East Manufacturing Announces New Features to LED Lighting

Ohio East Manufacturing, Randolph, Ohio, has announced it is offering a LED lighting system that is completely sealed against the elements. The system uses sealed “plug-in” connections designed to prevent moisture infiltration and subsequent corrosion from compromising the functionality of the trailer's lighting system, the company says. This moisture-barrier lighting system is now standard equipment on all East aluminum flatbed, dump and transfer trailers.

“The new moisture-barrier system is a return ground system, versus the traditional chassis-ground system, eliminating the opportunity for poor connections between body, chassis and tractor fifth wheel,” says Bob Appleman, director of supply chain management. “There is no splicing needed, no wire nuts, and no junction boxes with the standard lighting system. The system uses wire harnesses with corrosion-resistant Truck-Lite Fit 'N Forget plug-in connections. Each connection is packed with non-conducting dielectric grease to seal out moisture,” Appleman adds.

"East is focused on the goal of making better, more durable trailers that decrease maintenance time and expense for our customers,” says Dave Tate, president of East Manufacturing. “This moisture-barrier lighting system is a perfect example. It is virtually maintenance free, and the life of a LED light is more than 100,000 hours.”

He continues, “So when you combine them with a wiring harness system designed to keep moisture out of the connections, lighting maintenance on an East trailer should be minimal.”

East Manufacturing Corporation offers a full-line of aluminum dump, platform and refuse trailers, steel and aluminum dump bodies, and heavy duty trucking accessories.