Superlink Tautliner Trailers For Sale In South Africa
What is Tautliner trailer?
A tautliner is a trademark for a type of trailer that is equipped with a side curtain. Due to the movable lateral stanchions and the sliding tarpaulin, a tautliner enables easy and comfortable loading and unloading both at the rear as well as the side.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Tautliner?
When closed for travel, vertical load restraint straps are attached to a rope rail beneath the truck bed, connecting the truck bed and curtain along both sides. Winches at either end of the curtain tension it, hence the ‘Tautliner’ name.
What is Tautliner made of?
A tautliner is a sliding truck curtain that can be folded back to allow easy loading and then pulled taut to protect the goods whilst in transit. The curtain material is normally made of high strength vinyl with an acrylic coating on the outside.
How big is a Tautliner?
Tautliner (Curtainsider)
| Dimensions: | 13,60 x 2,50 x 2,65 m |
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| Volume: | 90 m³ |
| Max Weight | 24.500 kg |
| Palettes: | 33 |
What is the difference between Tautliner and curtainsider?
A standard curtainsider has fixing points where the curtains are fastened down. On a Boalloy Tautliner, the curtains are fixed on rails and, when closed, are tensioned to hold them taut – hence the name.
Why do some trailers have skirts?
A trailer skirt is a device that can improve efficiency of the tractor-trailer by 5% just by smoothing out that drag under the trailer and pushing the air around the trailer wheels. Boat-tails at the back can add additional fuel savings by reducing turbulence in the wake of air behind the vehicle.
How many tons can a Tautliner carry?
26 Pallet Loading Configuration for Tautliner Interlink Trailer Combination with Average Gross Pallet Mass ≥1,223kg – ≤ 1,300kg. Max loading = 26 pallets per truck x ≤1,300kg per pallet = 33,800kg per truck load.
What do Tautliners carry?
Tautliners are used for secure road transportation purposes. They are built to be strong and generally used to transport heavy items like machinery.
How many pallets fit on a Tautliner?
There are various sizes of Tautliner trailers, ranging from ones that can transport 2 to 16 pallets, up to those that can carry 34 pallets.
How much fuel do trailer skirts save?
According to NACFE, trailer skirts are the most popular devices for addressing drag, offering 1 percent to more than 5 percent fuel savings versus non-skirted trailers. Rear fairings can help to reduce drag from the low-pressure developed in the wake behind the trailer.
How much weight can a trailer with 2 3500 lb axles carry?
The carrying capacity of two 3,500 pound axles is 7,000 pounds. The axles support not only the cargo’s weight but also the weight of the trailer’s frame and body.
How do I know if my trailer is too heavy?
Six Signs That You’re Not Hauling Safely
- You’re over your GVWR.
- Your suspension is sagging in front or back.
- Your vehicle is lopsided or leaning.
- Lots of bounce or sway when you hit bumps in the road.
- Your shocks wear out way too quickly.
- You aren’t using Air Lift air suspension.