Port to wind farm

7 April 2020

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Roll-Lift USA has used its four three-axle Faymonville TeleMAX trailers with trucks to transport wind turbine blades from the port of Houston to a wind farm.

At the port of Houston, Roll-Lift USA, unloaded a number of wind turbine blades. They were lifted in tandem by a Manitowoc crane on pedestal and one of the vessel’s cranes.

Then the FaymovilleTeleMAX trailers were tasked with transporting the blades.

With their four extensions, these trailers reach a total open length of 200ft, composed of 176ft deck length and a 24ft non-load bearing pull-out to allow for a longer overhang.

Denis Brouwer, president of Roll-Lift USA said: “I witnessed the operator extending it and it runs like clockwork. The hydraulic legs as well as the simple locking mechanism makes it so much easier to operate.”

Faymonville has a long history and experience with this type of trailer that has been adapted to the North American DOT standards with regards to the air and electrical systems. Its lightweight construction increases the payload capacity, the low loading deck height helps to avoid height clearance issues such as bridges. In order to reach the highest possible steering angle of 55°, the TeleMAX trailers are equipped with a double race turntable steering system. Finally, the override remote control steering allows it to maneuver around tight turns, whether in mountainous or densely populated areas.