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    Minimizer Insert-style Slick Plate

    Oct. 23, 2017
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    The Insert-Style Slick Plate is specifically designed for trucks that have Holland fifth wheels with built-in lube plate inserts.

    These models include the Holland FWAL, FW31 and FW33 fifth wheels. The Insert-Style Slick Plate joins the 5th Wheel Slick Plate, Trailer Slick Plate, and Slick Disk in the company’s greaseless product line.

    By using the Insert-Style Slick Plate, truck drivers and fleets no longer have to grease the fifth wheel’s top plate, according to Minimizer.

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