PEAK TRAILER Stand 147

20th September 1968, Page 169

20th September 1968

Page 169

Page 169, 20th September 1968 — PEAK TRAILER Stand 147

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Peak Trailer and Chassis Ltd., Ashton Road, Stockport

THREE semi-trailers are shown by Peak on this stand; all are equipped with slipper ended suspensions. Rubber-bushed radius rods locate the axles in position, and Sin. diameter axles are used throughout the range, every vehicle having 16.5in. by 7in. S-cam brake units.

The first vehicle shown is plated for 24-ton g.v.w. and is a 30ft long single-axle model. It is fitted with 10.20 x 16-ply tyre equipment and has main frames of 1-section, 20.125in. deep. Pressed-steel crossmembers 5in. deep and extending over the full width of the trailer support a 0.875in. hardwood floor and are capped at the outer ends by a special pressed-steel side rave member. This member has a recess pressed into it wIlich protects signwriting from abrasion by tying-down ropes and loadbinding chains. The rave member is ranged to provide a 1.75in. high chock rail. This vehicle bears the model No. P24 53.

A 30-tonner, model No. P30T4, is designed as a dual-purpose unit. It will carry either general cargo or ISO containers. Heavily reinforced outriggers concealed beneath the 0.875in. hardwood flooring carry removable/retractable twistlocks. These members are 8in. by 6in., while the remainder which support the hardwood flooring only, are 5in. by 2in.

This vehicle is mounted on a tandemaxle suspension and equipped with 9.0020, 14-ply tyres. It is 33ft overall and will carry 20ftor 30ft-long containers.

The T.I.R. trailer shown is a 12-metre unit with a clear platform length of 39ft. lt is plated for 32-ton g.v.w. and bears the model No. P32 T4 (TIR). The same frame construction is used throughout and again the flooring is of 0.875in.-thick hardwood but in this case, load-securing rings are recessed into the floor. Steel framing for the T.I.R. tilt is designed to be adjusted in a range of heights from 7.5ft to 8.5ft.

Heavy tying-down points for securing the trailer on board ship are suitably positioned on the main frames. A PVC tilt arranged so that the sides and the rear panels can be rolled up to facilitate loading and unloading is Dutch-laced to comply with Customs sealing requirements.

The vehicle can be supplied with a widespread bogie and various king-pin positions can be provided to suit individual requirements.