Increased payload in intermodal transport

Increased payload in intermodal transport

Schmitz Cargobull’s new rail-compatible S.CS MEGA curtainsider semi-trailer is robust and offers huge volume. Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) now features auto-location.

September 2024 – The new rail-compatible S.CS MEGA curtainsider semi-trailer offers more payload and combines the volume of a roadworthy vehicle with the benefits of a robust body that can be used for rail transport.

In the European freight transport sector, semi-trailers that are transported by rail often cover long distances across multiple countries. While the use of high-volume semi-trailers is normal for South West Europe or Central Europe, they are slightly more unusual in Northern Europe due to different legal frameworks. For transport companies that are active in these regions and travel in both directions, this remains a constant challenge as they often don’t have a suitable tractor unit with the right fifth wheel height or axle configuration.

With the carefully designed overall concept of the new rail-compatible (or crane-liftable) S.CS MEGA chassis, combined with the Schmitz Cargobull Multi-Ride Height pneumatic suspension and height-adjustable VARIOS body, the S.CS MEGA offers haulage companies a high-volume trailer that can significantly improve the efficiency of their Europe-wide transport strategy.

With the low frame neck height, extended offset area and a corresponding landing gear position, the galvanised chassis can be used for a variety purposes. This means that the S.CS MEGA curtainsider semi-trailer can be used for combined transport across Europe and with electric or three-axle tractor units, while still complying with the various legal requirements.

Schmitz Cargobull has been successively installing its TrailerConnect® telematics system in all semi-trailers as a standard feature ex works since 2018. It offers a number of security functions, such as a new door contact switch for curtainsider semi-trailers. The smart door locking system ensures that freight is protected from unauthorised access, particularly in the semi-trailer’s hard-to-see rear area. This is only available in combination with the Schmitz Cargobull networked TrailerConnect® telematics solution.

Since early 2024, all trailers have been equipped with tyre pressure monitoring sensors as standard and now comply with the UN ECE R 141 standard, which has been in force since July 2024. This standard requires all newly approved semi-trailers to be equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for registering tyre pressures. Schmitz Cargobull’s TPMS monitors the tyre pressure in real time and warns of sudden or gradual loss of pressure or of overpressure.

Auto-location: Automatic assignment of the correct tyre position

With the help of the auto-location function, Schmitz Cargobull TPMS* sensors can be automatically detected and assigned to the relevant wheel position. As a result, the complicated and error-prone teach-in and assignment process is no longer needed. This saves time and money, both for customers and in the workshop. After a spontaneous tyre change or a trip to the workshop, auto-location offers maximum safety and transparency straight away via the TrailerConnect® portal, the status of the tyres and the entire semi-trailer can be easily and conveniently monitored in real time. In the event of abnormalities, alarm messages are issued by e-mail, SMS or app notifications (see also Press release 2024-154).

*The TrailerConnect® TPMS is also technically compatible with the majority of sensors available on the market (in the EU). Only the original Schmitz Cargobull sensors are compliant with UN ECE R 141 for the TPMS including auto-location function.

Про Schmitz Cargobull

Schmitz Cargobull є провідним виробником напівпричепів для перевезення вантажів з регульованою температурою, генеральних і сипучих вантажів в Європі, а також піонером в області цифрових рішень для обслуговування причепів і поліпшення зв'язку. Компанія також виробляє транспортні холодильні машини для рефрижераторних напівпричепів для вантажних перевезень з контрольованою температурою. Завдяки широкому спектру послуг від фінансування, постачання запасних частин, сервісних контрактів і телематичних рішень до торгівлі вживаними транспортними засобами, Schmitz Cargobull підтримує своїх клієнтів в оптимізації загальної вартості володіння (TCO) і цифровій трансформації. Schmitz Cargobull була заснована в 1892 році в Мюнстерланді, Німеччина. Сімейна компанія виробляє близько 60 000 транспортних засобів на рік, на ній працює понад 6 000 співробітників, а її оборот у 2022/23 фінансовому році склав близько 2,6 мільярда євро. Міжнародна виробнича мережа наразі складається з десяти заводів у Німеччині, Литві, Іспанії, Англії, Туреччині, Словаччині та Австралії.

 


Прес-служба Schmitz Cargobull:

Anna Stuhlmeier:  +49 2558 81-1340 I anna.stuhlmeier@cargobull.com 
Andrea Beckonert:  +49 2558 81-1321 I andrea.beckonert@cargobull.com
Silke Hesener:  +49 2558 81-1501 I silke.hesener@cargobull.com