{"id":191690,"date":"2023-07-10T09:49:57","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T07:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rothschenk.de\/episode-33-problem-treatments-using-blocking-agents-correctly\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T16:58:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T14:58:53","slug":"episode-33-problem-treatments-using-blocking-agents-correctly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rothschenk.de\/en\/episode-33-problem-treatments-using-blocking-agents-correctly\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 33: Problem treatments – using blocking agents correctly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The most common means of transportation in Europe today is the semi-trailer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Compared to articulated trucks, it has the advantage of a continuous loading area, a larger payload and it is easier to maneuver.<\/p>\n\n

In this article, I will discuss problem treatments in connection with securing devices for this type of structure.<\/p>\n\n

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The major manufacturers such as SchmitzCargobull, Krone and K\u00f6gel build their trailers with comparable loading dimensions.The loading width is predominantly 2.48 m, the loading length 13.60 m and the loading heights 2.70 m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deviations are possible depending on the body type, but are irrelevant for the problem illustration.The inner drawer width is based on the dimension of the Euro pallet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The congestion pattern can be illustrated using the adjacent graphic. With an inner load width of 2.48 m, this results in a total gap of 8 cm, divided into 3 or 4 gaps, depending on how stowage is carried out.The maximum number of pallets can also be calculated from this diagram. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stowed lengthwise:<\/strong>13.60 m \/ 1.20 m * 3 = 33 pallets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stowed crosswise:<\/strong>13.60 m \/ 0.80 m * 2 = 34 pallets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lengthways or crossways is up to the observer, depending on whether he is arguing as a truck or forklift driver.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The payload<\/h2>\n\n

The technical payload<\/strong> of 27,000 kg specified in the certificates for the standard semi-trailer for calculating the body strength is of course not the weight that can be expected when loading.<\/p>\n\n

The practical payload<\/strong> is the weight that can be loaded without overloading the vehicle. As an example, 25,500 kg can be calculated. <\/p>\n\n

However, each company must determine this weight itself in order to have a reliable basis for planning, as this depends on various factors. For example, if the load weight can change within limits due to production. <\/p>\n\n

To take the considerations further, the practical payload of 25,500 kg can be divided by the number of pallets. Calculated with 33 pallets, the average weight per pallet is 773 kg or with 34 pallets 750 kg. <\/p>\n\n

As soon as the load units exceed this weight, the semi-trailer can no longer be fully loaded because it would otherwise be overloaded.<\/p>\n\n

The following loading units are typical examples:<\/p>\n\n