AIRman Tailgate application products include:

Tailgate Air Control Valve System

The tailgate air valve control system typically includes both tailgate lifting and latching functions, and most commonly incorporates a cylinder as well for the latching function. AIRman makes 11 different valves for this function (replacing 50 competitor models) in addition to two cylinders (replacing 4 competitor models).

The tailgate air valves are all designed to last and last. Airman provides a 24-month warranty, the best in the market due to features like:

• Double crossover seals ensure make before break performance
• Circumferential relief at cross bores for seal life
• Seal compression meets Class-8 temperature extremes
• Type 2 Anodized 6061 body, spool and caps – proven performance in Class-8 applications
• Urethane seal material – extremely well suited for Class-8 applications
• Circumferential relief at cross bores for seal life

Tailgate air control valves include:

• Air Pilot Valves
• Push Pull Valves
• Solenoid Valves
• Ball Valves

The tailgate lift cylinders are designed for the rigors of the heavy transport mobile pneumatic applications with tough and dependable all-weather performance.

• Seals are rated for temperature extremes of -40 to 180 °F
• Teflon-impregnated silicone grease is rated for -75 to 225 °F and resists wash away from airline condensation
• Corrosion resistant construction with anodized bar stock aluminum heads, caps and pistons.
• Aluminum thick wall tubing provides a 32 RMS bore finish for lower breakaway pressures and minimizes seal wear
• Stainless steel tie rods and fasteners resist corrosion from road salts and contamination

Tailgate air cylinders include:

• Two Single Acting Cylinders