symmetrical coupling heads and modular elements made of over-length
edge parts for automatic welding.
Basic steering by UNIVERSAL GOOSENECK
The technical advantages of the CombiMAX are far-reaching owing
to the uniform basic steering alone. “There is only one steering
transducer for all steering receivers used so far in the various
units,” says Alain Faymonville, mentioning a salient feature of the
concept. More precisely, this means that “all steering systems can
be controlled by a newly developed, universally usable gooseneck,
regardless of whether it involves vehicles with 4 or 8-tyred pendle
axles, vehicles with knuckle-steering axles (hydraulic or air
suspension), or vehicles with independent suspension from the Twin
Axle II series”.
The combination of three coupling systems, which have been familiar
for a long time, as individual solutions is also new. Regardless
of whether bolt coupling, quick disconnect hook or installable
telescopic centre beam - the three components are combined as
standard on the new CombiMAX. This enables customers to react
flexibly to the most diverse transport requirements, even after the
purchase. In addition, the new system interface enables the direct
combination of vehicles with different heights and widths - but with
the same axle load in the overall combination.
And then there is the noticeably easier operation. Until now, this
has certainly been a complex challenge for the user, especially with
the heavy models. The purposeful streamlining of the operating
elements and thus simple operation are an important and often
neglected factor in today‘s international and strongly networked
world of transport.
Versatile and perfectly-fitting options for fast-channing order
situations
The decisive positive factor for the freight forwarder is the flexible
establishment and expansion of his vehicle fleet. “We give our
customers a tool with which they can conceive their own vehicle
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