Alcoa unveils Dura-Bright EVO

Alcoa has rolled out what it says is its most durable and easiest-to-maintain truck wheel ever, the Dura-Bright EVO

Aluminium powerhouse Alcoa has announced its new Dura-Bright EVO truck wheels are now commercially available in Europe, with availability in other world markets to follow in 2015.

The company says the Dura-Bright EVO brings with it all the benefits of the standard Dura-Bright wheel, but thanks to a new surface treatment it’s now 10 times more resistant to corrosion caused by road salts and grime.

Alcoa says the new wheel is also three times more resistant to chemicals including hydrofluoric acid, which is found in some heavy-duty truck wash cleaning solutions.

The President of Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products, Tim Meyers, said the new wheel was yet another milestone in the company’s proud history.

“Since inventing the forged aluminum wheel, Alcoa has continuously innovated stronger, lighter, and more durable wheels to increase payload and enhance sustainability,” he said.

“The Dura-Bright EVO wheel is Alcoa’s easiest-to-maintain wheel yet, meaning it can stand up against the harshest weather, road salts, grime and cleaning agents that can corrode and dull standard commercial truck wheels.”

The Dura-Bright EVO’s surface is said to maintain its brilliant shine for years without the need for polishing. The company says that rather than a coating, the Dura-Bright EVO has a surface treatment that actually penetrates the wheel.

Made of one-piece forged aluminium, Alcoa says the new wheel is five times stronger than a traditional steel wheel, increasing payload and enhancing fuel efficiency.

Alcoa unveils Dura-Bright EVO

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