In principle, the AIRBOX/drive 2 line technology works by transferring air from a stationary component, the stator, to a rotating component, the rotor. For this process to work, pressure resilient gasket seals are installed in the stator. Together with the rotor, they form annular channels through which the air pressure flows, even while the vehicle is moving.
The rotary joint is screwed onto the wheel studs concentrically to the middle axle using a fitting bracket. The rotor and stator are mounted in alignment. Both a large line and a small control line rotate synchronously with the rotor and are led to the tire valve.
In the rim, a tire valve with a non return device is installed. It immediately closes if a line tears and prevents the tire from losing pressure.
The system is connected via a safety valve to the air brake system, so that 6.5 bar (94 psi) of pressure supply in the air brake reservoir is guaranteed at all times.
The rotary joints and the entire air line system at the front and rear axles are pressurized only during an active control cycle. The patented two line principle ensures that after every pressure change, the tire is closed off and all transfer units, including gasket seals, are depressurized. This protects the system from unnecessary wear. This technology also ensures that the tire loses no air in the event of a leak in the regulating system or a break in the line, thereby providing increased safety.
The large line and the control line are connected to the rotary joints using quick action couplings, so they can be easily removed when not in use and placed on the fenders in empty coupling points.
Operating the RDS/radial is done simply and comfortably from the cab controller of the digital control system or the ISOBUS terminal of the tractor.
The adjustable tire pressures for work in the field and on the road are selected at the push of a button for all tires connected to the system. After activating the system, all selected tire pressure values in every tire are automatically adjusted. Once complete, the system turns itself off. The system can also be turned off at any time at the push of a button.
