LK3872 | Genuine Bendix® Air Brake Compressor

Description: Air Brake Compressor
Condition: New 
Brand: Bendix® 
Part Number: LK3872 

• Weight: 14 lbs
• Fit for: Kenworth, Peterbilt
• Functions:
  
  • Air generation: The compressor draws in ambient air and compresses it to a high pressure. This compressed air is then stored in air tanks.
    
  • Brake actuation: When the brake pedal is pressed, compressed air is released from the air tanks and flows to the brake cylinders, activating the brakes.
    
  • System operation: Compressed air is also used to power various other systems within the vehicle, such as the horn, door locks, and suspension components.
    

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.