Chassis for your semi-trailers

Chassis for your semi-trailers

Its galvanised and bolted components make the MODULOS semi-trailer frame something very special. In a further enhancement, we have now improved the strength and precision of the frame with the aid of an innovative production method. The key component, the l-beam, is now cold formed from a single piece.

The benefits for you:

Maximum durability throughout the entire service life. Increased load-bearing capacity: 10% higher distributed load. Precision forms the basis for a good, strong chassis. Modular design for perfect adaptation to transport tasks. Easy repair and maintenance. 10-year warranty against rust-through.
  • Direct load dissipation
    The axle suspension directs forces straight into the bar in the rolled l-beam. That means: maximum reliability on even the trickiest of roads.
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  • From theory to practice
    The ideal shape of the design can be precisely brought to life with flexible roll forming. Additional elements are attached using bolt connections to provide supplementary reinforcement at the points put under particular strain, resulting in a flexible design and weight savings.
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  • Wide span
    The two I-beams to which all components are attached span the entire length of more than 13 m.
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  • Rolling in place of welding
    Roll forming offers considerable benefits over welding in terms of design, energy consumption and pollutant emissions. Changes to the cross-section of the profile can be easily made due to the three-dimensionally pivoting roller sets.
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  • Fast and precise assembly
    We use tools with special torque control to ensure that bolts are fitted with the right clamping force.
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  • Small parts - big ideas
    Schmitz Cargobull's strong knurled bolts feature longitudinal grooves on the shaft to fit perfectly into the hole, protecting the connections from being twisted.
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  • Planning for the future
    The durability of the galvanised steel guarantees its long-lasting performance. Zinc can also be sorted for recycling and modern hot galvanising facilities practise a recycling management process to reduce energy consumption and lower emissions.
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  • Support - where you need it
    The bottom chord in the neck area is specifically reinforced so that the weight of the entire l-beam can be distributed as effectively as possible.
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  • Convenient self-healing
    Small scratches or chips on a galvanised surface do not pose a problem. Electrolytic processes help to improve protection against slight damage. meaning that the corrosion protection is practically maintenance-free.
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  • Perfect functional unit
    Floor panels and integrated load securing rails create a highly functional platform. The wide range of equipment options available means that the trailer can be adapted to suit a number of different transportation tasks.
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  • Intelligence beats mass
    Triangular reinforcements absorb large forces with very little material. This is how the chassis is able to transport up to 27 tonnes of axle load across the country safely and efficiently.
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  • More than just a quality mark.
    Quality checks are carried out throughout the production process.
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  • Quality in one piece
    The component is only dipped into the galvanising bath once it has been formed. This whole-unit galvanising process ensures that the edges and hollow spaces are just as well protected as the large outer surfaces.
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  • The support structure becomes a platform.
    The new MODULOS chassis is equipped with strong, durable boards. The boards are mounted flush with the frame, screwed in, then the joints are sealed. The proven 28 mm thick floor is available with different surfaces, with coefficients of friction of up to µ = 0.6, and for stacker axle loads of 7.1 to 9.5 tonnes.
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  • Repair-friendly
    Schmitz Cargobull trailers can be restored to the operational capability of in the shortest time, even in the event of damage.
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  • The most stringent of tests.
    With the aid of a hydraulic unit with pulses at up to 40 times the force of gravity, we simulate a distance of 1 million kilometres in our test centre. This exceeds even the tough testing standards employed by car manufacturers.
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