Lubrication and retightening of the trailer

Robustec’s Roll on Roll off trailers are very robust and easy to operate, lubricate, readjust and maintain. But, to guarantee a longer useful life to these implements and avoid extra costs, it is necessary to take some basic precautions periodically.

But do you already know how to properly maintain your equipment? In this article we will show you how to lubricate and re-tighten the Julieta equipment, as well as other maintenance.

Know about the trailer’s lubrication and retightening procedures

Every 3,000 km traveled: check and retighten the spring clips, suspension bolts, axle bolts and check the suspension.

At least once a week or every 3,000 km traveled: Lubricate the trolley wheels, the central pin of the rear suspension rocker arm, the locks’ axles and also the coupling end.

Every 5,000 km traveled or every tire change: Trailer’s wheels balancing and alignment.

Periodic maintenance:

• Change the tires, check the coupling shaft and bumper pins.
• Check the brake system, such as leaks and water hoses. Brake pawl, ABS system wiring and also make sudden braking tests, for better system verification.
• Check the lashing slings every time you secure the container. Also check the container’s locking when on top of the trailer.
• Check the trailer’s electrical system, evaluating the brake signals, including the flashing lights, low beam, reverse gear, license plate light and also the green ABS signal light.

See the basic care recommended in operations

• Whenever you disconnect the trailer from the truck, the first step is to pull the trailer stop button to avoid accidents.
• Do not leave the air hose or electrical cables touching or near the floor to avoid damage to the system.
• Always operate in flat and safe places, and without people nearby at the time of operations.
• When loading the trailer container before the journey, check that it is well fixed by the lashing slings and also by the lower locks.
• When removing the container from the trailer, make sure the lashing slings and locks are loose to avoid possible damage.

Learn more about the roll on roll off trailer

The 3-axle Trailer with the Robustec roll on roll off system is an extremely practical and efficient solution for load transportation, capable of facilitating movement, increasing speed and optimizing logistics performance.

With a maximum pulling capacity of 27 tones, the equipment is designed for 6.0- and 6.5-meter length attachments. Mounted directly on the truck chassis, it offers safety and robustness in the most varied applications, optimizing transport performance.

Know some characteristics of this trailer:

• Sliding support trolley with 4 double lamination rollers and safety brakes;
• coupling shaft integrated in tube, 3 m long;
• Suspension and brake system;
• Mechanical suspension with springs set and tubular axles;
• Electrical system with LED signs;
• Control boxes with easy access to the operator;
• Painting with PU ink in black;
• Side protectors and bumpers with approved reflective adhesive.

All Robustec road implements comply with Contram’s standards and resolutions. In addition, this equipment complies with all the measurements, signs and specifications required by traffic regulations.

In order to guarantee total safety to its clients, Robustec performs checklists and tests on all its road implements before making the technical delivery to the client, in addition to qualifying and training them for operation and periodic maintenance.

By following these tips on lubrication and retightening of the roll on roll off trailer, you guarantee a longer useful life for this implement, with more safety and lower costs.

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