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had to do a lot of manual work in order to pull out the
side extensions, a clever steering system now takes over
this chore. The widening on both sides from 2.54 to
3.20 metres maximum width, is done by solenoid valves
via remote control.
The new lateral telescopic technology can be
implemented on any three, four or five-axle Multimax
and where the loading platform is divided into two, the
rear part can be steered separately.
Previously, extending each outrigger had to be done
individually and then the outrigger boards had to be
inserted, whereas now, the driver, via remote control,
easily activates the right/left extension, and the loading
process can begin. Although this system has been
available on the market for several years, Faymonville
has made a modification: “In fact, we haven’t invented
anything fundamentally new,” Sales Director Arnold
Luxen concedes. “By using highly elastic steels, however,
we have succeeded in giving this system only a slight
extra tare weight compared to the usual outriggers,
plus outrigger boards.”
The hydraulic widening makes savings, per loading
process, of between 20 and 30 minutes and this process
is clearly much easier during periods of bad weather.
“This innovation should also be seen as making an
important contribution to reducing the compensation
expenses of drivers owing to strained backs or other
injuries,” says Arnold Luxen, Sales Director.
Variomax with lower tare weight
In Hannover last autumn, at the
Internationale Automobil
Ausstellung
(IAA), the Gigamax Light was an undisputed
eye-catcher, generating vast interest within the sector.
The substantial reduction in tare weight logically creates
greater leeway with regard to the loading volume and
now Faymonville customers can also take full advantage
of this with the Variomax.
Thanks to the targeted reduction of the tare weight offer
savings of up to thirty percent depending on the vehicle
type.
In recent times, customer demands for construction
machine transports with regard to legal payloads
and payload-optimised vehicles have been growing
constantly. One decisive reason, along with steadily
rising operating costs, is the increasing inspection
frequency, especially in Germany where the sector is
limited, by law, to a 12-ton axle load.
Faymonville has completely reworked the existing
Variomax product line with payloads of up to 85 tons
and 19.5” pendel-axles, expanded with 17.5” pendel-
axles. By reducing the tare weight, one axle can be
eliminated – either on the tractor unit or on the trailer.
The benefits can be seen in multiple areas:
• Payload optimisation in all areas of the Variomax
line 2+4 to 3+5;
• More compact construction, higher manoeuvrability
and shorter total trailer lengths smooth the way to
problem-free and rapid authorisations;
• Depending on the model, the 8x4 tractor unit can
be eliminated (affording a reduction in investment
of around €35 000), and further flexible usability of
the 6x4 truck, for a tipper.
With the Variomax, Faymonville can now offer a
customised solution for transports with up to 100 tons
of payload.
Beneficiaries of the new development with the Variomax
are transport companies that pass through Germany –
owing to the limitations on the loading volume.
Weight-optimised Prefamax
Faymonville has a leading position in the manufacture
and selling of semi-trailers for the transport of concrete
elements. As one of few companies, they propose –
based on a healthy economical basis – the complete
package. For each specific kind of transport of concrete
elements, Faymonville has an optimal solution.
Besides the known semi-trailer with hydraulic suspension,
the range has been enlarged by a pneumatic version.
This latest model is ideal for payload optimised working
offering a considerable tare weight saving of two tons
and by using a 4x2 truck. The saving for the carrier is thus
much higher, gaining two tons in terms of tare weight by
using the lighter Prefamax with pneumatic suspension,
compared with the hydraulic option. By using a 4x2
truck, the carrier can save the additional excess weight
of the usual 6x4 truck. This amounts to a total saving of
3.5 tons for the combination of truck and trailer.
Optimised modules remain on the rise
The module market in the transport sector is still
growing. With the endless possibilities afforded by the
modular construction system, adaptation to cargos is
possible, and the modules from Faymonville allow a
smooth and flexible procedure.
The Belgian constructor pushes the development in this
sector to fulfil the high attends of the global customers.
The chassis from S-ST module has now been optimised,
but always with consideration to compatibility with
the previous model. This was based on an additional
quality improvement and an increase of efficiency of
the technical features.
The result was a higher point load on the external fields
of the load platform: 60 tons. Also, the number of
hydraulic connections has been reduced. In connection
with the Sistaplex-piping – which is free of corrosion –
and the tube couplings VOSS2Splus – which is leak free
– the focus was given to quality, profitability and safety,
a clear advantage for the operator.
All these points lead to advantages, especially for parallel
combinations. The centralised power supply line allows
an easier analysis and also a smooth eventual change of
the components. Thanks to the HRM-treatment and the
metallisation process, the appearance of the S-ST module
is aesthetically appealing. The innovative metallisation
process avoids an expensive repaint – which is often linked
to complex installation of the hydraulics, pneumatics and
electric parts.
SPMTs are generally used in off-road operations
in the most wide-ranging places throughout
the world, and are therefore generally
‘environment-dependent’, meaning that the
electronic drive control must be capable of
withstanding all climatic factors.
