Intelligent support for maneuvering and steering through curves
OptiTurn increases the turning radius of the trailer significantly, which allows a truck driver to steer his trailer better through short curves, and allows better maneuvering at loading bays.
Narrow city streets and crossings, small roundabouts and limited maneuvering space at loading bays, are some of the daily challenges of a trucker. OptiTurn helps drivers cope with this complexity and reduces intensive tire wear while making short turns. OptiTurn automatically detects corners and curves and either releases rear axle bellows pressure or lifts the rear axle for added steerability during maneuvering. After the curve, the axle normalizes axle position again. OptiTurn is self-activated while maneuvering at loading bays. As the system reduces the scraping of the rear wheels on the road, the trailer tires will last longer and will suffer less damage, which will reduce the risk of tire explosions.
In many cases, OptiTurn is also a cost-effective alternative for a steering axle
Benefits
Reduced tire wear and fuel consumption
Trailer can be dispatched through smaller routes
Less axle distortion
Reduced cost by eliminating the need for a steering axle
