Durability and Environmental Protection
At 4:33 in
The Greatest Trailer Invention I've Seen in Decades
What happens here
Drew explains that the system is designed to be fully sealed and resistant to environmental elements. It incorporates a 'dry run seal' that prevents external contaminants like water, mud, or road debris from entering the system, while still allowing anything internal to exit. This design ensures that the regenerative components are protected. He further clarifies that the regenerative system is entirely sealed away from the brake components, meaning that even if brake dust or metal debris were to occur, it would not affect the regenerative function or the overall safety and integrity of the brakes. The system is also built to handle excessive heat generated by braking, with the regenerative components being less susceptible to heat-related failure than the brakes themselves.
Goal: Understand the system's resilience against environmental factors and brake-related debris.
Tools and materials
- Stillwell Power Band Rotor Stillwell — Illustrating the sealed system
- Stillwell Power Band Stator Stillwell — Illustrating the dry run seal