European trailer from Zubery Owen-Rockwell
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Rubery Owen-Rockwell will have an 11.5ill trailer axle at the Commercial Motor how which has been specifically designed ) meet the contemplated European axle eight. A number of proven components ave been used in its production, together ith some new features; these include 'all tube, Sin-diameter axle beam. Outboard rake drums are specified to provide easier iaintenance; other features include universal ub caps and oil seals for oil/grease lubricaon and spigoted wheel mountings. Improved rake shoe pivot bearings, cam roller retain ers and modified self-aligning camshaft bearings have been designed to improve the axle life further.
A new version of the M-series suspension range will be shown which has underslung springs and an axle centre to underframe distance of less than 9in, which will allow low platform heights.
Other bogies which conform to the latest UK Construction and Use Regulations, with 18.5-, 19and 20-ton capacities will be featured.