The MODULOS Chassis for your Semi-Trailer.

High-Tech.Platform.

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New.Generation. The New MODULOS Chassis.

With its frame of bolted galvanised parts, the MODULOS vehicle frame has long been something special. We have now taken the next important step and improved the strength and precision of the frame thanks to an innovative new production method. The frame’s most important component, the l-beam, is now cold formed from a single piece. We will now present the production process and additional details on the new success model.

MODULOS Highlights: - Maximum durability throughout

the entire service life.

- Increased load-bearing capacity:

10% more distributed load.

- Precision forms the basis for a good,

strong chassis.

- Modular design for perfect adaptation

to transport tasks.

- Easy repair and maintenance.

- 10 year warranty against rust-through.

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Driving.Innovation. A Revolution in Trailer Construction.

The new generation of S.CS GENIOS curtainsiders is the ideal representation of Schmitz Cargobull’s corporate philosophy: perfection with no compromises. What used to be good has now got even better. This is definitely the case for the new MODULOS chassis, a key innovation in the trailer industry using unique, new production techniques. It also applies to the ROTOS running gear, the new FLEXOS construction, the load securing process, and lots of other small details that make a difference to your trailer. All of which make it easier to complete transport tasks in day-to-day busi-ness.

At the end of this comprehensive optimisation process, we have created a line of vehicles with more power reserves, stability and durability. Even more comfort for the driver: Handling in the new S.CS GENIOS curtainsider is now even easier, quicker and safer too.

A stable basis for permanent pressure. In the day-to-day life of a trailer, the chassis and floor are constantly under varying amounts of pressure – e.g. when loading on the ramp using industrial vehicles.

From theory into practice. Thanks to the flexible roll forming process, we are easily able to bring the ideal shape determined during the design process to life. To provide supplementary reinforcement to the points put under particular strain, additional elements are attached using bolt connections. This helps to save weight and makes it easy to change the construction when required.

Roll forming not welding.The roller sets can swivel in all three dimensions to enable changes to be made to the cross section of the profile when roll forming. As well as improving the design and construction, this innovative technology also helps to save energy and reduce harmful emis-sions.

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Extra-long. Both of the l-beams stretch along a total length of over 13 m on each side of the vehicle frame. It forms the backbone on which all other components are docked.

Seamless.Elegance.Innovative I-beam Production Process.

How can you improve durability without needing to install additional materials? Quite simple! We have transformed the l-beam assembly into a single piece with very special prop-erties. The entire length of the beam is now produced from one single piece. The upper and lower lips are no longer welded, and are instead moulded using a flexible roll forming method. That means no more thermal stress. And no weak points in the material. While the beam is being shaped in the roll forming process, the material flows to the edge, making it easier to compress. This improves the strength of the entire chassis.

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Stable.Driving.Technical Innovations Prove Themselves on the Road.

Good vehicle handling, directional stability and reliable road holding are just as important in a vehicle frame as a robust design, durable materials and functionality.

Precision is crucial when designing the perfect chassis. The classic welded construction pushes precision in the chassis to its limits.

To overcome this problem, we say “bolting not welding”. This is much more than just a joining technique. It is a new way of creating complex structures like vehicle chassis frames.

Each of the individual components can now be manufac-tured with complete precision – including the protective treated surface – before being assembled to form the new MODULOS chassis.

Bolting also improves the dimensional precision, which forms the basis for a stable Schmitz Cargobull trailer.

Brains over brawn.Triangular reinforcements absorb large forces with very little material. This is how the chassis is able to transport up to 27 tonnes of axle load across the country safely and efficiently.

Support exactly where it’s needed.The lower lip of the offset neck is reinforced so that the weight of the entire l-beam can be distributed as best as possible.

The direct route.The axle suspension directs forces straight into the bar in the rolled l-beam. This means: Maximum reliability on even the trickiest of roads.

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Know.How.Detailed Design.

It all begins with the right idea. Then it starts to become clear in each individual detail. The MODULOS chassis’ modular design means that forces are absorbed in the part of the trailer where they are generated. Thanks to computer simulated design using the finite element method (FEM), materials are reinforced according to the load situation. We only add exactly the right amount of reinforcement, meaning that our trailers are never heavier than they should be and freeing up energy and payload.

The standard of technology in the support structure and axle mountings therefore meets the high standards in the tractor unit.

Quick and precise assembly.To ensure that bolts are fitted with the right clamping force, we use tools with special torque control.

Smart.Repair.Simple Handling on a Case by Case Basis.

In a welded chassis, damaged components have to be adjusted or separated and then re-welded again. The bolted components in the new MODULOS chassis on the other hand are easy to replace, requiring little time or effort. The vehicle can quickly be restored to its original, precise state while the corrosion protection remains intact.

In the event of damage, over 1,200 service partners across Europe have been expertly trained to perform repairs.

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Modular.Design.The Benefits of Bolted Connections.

The bolts developed by Schmitz Cargobull connect all of the components in the new MODULOS chassis with powerful and precise technology. However, all connections can still be loosened when needed. The chassis can also be adjusted and added to at a later date for special transport contracts, leaving you secure in the knowledge that you will be able to react successfully to new challenges that your transportation business may face in the future.

Small parts with a big profile.Schmitz Cargobull’s strong knurled bolts feature longitudinal grooves on the shaft, which means that they fit perfectly into the hole. This also protects the connections from being twisted.

Quality in one piece.Once the component has been formed, it is dipped into a galva-nising bath. This galvanising process ensures that the edges and hollow spaces are just as well protected as the large outer surfaces.

Planning for the future. The sustainability of the galvanised surface is guaranteed thanks to the durability of galvanised steel. Furthermore, zinc can be professionally recycled and modern hot galvanising facilities apply a recycling management process, ensuring low energy consumption and low emissions.

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Lasting.Value.Surface Protection Protects your Investment.

Of course, physical appearance is always important. However, we place much more value on what is inside. A vehicle frame is placed under an extreme amount of pres-sure – not only out on the roads, but also when simply loading and unloading freight. Wet weather and the use of gritting salt increases the risk of pitting. To help keep corro-sion away forever, our vehicles come equipped with metallic protection in the form of zinc.

Looking at the various methods of galvanisation, hot galvani-sation is clearly the most favourable method as it creates a coating thickness of up to 150 µm and forms an alloy between steel and zinc at the edges. Our 10-year guarantee against rust-through shows that we take our customers’ desire to protect their investments seriously.

Simple self-healing technology.Small scratches or chips on a galvanised surface are no big deal. Electrolytic processes help to improve protection for slight damage, meaning that the corro-sion protection is practically maintenance-free.

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The perfect functional unitFloor panels and integrated load securing rails create a highly func-tional platform. The wide range of equipment options available means that the trailer can be adjusted to suit a number of different transportation requirements.

The support structure becomes a platform.The new MODULOS chassis is equipped with strong, durable boards. The boards are mounted flush with the frame and screwed in, then the joints are sealed.

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Breaking.Ground.A Strong Base for a Long Relationship.

Our floors play a supporting role in more than one sense of the word. It is the component that comes into direct contact with your freight. It bears the full force of the trailer. The weight of the trailer load changes constantly and is never evenly distributed. Lifting vehicles increase pressure on particular parts of the floor during the loading process. In order to keep freight stable and safe from the forces that occur during the transportation process, the floor is equipped with a number of load securing components.

The floor panels fitted in the frame provide a different form of stabilisation in the chassis, just like a plane’s outer panels stabilise its support structure. This combination of compo-nents result in a strong, robust frame that remains intact for the vehicle’s entire service life.

Diverse range of options. The popular 28 mm strong floor is available with a range of surfaces with friction coeffi-cients of up to μ = 0.6 and for stacker axle loads of 7.1 to 9.5 t.

The most stringent of tests.This testing station uses a hydraulic system that applies pulses up to 40 times the speed of gravitational acceleration to simulate a distance of 1 million kilometres. This exceeds even the tough testing standards used by passenger vehicle manufacturers.

Quality Is Never an Accident.

Series production does not start until we are sure that a product meets all day-to-day requirements. To make certain of this, our prototypes are rigorously tested accord-ing in real conditions simulating several years of use at the Schmitz Cargobull Validation Centre (CVC).

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Integration.Model.From a Good Background.

The MODULOS chassis is not developed and produced separately from the rest of the vehicle. These processes are integrated into the procedures at the production and testing site for the curtainsiders themselves, the Schmitz Cargobull headquarters in Altenberge. The site employs 1,200 staff and houses modern production facilities, making it the centre of expertise for curtainsiders with the hallmark “Made in Germany.”

More than just a stamp.

Quality checks are carried out throughout the course of the production process.

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