Articulated Meat Van with Patent Features
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CLAIMED to be a great step forward in meat transport, both in design and in hygiene, new meat-transport vehicles built by S.M.T. Sales and Service, Ltd., Roseburn Street, Edinburgh 12, can carry 41 tons. Easy loading and unloading have been carefully studied, and the design is covered by a patent application.
The meat is carried in a low-loading semi-trailer with a bare minimum of ground clearance. No steps or ramps are required to gain entry into the vehicle, and the loading well is only 9+ ins, from the ground. When loading or unloading from a pavement, the step up from the kerb may be only 4-5 ins. The meat is hung from rails forming an endless track, which is part of the framing of the roof. By this means the weight of the hanging load can be evenly distributed over the whole structure.
Flush-fitting sliding doors are fitted on both sides. The body is panelled internally in Birmabright aluminium alloy and corners have been radiused so as to make hosing down an easy process. Drain holes are provided in the main body and upper deck. Double skinning ensures ample insulation. One of these vehicles, which are towed by a Bedford-Scammell tractor unit, is in service with Messrs. Gilmours. of Perth.