A&R International expands fleet with Krone curtainsiders18 June 2013

A&R International Haulage has added three sliding roof Krone Profi Liner curtainsiders to its fleet, each with XL certification for European operations.

The trailers were specified with front lifting axles, which automatically engage over 16 tonnes, thus saving on tyre wear and fuel. Rear steering axles have also been fitted to aid manoeuvrability and reduce tyre scrub.

Contracted to freight and logistics provider Uniserve, A&R International delivers predominantly to French, Belgian and Dutch destinations and insist on a high standard of trailer construction and loading capability – hence the specification of EN code 12642 XL.

"Gone are the days when any curtainsider would do," comments Rob Scriven, A&R's founder and director.

"We not only need trailer strength but also loading flexibility to a high safety standard and in this regard Krone's multi –lock system comes into its own.

"Take, for example, a typical load comprising 9-tonne Eurostar transformers," continues Scriven.

"These are crane-loaded through the roof and then lashed into position using the multi-lock side rave. This has strapping points every few inches along its length, each of which has a two tonne rating and if you use two points, then naturally it doubles to four tonnes. We secure fore and aft of each transformer on each side, which gives us 16 tonnes."

Author
John Challen

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