Knorr-Bremse announces market launch of cutting-edge iTEBS X system

Knorr-Bremse has just announced the successful start of volume deliveries of the new iTEBS X system, the latest generation of the smart, electronic trailer braking system. The iTEBS X system will be progressively rolled out over the next few months. Buyers of the new electronic braking system include the world’s leading trailer manufacturers.

Including the parking and manoeuvring valve and air suspension

Bernd Spies, Member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG and responsible for the Commercial Vehicle Systems division, explains: “Knorr-Bremse has decades of experience of developing electronic braking systems for trailers. Now we are continuing this long history of success with the barnstorming launch of our smart iTEBS X system. The latest generation further refines the range of functions on offer and simplifies the connectivity of the individual braking system components, including the parking and manoeuvring valve and air suspension.

The iTEBS X system combines the electronic control unit, sensor technology and pneumatic brake control unit, as well as braking functions such as ABS and load-dependent braking, in a single, compact assembly – while remaining, as ever, a top-quality, ultra-reliable product. And of course the latest TEBS generation retains all the positive features that already characterized previous generations including, for example, the highly efficient pneumatic coupling design that makes factory installation and maintenance easier, as well as best-in-class harmonization of tractor and trailer brake control functions.”

The iTEBS X ECO variant is the perfect solution for the cost-sensitive volume market

Andreas Wimmer, Member of the Management Board of Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH, adds that: “Knorr-Bremse is offering three versions of the iTEBS X system with different levels of integrated functionality, because not all vehicles need every possible function. Instead, customers will find that the system’s modular design has many positive advantages, resulting in an optimized cost-benefit ratio tailored to their individual needs. The iTEBS X ECO variant is the perfect solution for the cost-sensitive volume market, while the iTEBS X PLUS model has even more electronic and pneumatic connectors. The iTEBS X LAC version takes this up another level, featuring an integrated lift axle valve for simplifying trailer layouts and saving on system costs.”