Accuride Corp. said its Gunite-branded 3922X cast iron brake drum will now be produced at its Gunite foundry in Rockford, Illinois, Fleet Equipment Magazine reported on March 8, 2024.
The details
- The USA-made drum carries part number 3922XUSA.
- It is a 105-pound cast iron drum designed for aftermarket heavy truck use.
- The Rockford foundry updated its tooling to make it for the North American market.
- Accuride announced the move at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.
“Customers have been asking us for an American-made version of the 3922X for a few years, and we feel that the time was right to bring it back to Rockford.”
Jayne Orr, Accuride
Accuride says the move responds to fleet demand for a competitive domestic drum.
FAQ
Where will the drum be made?
At Accuride’s Gunite foundry in Rockford, Illinois.
What is the part number?
3922XUSA.
Why the change?
Customers asked for a USA-made version of the drum.
Source & credit
Source: Fleet Equipment Magazine, March 8, 2024: “Accuride brings back USA-made Gunite 3922X brake drum”, by Kevin Linger.