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Fuel oil, bitumen and even manure. These are just a few of a long list of typical but sometimes dangerous products that need to be transported at any given time, and they often have specific requirements.

That’s why Kässbohrer provides tanker and silo vehicles in ten product groups with more than 100 different vehicles, all having a design focused squarely on being light and safe.

The SafeTanker range includes 26 different vehicles offered in either stainless steel or aluminium, which is optimal for the high hygiene requirements of the food sector, safe and secure transportation of hazardous chemicals For the most efficient and flexible transport operation, Kässbohrer offers various compartment, insulation, heating and pump options that might be needed. In its Lightest Silo range, Kässbohrer offers tipping K.SSK silos from 40 to 90 m3  including the lightest ADR tipping silo vehicles that are suitable for transporting powder, or granular materials. Meanwhile its 31to 54 m³ K.SSL non-tipping silos are suitable for the transportation and discharge of low-density materials.

Among its other products are:

Bitumen Tanker K.STS – award-winning, this tanker meets all the needs of hot petrochemical goods and comes with remote control and enhanced safety options. It provides maximum payload with a tare weight starting from 6,050 kg and can be equipped with various heating options, such as steam, water and electrical heating.

Fuel Tanker K.STB – a standout within liquid dangerous goods transportation, it has features for advanced safety, including overfill protection and Sealed Parcel Delivery, which monitors load capacity for any changes during operations. It also has anti-theft options. Its low tare weight starts from 4,750 kg and is available with one to 6 compartment options, mechanical and electronic dipstick systems, pump, counter, hose reel and collector.

Chemical Substance Tanker K.STC PR – This tanker is available in 30 m3 with 6,450 kg tare weight to 37.5 m3 with 6,980 kg tare weight. It has a stainless-steel body and offers a number of filling and cleaning manholes which conform to EN 140 25 standards. With a walkthrough baffle option, it enables an easy cleaning operation with the possibility of walking between baffles by entering the tank from a single filling manhole.

Food Tankers K.STL and K.STL P – Serving all foodstuff transport needs, from oils and beverages to delicate goods such as chocolate, these are ATP certified and pressurised with various volume and compartment options. Easy to clean, it also has a tare weight starting from 5.550 kg, enabling increased load capacity and is more environmentally friendly.

Waste Tanker K.STN – developed for natural waste, it minimises the health risks and hazards during the transportation of manure to power plants and renewable energy centres. It is equiped with various pump and filling hoppper options and pneumatic leveling control as well as overpressure and vacuum valves. With an empty weight of 5,450 kg and steering axle equipment if offers maximum mobility.

Charming old towns, narrow loading ramps, overcrowded car parks, busy construction sites, old-fashioned petrol stations and quaint little dairy farms have all one thing in common – they are all a nightmare for any truck driver.

Turning or threading a trailer in the tightest of spaces makes even the most experienced truckers work up a sweat. One hapless move and there’s a risk of damage that jeopardises both time and business plans.

The vehicle industry has therefore long grappled with the development of all kinds of auxiliary steering systems. However, most of them proved to be too complicated to operate, too complex to install and ultimately too expensive for trailers in most price categories and application scenarios.

But now, BPW is offering Active Reverse Control (ARC),  a solution that immediately impressed experts and drivers alike.

It is based on the proven BPW self-steering axles and an innovative gyroscope sensor technology controlling the steering angle electro-hydraulically. ARC facilitates and speeds up previously hair-raising turning manoeuvres, reduces the risk of accidents and also enables drivers to fulfil the demanding transport tasks more quickly.

But it is also the plug & play system design for the vehicle manufacturer that has helped the ARC achieve industry-wide recognition.

How it works

The steering cylinder and sensors are mounted directly on the axle. This means the steering system is completely free of the clunky, conventional steel rods.

There is also no need for an extra sensor on the king pin. ARC’s control unit and the hydraulic tank can be mounted anywhere under the trailer.

Power can be supplied either via the towing vehicle or independently via a battery. This unprecedented flexibility and compact design enable vehicle manufacturers to equip a wide range of trailers with ARC – including low loaders, where the installation space is a matter of millimetres.

The system covers a range of drum and disc brakes.

A streamlined installation is an economical one which allows manufacturers to target broader trailer market segments with ARC. BPW delivers the axles with pre-assembled parts ex works, ensuring a seamless integration process. The software is also pre-installed.

As another industry first, BPW has developed a smartphone app that enables effortless initial commissioning and remote diagnostics. Notably, no additional adaptations to the vehicle frame are required, eliminating unnecessary complexity. A sample test report in accordance with ECE R79 and EMC certificates in accordance with ECE R10 are included for compliance and safety.

Enhanced agility

When reversing, sensors and electrical and hydraulic systems ensure that the wheels are steered at the optimum angle. The driver can also manually select the steering angle when reversing by remote control. This gives the driver even greater manoeuvrability. Now, for the first time, the operator can remotely steer the wheels when manoeuvring forward at speeds up to 10 km/h with the same steering angle as reversing.

Previously, during forward manoeuvring, the wheels followed the natural movement of the self-steering axle. However, this required the vehicle to travel a few metres.

Now the wheels can also be manually steered forwards. With radio control, the driver can drive the trailer both forwards and backwards in confined spaces, reducing the number of manoeuvres required.

This saves time, effort and wear on the wheels.

The BPW engineers took up suggestions from drivers who had gained experience with the ARC. Drivers and vehicle engineers were correspondingly enthusiastic during the first  drives that BPW offered the manufacturers with a test vehicle.

The additional function does not make the ARC any more complicated – forward driving is activated by the EBS system.

To implement the new feature, BPW makes clever use of the EBS’ ISS (Integrated Speed Switch) interface. The ARC will be connected to the EBS with an additional cable set. BPW supplies the appropriate cable set for the vehicle ex works. This means that the ARC remains a plug & play system, with which BPW is once again proving itself to be a forward thinker within the industry.