How Do You Talk About Wheels And Bearings And Make Them Sound Interesting? You Make A Better Product And People’s Ears Will Perk Up

By Tom Woodward

Beringer has come out with several new products that were introduced here at Oshkosh this week. Most products are geared towards the Bush plane market, the Cub and Husky crowd but all can be used on many other certified aircraft and  the experimental market as well.

Beringer introduced their 6” LE and HL wheels that utilize tubeless tires. Beringer wheels are manufactured from high strength aluminum alloy, CNC machined and anodized for optimal corrosion resistance. They use sealed ball bearings for high durability and are greased for life requiring no maintenance.

According to owner and General Manager Claire Beringer, “80% of Tire punctures are in the tube so if you eliminate the tube you eliminate a large part of the problem”. The LE line of tires will accommodate aircraft weighing from 1300 to 3290 pound and the HL will accommodate aircraft from 1300-4300. The HE series of 6.00x6 wheels have 2 piston calipers with cooling fins and provide twice the braking torque compared to the SL series.

In addition to wheels and tires Beringer has developed an anti-roll landing system to replace the bungee type gear found on Cubs and similar type gears. The anti-roll system is designed for the rough terrain found in the tundra and used by bush pilots. It attempts to prevent roll of the aircraft when aileron effectiveness is limited due to slow airspeeds. It dampens rolling moment during sharp turns, slope landings and crosswind conditions-the highest in the industry. On the ground it provides two inches of absorption at slow speeds and up to 12 inches at higher speed. During testing, drop tests were performed up to an 800 foot per minute rate of descent.

Beringer has also developed a master brake cylinder that is a bolt-on replacement for heel type brakes, like those used in the Cub and Husky. Certification is pending. Beringer has many other products in the wheel/tire brake line. Check them out.

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FMI: www.beringer-aero.com