Trailer November 2020

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MOVING FLOOR

WALKING FLOOR® unloaders offer safety and flexibility in the field DESIGNED TO HANDLE A VARIETY OF BULK PRODUCTS, KEITH’S WALKING FLOOR® SYSTEMS OFFER MANY BENEFITS OVER CONVENTIONAL TIPPER TRAILERS. KEITH® has adapted its proven WALKING

equipment, which is not recommended for

WALKING FLOOR® technology is a horizontal

FLOOR technology to the aggregate and

tipping trailers due to the increased risk of

loading and unloading system. While in

asphalt industries, resulting in a safer, more

overturning the trailer.

motion, the floor slats remain horizontal,

efficient and versatile trailer. The horizontal unloading action of a

Another benefit of unloading trailers with a WALKING FLOOR® system is that there is no

reciprocating sequentially and then in unison to convey the load. KEITH® has more

moving floor system eliminates many of the

risk of hitting overhead power cables or trees

than 40 years of experience engineering

hazards of using tipping trailers to unload

during unloading. Trailers can also unload in

trailer unloading solutions for our customers.

products in the field. Several factors can

All systems are backed by a standard two-

cause tippers to become unstable when

tunnels, under bridges and inside buildings. A trailer outfitted with a WALKING FLOOR®

raised for tipping. A road surface that is not

unloader provides operators with flexible

For more information on KEITH® WALKING

level, material that shifts or does not evenly

unloading options. Unloading can be stopped

FLOOR® products and its international

unload and wind gusts – all can contribute

or slowed as needed, allowing for the delivery

locations, visit www.keithwalkingfloor.com or

to overturned trailers. Trailers with WALKING FLOOR® systems

of partial loads or loads at multiple locations.

talk to Zyggy Reinoga on 0404 041 883.

safety unload on uneven ground; provide

materials, from abrasive products such as

a controlled material discharge; and can

aggregate to lighter materials like wood

unload in windy conditions. In addition,

chips. This provides operators with nearly

these trailers can unload adjacent to other

unlimited backhauling opportunities.

®

Trailers fitted with WALKING FLOOR® unloaders provide operators with flexible unloading options.

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The systems also handle a variety of bulk

year warranty on hydraulic components.

Contact KEITH® Walking Floor® Factory 2/11-15 Marlo Place Hallam VIC 3803 Ph: 0404 041 883 Web: www.keithwalkingfloor.com


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