Truckman Flatbed trailers are widely used in a variety of industrial production, logistics and transport, and dock and other fields. It is suitable for all types of goods and will not cause damage or deformation during transport. Flatbed trailers can transport raw materials and semi-finished products to factories. They improve production and cut labor. Flatbed trailers can be used in wharves, harbors, warehouses, etc. to provide convenient help for loading and unloading operations at wharves. The flatbed trailer has an extra-long loading platform. It can carry more cargo. It is ideal for oversized and non-traditional cargo. It improves economic efficiency and cuts transport costs. It has revolutionized the oversized and non-traditional cargo logistics industry with its strength.
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What Is A Flatbed Trailer?
A flatbed trailer is a kind of transport tool. It’s widely used in logistics and transport. It has a simple structure, strong load capacity, and is easy to operate and maintain. A flatbed trailer usually consists of a chassis, axle, suspension, braking system, loading platform, safety device, and other parts.But there is a clear difference between flatbed trailers and low-bed trailers in terms of use and design.
Chassis
The chassis of a flatbed trailer is usually made of strong steel. There is a loading platform on the chassis. It is for loading, unloading, and fixing goods. In addition, the chassis is also designed with an axle and frame structure, which enhances the stability and load capacity of the whole vehicle.
Axle
The trailer’s axle is flatbed. It usually uses a multi-axle design. This design boosts the carrying capacity and stability. The bearings are usually made of high-strength materials to ensure the safety and stability of the whole vehicle.
Brake system
The brake system of a flatbed trailer usually adopts a pneumatic brake or hydraulic brake system. The main role of the braking system is to control the speed and ensure driving safety.
Safety devices
Flatbed trailers are also equipped with a variety of safety devices, such as anti-skid mats, reflective signs, safety locks, and so on. These safety devices can effectively protect the safety of goods and occupants in the transport process.
What Type Of Flatbed Trailer?
The flatbed trailer type includes the lowbed, normal, and extendable types. Here is a detailed description of these three semi trailers.
Normal Flatbed Trailer
It is a kind of towing vehicle used for transporting containers in factories, logistics, and ports. The traction frame reduces the impact of the vehicle when starting and stopping. It protects vehicle safety. The height of the traction frame can be adjusted to fit different tractor models from different manufacturers. The front suspension steers. The rear suspension orients. It has two layers. It has a strong buffer spring. On rough roads, it stays flat. Simple structure, easy to apply, easy maintenance, large carrying capacity, long service life, and other advantages.
Lowbed Trailer
It is usually used to transport heavy equipment such as excavators, road rollers, and other heavy loads. It has a low center of gravity, good stability and safety, strong chassis, and upper passing capacity, and is very suitable for transporting ultra-high loads.
Extendable Flatbed Trailer
First of all, the biggest feature of the extendable flatbed trailer is its adjustable length pull-out function. It has an adjustable body length. You can adjust it to fit different goods. This makes transport more flexible. Secondly, the extendable flatbed trailer adopts a low-flatbed structure, which makes the loading and unloading of goods more convenient and quick.
What’s The Benefits Of Flatbed Trailer?
Multifunctionality Of Cargo Transport
Flatbed semi-trailers have a flatbed structure. They can transport many types, sizes, and shapes of goods. Such as steel, timber, building materials, etc., the load capacity is usually more than 30 tonnes, which can meet the needs of large-scale cargo transport. The flatbed semi-trailer is simple. It has no closed compartments. It can carry goods of different shapes and lengths. It can carry goods that are super-long, super-wide, or super-high. Other vehicles cannot carry these goods. But, a flatbed semi-trailer can. A flatbed semi-trailer is suitable for a variety of industries, such as construction, metallurgy, chemical industry, electric power, machinery, etc., to meet the needs of a variety of materials transport in these areas.
Quickly Delivery Time and High Transport Efficiency
The flatbed trailer is not fenced. Its low chassis makes loading and unloading goods easier. It also reduces the labor for workers and speeds up loading and unloading. Flatbed trailer reduces the overall transport time as a large amount of goods can be transported at a time. So its transport efficiency and economy play an important role in logistics transport. Firstly, in the logistics distribution link, a semi-trailer can quickly and efficiently transport the goods from the place of production to the place of sale, which reduces the time cost of goods circulation. Secondly, in the logistics warehousing link, the semi-trailer can quickly transport the goods from the warehouse to the terminal, improving the efficiency of warehousing logistics.
Enhanced Security Measures
After the goods are loaded onto the flatbed trailer, they need to be fixed to ensure that the goods will not slide or fall off during transport. Common fixing methods include wire rope, tie-down straps, bolts, etc. It is recommended to use a combination of fixing methods to increase the fastness of fixing. At the same time, when fixing the goods, try to connect all the fixable parts to increase the stability of the whole transport object and prevent the goods from moving or tilting.
Key Considerations for Flatbed Trailer Selection
Determine Needs
Before choosing a flatbed trailer, you need to define your needs, including the purpose, size, and load capacity of the trailer. For example, if you need to haul large machinery and equipment, you need to choose a flatbed trailer with a large load capacity; if you need to haul items with irregular length and width, you need to choose a flatbed trailer with a larger size. Therefore, before choosing a flatbed trailer, you need to clarify your needs and choose a suitable trailer according to your needs.
Choose The Right Material
The materials of flatbed trailers usually include steel, aluminum alloy, etc. Different materials of flatbed trailers have their advantages and disadvantages. For example, steel is heavier, but more durable and stronger; aluminum alloy products are lighter but less durable than steel. Therefore, when choosing a flatbed trailer, you need to consider the advantages and disadvantages of the material and choose the right trailer material for you.
Know The Trailer Size
In addition to load capacity and material, the size of the flatbed trailer is also very important. When choosing a trailer, you need to measure the size of the items you need to haul and choose a suitable flatbed trailer. If the size of the item is large, you need to choose a flatbed trailer with a larger width and length to ensure that the item can be towed safely.
Find a Reliable Seller
When buying a flatbed trailer, you need to choose a reliable seller. You can Google or contact TRUCKMAN directly to choose a reputable seller. At the same time, before buying a flatbed trailer, you also need to know the seller’s after-sales service policy to ensure that the purchased trailer can get timely and effective repair and maintenance.
Summary
The benefits of using flatbed trailers for transportation mainly include the strong load-carrying capacity, can the transport of extra wide and extra heavy cargo. Strong adaptability, can transport different sizes and types of goods. Wide range of use, applicable to a variety of industry sectors, such as construction, metallurgy, chemical industry, electric power, machinery, and so on. Truckman Automobile as a professional flatbed semi-trailer manufacturer in China, can provide you with professional flatbed semi-trailer selection advice, contact us now!
FAQ
Cargoes such as construction machinery, steel, building materials, agricultural machinery, etc. are well suited for flatbed trailer transport. The flatbed trailer is also very suitable for transporting large loads due to its long and wide loading platform and its high loading capacity.
1. Updating of loading and unloading equipment.
New forklifts and cranes have been introduced to increase the level of automation and reduce reliance on manual operations.
2. Introduction of computerized management systems.
Realize online ordering of logistics, electronic recording of loading and unloading processes, real-time tracking of vehicle status, and improve the efficiency of information flow.
3. Establish a monitoring system.
Regularly track key indicators such as loading and unloading efficiency, turnaround time, vehicle changing efficiency, etc., diagnose bottlenecks according to the data, and make timely improvements.
4. Establish a flexible team system.
According to the order of high and low peak allocation of personnel, dynamic adjustment of the number of crew to improve resource utilization.
Yes, semi trailer accessories may create some problems as they age. Therefore, timely maintenance will ensure the proper use and prolong the life of your vehicle to avoid major safety accidents.