Tipping Silo Trailer

4 model options

Engineering and production

Tipping Silo Trailer

4 model options

Tipping Silo Trailer — CAD
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Technical Specifications

Tipping silo trailer

Tipping silo trailer body type

Silo trailer volumetric capacity:

  • Production is carried out in the 28-50m³ volume range according to customer order.

Body material grade:

  • High-strength ST52 or Strenx brand Swedish steel is preferred for the body material.

Payload:

  • Thanks to the lightweight body, payload capacity reaches maximum values.

Body type:

  • The cylindrical body is manufactured by certified, expert welders.

Working pressure:

  • The silo trailer operates at a working pressure of 2 bar and a test pressure of 3 bar.

Chassis:

Axle configuration:

  • The vehicle has a 3-axle chassis configuration.

Materials:

  • High-strength chassis steel and cross members are used in accordance with EEC directives.

Manufacturing:

  • An optical laser measuring device is used in chassis assembly to ensure accurate, flawless chassis fabrication.

Assembly method:

  • The trailer brackets are mounted onto the chassis flange using the staggered fabrication method and welded.

Suspension & axle:

Suspension:

  • An air-bellows, single/double-leaf Z-spring system is preferred for the suspension.

Front axle:

  • The front axle lift control is located in the tractor cab.

Number of axles:

  • A drum or disc brake axle system with 3 x 9 Ton carrying capacity is used.

Axle brands:

  • Sertel, Pırlanta etc. (domestic) / BPW, SAF (imported) (choices are optional).

Brake system:

  • A WABCO 2S-2M EBS + RSS system is installed in accordance with UN/ECE regulation ECE R13.

Hydraulic system features

Tipping movement:

  • Tipping is performed by a HİDROMAS brand 5-stage heavy-duty telescopic cylinder providing a 45º angle.

Pneumatically controlled:

  • The tipper is pneumatically controlled and equipped with a two-speed lowering valve and limit control safety.

Intermediate connection:

  • The connection between tractor and trailer is established via 2 jacks. Installation uses a PTO suited to the customer's vehicle.

Technical specifications:

Electrical system:

  • SA-BA (Varroc) brand, 2×7 & 1×15 pole connections compliant with UN/ECE regulation ECE R48, plus a socket compliant with ISO 12098.

King-pin:

  • A 2” bolted king-pin in DIN 74080 quality, compliant with ECE R55, is preferred.

Landing legs:

  • OMS/GOS brand geared landing legs with single-side crank, two-speed operation, 24 ton dynamic and 50 ton static load capacity are used.

Tyres and rims:

  • R22.5 x 385/65 PIRELLI R179 tyres with 11.75 x 22.5 steel rims are preferred; fitting complies with regulation EU/458/2011.

Paint:

  • After shot blasting, all metal surfaces receive 2 coats of epoxy primer, followed by 2 coats of acrylic paint in the requested RAL code.

Marking and labels:

  • The vehicle carries the mandatory plate compliant with regulation EU/19/2011, rear reflectors, reflective strips, speed markings and warning labels.

Filling system features:

Pressure vessels:

  • Filling is performed through DN 400 - DN 500 diameter manhole covers designed and manufactured in accordance with the 97/23/EC Pressure Equipment Directive.

Top filling covers:

  • The top filling covers are equipped with 3 butterfly-bolt clamps.

Discharge system features:

Pressure vessels:

  • After the tipper is raised to a 45° angle, air is fed into the vessel by the compressor.

Discharge:

  • When the pressure gauge reads 2 bar, the 4” ball valve on the rear cover of the tipping silo trailer is opened, transferring the product out of the vessel.
  • This starts the discharge of the product inside the tipping silo trailer.

Standard accessories

  • Folding rear bumper compliant with ECE R58 UN/ECE
  • Cycle guards compliant with ECE R73 UN/ECE
  • SEL brand 4” flanged discharge hose
  • Mudguards
  • Lockable 80 Lt. capacity storage cabinet
  • Wheel chock
  • Rear bumper mud flap
  • Water tank
  • Fire extinguisher cabinet
  • SA-BA (Varroc) electrical set
  • Spare wheel carrier
  • Wheel nut wrench & handle
  • Rear access ladder
  • 2” relief valve rated for 4 bar pressure
  • Glycerine-filled pressure gauge

Optional features

  • JOST landing legs
  • JOST king-pin
  • ALCOA aluminium rims
  • ASPÖCK electrical set
  • WABCO SMARTBOARD / e TASC
  • Middle axle lift system
  • Pneumatically folding top walkway platform (h:1100 mm)
  • PVC pipe housing for the 4” discharge hose
  • Custom adhesive livery applied to the silo trailer body

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