
Product News
Product development is a continuous process at Weddle Industries. Our design team is constantly searching for ways to make things stronger, function better or easier to install.
Shot peening is a process in which hardened media called “shot” is used to bombard the surface of a metal part. This effectively hammers the part with thousands of small metal balls, which dimple, or “peen” the surface.
6-speed sequential racing gearbox for inline applications. Borrowing the 6-speed sequential trans section from the original ST6, the ST6-i couples lightning fast shifts in an inline package with the brute strength needed to tackle the Baja. It’s the trans in Robby Gordon’s 2015 Dakar Rally Stage-winning Gordini.
Racing transaxle for mid-engine applications. Weighing in at 145-160 pounds (depending on configuration) the Albins ST6-M is a strong, efficient 6-speed sequential racing transaxle featuring a set of drop gears for quick, simple ratio changes. The ST6-M borrows the proven 6-speed sequential gear section from the original ST6 that was developed for V8 Supercars, but relocates the ring and pinion to make it suitable for midengine applications.
Front-engine/rear drive package. Australia’s V8 Supercars wanted a lightweight control trans with better weight distributionin the chassis for their 2013 Car of the Future platform. They also needed ease of maintenance but refused to sacrifice on performance. Lighter, stronger, and easier to maintain are tough challenges for any transaxle designer to incorporate in one gearbox. Albins came through with the ST6.
Las Vegas, Nevada, August 21, 2010 — The 2010 edition of Best in the DesertÕs Vegas to Reno race was a good one for Weddle Industries. Unlimited Class racers supplied by Weddle Industries accounted for 7 of the top 10 finishing positions in Class 15, including the top spot! Chris Kemp had a flawless run in his Champion Series Jimco to take first in class and 2nd overall. Chris runs an Albins sequential transaxle and had just switched from a clutch to the Albins torque converter package.
Top finishers in Class 1500 include: