Container flatbed trailers are highly adaptable when transporting special-shaped goods, which is mainly achieved in the following ways:
1. Open structure design
Container flatbed trailers adopt an open design, without the restrictions of the top and side walls, and only retain a solid bottom plate and supporting corner columns. This structure allows flatbed trailers to easily accommodate overlong, overwide, overweight or irregularly shaped goods, such as large mechanical equipment, construction materials, heavy cranes, excavators, etc.
2. Adjustability and flexibility
The structural design of flatbed trailers is highly adjustable. For example, by adjusting the height of the axle, it can adapt to goods of different heights and transportation needs. In addition, some flatbed trailers are also equipped with detachable auxiliary flatbeds. This design can quickly replace and adapt to the loading needs of special goods, greatly improving transportation efficiency.
3. Customized solutions
For some special shapes or oversized goods, flatbed trailers can be customized to meet specific needs. For example, when transporting large wind turbine blades, the size of the flatbed trailer can be lengthened or widened to ensure that the goods can be transported safely and stably. In addition, flatbed trailers can also adjust the position of fixings according to the center of gravity and size of the goods to ensure stability during transportation.
4. Combined with special containers
Flatbed trailers can also be used in conjunction with special containers (such as flat rack containers). Flat rack containers have no side walls and tops, only reinforced bottom plates and end structures, which are very suitable for loading oversized, overweight or irregularly shaped goods. This combination further enhances the flexibility and safety of transportation.
5. Advanced loading technology
In actual operations, transportation companies can use professional packing calculation software to optimize loading plans. These software can quickly generate the best loading plan through three-dimensional simulation, optimization algorithms and constraint setting, ensuring the reasonable placement and fixation of special-shaped goods.
6. Safety fixing measures
In order to ensure the safety of special-shaped goods during transportation, flatbed trailers are usually equipped with a variety of fixing devices, such as lashing straps, steel cables, anti-slip mats, etc. These devices can be adjusted according to the shape and center of gravity of the goods to prevent the goods from shifting or being damaged during transportation.
Container flatbed trailers can effectively adapt to the transportation needs of various special-shaped goods with their open structure, height adjustability, customization capabilities, and flexibility in combining special containers. Through advanced loading technology and safety fixing measures, flatbed trailers not only improve transportation efficiency, but also ensure the safety of goods and the stability of transportation.