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Type of axle drum manufactured by the German company Kässbohrer that provides balance between twin wheels when turning.

Term used for a road train comprising 2 connected semi-trailers. Not used in Europe at the moment.

Critical temperature in refrigerated vehicles which provides information on the temperature of the cargo.

Used in tankers to control movement of fluid loads during transport especially during braking and accelerating. The walls are not full height. The gap at the top allows goods to flow from chamber to chamber when loading.

Pressure measurement unit.

Tail-lift manufacturer

Trailer fitted out for the selling of drinks.

General term for hinged doors full or part height at rear or in side walls.

Longitudinal and cross members comprising base of a body.

The BDF is a German road haulage organisation. BDF-Norm is a standard system for swap bodies.

Ridged tilt roof with a central beam and steep pitch to protect goods usually carried in open top vehicles in particular for cement. The name comes from the town of Beckum in Westfalia where cement is manufactured.

Supplier of ‘Eurolift’ tail-lifts.

Manufacturer of lubrication equipment.

Hardwood floor material e.g. for low loaders.

Leading German manufacturer of brake linings.

Part of axle hub and uses conical shape to ensure safe seating of the wheel.

A special tipping semi-trailer that is used to tip bitumen into road finishing machines.

This is a three-inch connector coupling and is a part of the loading dome of a silo transport container.

Used instead of nuts and bolts for bodywork assembly.

Vehicles must be able to turn 360° within two circles with outer radius of 12.5m and inner radius of 7.2m

Term used for various kinds of bodywork (tipper body, swap body, tank body)

Additional axle groups used on heavy low bed loaders.

Quantity measuring equipment for tank vehicles.

A method of closing tilt covers using a zig-zag pattern.

System that automatically opens and closes drop-sides when tipping.

Manufacturer of air brake systems for vehicles.

System for filling tanks from below.

Leading European axle manufacturer in Germany.

Cable which transfers load from over-running brake to wheel brake drums.

Technical drawing for brake installation.

Used to brake the vehicle. Brake drums have various widths and diameters. The brake area of the drum is directly related to the braking effectiveness. Brake drums are manufactured from various materials e.g. cast iron and steel. Brake drums can be turned several times to re-establish a flat surface.

Found on the brake adjusters. Used to indicate the wear on brake linings especially on newer vehicles with disc brakes. Wear is viewed through a inspection window. A red marking is visible when the wear limit is reached.

Balance of brake and axle load between several air suspension components.

Load sensitive valve on trailers which controls the brake pressure required.

Diameter and width of the braking surface of a brake drum.

Term used by a leading German axle manufacturer to describe their disc braking system.

Electronic brake system without need for pneumatic or hydraulic pressure.

Classification of steel hardness e.g. steel used for tipping vehicles.

Brush seals are used a dirt seal between moving parts for example internal walls and lifting floors.

German technical group for heavy transport.

Special brake test which must be undertaken annually by an approved testing organisation.

Bavarian Trailer Organisation. This organisation is involved in the development of intermodal road/rail transport.

Open container trailer that has dimensions, weights and construction which suits transport of building materials.

Used on stone semi-trailers.

Aerodynamic profile on a vehicle bulkhead. Improves fuel efficiency.

Load capacity of the vehicle floor usually measured per square metre. For swap bodies the European Standard EN 283 requires a floor load of 5460 kg/m².

Found on tank trailers e.g. for discharge.

Swap bodies that have top as well as bottom corner castings or side doors that are not manufactured in line with ISO standard dimensions.