Trailer support foot: know the right one

When there is a need to support loads, support legs are the most suitable and safest equipment for those who work with heavy loads and under severe conditions. They allow a precise and individual adjustment and also a perfect leveling of the loads, even in hilly terrain and aggressive environments. In addition, they facilitate the adjustment to different heights, reduce the operator’s physical effort, optimize production, and ensure safety throughout the process.

Next we will explain how to choose the most efficient, safest, and most suitable support foot for your needs.

See how the support foot works

The support leg is a support used to suspend and support small loads on trailers, trailers, and agricultural carts. This equipment allows the detachment and resting arrangement of these machines and facilitates their reattachment, even on uneven terrain. It should be used, then, in trailers of reduced capacity, between 1,500 and 7,500 kg.

The support leg has a steel tube that telescopes down into a slightly larger tube by means of an external crank. At the bottom, the support leg has a very robust welded structure that rests on the ground. It is generally used on single axle trailers and is installed at the front, on the raised part of the tiller, so as not to create an obstacle when at rest and during cornering phases.

Learn how to choose the ideal support leg

The equipment for lifting and supporting loads must be chosen according to the needs and working conditions of each company. In this sense, they must contain easy-to-understand information about their functions and specify the load limit that can be supported. The support legs are available on the market in various models and dimensions, and can also be manufactured according to customers’ specifications and needs.

This equipment is suitable for trailers of reduced capacity, between 1,500 and 7,500 kg. Otherwise, the operator’s physical effort during the detaching phase would be too high and it would be difficult to adapt the trailer to different heights during the reattaching phase.

On the other hand, for larger machines, mechanical devices with angle reducers are used, so that there is transmission of movement in the screw, which significantly reduces the efforts of the operator. In this way, it is also possible to highlight trailers of up to 28 tons of load.

Get to know Robustec’s line of support feet

Robustec has a line of support feet that stands out for its robustness and resistance. With three drive models – lateral, superior, and articulated – they offer more practicality and comfort in handling to the operator. The use of this resistant equipment optimizes production and guarantees the safety and quality of the entire process.

Robustec column shoes have two actuation speeds – high, to bring the shoe close to the ground, and low, to lift the load. In addition, they also offer three drive options – side, top, and articulated.

The finishing of the parts is done in epoxy powder paint and electrolytic zinc plating, which ensures greater protection against aggressive environments.

In summary, learn about the advantages of support feet:

• Great handling practicality;
• Perfect fit and leveling;
• High resistance and safety;
• Suitability for different heights;
• Three drive models;
• Varied capabilities;
• 4mm lift on each turn of the crank;
• Resistance to aggressive environments;
• Finished with epoxy powder paint and electrolytic zinc plating;
• Adequacy to technical requirements.

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