Press Release
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Schmitz Cargobull AG
Flexible transport – New S.KO semi-trailer with
folding side wall
Horstmar, September 2014 – Sensitive freight and general cargo, extensive anti-theft
protection and side loading are difficult characteristics to integrate into a single trailer design.
The new generation of the S.KO folding wall semi-trailer manages this balancing act. It
combines the advantages of a solid box with the more flexible body of a curtainsider. The
S.KO EXPRESS with folding wall is the new dry-freight box semi-trailer and offers greater
payload, easy and more flexible loading combined with optimum load securing.
The new folding wall can be opened on both sides and allows side loading and unloading
when transporting pallets, packaged goods and long freight. Thanks to the insulated
Ferroplast walls, the vehicle is also suitable for transporting safety critical freight. This multifunctional solution is often required when transporting different goods on the outbound and
return journeys. It allows the transport of rapidly perishable and sensitive goods as well as
industrial freight. The vehicle has been issued the EX/III certificate for transporting hazardous
goods. As the side wall can be opened completely, 34 pallets and freight such as wooden
beams or metal pipes up to a length of 13.17 m can be loaded from the side using a forklift
truck. Furthermore, the folding walls can be opened and closed rapidly, significantly
accelerating the convenient loading process. A double-decker option is available. It allows
you to load a further 34 Euro pallets on the second level.
Folding wall box trailers are frequently used in Scandinavian countries when transporting
longer loads such as wood. In addition, there is also a growing demand for these flexible
vehicles in other European countries. Depending on the transport solution selected, the
semi-trailer is also suitable for rail loading and being transported by ship. Optionally, the
S.KO semi-trailer with folding wall can be equipped with TrailerConnect trailer telematics in
order to monitor its position and operating data. This provides information such as the axle
load, brake pad wear, the door contact switch and temperature recording. As a result, trailer
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telematics make an important contribution to the logistics processes and also provide a
transparent overview of the life-cycle costs.
The interior length provides space for 34 pallets; the maximum interior height is 2,750 mm.
Load securing is critical:
The vehicle's body is certified to DIN EN 12642 Code XL and does not require any additional
load securing when transporting interlocking complete loads. The freight can be secured
rapidly if the vehicle is only partially loaded using the recessed load securing rails mounted
flush with the folding walls. The recessed lashing rails fitted flush in the sides of the floor
extend the entire length of the vehicle and also ensure flexible and reliable load securing.
The factory-fitted compressed air gun is another small but important comfort feature. It can
be used to quickly remove soiling or deposits from inside the trailer.
The Schmitz Cargobull press team:
Gerd Rohrsen:
Tel.: +49/2558/ 81-1323
Silke Hesener
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Fax: +49/2558/ 81-1287
E-mail: gerd.rohrsen@cargobull.com
silke.hesener@cargobull.com
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