Cooperation between Elvis, Wiese and Krone
Double-decker semi-trailers for shorter handling times
The new double-decker semi-trailer presented by Europäische Ladungs-Verbund Internationaler Spediteure (ELVIS) AG promises more stability, better handling, shorter turnaround times and therefore greater efficiency in part-load transportation. The tarpaulin semi-trailer called Vario Liner has been specially designed for use in hub and scheduled services. It offers up to 62 pallet spaces on two levels and, with its Code XL-certified body, is also approved for ADR transports. The presentation of the new trailer at the ELVIS-HUB in Knüllwald also marks the official sales launch. The innovative double-decker trailer was developed in close cooperation with the commercial vehicle manufacturers KRONE and Wiese.
"The new Vario Liner is the efficient answer to the daily challenges of hub and scheduled services," says Nikolja Grabowski, CEO of ELVIS. "Not only does it hold more cargo than its predecessor, but it can also be loaded and unloaded even faster. This makes it more economical and reduces transport-related CO2 emissions."
The newly developed curtainsider trailer, which ELVIS has developed in close cooperation with commercial vehicle manufacturers KRONE and Wiese, can be loaded from the sides as well as via the rear doors. This concept reduces the time required to load and unload any load to a minimum and, in combination with the double-decker system, also ensures a low damage rate. This is because the second level, which can be variably adjusted in segments, not only increases the number of pallet spaces to 62, it also prevents goods from being stacked incorrectly and being damaged due to excessive pressure.
The height of the individual level elements is adjusted using a forklift. To ensure safety at all times, the segments are fitted with an electronic lock to prevent unintentional adjustment. This can only be released by inserting the forklift tines into the intermediate floor pockets of the respective level segment. The driver no longer has to intervene manually, which significantly improves safety and comfort during loading. Operation is extremely simple, a short briefing is all that is required. Eugen Friesen, project manager and senior design engineer at Wiese, comments: "Equipping the trailer as a double-decker version is a decisive factor in improving vehicle utilization. For example, palletized goods and long goods can be transported simultaneously and safely."
By placing heavy goods on the lower level and lighter goods on the upper level, a low centre of gravity can also be achieved, which in turn has a positive effect on the driving characteristics and increases safety. In order to reduce the loading process to a minimum, even with long goods, the Vario Liner is also equipped with a lifting roof as standard, which allows faster access to the upper level. This also makes it easier and quicker to secure the load.
The second generation of the Vario Liner with the Code XL meets the strict requirements for load securing and is also characterized by even greater stability than its predecessor. Both the frame and the stanchions have been reinforced. Particularly solid guides prevent the intermediate floors from tilting. Björn Budde, Sales Manager Germany at the Bernard KRONE vehicle plant: "As a result, we achieve a considerable increase in comfort and - due to the improved driving characteristics - a big plus in road safety. Thanks to the high degree of flexibility in loading, we have also succeeded in achieving a considerable degree of efficiency and sustainability in combined loading situations."
The new Vario Liner can now be ordered directly from ELVIS. Nikolja Grabowski: "We are delighted that we have successfully completed the development and test phase of the new Vario Liner and can now offer our partner companies another sophisticated tool that helps them to operate more economically, efficiently and environmentally friendly."
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