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Hot forged one piece receiver tube - New Products - prevents metal corrosion - Brief Article

Automotive Industries,  Dec, 2002  

Forged Tubular Products' hot-forged one-piece receiver tube for trailer hitch systems has the strength to work on class 1 through 3 trailer hitches. The patented process produces a single piece A500B steel tube eliminating stress risers and the corrosion potential associated with welded reinforcement rings.

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They are shot-peened to relieve stresses and provide a perfect surface for painting and E-coating, The tube is forged with 6 mm radius corners inside and out for a great fit and finish. For more information call Forged Tubular Products Inc. at 1-866-FORGED-T.

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