PDC

The BPW PDC (Pneumatic Damping Control) shock absorber improves driving properties and comfort - whatever the load. The best damping, better road safety, lower maintenance costs - given all these reasons, you don't need to think long and hard before fitting or retrofitting BPW air suspension systems with PDC.

ADVANTAGES

SAFETY - damping of the trailer and semi-trailer is optimally adapted to the cargo, giving improved handling.

VEHICLE LOAD - Less strain on vehicle components when unladen.

DRIVING COMFORT - Shock loads are absorbed better, irrespective of whether the vehicle is unladen, partially laden or has a full load.

NOISE REDUCTION - Reduced rattle from accessories.

MAINTENANCE COSTS - Reduced wear.

CARRIAGEWAY WEAR AND TEAR - The variable reaction to different loading conditions means less damage to road surfaces.

FUNCTION:

The disadvantage with conventional shock absorbers is that their characteristics can only be optimally adapted to one loading condition (usually fully laden). PDC detects the actual loading condition via the air suspension and adapts itself smoothly. This improves driving safety at the same time as reducing the strain on the chassis and the vehicle , in particular when the trailer is empty or only partly laden. PDC is virtually essential in high-value vehicles and when carrying sensitive cargos. Vehicle maintenance costs are reduced. The cargo and the carriageway are also subjected to fewer shock loads. PDC is connected to the BPW air suspension system and does not require any electronic control systems.

The inifinitely variable pneumatically controlled damping effect helps to significantly reduce the shock loads on the cargo as well as cutting the amount of wear to a number of component parts (tyres, suspension, accessories etc). It also gives a smoother ride and better road safety in critical situations.

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