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Effect of Tire Pressure on Load Balance and Braking Distance in Semi Trailers

Effect of Tire Pressure on Load Balance and Braking Distance in Semi Trailers

Exploring how incorrect tire pressure affects load distribution, braking performance, tire wear, and overall fuel efficiency in heavy-duty trailers.

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Landing Gear Load Path & Frame Reinforcement

Landing Gear Load Path & Frame Reinforcement

Engineering study on how landing gear transmits loads into the trailer frame โ€” analyzing stress paths, reinforcement layouts, and welding design for long-term durability.

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EBS Problems in Warm Territories: Thermal Stress, Sensor Failures & Brake System Risks

EBS Problems in Warm Territories: Thermal Stress, Sensor Failures & Brake System Risks

A technical analysis of common Electronic Braking System (EBS) issues observed in warm and tropical regions โ€” including thermal stress, wheel-end overheating, sensor failures, wiring degradation and how manufacturers adapt trailer braking systems for harsh environments.

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Mechanical Suspension: Key Disadvantages for Modern Heavy Haul & Long-Distance Transport

Mechanical Suspension: Key Disadvantages for Modern Heavy Haul & Long-Distance Transport

A detailed technical review of the disadvantages of mechanical (leaf spring) suspension systems on lowbeds, flatbeds and heavy-duty trailers โ€” including vibration, uneven load sharing, limited stroke and poor performance under sensitive or high-value cargo.

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Metallization & Painting for Semi Trailers: Protecting Chassis and Extending Service Life

Metallization & Painting for Semi Trailers: Protecting Chassis and Extending Service Life

A comprehensive guide to the metallization and painting process used in semi-trailer manufacturing โ€” from shot-blasting and zinc/Al-Zn spray to primer, topcoat and curing โ€” explaining how proper corrosion protection extends trailer life and lowers maintenance costs.

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How to Diagnose Trailer ABS & EBS Faults: Common Errors and Repair Tips

How to Diagnose Trailer ABS & EBS Faults: Common Errors and Repair Tips

Learn how to identify and fix trailer ABS and EBS system faults โ€” including wiring diagnostics, sensor alignment, ECU communication issues, and ISO 7638 connector maintenance.

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Tropical Corrosion on Trailer Chassis: Environmental Effects, Metal Degradation & Protective Solutions

Tropical Corrosion on Trailer Chassis: Environmental Effects, Metal Degradation & Protective Solutions

A detailed technical examination of tropical corrosion on trailer chassis โ€” including humidity-driven oxidation, salt exposure, chemical reactions, coating failures, and engineering methods used by manufacturers to protect steel structures in tropical climates.

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Flatbed Semi Trailers Deck Materials: Wood vs Steel vs Mixed Solutions

Flatbed Semi Trailers Deck Materials: Wood vs Steel vs Mixed Solutions

Best deck materials for flatbed semi trailers: hardwood, steel, aluminum and hybrid solutions. Strength, friction, durability and cost comparison for cargo safety.

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Choosing the Right Suspension Type for Your Trailer (Air, Mechanical, or Hydraulic?)

Choosing the Right Suspension Type for Your Trailer (Air, Mechanical, or Hydraulic?)

Guide for fleet owners and buyers: learn how air, mechanical, and hydraulic suspension systems differ in comfort, cost, durability, and performance for various trailer types.

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Wheel-End Overheating on Long Descents: Causes, Thermal Stress & Failure Risks

Wheel-End Overheating on Long Descents: Causes, Thermal Stress & Failure Risks

A technical analysis of wheel-end overheating on trailers operating on long downhill routes โ€” covering drum and disc brake heat build-up, bearing failures, thermal expansion, lubricant breakdown and how fleets can prevent catastrophic wheel-end damage.

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New Developments in Semi Trailer Manufacturing: Technologies, Materials & Changing Customer Expectations

New Developments in Semi Trailer Manufacturing: Technologies, Materials & Changing Customer Expectations

A detailed technical overview of emerging innovations in semi trailer production โ€” including high-strength materials, automated manufacturing, digital systems, telematics, aerodynamics and the evolving expectations of modern transport fleets.

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Cubaโ€™s Construction & Energy Development: Market Dynamics and the Growing Role of Heavy Equipment

Cubaโ€™s Construction & Energy Development: Market Dynamics and the Growing Role of Heavy Equipment

An in-depth look at Cubaโ€™s expanding construction and energy sectors โ€” including infrastructure modernization, renewable energy investment, urban rehabilitation and industrial projects โ€” and how equipment suppliers like Womy Equipment Supply support the countryโ€™s operational needs.

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Drawbar Trailers for Agriculture: Types, Usage Areas & Key Design Features

Drawbar Trailers for Agriculture: Types, Usage Areas & Key Design Features

A complete technical guide to agricultural drawbar trailers โ€” including tipping, flatbed, bale, grain and multipurpose models, tow-eye systems, axle setups, braking options and why they remain essential for modern farming operations.

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Mobile Lubrication Trucks for the Mining Industry: Turn-Key Service Units by Alura

Mobile Lubrication Trucks for the Mining Industry: Turn-Key Service Units by Alura

A complete engineering overview of mobile lubrication trucks and semi-trailer service units used in mining operations โ€” covering tanks, pumps, hose reels, filtration, metering systems, safety equipment and Aluraโ€™s turn-key solutions from truck bodies to full-size semi trailers.

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Mobile Workshop Trucks: Applications, Key Features & Leading Manufacturers

Mobile Workshop Trucks: Applications, Key Features & Leading Manufacturers

A complete technical guide to mobile workshop trucks โ€” their usage areas, equipment layouts, power systems, African field needs, and major global manufacturers producing service bodies for mining, construction, fleet maintenance, and roadside operations.

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Turbochargers in Trucks: How Boost Pressure Improves Power, Efficiency & Emission Control

Turbochargers in Trucks: How Boost Pressure Improves Power, Efficiency & Emission Control

A technical guide to turbocharger systems in modern diesel trucks โ€” including boost pressure, intercooling, VGT operation, failure symptoms, and how turbo performance affects EGR, DPF and SCR efficiency.

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Generator & Air Compressor Types for Mobile Workshop Trucks and Service Trailers

Generator & Air Compressor Types for Mobile Workshop Trucks and Service Trailers

A technical guide to generator systems and air compressor configurations used in mobile workshop trucks and service trailers โ€” including kVA ranges, piston vs screw compressors, diesel vs PTO options, and selection criteria for mining and construction fleets.

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Truck and Trailer Compatibility: Coupling, Braking & Electrical Interface Guide

Truck and Trailer Compatibility: Coupling, Braking & Electrical Interface Guide

A professional guide explaining how trucks and semi trailers integrate through coupling, braking, and electrical systems โ€” ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operation across fleets.

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Side Tipper Trailer โ€“ SA Truck Bodies

Side Tipper Trailer โ€“ SA Truck Bodies

SA Truck Bodies offers a range of robust side-tipper semi-trailers designed for bulk material haulage, featuring strong bin construction, versatile payload volumes and tailored configurations for challenging African transport conditions.

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Super Wing Carrier โ€“ Nooteboom Trailers

Super Wing Carrier โ€“ Nooteboom Trailers

The Nooteboom Super Wing Carrier is an extendible semi-trailer engineered for ultra-long loads such as wind turbine rotor blades, featuring advanced pendle-axles, hydraulic gooseneck adjustment, and a multi-stage extendible load floor.

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MAX710 Lowbed Trailer โ€“ MAX Trailer

MAX710 Lowbed Trailer โ€“ MAX Trailer

With the MAX710 lowbed trailer, MAX Trailer expands its product series into higher payload 6- to 8-axle configurations, featuring a compact, weight-optimised design for demanding heavy-haul applications.

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Bottom Loading Tanker Trailers & ADR Applications: Safety, Valves, Flow Control and Compliance

Bottom Loading Tanker Trailers & ADR Applications: Safety, Valves, Flow Control and Compliance

A full technical guide on bottom loading tanker trailers, ADR compliance, loading arm systems, emergency valves, grounding systems, vapor recovery and the operational responsibilities required for safe petroleum transport.

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Lowbed Trailer Types & Axle Configurations: Payload Capacity, Steering Systems and Design Options

Lowbed Trailer Types & Axle Configurations: Payload Capacity, Steering Systems and Design Options

Understand the engineering behind lowbed semi trailers โ€” from 2 to 8 axle configurations, payload ranges, hydraulic and mechanical steering systems, and modular deck extensions used for oversized transport.

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Grounding, Bonding & EMC Protection in Trailer Electrical Design

Grounding, Bonding & EMC Protection in Trailer Electrical Design

A deep-dive into grounding, bonding, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) techniques for semi trailer electrical systems โ€” ensuring reliability, noise immunity, and compliance with ISO and ECE standards.

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Trailer Lighting Systems: LED vs Halogen โ€” Efficiency, Compliance & Wiring Best Practices

Trailer Lighting Systems: LED vs Halogen โ€” Efficiency, Compliance & Wiring Best Practices

A complete guide to trailer lighting technology: comparing LED and halogen systems in performance, durability, energy efficiency, and compliance with international road regulations.

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Trailer Battery & Auxiliary Power Systems: Maintenance and Load Management

Trailer Battery & Auxiliary Power Systems: Maintenance and Load Management

A technical overview of auxiliary 12V and 24V power systems in semi trailers โ€” battery configurations, DC distribution, cable sizing, fuse protection, and maintenance for reliability and safety.

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How to Maintain Trailer Air Suspension & Ride Height Valves

How to Maintain Trailer Air Suspension & Ride Height Valves

A technical guide to maintaining semi trailer air suspension systems โ€” covering air springs, leveling valves, leaks, and calibration tips to ensure stable load balance and driving comfort.

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Trailer Electrical Systems: Wiring, Connectors & Common Failures Explained

Trailer Electrical Systems: Wiring, Connectors & Common Failures Explained

A complete overview of semi trailer electrical systems โ€” covering 7-pin connectors, lighting circuits, grounding, and troubleshooting methods for safe and reliable operation.

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Turning Radius & Swing Clearance in Semi Trailers: How Geometry Affects Maneuverability

Turning Radius & Swing Clearance in Semi Trailers: How Geometry Affects Maneuverability

Learn how wheelbase, kingpin distance, and axle configuration determine the turning radius and swing clearance of semi trailers โ€” with key design notes for tight-area operations.

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Semi Trailer Maintenance Guide: Keeping Your Fleet Reliable & Safe

Semi Trailer Maintenance Guide: Keeping Your Fleet Reliable & Safe

A complete semi-trailer maintenance guide inspired by Alura Trailer โ€” covering daily, weekly, and annual inspections to prevent downtime, improve safety, and extend trailer life.

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Tare Weight in Semi Trailers: What It Means & Why It Matters

Tare Weight in Semi Trailers: What It Means & Why It Matters

Explains the concept of tare weight in semi-trailers, how it differs from payload and GVWR, and why knowing it is crucial for compliance, safety and operational efficiency.

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Heavy-Duty Lowbed Trailers: Applications & Key Design Features

Heavy-Duty Lowbed Trailers: Applications & Key Design Features

An in-depth look at heavy-duty lowbed semi trailers from Alura Trailer โ€” examining design, specifications, applications and why they are ideal for oversized and heavy cargo transport.

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Hydraulic Steering Systems & Turning Dynamics in Heavy Trailers

Hydraulic Steering Systems & Turning Dynamics in Heavy Trailers

In-depth engineering analysis of hydraulic steering systems used in heavy multi-axle trailers. Covers system architecture, Ackermann geometry, pump control, and turning radius optimization for tight maneuvers.

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Flatbed vs Lowbed Trailers: Key Differences, Uses & Safety

Flatbed vs Lowbed Trailers: Key Differences, Uses & Safety

Flatbed vs Lowbed Trailer comparison: structure differences, legal height, ideal cargo, axle configurations and safety tips.

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Chassis Fatigue under Dynamic Road Loads in Heavy-Duty Semi Trailers

Chassis Fatigue under Dynamic Road Loads in Heavy-Duty Semi Trailers

Engineering analysis of fatigue behavior in trailer chassis under real-world road vibrations โ€” covering stress cycles, design factors, testing, and material endurance improvement.

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Front Cross-Member & Bending Resistance in Semi Trailer Design

Front Cross-Member & Bending Resistance in Semi Trailer Design

Engineering focus on front cross-member design and its impact on bending resistance, load transfer, and frame durability in semi trailers.

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Understanding Trailer Braking Systems: Air, ABS, and EBS Explained

Understanding Trailer Braking Systems: Air, ABS, and EBS Explained

A comprehensive technical overview of braking technologies used in modern semi trailers โ€” including air brake architecture, ABS safety benefits, and the evolution toward full EBS systems.

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Load Distribution & Structural Stress in Multi-Axle Lowbed Trailers

Load Distribution & Structural Stress in Multi-Axle Lowbed Trailers

Advanced engineering analysis of load distribution, kingpinโ€“axle balance, bending moments, and frame stress concentration in multi-axle lowbed trailers.

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Rear Cross-Member & Tail Section Fatigue in Semi Trailers

Rear Cross-Member & Tail Section Fatigue in Semi Trailers

Engineering insights into rear cross-member design, fatigue cracking, and reinforcement techniques to improve long-term durability in semi trailers.

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Mobile Lubrication Service Trucks โ€” Keeping Heavy Equipment Running in the Field

Mobile Lubrication Service Trucks โ€” Keeping Heavy Equipment Running in the Field

A detailed look at mobile lubrication service trucks: how they store, dispense, and manage oils, greases, and fluids to support on-site maintenance for fleets, mining, and construction equipment.

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