Firestone Industrial Products

Manufacturers of the world’s Number One air spring for light vehicles, buses, heavy-duty trucks and trailers, rail cars and industrial applications

Firestone Industrial Products has continued to make significant advancements in sophisticated air spring technology since patenting the first rubber air spring in 1938. For more than 70 years, the company has brought innovation to every aspect of product design, engineering a wide range of products for the truck and suspension, automotive, manufacturing, industrial paper and mining industries. Firestone Industrial Products’ extensive product development process has resulted in applying automotive technology to the company’s additional heavy-duty product lineups. Its innovations span many additional technologies from electronic sensors, to higher-strength fabrics and compounds.

Throughout the manufacturing process, the company recognizes the importance of improving efficiencies and is committed to achieving the highest international standards and certifications. In addition, Firestone Industrial Products supports its customers with skilled engineers, local-market knowledge and responsive service every step of the way.

To meet the needs of expanding global markets, Firestone Industrial Products offers a solution-focused product lineup.

Airide™ Air Springs
Firestone Industrial Products has long been associated with an ever-evolving line of high-performance, innovative and dependable Airide™ air spring products. Today, the company provides air springs to the world’s largest automotive, truck and suspension manufacturers, as well as aftermarket distributors.

Firestone Industrial Products’ pioneering development of air spring technology has improved the ride quality of many vehicles over the years. A vehicle with an air spring suspension provides a much smoother ride than a vehicle with traditional mechanical leaf or coil spring suspension, adding extra protection for fragile cargo and more comfort for drivers and passengers. Studies have shown that heavy-load vehicles with air springs also have a lower impact on road systems.

Marsh Mellow™ Air Springs
In the 1970s, Firestone developed Marsh Mellow™ springs, engineered specifically for heavy-duty equipment. For years, vehicular suspension and industrial industries have benefitted from rubber springs based on their reliability, corrosion resistance, compactness and low maintenance qualities. The hollow center of the Marsh Mellow™ spring, surrounded by a solid rubber core and fabric body, delivers excellent vibration control – both laterally and vertically.

AirPicker™ and AirGripper™ Products
Ideal for intricate manufacturing operations, Firestone AirPicker™ and AirGripper™ products offer a wide range of advantages over traditional pick and place devices. By varying the air pressure in the devices and the force applied, the user can pick up or grip a product of various shapes and sizes and transport it during the manufacturing process.

Available in a wide variety of diameters (8.5mm to 105mm), AirPicker™ and AirGripper™ devices require no lubrication, excel in dusty environments and are composed of materials specific to working conditions. Industry-specific AirPicker™ and AirGripper™ products also can be developed to meet the custom needs of a manufacturer.

Firestone Industrial Products is committed to offering high-quality, industry-leading products and the reliable support customers have come to expect.