The efficient loading and unloading operation of curtain-side semi-trailers is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
Preparation before loading and unloading
- Inspect the vehicle: Before loading and unloading the goods, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the curtain-side semi-trailer to ensure that the vehicle's key components such as the braking system, tires, and lights are in good condition. At the same time, check the integrity of the side curtains to ensure that there is no damage or tearing to prevent damage to the goods during transportation.
- Cleaning the compartment: Clean the debris and residue in the compartment to ensure that the compartment is clean and tidy so that the goods can be loaded and unloaded smoothly.
- Prepare loading and unloading equipment: According to the type and weight of the goods, prepare suitable loading and unloading equipment, such as forklifts, cranes, etc., and ensure that the equipment is in good working condition.
Loading and unloading operation process
- Open the side curtain: The loading and unloading operation of the curtain-side semi-trailer first requires opening the side curtain. Move the side curtain to one end of the box by loosening the side curtain tensioner on the corner column and the hook at the lower end of the curtain. Some electric curtain-side vehicles can quickly open the side curtain by remote control, which greatly improves the operation efficiency.
- Forklift loading and unloading: For pallet cargo, forklifts can be used to load and unload from both sides or the rear of the curtain-side semi-trailer. Due to the large loading and unloading space of the curtain-side semi-trailer, multiple forklifts can be operated at the same time, which significantly improves the loading and unloading efficiency. During the loading and unloading process, the forklift operator needs to strictly follow the operating procedures to ensure the stability and safety of the cargo.
- Lifting operation: For large and heavy cargo, such as steel coils, paper rolls, etc., the sliding top can be opened and the sling can be used for lifting and fixing in the vehicle. This loading and unloading method is similar to flatbed, flatbed and bar trailers, but the curtain-side semi-trailer is more closed and can provide better protection for the cargo.
- Cargo fixing: After the cargo is loaded, it is necessary to use the cargo fixing devices in the compartment, such as mobile stabilizers, transverse cargo bars and fasteners, to fix the cargo in the compartment. This can prevent the cargo from moving or tipping during transportation and ensure the safety of the cargo.
Inspection after loading and unloading
- Inspect the cargo: After loading and unloading, the cargo needs to be inspected to ensure that the cargo is not damaged or lost. At the same time, check the fixation of the cargo to ensure that the cargo does not move during transportation.
- Close the side curtain: Pull the side curtain back to its original position and fix the side curtain using the side curtain tensioner on the corner column and the hook at the bottom of the curtain. Ensure the sealing of the side curtain to prevent rain, dust, etc. from entering the compartment.
- Inspect the vehicle: Check each component of the vehicle again to ensure that the vehicle is in good working condition. In particular, check the sealing of the compartment and the fixation of the cargo to ensure the safety of the transportation process.
Tips to improve loading and unloading efficiency
- Optimize cargo layout: Arrange the placement of the cargo reasonably so that the center of gravity of the cargo is evenly distributed to avoid eccentric loading. This can not only improve the driving stability of the vehicle, but also improve loading and unloading efficiency.
- Use standardized pallets: Using standardized pallets can optimize the loading steps and improve the loading and unloading efficiency of cargo. At the same time, standardized pallets can also maximize the utilization of the cargo box volume by combining with each other.
- Reasonable arrangement of loading and unloading equipment: According to the type and weight of the goods, the use of loading and unloading equipment should be reasonably arranged. For example, for light goods, forklifts can be used for loading and unloading; for heavy goods, cranes can be used for lifting.
- Training operators: Professional training is provided to loading and unloading operators to make them familiar with the loading and unloading operation procedures and precautions of curtain-side semi-trailers. This can improve the operating skills of operators, reduce operating errors, and improve loading and unloading efficiency.
Through the above operating procedures and skills, curtain-side semi-trailers can achieve efficient loading and unloading, greatly improving the efficiency of logistics transportation.