Supertrucks’ double first
Supertrucks Ltd enters its 30th year in business with expansion of its award-winning low loading glass carrier range and is benefiting from new export success. The company’s low loading glass carrier range expansion comes with the addition of a new Renault Master based model.
And, the first Renault low-loading glass carrier to be built is also the first Supertrucks low loading glass carrier that the company has exported. Long-standing Supertrucks’ customer Keller Glas, Winterthur, Switzerland has been supplied with its new Renault low-loading glass carrier by Supertrucks’ German distributor Max Klemm GmbH.
The Supertrucks 3.5 tonne gvw low-loading glass carrier provides the glass/window trade with even higher standards of operational efficiency and safety. The new Renault version, which will run alongside the established Citroën Relay version, utilises a unique Supertrucks alloy/steel composite drop-frame chassis conversion. With optional rear air suspension, as specified by Keller Glas, the rear loading height is an incredibly low 370mm which provides the productivity and safety benefits of walk in accessibility.
The Renault low-loading glass carrier has a lightweight alloy superstructure constructed from a suite of unique Supertrucks alloy sections. GRP panels are used for the exterior cladding and the body has a translucent, one-piece GRP roof. At the front end the body has a fully integrated, aerodynamic GRP Luton head – and rear access is provided by a lightweight alloy roller shutter.
As specified by Keller Glas the Supertrucks Renault low-loading glass carrier has a single external anodised alloy frame, with Supertrucks patented System 2 poles and GlassStop arrester system. The external rack can carry sheets of glass of up to 4100mm long x 2500mm high. The vehicle is also equipped with twin internal racks with Supertrucks Turnlock pole system, which can each carry sheets of glass of up to 4100mm long x 2400mm high.
The new 3.5 tonne gvw Keller Glas Supertrucks Renault low-loading glass carrier has a payload of 1120kg. It has been built to comply with strict EC and Swiss safety legislation.
Peter Wright, Supertrucks’ chairman comments, “We are proud to have entered our 30th year in business. Supertrucks is continuing to set new standards in the glass transport sector, offering its customers the benefits of innovative and high quality glass carrying solutions. Our award-winning low-loading glass carrier plays a key role in expanding our business both in home and our growing export markets.”
