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Learn about SAF-HOLLAND sub-assemblies in PBS for fifth wheels, truck suspensions, and trailer types. Explore roll stiffness, roll centre, roll steer, and testing methods in the US and Germany for improved performance and safety. Discover recommendations for testing procedures and values to enhance product quality.
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by Nemanja Miletic, Product Manager SAF-HOLLAND Australia SAF-HOLLAND Sub-assemblies in PBS
Sub-assemblies currently in PBS Fifth Wheels Truck Suspensions INTRA range trailer MODUL type trailer
INTRA range – a bit of theory… IU - Underslung IO - Overslung • Roll stiffness – achieved through 3D-bush, air bags • and suspension design • Roll centre – cannot do much about it… • Roll steer – design compromise between roll centre height • and axle position
How do we test them? US test laboratory – certified by DOTARS – Fifth wheels & truck suspensions SAF in Germany – servo-hydralic road simulator – 3 axis both sides + torque
What we would like to see, or food for thoughts… • Do we need a set of recommended test procedures for different parameters as a guide? • Range of recommended values for the most common applications • More feedback from certifiers so we can improve Thank you…