The Kässbohrer team held an enthusiastic unveiling of its vehicles in Hanover, Germany and front of stage was its Next Generation Curtainsider Series.
“We have been very busy in 2024 presenting our new products, starting with our new generation container chassis series, and then our new generation reefer series at the beginning of the year,” Kässbohrer Board Member, Iffet Turken told the audience. “And now the star of the show is our New Generation Curtainsider.”
More than a vehicle, the trailer builder declared it an example of engineering excellence and a customer focused approach to design.
Development
During the curtainsiders’ development, Kässbohrer engineers produced 12 new patents and three new utility models. Overall, it features 36 patents and seven utility models.
Developed at Kässbohrer’s new second research and development centre, the series underwent rigorous testing, simulating 2.5 million kilometres of challenging road conditions to guarantee stability, load safety, vehicle reliability and longevity.
The vehicles were tested on torsional and buckling performance, as well as lateral-force-resistance to ensure both performance and safety on even the roughest roads, during high-speed turns and tight curves.
Materials and equipment
The Next Generation Curtainsider Series was built using fully automated robotic welding and advanced surface coating technologies. A six-layer surface protection, made up of Kässbohrer’s KTL coating with zinc phosphate technology, provides the chassis corrosion resistance, with ten years of rust perforation protection.
It provides a user-friendly experience, the company said, by featuring aspects such as lightweight roof caps, central pillars and user-friendly roof-lifting system. The patented integrated cross-tensioning system, K-Tension, in the roof tarpaulin, ensures a stable roof structure that resists lateral stress, preventing sagging and offering safe loading.
Additional features include a multi-bolt fixed floor with a 7.2 tonne forklift axle load capacity and water-resistant sealing, allowing for long-term durability with minimal maintenance. With its Code XL certified durable front panel, developed with new generation bolted aluminium panels and aluminium front pillars, the vehicles offer rust-free, long-term use to its users.
Meanwhile, secure docking is further supported by welded rear pillars, high-friction resistant ramp buffers, and reinforced rear door hinge guards, delivering safety during loading and unloading operations.
Loading
The new chassis is engineered with the K-Fix system, patented load-strapping technology, offering 17,000 ways to fix a load through strapping holes spaced every 70 mm and 13 x 2 securing rings along the frame.
Additional load securing bars, 400daN capacity side walls, pillar pockets and pallet stoppers complete the full load securing features. This total load security ensures no load shifting, providing safety in motion for diverse transportation needs and ensuring optimal load security for all transportation needs.
Engineered for intermodal excellence, the Next Generation Curtainsider excels in both road, rail and sea transport. Its anti-deflection capabilities ensure smooth and reliable loading for trains, while the sliding bumper minimises damage during ferry boarding. Additionally, the reinforced closed king-pin area enhances safety and efficiency in port operations.
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