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Term for silo vehicles that are emptied from beneath the silo via a self-emptying cone system.

Drop-side locks that are flush fitting to allow maximum internal load area.

An electronic early warning system from the German axle manufacturer BPW which uses sensors to monitor among other things the tyre pressure, brake lining wear and temperature etc. The data is transferred using the vehicles Can.Bus-System.

Upper extendable loading platform on car transporters for 10 or more cars.

This is a solar powered bicycle trailer that uses solar energy to drive the bicycle.

Loading system where trailers up to total weight 3.5 t and light vehicles can be lowered to the ground and then loaded directly from ground level without ramps etc.

Manufacturer of aerodynamic components for trailers and semi-trailers.

Electronically controlled braking system. Advantages are shorter braking distances, balanced application of the brakes, automatic monitoring of trailer braking performance and longer service intervals. Drivers also have the same pedal force. The latest EBS systems incorporate ABV/ABS systems. An EBS system is connected through a 7-pole socket. An ABS system is connected through on a 5-pole socket.

Electronic level regulation for 2 ride heights.

Low maintenance axles form the German manufacturer BPW.

Electronic disc brake system from the German manufacturer BPW. The usual system of air tanks, valves and hoses is not required and is replaced by an electronic actuation system.

A brake adjustment system from the German manufacturer BPW.

Manufacturer of hydraulic tipping equipment.

Sliding roof system from the German manufacturer Edscha. Easier to open and close than the traditional Hamburger roof system.

Guidelines for vehicles and transportation in Europe.

Term used for components that comply with European Standards.

European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service. Satellite navigation system for Europe and Africa

Electronically controlled braking system. Advantages are shorter braking distances, balanced application of the brakes, automatic monitoring of trailer braking performance and longer service intervals. Comprised of the air braking equipment and electronic components for the controlling the system.

Heating system for trailers and semi-trailers transporting temperature sensitive goods e.g. flowers, drinks.

Various vehicle components are electro-hydraulically operated e.g. tail-lifts, tipping equipment or steering.

Tipper with built in power source (battery) which can be tipped without being connected to a tractor unit.

Used for many applications e.g. operation of lift axles, emergency brakes, steering etc.

Known as the third brake. Electro-mechanically applied by the tractor unit to brake trailers on steep inclines or under normal conditions to assist the air braking system. A loaded vehicle on an incline of 7% over 6km will be braked so that a speed of 30 km/h will not be exceeded.

Abbreviation for European Norm i.e. European Standards

Abbreviation of European Navigation Satellite System the European region GNSS2-System.

Electronic ride stabilisation program e.g. for semi-trailers. For car trailers to 3.5 tonnes gross weight the ESP is connected through the 13-pole socket. Within milliseconds of surpassing a defined limit the accelerator is released and the brakes engaged to prevent an increase of instability. After the third large swing a defined braking is applied.

Manufacturer of light and middle class axles (now BPW).

European Union.

European standard sized pallets 800 x 1200 mm and 1000 x 1200 mm.

Trailer for skips and roll-on containers from the manufacturer Hüffermann.

Product name for tipping bodywork and trailers from the German manufacturer Kögel.

Product name for refrigerated vehicles from the German manufacturer Kögel.

Product name for a leading manufacturer of landing legs for semi-trailers.

Term used for a temperature recorder on refrigerated vehicles.

European standard 24 volt electrical connector between tractor unit and trailer.

Product name for BDF standard swap body demountables and chassis from the German manufacturer Ackermann-Fruehauf.

Cooling system for insulated bodies usually used for food distribution vehicles. The system cools the vehicle overnight sufficiently to last throughout the following day.

These are low platforms that hang between front and rear axles and can carry heavy and high loads.

Issued for vehicles that have dimensions and/or weight outwith the usual legal limits.

Term used to describe the filling in vehicle body cavities and insulated panels with foam.

Joint in sandwich panel bodies that allows for thermal expansion/contraction.

Officially recognised expert in the field of commercial vehicles.

Special strong and popular pillars used on long material vehicles. Manufactured in Scandinavia from high strength steel.

The dimensions given in a vehicle registration document are the overall external dimensions.

Term used to describe a technical component that can be operated by one person e.g. the operation of low loader ramps via hydraulic or spring aided means.