High-Precision Fifth Wheel Component Solution For A Major North American Parts Distributor
Introduction: A Tier-1 truck parts distributor in North America, managing over 50 service centers, struggled with the high cost and inconsistent lead times of original equipment (OE) fifth wheel components for their fleet maintenance program.
The Challenge: The client needed a reliable aftermarket Fifth Wheel Assembly that was 100% compatible with existing JOST and Holland-style mounting patterns. The parts had to match OE performance in safety and fitment but at a more competitive price point to improve their service margins.
Our Solution: We developed a specialized Interchangeable Fabricated Fifth Wheel Series focusing on modular stamping:
Precision Engineering: Used high-precision CNC laser cutting and standardized stamping dies to ensure that every bolt hole and locking interface matched industry-standard mounting dimensions exactly.
Structural Integration: Combined stamped top plates with reinforced welded ribs, providing a "heavy-duty" feel and performance that surpassed standard aftermarket expectations.
Quality Assurance: Every batch underwent magnetic particle inspection (MPI) on all welding seams to ensure zero defects, providing the distributor with the confidence to offer an extended warranty.
The Result: * 30% reduction in procurement costs for the client compared to OE parts.
Lead time shortened from 12 weeks to 6 weeks through our optimized production scheduling.
The distributor successfully launched their "Private Label" line using our assemblies, achieving a 98% customer satisfaction rate in the first year.