with the antiquated suspension because it holds up well, has a large carrying capacity, and ...

Introduction​ The manufacturing sector has always been plagued by spring design failures as the main factor causing machinery to vibrate more than normal and th ...

There are basically four types of drive axle suspension systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks: rigid mount, steel leaf springs, rubber blocks and air ride. The choice between systems directly ...

Whether you dial in your car through trial and error or with the use of computer software, changing spring rates is all part of the process of finding a balanced ...

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (KATV) — Hot Springs is home to America's largest rubber band manufacturer. Alliance Rubber Company is a family owned and operated business. The company supplies a vast amount of ...

For more than 100 years, Alliance Rubber Co. has made rubber bands in Hot Springs -- and now it's the last U.S. company that does. The company was founded in 1923 by William H. Spencer in Alliance, ...

AKRON—In honor of this year's Charles Goodyear Medal winner, the ACS Rubber Division will host a special symposium March 6, featuring scientists from around the world who have been mentored or ...