JR Dixon boosts business with Krone curtainsider 15 January 2013

JR Dixon, the Cumbria-based transport business is reporting improved use and ease of handling since the addition of a Krone Profi Liner curtainsider to its fleet.

Director Phil Clarke explains that the company runs operations between its Workington depot and the city of Tarnobrzeg in Poland, carrying a mix of loads, including steel and industrial bi-products. However, it also transports finished doors and windows in the UK for customer Westport Windows.

"This trailer has enabled us to maximise our loading potential," states Clarke.

"We can load steel through the roof much faster and, using Krone's multi safe load securing system, various other mixed products can be quickly and securely handled," he adds.

Clarke explains that the Profi Liner's multi safe load securing system has a multi lashing facility along the side rave, which enables upwards of 3,000 lashing variations and also allows restraining hooks to be attached from the inside while the curtain is closed. This saves time and improves handling for the driver.

Furthermore, by using the cross member supports, the trailer can be split into separate sections to accommodate mixed or groupage loads.

Code EN 12642 XL, the European codification for body structure and load securing, aloso comes as standard, which Clarke says is essential when doing business in Europe.

"Code XL has now become the yardstick by which curtainsiders are measured," he contends. "It is not only a certification for structural strength but also for load securing safety. Without this, operators will find it hard to do business in Europe and elsewhere."

Author
John Challen

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