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Air-tow Trailers are engineered with either rubber suspension or air ride suspension systems to provide an unparalleled towing experience. Whether transporting heavy machinery or delicate cargo, Air-tow’s air suspension ensures a smooth, shock-free ride, safeguarding your equipment while extending the life of your trailer.

What is Air Ride Suspension?

Air ride suspension uses pressurized airbags to carry the load on each axle. These airbags function like high-pressure balloons, automatically adjusting to varying load weights to maintain consistent ride height and stability. Constructed using high-strength cords encapsulated in rubber—similar to tire manufacturing—modern airbags are incredibly durable, offering years of reliable performance.

This technology has been a staple in the transportation industry for over 40 years, continually proving to deliver the smoothest and most shock-absorbing ride compared to any other suspension system.

Key Features of Air-tow’s Air Suspension

1. Automatic Height Adjustment: The air suspension system automatically regulates air bag pressure, ensuring the trailer remains at a constant height regardless of the load. This dynamic adjustment optimizes wheel travel, providing stability and maintaining ride quality whether the trailer is lightly or heavily loaded.

2. Independent Suspension: Each axle in the air suspension system is independently supported by its own airbag, allowing for truly independent suspension. This design enhances stability and ensures smooth towing on uneven terrain.

3. State-of-the-Art Electronic Control System: An integrated solid-state electronic control system monitors the trailer’s ride height in real-time. When adjustments are needed:

• The system activates an onboard air compressor to increase air pressure, raising the deck’s height.
• An automatic vent valve releases excess air pressure if the deck height is too high.

The system is powered by a 12-volt battery housed in the trailer’s equipment compartment, ensuring seamless operation.

Benefits of Air-tow’s Air Suspension

• Protects Equipment and Sensitive Cargo: The smooth ride minimizes vibrations and shocks, making it ideal for transporting equipment with sensitive electronic components.

• Extends Trailer Life: Reduced shocks and stress to the trailer’s structural components lead to a longer service life.

• Prolongs Axle and Tire Lifespan: The system automatically equalizes the load across all wheels, reducing wear and tear.

• Easier Securing of Equipment: A stable ride prevents tie-down straps from loosening, reducing wear on the straps and ensuring secure transport.

• Minimizes Stress on the Tow Vehicle: The air suspension absorbs much of the bouncing and jerking forces, providing a smoother towing experience for the tow vehicle.

• Boosts Resale Value: Trailers equipped with air suspension are highly desirable and retain their value better over time.

Applications of Air-tow’s Air Suspension

Air-tow’s air suspension is ideal for a wide range of applications, including:

• Safes and Vaults: Protects sensitive electrical components.
• Moving and Delivery: Secure transportation of fragile cargo.
• Medical Equipment: Ensuring the safe transport of precision instruments and devices.

Why Choose Air Suspension?

Air-tow’s air suspension technology represents the gold standard in trailer engineering. Whether you’re hauling construction equipment, sensitive electronics, or anything in between, you can count on Air-tow to deliver a superior towing experience. By investing in a trailer with air suspension, you’re not just buying a product—you’re investing in reliability, safety, and peace of mind.

Ready to experience the difference of air ride suspension? Contact Air-tow today to learn more about our trailer models or find a dealer.