Safer reversing with Vision Techniques

Vision Techniques launched its Banksman reversing safety system at RTX.

Using a 77ghz radar unit, the system acts as a reversing distance warning using the familiar audible and green-yellow-red visual indication.

It also reads out the actual distance in metres. However, its main function is to act as an emergency automatic braking device.

The system can be retrofitted to any truck and is calibrated for length, width and weight to determine the stopping distance required.

When reversing towards an object or pedestrian, the Banksman unit will bring the truck to a controlled stop without driver intervention.

It will then only release the brakes if a forward gear is selected.

Vision Techniques said that an initial trial against a competitor had resulted in one fleet fitting 10 units already, with its entire fleet ready to adopt the system.

Vision Techniques general manager Dave Smith said: “The feedback from trials was very positive and we are proud that our system was favoured.” transport (bottled) milk in small trolleys that are held in with bars. These can move from side-to-side and can often spill milk onto the floor of the trailer. Any separation between the sidewall and the floor means the chassis and bodywork metal is exposed to the milk.

Holland explained: “The floor has been reinforced, and the double thickness on the sides allows the fixing of the steel channels that are within the sidewall, which prevents the separation of the sides because it is fully sealed and stops milk getting between the sidewall and the floor.”

The trailer has additional load restraints, interior cameras and a recessed tail-lift button to reduce potential damage.

Fitted with a Dhollandia tuck-under tail-lift and Thermo King Vector 1550 refrigeration unit, its tare weight is 9,500kg. It is built in partnership with Leci Trailers, based in Zaragoza.