The main types and applications of semi-trailers
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The main types and applications of semi-trailers

Publish Time: 2024-05-31     Origin: Site

Semi trailers play a crucial role in modern logistics and freight transportation. Different types of semi-trailers have their own purposes and characteristics to adapt to diverse and complex transportation needs. The following will provide a detailed introduction to each type of semi-trailer.

Flatbed Trailer

Features: Flat semi-trailer is a type of semi-trailer without walls and a roof, which has the characteristics of simple structure and strong adaptability.

Application scenario: Mainly used for transporting various goods with unlimited length, width, and height, such as building materials, steel products, and heavy machinery.

Technological development: In recent years, with the application of lightweight and high-strength materials, the load-bearing capacity of flatbed semi-trailers has been greatly improved.

Container Trailer, also known as skeleton vehicle

Features: Specially designed for transporting containers, generally equipped with locking devices to secure the container.

Application scenario: Widely used in international cargo transportation, port loading and unloading, and long-distance logistics.

Technological development: Modern container semi-trailers are usually equipped with advanced GPS tracking and automatic braking systems.

Refrigerated Trailer

Features: There is an internal refrigeration device that can maintain a stable low-temperature environment.

Application scenario: Used for transporting frozen or refrigerated food, pharmaceutical products, and other goods that require temperature control.

Technological development: With the advancement of energy efficiency and refrigeration technology, modern refrigerated semi-trailers are becoming more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

Tank Trailer

Features: It has a well sealed tank body, used for loading liquids or gases.

Application scenario: mainly used for transporting petroleum, chemicals, liquefied gas, etc.

Technological development: We often adopt anti-corrosion, leak proof, and multi-layer isolation technologies to ensure the safety of goods.

Lowboy Trailer

Features: The car body is low and suitable for loading goods with high height or heavy weight.

Application scenario: Commonly used for transporting large equipment such as excavators, cranes, etc.

Technological development: The new low flatbed semi-trailer adopts high-strength steel and advanced suspension system, which improves safety and stability.

Dump Trailer

Features: Can automatically or manually tilt the carriage for unloading.

Application scenario: Mainly used for transporting soil and rock, ore, and other bulk materials.

Technological development: The automatic unloading system and anti slip design make operation more convenient and safe.

Specialized Trailer

Features: Designed for specific goods or conditions, such as oversized, oversized, overweight, or goods with special needs.

Application scenario: Mainly used for transporting goods with special dimensions or requirements such as wind turbine blades, hulls, and aircraft parts.

Technological development: Adopting modular and customizable designs to meet various special needs.

Curtain side semi-trailer

Features: With a sliding roof and side walls, it can quickly load and unload goods while protecting them from environmental influences.

Application scenario: Suitable for situations that require fast loading and unloading but also require protection of goods, such as electronic products, furniture, etc.

Technological development: Modern fleet semi-trailers typically use high-strength materials and advanced automatic control systems.

Extendable Trailer

Features: The vehicle body can be extended to accommodate goods of varying lengths.

Application scenario: Transport long shaped goods such as steel bars, pipes, etc.

Technological development: Advanced hydraulic systems and structural design enable smoother extension while maintaining high load-bearing performance.

Summary

There are various types of semi-trailers, each with its own characteristics and application scenarios. With the continuous development of logistics and transportation industries, semi-trailers are also gradually undergoing technological innovation and optimization to adapt to more complex and diversified transportation needs. From flatbed semi-trailers to special semi-trailers, from refrigerated transportation to heavy cargo transportation, semi-trailers almost cover all the needs of modern logistics and freight, and are an indispensable part of modern society.


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