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Vawdrey Auto Lock Deck unveiled
Trailer manufacturer Vawdrey Australia has launched an innovative new deck systemVictorian trailer builder, Vawdrey Australia, has launched a new patent-pending Auto Lock Deck system, which the company says optimises deck-handling safety and efficiency.
Building on the same locking system as Vawdrey's Auto Mezz Deck range, Vawdrey National Sales Director, Paul Vawdrey, says the Auto Lock Deck also delivers significant productivity gains.
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"The Auto Lock Deck is simple to operate and can save up to 10 minutes for every deck movement," he says.
"To lower the deck, the operator simply selects the unlock function, lifts the deck to disengage the locks and then lowers the deck to the desired position. It ratchets through each of the locking positions on the mezzanine deck posts when lifting to provide a fast and simple method of lifting the deck by forklift."
The Vawdrey Auto Lock Deck also negates the need for vehicle operators to work beneath a deck or to remove the deck from the vehicle to adjust the deck height, which significantly improves Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) practices.
"Current forklift-compatible mezzanine decks require the deck to be removed from the trailer before they can be adjusted," Vawdrey says.
"Manually moving the deck support brackets to alter the deck position within the trailer is a time-consuming and potentially dangerous process."
Supported by a pneumatic cylinder and two springs, the Auto Lock Deck will default to a locked position, which is critical for safety and reliability.
To assist forklift operators, there are colour-coded indicators on the outside and inside of each deck, as well as full-width forklift tyne pockets to accommodate double-pallet-width tynes for better forklift engagement.
"We have designed the Auto Lock Deck to be as user-friendly as possible to allow for more efficient materials handling and freight tasks," Vawdrey says.
The Auto Lock Deck also features heavy-duty bolt-on guides and quick-release airlines that allow the deck to be removed from the trailer with ease, while DuraGal Steel mezzanine deck posts are used as a standard on all Vawdrey trailers.
"The Vawdrey Auto Lock Deck is an absolutely essential consideration when investing in modern commercial road transport equipment," says Vawdrey.
"Our trailers are tailored to accommodate the needs of the industry, emphasising safety and efficiency."
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