Nose Fairing and Vortex Stabilizer
LCL designed, developed, tested and produces devices referred to as nose fairings (3 piece design) and vortex stabilizer (1 piece design) to reduce the open space between the tractor rear and the trailer front. By reducing this gap, without interfering with mobility, tractor/trailer aerodynamics is greatly improved, especially in side angled wind conditions. Recognized by EPA as a fuel saving device leading to a Smartway designation. Easily installed on new or used trailers, bolts to the front face of the trailer for a secure, firm attachment without interfering with hookups, ID plates and placards.
Product Features and Benefits
- The nose fairing is aerodynamically designed to fill the cab area between the tractor and the front of a dry trailer shielding the negative effects of crosswinds to optimize fuel savings and driving stability
- The three piece nose fairing design allows for easy installation and fit to any trailer wall, as does the one piece vortex stabilizer
- Does not interfere with turning radius of tractor
- Open design to avoid interference with hook up
- Provides a highly visible area for graphics
- Stainless steel fasteners
- Fiberglass construction for years of life, UV stable with no thermo expansion
- Maintenance free and should be included trailer's periodic inspection routine
- EPA Smartway approved
- Proprietary design and construction
Testing
- Computer simulations indicating fuel savings of up to 2 to 3%
- Testing at the Automotive Research Center with results reaching 3%