Distribution transport: Rohr Spezialfahrzeuge offers through-loading solution based on the Actros
Vehicle & technology
The application information centre (BIC) offers optimal solutions for all areas of transport. Christian Gietl, expert in refrigerated bodies at Rohr Spezialfahrzeuge, on the capability of a through-loadable road train in combination with the new Actros.
Close to the customer: Christian Gietl is an expert in the special requirements for food logistics.
New Actros: The Mercedes‑Benz Trucks flagship has long since proven itself in heavy-duty distribution transport.
Rohr Spezialfahrzeuge GmbH is looking to make processes in food logistics more efficient. This is also how the new generation of the DLE 31-A through-loading system was created based on a new Actros 2543. The safety and assistance systems in the Actros are of particular help in distribution transport. When manoeuvring, for example, MirrorCam gives the driver valuable support. The same applies to turning. Here, Sideguard Assist can warn of moving and stationary objects in the monitoring zone to the right of the truck if there is any danger of collision.
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Join RoadStarsThe main component of the new trailer is the front cover in combination with a retractable drawbar. The body of the Actros has a tail lift, which can be used to transport goods from one of the two load carriers to the other.
The combination can hold two sets of 18 Euro pallets or two sets of 30 roller containers. The drawbar between the motor vehicle and the trailer is extended as soon as the vehicle has docked at the loading ramp.
This creates the space required by the lowered tail lift or the bridge between the two load containers.
Since the operating system is accessible from the outside, the driver does not have to switch between the motor vehicle, trailer and external area. There is no longer any need for time-consuming uncoupling, and only one docking point is used at the distribution centre or market. The vehicle is ready for loading or unloading in less than three minutes.
Significant time savings on the whole. The system was optimised via remote control of the tail lift from the trailer. It allows the driver to close the front container once it has been loaded without having to leave the loading area.
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Test drive in Wörth: over 180 fully constructed vehicles are on hand for examining and testing at the application information centre (BIC) in Wörth. Skilled experts explain everything there is to know about the topic of interest and show visitors around.
Swivel front cover: Thanks to the convenient handling, a few minutes is all it takes for the articulated truck to be ready for loading or unloading.
Swivel front cover: Thanks to the convenient handling, a few minutes is all it takes for the articulated truck to be ready for loading or unloading.
Through-loadable: The two load containers are connected together. Pallets can be moved from one load carrier to the other.
Through-loadable: The two load containers are connected together. Pallets can be moved from one load carrier to the other.
Photos and video: Henrik Morlock
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Schöner Artikel und schöne Fotos und ein tolles Video.
Grüße Jörg 👍👍👍👍👍⛟😎😷
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