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Axle Relocation and / or
Replacement
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With the price of new trailers taken into consideration, it has
become very economical to convert trailers with older axle
configurations to the new Ontario “SPIF” Regulations. There are many
things to consider when contemplating this procedure, most importantly,
overall tank condition. With impending weight restrictions on older
axle configurations, converting these trailers to conform to the new
regulations, allows carriers to transport cargo at the maximum weight
allowances which on a cost to transport basis, maximizes efficiency and
profitability. |
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When this unit arrived it had spoke wheels, carbon steel frame,
tandem rear axles and spring suspension with dual forward lift axles,
insulation with a stainless jacket and an older style bumper and older
style lights. The trailer came into the shop where it was stripped down
to the rings and barrel. New side supports were fabricated and welded
in place in preparation for the stainless steel frame and sub frame. In
the mean time, technical drawings and blueprints were sent to our
Engineer on staff, to work out the axle locations relative to the
barrel, for the trailer to load equalize. Once ascertained,
construction begins on the bogie. |
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For ease of construction, the stainless
steel bogie is build upside down and on the floor and receives three
Hendrickson Intraax Axles and is set up for an Air Ride suspension. |
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Once the bogie is
assembled, it is married to the side supports with a stainless steel
weld.As you can see in the above picture there are new stainless light
boxes, LED lights, aluminum wheels, stainless fenders, new air tanks and
stainless steel bumper. |
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The IMT
Ingersoll Steerable Lift axle is also mounted with aluminum wheels and
Super Single tires. Once the build process is complete, the trailer is
ready for initial testing to make certain everything functions
correctly. |
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This trailer did not require insulation
or jacket material for the product it will be hauling and it was
requested not to have it on completion. The above picture shows the
conspicuity tape applied and the steel suspension components painted in
company colors.
With the job complete, this trailer has virtually become a new unit and
now conforms to all the SPIF regulations that apply to this new
configuration. |
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