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As TSE’s premium quality springbrake, UltraLife is designed to deliver the industry’s longest service life and best corrosion protection. For the ultimate in performance and durability, count on UltraLife.

As the leader in spring brake designand technology, TSE Brakes offersthe OmniBrake, a superior OEM preferred design for standard S-Cam drum brake or disc brake applications.

Unique, innovative Severe Dutyspring brake design is available inboth the UltraLife and OmniBrakemodels. Engineered to handle thetoughest heavy duty applications.

The first double-diaphragm chamberused worldwide for disc brake applications, TSE’s High OutputTechnology (HOT) chamber is aproven alternative to piston typedisc brakes.

TSE Brakes has a well-earned reputation

for designing and manufacturing the

heavy-duty industry’s highest quality,

longest lasting spring brakes.

While our OE and fleet customers

have come to expect nothing less

than the best performance from

our products, you also count on TSE

to provide the forward-looking innovations

that drive durability/reliability improvements

and greater life cycle ROI.

Technology LeaderSince our inception more than 50 years ago,

TSE has fostered a customer first commitment

to be your best spring brake manufacturer.

Among our industry leading new product

introductions are the patented all-steel

OmniBrake, in-house chamber e-coating,

HOT – High Output Technology brake,

high vibration resistant mounting base, and

most recently UltraLife, the top-performing

spring brake for both the OE and aftermarket.

Today, we maintain a culture of excellence

focused on developing the next difference-

making braking technology. As part of

Marmon Highway Technologies, a Berkshire

Hathaway Company, we are able to support

this commitment with the resources necessary

to be the industry’s technology leader.

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Commitment to R&DTSE has consistently invested in the peopleand equipment necessary to yield new product development results. The engineering team in our newly expanded research center conducts environmental/corrosion testing, metallurgical and chemical analysis, and mechanical testing to ensure our product innovations translate from the lab to the field. Our in-house foundry, machining capabilities and 3D printers complement these efforts allowing for quick-turn prototypes.

Safety InnovationsThe TSE technology roadmap always features products designed to improve your safety. In addition to designing spring brakes built to deliver years of reliable stopping power, we are focused on developing a range of wheel end safety systems. We are working to enhance ourbrakes with diagnostic and monitoring technology to improve your maintenance and safety.

Global PresenceAs a global player in the heavy duty trucking industry, TSE utilizes an extensive technical support, sales, and distribution network to supply spring brakes for drum and disc brake applications in more than 30 countries worldwide.This global perspective helps to drive TSE’s product and technology direction.

Resources to Fuel GrowthAs a part of Marmon Highway Technologies, TSE Brakes has the resources needed for new product development and operational advancements. TSE is the industry leader in corrosion resistance and brake life, and is constantlyinvesting to expand and improve their technology inorder to deliver improved efficiency and lower operating costs for its fleet customers.

Environmental Chamber

Corrosion Test Station

Vibration Testing

Metallurgical Testing

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Keep Corrosion Off!Applied to every new spring brake we produce, our state-of-the-art 8 step pretreating and e-coatingprocess provides substantially more corrosion protection than conventional coating applications. TSE’s e-coating provides an industry best salt spray protection compared to other brake chambers. By adding an polyester powder coating, we improve salt spray resistance to create the ultimate protection for your brakes against corrosion, heat, and abrasion.

Our pretreating and e-coating process provides the industry’s best corrosion resistance

Corrosion Resistance – There’s NO ComparisonPhotos below show a TSE UltraL ife spring brake and the leading competitor before and after 504 hours of salt spray testing. As the condition of the chambers clearly

indicate, there's NO comparison in corrosion resistance.

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8-Stage PretreatmentEach part of the brake is cleaned to removeall dirt and oils. Parts are etched andprocessed with a zinc phosphate layer to secure a bond between the metal substrateand the e-coat paint to improve adherence.Finally, parts are sealed with chrome, whichneutralizes the surface and seals in the zincphosphate, reducing the number of potentialcorrosion sites.

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E-Coating ProcessAfter pretreatment, parts are immersed into5,000 gallons of electrically charged blackpolyester coating, which is immediately followed by a three-stage post rinse.Through this process a quality film is uniformly adhered to the surface and then baked on the chamber.

Polyester Powder CoatingTo complete our corrosion protection, spring brakes enter TSE's new automated spray booth where eight electrostatic gunsquickly and completely cover each part withpolyester powder coating. This dry finishingprocess electrostatically charges and spraysparticles of pigments and resin onto the metal. The coating is then baked to finalize the process.

TSE UltraLife - Before & After

Leading Competitor - Before & After

Keep Air In!Our brakes are designed to keep contaminants out and reduce potential for leaks... giving you a longer service life

Full immersion e-coatingand superior powder coating of steel center section and end caps eliminates galvanic corrosionand provides superior corrosion resistance

All steel designprovides durable air tight center section formaximum leak protection,unlike porous aluminum

Patented bushing assembly provides selflubricating center sealthat traps lubricant for extended service, reducing center sectionleaks and brake drag

TSE's diaphragmis oil, water and UV resistant for maximum life under all conditions

e-coated steel port threadsreduce the potential forstripped threads andthread corrosion

Steel ports are projection weldedwith no porosity and no leaks, unlike MIG and TIG welding others use

No Coil Clash

TSE Brake’s unique and patented UltraLife coil and housingdesign ensures that even when spring coils are compressedthey never touch. On many conventional designs, coils willrub together and chip off any protective coating, ultimatelyleading to corrosion and failure of the main spring.

Conventional Design

UltraLife Superior Design

No i nverted bottom housing

No recessed pressure plate

Ultralife recessedpressure plate captures the APR plate helping to preventthe power spring from drifting

Ultralife invertedbottom housingreduces bothspring coil-to-coilcontact and springcoil-to-springhousing contact.

Patented design delivers the industry’s longest service life

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Keep Chambers On!We design-in extra strength and protection where you need it most... to ensure our brakes stay on your truck

High grade steel mounting studsprovide maximum strengthto help minimize the effectsof vibration

Mounting threads are e-coated to reduce corrosion between nuts and studs

Anti Vibration reinforced gussets are used to maximize the strength of mounting studs

Welded inside & out our all steel center section is designed to provide maximum strength

Steel Ports are projection welded with e-coated threads for improved strength and corrosion resistance

All steel design minimizes structural failures

Newly expanded R&D center includes life cycle testing equipment designed to ensure our spring brakes go the distance

For the ultimate in performance and

durability, you can count on UltraLife.

As TSE’s premium quality spring brake,

UltraLife is designed to deliver the industry’s

longest service life and best corrosion

protection. UltraLife features a unique

and patented design that helps reduce

premature spring failure. In addition,

UltraLife is an OEM premium direct fit

simplifying your aftermarket installation

and reducing part numbers. UltraLife is the

ideal solution to fulfill the TSE spring brake

mission: Keep Chambers On, Keep Air In,

Keep Rust Off, and Keep Costs Down.

Innovative DesignUltraLife features a 100% steel invertedspring bottom housing that reduces both spring coil-to-coil contact and spring coil-to-spring housing contact. The all-steel design provides a durable, air-tight center section that virtually eliminates leaks and structural failures, while the recessed pressure plate allows for a shorter and more compact chamberto help prevent power spring drift.

Tough Main SpringTSE’s unique "No Touch” power spring design helps minimize inclusions and seams that can cause premature failure, and features a UL base coating and 5 stage coating system. Tested to doubleSAE standards, UltraLife’s main spring actually exceeds SAE dry cycle testing requirements in a slurry environment.

Superior CorrosionResistanceWith TSE’s exclusive in-house process, allparts of the UltraLife spring brake receivean 8-stage pre-treatment, e-coated housings and an extra layer of polyester powder coating protection.

Premium QualityTSE is an ISO 9001 certified company andcomplies with QS9000 and TS 16949. As an OEM premium direct fit and aftermarket replacement, UltraLife is thepremium brake for your heavy-duty trucking application.

Long & Standard StrokeUltraLife comes in size 3030, with a2.5"or 3" stroke with long rod for Intraax applications, cut rod or welded clevis options, and with or without the clevis.

CompleteIn-House Testing UltraLife brakes undergo rigorous in-house testing in TSE’s comprehensive testing lab.Tests include variable pressure cycle testing,vibration testing, hot cell cycle testing, saltspray testing, cold cell leak/operationaltesting and slurry testing.

Seven Year WarrantyTSE offers its fleet partners an industry-best 7-year warranty. UltraLife comes with a 6-year warranty standard, and 3 years for severe service applications.

UltraLife IntermodalTSE offers an intermodal version of the UltraLife brake, designed specifically for salt-water ports or other corrosive applications. UltraLife Intermodal brakes receive additional protective coatings toprovide superior resistance to rusting and corrosion.

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The Ultimate in Spring Brake Performance & Durability

As the leader in spring brake design

and technology, TSE Brakes offers the

OmniBrake, a superior OEM preferred

design for your standard S-Cam drum brake

or disc brake application. With full pretreating,

e-coating and patented bushing assembly

for a self-lubricating center seal,

OmniBrake is another industry standard

for long life and corrosion protection.

Better DesignFeaturing TSE’s patented design,OmniBrake is completely sealed andtamper-resistant. OmniBrake has an all-steel housing and center section, a center sealed assembly, and a mainspring made from chrome silicon pre-tempered wire and specially coated to provide you with premium life and durability characteristics.

Easy to InstallOmniBrake is available with a sealedservice side that eliminates clamps for easier fit up, or as clamped service sidethat provides a convenient replacementchamber for easy-to-install serviceability.

Corrosion Pr otectionOmniBrakes undergo TSE’s in-house full immersion e-coating of housing and internal components, guaranteeing 100%coating and consistent thickness for excellent corrosion protection.

Size/StrokeOmniBrake’s all-steel modular designoffers more size options for a wide rangeof applications. Options from 1224 to3636 sizes, 2.25", 2.5" and 3" strokeoptions, with long rod, cut rod or fixedposition clevis and welded clevis available.

In-House Testing LabsMany stringent tests are conducted on the OmniBrake to ensure top performance, including high pressurecycle testing, vibration testing, hot cellcycle testing, salt spray testing, cold cell leak/operational testing and slurry testing.

Five Year WarrantyOmniBrake comes with a 5-year warranty for fleet partners, with a 4-yearwarranty standard, and 2 years for severeservice applications.

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A Superior OEM Preferred Design

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As the first double-diaphragm chamber

used worldwide for disc brake applications,

TSE’s High Output Technology (HOT)

chamber is a proven alternative to piston

type disc brakes. HOT chambers offer higher

output performance for your S-cam drum

brake and disc brake application when

compared to standard double-diaphragm

chambers, and at a lower cost than piston

chambers. HOT brakes are ideal for replacing

piston brakes that are typically used on buses

and other severe-duty applications.

Patented DesignFeaturing a lighter weight and smaller envelope size, the HOT brake's patentedhousing design, HOT diaphragm and HOT pressure plate increase performance while improving effective surface area. In addition, internal dust boot and optional rod guide ensure longer servicelife and improved protection against corrosion. A reduced profile (RP) design is available for special fitment needs, where every millimeter counts.

Powerful Parking PerformanceAchieve a higher parking or emergencyforce in a smaller profile while maintaininglow hold-off pressure with a HOT brake.Also ideal for other severe-duty applications where you need higher parking force for added safety.

Corrosion ProtectionAll steel HOT brakes receive TSE’s in-house full immersion e-coating to ensure 100% coating for the best corrosion protection.

Size/StrokeHOT chambers are available in a 2.5" or 3" (65mm or 76mm) stroke,with US or metric threads for ports andmounting hardware.

In-House Testing LabHOT chambers receive extensive testing through TSE’s in-house lab for optimumperformance, including tests such asvariable pressure cycle, vibration, hotcell cycle, salt spray and slurry.

WarrantyHOT chambers are available with a standard 3-year warranty, with an extended warranty available for National Fleet Partner customers.

A More Powerful Spring Brake in a Smaller Package

TSE’s unique, innovative Severe Duty

spring brake design is available in both

the UltraLife and OmniBrake models.

Engineered to handle your toughest heavy

duty applications, including vocations

such as refuse, concrete, dump trucks

and school buses, TSE Severe Duty brakes

offer the industry’s longest service life

and are an OEM standard direct fit

and an OEM quality replacement.

Accordion StyleBoot CoverSevere Duty brakes protect the push rodwith an accordion style boot cover madefrom neoprene rubber, which allows feweroutside contaminants for increased durability and longer life.

Stainless SteelClevis PinHelps prevent seizing at connection between chamber and slack adjuster foran increased resistance to chemicals andexcellent protection for salt water port applications.

Breather HolesAre PluggedAll breather holes on the Severe Duty are plugged except for two holes per tandem, allowing the chamber to drainand breathe while protecting it from outside material, ultimately extendingservice life of the brake.

Size/StrokeAvailable in a 2430 and 3030 size in2.5" or 3" stroke, TSE Severe Duty springbrakes are an OEM quality replacement.

In-House Testing LabsAs the only chamber manufacturer that offers all steel construction, TSE’s in-house full immersion e-coating also guarantees 100% coating and consistent thickness for the best corrosion protection. Through theirin-house lab TSE conducts extensive testing on brakes including high pressure cycle, vibration, hot cell cycle,salt spray and slurry.

WarrantySevere Duty chambers come with anUltraLife 3-year or OmniBrake 2-yearwarranty, with extended options availablefor National Fleet Partner customers.

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A New Level of Performance and Corrosion Resistance

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• All-steel spring housing and center section • Patented design is completely sealed andtamper resistant

• Patented design• Internal dust boot and optional rod guidefor long service life• Smaller envelope size• Higher output performance compared tostandard double-diaphragm chambers

Design• ‘UL’ inverted housing design eliminates coil to coil contact and coil to spring contact. • Exclusive “No Touch” spring design minimizes the effects of inclusions and seams that can cause premature spring failure while the recessed pressure plate allows for a shorter and more compact spring to help prevent power spring drift

Main Spring• Improved manufacturing process • ‘UL’ coated power spring for maximumcorrosion protection• Exceeds SAE dry cycle requirements in slurry tank

Corrosion Resistance• Full immersion in-house e-coating • Extra layer of powder coating protection• Tri-coated external housings

Quality Level• OEM premium first fit and OEMquality replacement

• OEM premium first fit and OEMquality replacement

Size/Stroke• Available in 3030 • 2.5" and 3" stroke options• Long rod, cut rod or welded clevisoptions available

• Available in 2430 and 3030• 2.5" and 3" stroke options (65mm or 76mm)• US or Metric threads for ports and mounting hardware• Long rod, cut rod or welded clevisoptions available

• Includes release tool and holder• Available with or without clevis• Welded clevis option available• Clamped service side or double rolledchamber options

• Includes release tool and holder• Available with or without clevis• Welded clevis option available• Clamped service side or double rolledchamber options

Options• Includes release tool and holder• Available with or without clevis• Welded clevis option available• Clamped service side or double rolledchamber options

• 4 year standard, 5 for Fleet Partners • 2 year for severe service

• 3 year standard, extended warranty available for Fleet Partners

Warranty• 6 year standard, 7 for Fleet Partners• 3 year for severe service

• High performance, specially coated with zinc phosphate base • E-coated for excellent corrosion protection

• High performance, specially coated with zinc phosphate base• E-coated for excellent corrosion protection

• Full immersion in-house e-coating guarantees 100% coating for excellent corrosion protection

• Full immersion in-house e-coating guarantees 100% coating for excellentcorrosion protection

• OEM quality replacement

• Available in sizes from 1224 to 3636• 2.25", 2.5" and 3" stroke options• All steel modular design offers more size options across the entire product line• Long rod, cut rod or welded clevisoptions available

TSE Brakes, Inc.2310 Industrial Drive S.W.Cullman, Alabama 35055

256-736-6275www.TSEbrakes.com

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