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PTS - Ergonomic "all in one" pneumatic landing legs

BĂ©quilles pneumatiques PTS

28.02.2017

INNOVATION TO IMPROVE DRIVER HEALTH AND SAFETY!

The new PTS 50 landing legs support the front of the trailer when removed from the vehicle. It keeps the trailer completely immobile so that loading and unloading operations can be performed in complete safety.

The PTS 50 is a highly adaptable model that can be used on almost all trailers (280 mm travel). With their reduced weight (up to 15 kg lighter than the competition), the landing legs can be adjusted much more easily and quickly: it takes just 5 seconds, compared with an average time of 3 minutes for most legs on the market.

One of the special features of these new ergonomic landing legs is that they no longer have a crank handle or screw/nut mechanism, which are the most fragile components on a traditional trailer support.

By doing away with the crank handle, the two landing legs can be installed and removed much faster, and driver health and safety is significantly improved. Improved working conditions means less risk of injury, MSD and sick leave. The landing legs also make it possible for the company to comply with legislation concerning worker protection.

AN ECONOMIC AND SIMPLE SOLUTION FOR IMPROVED SAFETY

To make the installation as easy as possible, the landing legs are controlled by two buttons installed on one of the two legs (referred to as the "master" leg) and may be installed on either side of the vehicle. Using these buttons, the entire assembly can be deployed and locked in place in just a few seconds. The two non-motorised legs are connected by pneumatic hoses to form a complete set, ready for installation.

They are simple to use and intuitive. All the driver has to do is respect the operating cycle. The legs are deployed and locked in their raised position to support the trailer (when unhitched from vehicle), thereby preventing any rocking. The PTS 50 landing legs are both set to the same removal height so the drivers can reverse directly into the hitching position, knowing that their trailer is at the correct height.

A ROBUST AND HIGH-QUALITY DESIGN!

Designed to be the strongest landing legs on the market, the PTS 50 trailer supports are certified to withstand mechanical loads of up to 25 metric tons each. They are also manufactured with high-quality pneumatic components (ISO 9001: 2008) and protected with zinc phosphate primer and high-quality automotive paint finishing. The PTS 50 trailer landing legs come with a 5-year warranty for metallic components and a 2-year warranty for pneumatic components.

LANDING LEGS OFFERING MANY ADVANTAGES!

Because the landing legs have no crank handle, trailers can be placed closer together in parking areas, and a complete fairing can be installed around the legs to make them more aerodynamic (airflow guidance). In addition, a large access hatch for the landing leg crank handle is no longer necessary.

Another advantage of these landing legs is that the trailer can still be used even in the absence of an air supply. The system can be manually activated.

The reduced weight of the landing legs also means lower fuel consumption, and therefore less CO2 emissions.