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Friday, August 26, 2016
Trailer builder D-TEC will launch its revamped S-line Flexitrailer at the IAA
transport trade fair in September. This new trailer version boasts a number of
cost-saving innovations.
“We
specifically took the feedback of our customers to heart in our upgrade of the
S-line Flexitrailer,” explains D-TEC-Director Gerrit van Vlastuin. “We also
conducted cost optimizations following a maintenance cost-analysis.”
No more filling blocks
We
would like less loose parts on the container chassis. “That was one of the most
common customer requirements.” We mainly sought a nice solution for the filling
blocks and we have found this in the form of the D-TEC folding twist lock. This
is a twist lock, which unfolds from a double twist lock console, if necessary.
The filling blocks thus became obsolete.
D-TEC
tested this innovation extensively at a number of interested customers, but
will initially offer this optionally. Van Vlastuin: “The test companies,
however, are very enthusiastic and no longer want anything else!”
Cost savings
As
previously mentioned, the new S-line Flexitrailer also contains cost-saving
updates. The rear lights are an example of this. D-TEC removed these, so
standard block lamps with LED lights can be used. In the new position, the
lamps are nestled more in the chassis, thus reducing the chance of damage
significantly. Another improvement concerns the application of rollers in the
standard Flexitrailer design: they slide smoothly out the rear part. These
revamped rollers no longer need adjustment and have a longer service life.
D-TEC
also standardised the air suspension through which they realised a saving in
weight. In combination with BPW axles, for example, these savings can add up to
70 kilos.
The
new Flexitrailer S-line comes with a standard closed side-panel; customers can
apply advertising to this. In the new bumper construction, D-TEC also included
all bumper requirements that are to take effect in the next few years.
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