Hutchinson provides field-tested aluminum wheel solutions to the most important vehicles in the world. The Hutchinson wheel continues to perform in major military conflicts and is also utilized on many commercial and security vehicle applications.
Vehicle builders have special needs when it comes to adapting their platform to customer demands. Hutchinson can propose a turnkey solution, from concept to production, to accommodate special demand regardless of the potential production quantities.
As your one-stop wheel solution, Hutchinson can:
Any reduction of wheel weight allows for additional armoring, increased payload, improved fuel mileage, optimized suspension/dynamic behavior or amphibious capability.
The first barrier against a mine blast is the wheel assembly. The energy absorption characteristics of a wheel assembly will mitigate the blast.
Military vehicles are often exposed to sizeable impacts while operating off-road or trying to escape danger zones. The wheels are directly affected by these impacts.
It is impossible to change a tire on a 3-piece lock ring wheel in the field. A tire mounting/dismounting machine or vertical press is needed. A lock ring may open any time, increasing the risk of injury.
Mounting and dismounting of the Tire Saver Shield™ from a vehicle must be quick and easy. The system can be equipped by the factory or can be mounted later making the Tire Saver Shield™ mission-specific.
The traditional CTI valve system plumbing mounted on the face of the wheel is a source of leaks and is difficult to assemble.
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