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Milk curtain raiser for Dairy Crest

14th July 1984, Page 19
14th July 1984
Page 19
Page 19, 14th July 1984 — Milk curtain raiser for Dairy Crest
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Keywords : Curtain, Furnishings, Milk

BIG reductions in body damage are reported by Dairy Crest, a division of the Milk Marketing Board, following the introduction of Lawrence David's lift-up curtain Roller-Sider bodies for wholesale milk deliveries.

The first two Roller-Siders, with insulated curtains, have been built by Lawrence David of Peterborough on Leyland Freighter 16-ton chassis.

The Roller-Siders curtains lift up to the cant rail, clear of any fork-truck damage. Dairy Crest say they stand to save hundreds of pounds in repair bills over the life of the vehicles.

The curtains are lifted by electric motors concealed in the front bulkhead, and are operated by push-buttons at the base of the bulkhead.

A further improvement coincident with the introduction of the Roller-Sider is a 4in (100mm) reduction in platform height. This is achieved with low-profile tyres and body cross-bearers which are inset in the depth of the main longitudinal members. The floor height is only 3ft 9in (1.15m).

The curtains are left fully open overnight, giving the body interiors the maximum chance to dry out after cleaning. The empty vehicles can be moved around the depot with the curtains raised without risk of doors slamming and causing further damage to themselves or harm to the drivers who use them.

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Organisations: Milk Marketing Board
People: Lawrence David

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