SDC choose Edbro for latest tipper
Edbro tipping gear selected for smooth-sided tipper
The ability of Edbro’s lightweight CS-series of tipping hoists to deliver continuous reliability and increased lift capacity, has resulted in Edbro tipping gear being specified on SDC’s latest fuel-efficient smooth-side tipper design.
The Edbro CS-series provides increased payloads through a weight saving of up to 20%, securing preferred-supplier status to SDC Trailers Ltd, the largest trailer manufacturer in the UK.
Smooth-sided trailers are used for transporting a range of less-aggressive loads, including sand. The added incline in the chassis and body floor makes them easier to tip and ensures that the entire load is emptied smoothly. The main advantage, however, with smooth-sided trailers is reduced wind resistance, which has a bearing on fuel consumption.
SDC’s new generation of smooth-sided trailers employ Edbro’s CS-series of tipping hoists as part of an optimized weight-saving design. The construction of the trailers comprises a sloping chassis to aid load removal, plus, a new wider design of lightweight aluminium-extruded side panels. These are used to construct the smooth sides of the panel tipper, making them easier to clean, providing a better mounting surface for decals, reducing drag and improving fuel efficiency.
Edbro plc, Nelson Street, Bolton, BL3 2JJ; tel: 01204 902364; fax: 01204 531957; email: Katherine.littlewood@edbro.co.uk
