The industry's first completely GREASE-FREE fifth wheel!  The Holland NoLube Fifth Wheel is an over-the-road semi-oscillating fifth wheel designed to completely eliminate the use of grease on the top plate, between top plate and bracket and in the lock mechanism.

BENEFITS OF A NoLube FIFTH WHEEL:

• Reduce fifth wheel lubrication cost and time.

• Extend maintenance intervals and improve shop productivity. Only periodic inspection is required. Absence of grease allows mechanics to work faster and safer.

• Keep shop clean and safe.  Eliminate steam cleaning and costly grease disposal. Helps meet EPA regulations.

• Preserves the environment.  Reduces grease contamination of storm and ground water. Avoids citations and fines for excess grease on drive axle and frame.

• Saves on steer tire wear.  Maintains consistent steer effort – even in sharp turns – helps reduce steer tire scrub/wear.

• Improve driver productivity.  No regreasing on the road. No greasy hands or clothing. Provides a smoother, more fluid ride and constant feel for the way the trailer pulls.

NoLube TOP PLATE INSERTS

Top lube plate inserts require no lubrication. It maintains constant lubrication between fifth wheel and upper coupler

MECHANICALLY BOUND LUBE PLATE INSERTS

The replaceable lube plate inserts are mechanically-bound to a unique "perforated" plate that provides friction-free performance and extends the life of the lube plate compound.  The lube plates fit into cast recesses of the top plate and are secured by studs and locknuts.

IRON POCKET ARTICULATION INSERTS

Austempered ductile iron pocket inserts fit between the top plate and brackets to provide smooth, long lasting top plate articulation. 

SPECIAL ALLOY KINGPIN CONTACT AREA

A ‘slurry’ of binding materials and various alloys is applied to the lock area that make contact with the kingpin. It is then exposed to a highly- focused laser that ‘micro-welds’ the slurry to the lock so it becomes an integral part of the metal.  This provides a lubrication-free base, almost no wear nor corrosion over time and it won’t chip off like a standard coating will.

LOW FRICTION COATED LOCKING MECHANISM

The lock mechanism requires no lubrication.  Lock components are protected with low friction coating.