Walking floor

SAFETY AND FLEXIBILITY

AS THE CIVIL CONSTRUCTION SECTOR BROADENS ITS SCOPE OF MATERIALS BEYOND TRADITIONAL VIRGIN AGGREGATES, KEITH WALKING FLOOR HAS ADAPTED ITS TECHNOLOGY TO SAFELY TRANSPORT A RANGE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.

KEITH has adapted its proven WALKING FLOOR technology to the aggregate and asphalt industries, resulting in a safer, more efficient and versatile trailer.

With policies such as NSW’s Too Good to Waste Circular Economy Policy and Victoria’s Recycled First initiative the types of materials being used and transported to road construction projects continues to evolve.

Designed to handle a variety of bulk products KEITH WALKING FLOOR systems help to provide safe loading and unloading of road construction materials.

The horizontal unloading action of the WALKING FLOOR system is made of a series of floor slats, which are powered by a hydraulic drive to unload products in the field. While in motion, the floor slats remain horizontal, reciprocating sequentially and then in unison to convey the load.

This function can aid in situations on-site where the road surface may not be level or the material in the truck can shift and unload unevenly.

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KEITH’s unloading systems, which feature specialised highly wear-resistant steel slats, are particularly suited to conveying difficult and heavy abrasive loads most commonly found in the recycling, light construction and demolition sectors.

KEITH WALKING FLOOR systems are available in a wide range of profiles and thicknesses which can be tailored to the trailers primary application. The

Steel V-9 Slat is specifically designed for heavy materials such as asphalt or aggregate. For more varied applications the Standard Steel and Aluminium slats can be used.

Zyggy Reinoga, Keith Walking Floor Australia Manager, says trailers with WALKING FLOOR systems safely unload on uneven ground; provide a controlled material discharge; and can unload in windy conditions.

“These trailers can also unload adjacent to other equipment as the risk of impact from other machinery is minimised as the trailer does not have to tip upwards,” he says.

For infrastructure works, KEITH WALKING FLOOR trailers hold the advantage of being able to unload underneath overhanging structures such as power cables and trees.

“KEITH WALKING FLOOR trailers can unload in under tunnels and bridges or even inside buildings as there is no need to raise the trailer when unloading,” Reinoga says.

Depending on the application and material KEITH WALKING FLOOR trailers can provide operators with flexible unloading options, to best suit each job.

The WALKING FLOOR system features a series of floor slats powered by a hydraulic drive.

“Unloading can be stopped or slowed as needed, allowing for the delivery of partial loads or loads at multiple locations,” Renigoa says.

“The systems also handle a variety of bulk materials, from abrasive products such as aggregate to lighter materials like wood chips. This provides operators with nearly unlimited back-hauling opportunities.”

KEITH has more than 40 years of experience engineering trailer unloading solutions. The company has constantly adapted its WALKING FLOOR technology to achieve a safe, efficient and simple material unloading process.

All systems are backed by a standard two year warranty on hydraulic components.

For more information on KEITH WALKING FLOOR products and its international locations, visit www.keithwalkingfloor.com or

talk to Zyggy Reinoga on 0404 041 883.