Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS)

A software-controlled fuse that uses field effect transistors for the circuit control device. Also called virtual fuses.

Protective gear worn when the sound levels exceed 85 decibels, when working around operating machinery for any period of time, or when the equipment you are using produces loud noise.

A code representing the CoF of a brake lining and its composition.

The amount of force required to permanently deform a material.

A rubber-like material that stretches and has elastic properties. Elastomer materials are often used to make seals and gaskets.

The shift actuation system for an Eaton AutoShift or UltraShift transmission that contains two shift motors, the shift finger, and the shift finger position sensors.

The amount of electrical current a lead-acid battery can supply measured in cranking amps or cold cranking amp capacity.

A material’s property that reduces voltage and amperage in an electrical current.

A vehicle-specific software file that contains all the electrical system control logic and operating parameters.

The valve body used to control electronically controlled transmissions and consisting of solenoids, spool valves, and, usually, pressure switches.