Strap takes the strain
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A HIGH-STRENGTH load-rete tion strap has been develop( by lorry bodybuilder Boalk Ltd, Congleton, Cheshire.
The new strap assembly is I option on Tautliner curtainsick bodies, rated at 1270kg (2,81 lb) safe tension load with a bra ing strain of 1,588kg (3,500 lb).
Boalloy claims that a typic 12m (40ft) Tautliner semi-trail can now withstand a 27.5-tc load leaning on one side, wit out yielding, supported by ju the straps.
The Tautliner's patented cL. tam n construction contains stral sleeved freely inside the curia at pitched intervals to suit ti type of cargo being carrie Addition of the new strappir allows Boalloy to meet a wid requirement.
Original development w. completed to meet the requic ments of rail transport accor modating wagons up to 15.24 (50ft) in length and payloads up to 45 tons.
A new top roller is located ir spring steel ring attached to ti looped end of the woven polyE ter strap and is the key to ti extra strength. The ring waisted profile hugs the bobL roller to give positive alignmE with the curtain track.
Standard rollers are ma from a nylon material but can made of other materials, such phosphor bronze, whe needed.
Strength at the bottom ends the straps is matched by nc corrosive stainless steel snap tion buckles, said to be slimrr than any other used on curta siders.
Existing curtainsiders can converted to comply to t stronger specification subj( only to the strength of the ba: body.