K048934 | Genuine Bendix® Air Brake Compressor

Description: Air Brake Compressor
Condition: New 
Brand: Bendix® 
Part Number: K048934 

• Weight: 48 lbs
• Fit for: Peterbilt, Kenworth
• Specifications:
  • Model: BA-921
• Functions:
  
  • Air supply: The compressor generates compressed air and stores it in an air tank. This air is then used to actuate the brake system.
    
  • Parking brake: The air brake system is often used for the parking brake, ensuring that the vehicle remains stationary when parked.
    
  • Emergency braking: In the event of a hydraulic brake failure, the air brake system can be used as a backup, providing emergency braking capability.
    
  • Braking system operation: Compressed air is essential for the operation of air brake systems. It provides the force needed to apply the brakes and stop the vehicle.

Bendix®, a part of the Knorr-Bremse Group and headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, is an American company specializing in the production of safety systems and braking systems for commercial vehicles. Employing over 3,200 people, Bendix® is committed to its vision of becoming the leading worldwide supplier of active vehicle safety systems within the commercial vehicle industry. With a focus on innovation, Bendix® takes pride in introducing groundbreaking technologies such as air dryers, air compressors, and ABS to the North American market, setting high standards for the industry and ensuring road safety and reliability for trucks, buses, trailers, and other commercial vehicles.