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What do we mean by 'working hard'?
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The tipper illustrated above is certainly hard working. Less obvious is that its body of self-hardening aluminium alloy is working harder with each successive load. Unidur, Alusuisse's special alloy, hardens after welding, with age, and during use. So that the harder that body works, the stronger the metal in it becomes.
Abrasive loads require the toughness that's built-in to the Alusuisse '1111' systems. Combine with this the lightweight properties of aluminium and we have maximum durability for minimum weight penalty.
Minimum weight penalty
Lower vehicle weight keeps road tax to a minimum and also means a higher powerto-weight ratio with all that this implies— more payload, better acceleration, higher climbing speeds, lower fuel costs per ton moved, and economical unladen trips.
The Alusuisse system
This unique system of totally integrated Unidur sections is specifically designed for argon-arc welding. it is offered to bodybuilders together with the complete backing of a design team of highly trained engineering specialists whose function is to advise and assist the constructor.
From short-wheelbase tipper units like the one above, to the massive structure of the Euclid dumper body (right)—there is an Alusuisse 'M' series system to meet the toughest tipping requirement. A complete range of all-welded aluminium systems of exceptional strength is available in all sizes, suitable for any application.
Ask your usual vehicle body-builder to provide details, or ring us at the address below.