Tremendous progress has been made in the last 10 years making class 8 tractors more "slippery" in moving air. As a result, an average of 75% of the aerodynamic drag on any tractor/trailer combination is due to air moving past the trailer.

Silver Eagle Manufacturing has partnered with SOLUS Solutions and Technologies LLC to bring to the market a unique, innovative line of trailer aerodynamic products. Based on aerospace technology developed for NASA, the opportunity for most fleets is enormous -- our fleet road tests resulted in an over10% improvement in class 8 fuel mileage. If your trailer runs 100,000 miles per year or more and your tractor averages 5.5 mpg with $2.75 diesel, that's more than $5,000 per year in fuel savings per tractor.

The Silver Eagle/SOLUS line of products is based not on redefining the shape of the trailer (after all, the cube is the best shape for maximizing revenue), but on more effectively using the air moving past the trailer, also known as reducing drag. The secret is in how these air redirections are made -- not enough and there isn't sufficient effect, too much and the drag can actually increase.

There are four product groups, designed to address the three trailer "hot spots" shown above. Which of them is right for your fleet? It depends upon your equipment and application.

If you would like to find out more information about the Silver Aero Product line contact our Sales Manager

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