#We. the revolution trailers drivers#
#We. the revolution trailers series#

Everything comes together with just four connections that are located at the centre of the trailer, inboard of the tires. The number of parts and connections has been reduced by 60%.

#We. the revolution trailers series#

Traditional stop and turn lamps have been replaced by a series of three LED strips that are set into an aluminum channel. Moveable chain ties can be repositioned in a series of channels, and later stored into an integrated toolbox.Д®ven GroteвЂ™s integrated lighting system is radically different.

#We. the revolution trailers drivers#

Stake pockets are simply cut out of the rail, and increase their related strength by a factor of 12.A simple hook found underneath the rail will also hold the flat hook from a DoT strap in place while drivers secure their loads. There are no welded pipe spools or rub rails to be found. The side rail and rub rail are made with a single piece of extruded aluminum. The Revolution Hybrid that incorporates some steel will weigh 9,000 lbs.ДЄs tractor weights increase with the introduction of new exhaust treating equipment, the trailer weights will become important for those who need to haul loads of coiled steel weighing 48,000 to 50,000 lbs.Д«ut the trailerвЂ™s design also offers a number of enhanced load securement tools. While a traditional flatbed would weigh 10,200 lbs, the aluminum Revolution will weigh 8,000 lbs. And the stiffer design is also expected to reduce the lateral bending known as trailer wracking which can cause tires to scrub away prematurely. The Revolution, currently offered in a spread tandem configuration, will be made with 1,500 parts. A traditional flatbed trailer includes 3,700 parts, including 1,400 screws, 44 I-beams, eight wing braces and the wood flooring. There has been an undeniable reduction in parts in the process. A spinning tool simply softens the aluminum and mixes the material together. The unitized design fuses together a series of aluminum channels using a process known as вЂњfriction stirвЂќ welding.

The secret to the new trailer known as the Revolution is found in the floor. And the multi-axle designs that are more popular in Canada are expected in the near future, says Buck Buchanan, vice-president, marketing. вЂ“Fontaine Trailers has unveiled a new aluminum flatbed trailer that promises lighter weights, higher strengths and a stiffer construction than competing models.