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How to keep cargo stable when using 3 axle low bed truck?

TITAN VEHICLE | 2020-07-02

 

TITAN Low bed truck trailer are widely used, mainly for medium and long-distance freight transportation. low deck trailers are commonly used to transport heavy vehicles, rail vehicles, mining machinery, forestry machinery, agricultural machinery, and other heavy-duty cargo.

The 3 axle low bed truck structure usually adopts a concave beam frame. The lower the center of gravity, the better the stability and safety, and the stronger the ability to transport ultra-high cargo.

The natural law of gravity causes objects to topple over when unbalance. Once you understand the concept of center of gravity and its effect on stability, you balance objects and move them safely. The concept is particularly important for tall objects with irregular shapes.

 

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How to keep cargo stable when using 3 axle low bed truck?

1. Lower the center of gravity

The location of the center of gravity from the base of support determines the stability of an object. If the location is high above the base support, the object is likely to be unstable depending on the size of the support base. This explains why tall objects topple over easily.

The way to increase stability is to lower the center of gravity or reduce the distance between the center of gravity and the ground. So TITAN 3 axle low bed truck is a good choice, it can make the center lower.

Carry high object while lying on the ground or in a leaning position instead of an upright position. When you incline a tall object or any other object, you automatically lower the center of gravity.

 

2. Increase the size of the base of support

You can increase the stability of a heavy object by increasing the size of its base of support. Increasing the size does not automatically increase stability. You must increase towards the direction of the oncoming or impeding force.

One way of increasing the base support is to change the position such that the widest part of the object lies on the ground. Another way is to increase the number of contact points with the ground where possible.

For some objects, you may need to change the package or change the position to create an additional contact point.

Also the low bed truck trailer can widen by some accessories to increase the size of working platform.

 

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3. Place the object at the center of the base of support

The vertical projection of the center of gravity should be at the center of the base of support. In other words, the balance point should be at the center of the base or ground for the object to remain stable.

Placing the object near any of the edges may cause it to fall, especially when the truck or transporter changes its momentum. By placing the object at the center, you increase the distance that the center of gravity has to travel before it can cause the object to fall.

 

4. Increase friction

The level of frictional resistance between the contact point or points and the base or ground influences the stability of the object. When the level of frictional resistance is low, the object will slip or skid on the ground.

High friction, on the other hand, improves stability, especially on a smooth base. Consider the surface of the contact point and choose to package with a rough surface.

Sometimes transporters use sawdust on their trailers to keep heavy objects with smooth surfaces stable. You can add any other rough material on the platform to increase friction as long as it does not damage the object.

Also the low bed truck trailers floor is checker plate, this will keep the bulk cargo or equipments more stable.

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5. Lower the speed

Moving an object at a high speed increases its chances of toppling over. Speed does not necessarily affect the amount of gravitational force on an object. However, speed determines the reaction of the object when faced by an external force.

For instance, if you are transporting an object with a truck at a high speed, a sudden stop or hitting an obstacle will cause the object to topple over. Sometimes stepping on the brakes when driving at a high speed causes the object to fall or slide.

If you are carrying the object, walking at a low speed helps to keep the center of gravity or balance point at the same position.

 

Through this video below, you can learn about different types of lowbed semi-trailers, like 2axle, 3axle, 4axle lowbed semi trailer, hydraulic ladder lowbed semi trailer, etc.

As well as the process, testing, packaging and customer feedback, etc.

 

If you want more information about our semi-trailer, please click “Lowbed Semi Trailer“. 

 

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