Faymonville evolves pendle axles

The development of Faymonville’s PA-X low pendle axle has reached a new stage and will be on show in Paris, in the form of a double-extendable six-axle CombiMAX trailer with PA-X technology and a two-axle CombiMAX bogie, again with the PA-X pendle axle. The innovative modularity of the CombiMAX is a standard-setter, says Faymonville. The flexibility and functionality of the principle are unique; the concept has been positively absorbed by the industry; and it significantly multiplies the transport options of its user. It is usable in many applications, from the classic Faymonville MultiMAX semi low loader to the modular CombiMAX.

The development of the PA-X pursued several goals. “Of course, it had to be made as low as possible, which has been fully achieved with a loading height of 790 mm”, says product manager Rainer Noe. “As well at that it enables an unbeatable stroke of 600mm and a steering angle of about 60°.” It offers, he says, the lowest, the best handling, and the most versatile system on the market.

“The PA-X offers definite advantages for all kinds of different areas of use. It can manage mountain passes or meandering transport routes with ease. The steering angle and handling characteristics allow even the longest goods to be transported effectively” says Noe.

In line with this theme, Faymonville aims to shows the potential for PA-X vehicles. The largest excavator trough on the market will be at Intermat.

It has a length of 4,240mm and a depth about 440mm, with a starting width of 900mm. This low depth of trough provides a significant advantage when passing with biggest excavators under low bridges.

Another trailer on show is designed as a real all-rounder. The MultiMAX semi low loader is an extendable 1+3-axle trailer with wheel recess and a hydraulically widening loading area. The width is extendable from 2.54m to 3.2m; widening, on both sides, is via remote control or directly from the vehicle. Instead of extending each outrigger individually and then having to insert timber planks, the driver now simply activates the right or left extension. Optimum safety, simple operation, maximum comfort and a significant time gain in loading and unloading make it ideal for the construction industry.

Another vehicle has joined the Faymonville product family. The suffix “Plus” makes it clear that there is a new development behind it. Noe explains the background – which is lightness in construction.

“The MultiMAX Plus is very clearly oriented towards a weight-optimised construction,” he says. With a fifth wheel load of 18t, the MultiMAX Plus, despite a slimmed-down chassis, continues to offer an axle load of 10.5t. The gooseneck is optionally offered in 150mm or 220mm construction height. There is also the possibility of a friction-steered or force-steered version. The version of the MultiMAX Plus with special ramps, lifting platform and grid iron floor is ideal for the transport of access equipment.

“For this variant of the MultiMAX Plus, the individually slidable ramps were improved and a dock support as well as support legs were integrated.

The ramps can be fully extended hydraulically, and optimised drive-over plates at the rear edge ensure a smooth loading process. For this, the MultiMAX Plus has a hydraulic lifting platform with a load rating up to 9t, which makes loading right up to the gooseneck possible.”

A wireless remote control for hydraulic functions, a quick release fastener securing the ramp securing and many more lashing points simplify the driver´s job.

A further significant plus with the “Plus” is that the size of the ramp in its folded state is less than 300mm. As a result, under EU Regulation 1230/2012 the double ramp does not count towards the total trailer length. This results in a longer legal loading platform within the EU dimension of 16,500mm.

A four-axle MSPE self-propelled trailer by Cometto, newest member of the Faymonville Group, will also be exhibited.

Self-propelled trailers provide a complete transport system for industrial installation, Ro-Ro operation and heavy cargo.

The modularity of MSPE allows different configurations of trailers according to different loading needs.

The advanced electronic system and dedicated software allow steering angles of ±135°. Each suspension is independent and connected to the computer through a dedicated encoder.

With these features, the MSPE has the ability to move in every direction, making it possible to successfully complete a range of moves or installations. The MSPE Evo3 range gives load capacities up to 70t per axle