Lippert Components Axle Competitive Analysis – Learn Why Mirage Trailers Chooses LCI Axles.
Feature: Powder coated axle tube
Benefit: Better aesthetics and corrosion protection
Feature: No paint on hub face of drums
Benefit: Provides minimal torque loss on wheel nuts
Feature: Zinc plated spring mounting hardware including Tie Plates, U-Bolts, and Nuts)
Zinc plated axle attaching hardware including shackle links and nuts
Zinc plated brake mounting hardware including mounting nuts and lock washers
Benefit: Better aesthetics and corrosion protection. Prevents nuts from rusting to bolts improving service jobs
Feature: 3M, silicone filled wire connectors
Benefit: Connector prevents wires from pulling out like hot glued and silicone filled prevents corrosion at connection
Feature: One piece integrated spindle/brake flange
Benefit: Provides precise brake mounting surface to maximize brake performance, and provides a much stronger flange than a welded
Feature: CSA Certified 2000# - 7000# CSA rating includes the 12” x 2” brake
Benefit: Other manufacturers only have a 6000# rating, allows for a more cost effective 7K axle compared to going with an 8K electric brake
Feature: Brakes adjusted to drums 100%
Benefit: Maximizes new brake performance, LCI adjusts the brakes like a service shop.
Feature: Robotically welded spindles and spring seats
Benefit: Competitors’ Rotary weld which relies on operator to ensure weld location and penetration. Welds are not traceable to a production run. LCI welded beam ensure proper location and penetration. LCI beams are fully traceable to the time of mfg.
Feature: Extensive weld approval process for robotic spindle welds
Benefit: The approved weld etch coupon can be traced to the final axle serial number.
Feature: DC electric nut runners for accurate u-bolt nut torque
Benefit: Competitors use air guns that are not repeatable and do not guarantee proper torque. LCI dc Nut Runners guarantee and Document the proper torque.
Feature: 100% QC check on brake nuts
Benefit: Others bend axle after manufacture which provides no consistency. Toe In controlled to 0-3/16”. Camber is controlled to 3/8”-5/8”.
Feature: Camber and toe set in spindle welder with fixtures
Benefit: Better aesthetics and corrosion protection
Feature: LCI beam is pre-cambered before spindle weld
Benefit: Holding spindle position in robotic welder is more repeatable than bending axle tube after the weld op
Feature: Extensive inspection process of incoming materials with full lot traceability
Benefit: Ensures axle components and raw material conforms to quality standards.
Feature: Electrical checks on 100% of axles produced
Benefit: Ensures functional wiring and functional brakes
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
3RD PARTY CERTIFICATIONS
To Our Valued Dealers:
It has been brought to our attention that a new law went into effect in January of this year. This law requires that any trailer equipped with 110 volt options, LP gas, or any plumbing requiring tanks must be certified by a third party entity, such as RVIA or Pacific West Associates. Mirage Enterprises chose to certify with Pacific West Associates.
The actual enforcement of this law commenced this month, October 2009. Certification ensures our dealers, as well as the retail customer, that Mirage has, and is, subject to on-going inspections and monitoring for quality assurance functions as required by law. You will notice on the left hand side of the entry door of trailers with the above options the required Seal from PWA.
Mirage Enterprises is proud to be one of the first, if not THE first major cargo trailer manufacturer meeting these new standards. Our Snow and Sport trailers, as well as any other trailers with these options will have the required certification. The substantial cost in not only dollars, but time, effort and engineering is negligible to our desire to continue to supply the quality products our dealers have come to expect from us.
You as a Dealer can assure your retail customers that a Mirage Trailer is certified within the current laws. Can the manufacturers of the other brands of trailers on your lot say the same? A quality product, validated by a third party, ensures the safety and satisfaction of your retail customer and limits your liability pertaining to these products.
As always, we look forward to your questions and comments, but mostly we appreciate your continued support.
Bill Boyles
It has been brought to our attention that a new law went into effect in January of this year. This law requires that any trailer equipped with 110 volt options, LP gas, or any plumbing requiring tanks must be certified by a third party entity, such as RVIA or Pacific West Associates. Mirage Enterprises chose to certify with Pacific West Associates.
The actual enforcement of this law commenced this month, October 2009. Certification ensures our dealers, as well as the retail customer, that Mirage has, and is, subject to on-going inspections and monitoring for quality assurance functions as required by law. You will notice on the left hand side of the entry door of trailers with the above options the required Seal from PWA.
Mirage Enterprises is proud to be one of the first, if not THE first major cargo trailer manufacturer meeting these new standards. Our Snow and Sport trailers, as well as any other trailers with these options will have the required certification. The substantial cost in not only dollars, but time, effort and engineering is negligible to our desire to continue to supply the quality products our dealers have come to expect from us.
You as a Dealer can assure your retail customers that a Mirage Trailer is certified within the current laws. Can the manufacturers of the other brands of trailers on your lot say the same? A quality product, validated by a third party, ensures the safety and satisfaction of your retail customer and limits your liability pertaining to these products.
As always, we look forward to your questions and comments, but mostly we appreciate your continued support.
Bill Boyles
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