VBG Coupling Systems

2024 has been a year of great progress for the transport industry. Electrification, digitalisation and sustainability have made great strides, but every success also brings new challenges. From emissions reductions to recruitment and infrastructure investments, meeting these challenges requires the co-operation of all industry stakeholders, from drivers and hauliers to regulators and manufacturers. From drivers and hauliers to regulators and manufacturers, the transport industry is facing a transformation that requires not only innovation, but also a shared vision of a sustainable future. What challenges do you think are most pressing, and how can we solve them together?

How can I find out if my coupling can be used in a 34.5-metre-long combination? Some of the Key Requirements for 34.5m Truck Combinations: 🔎Minimum 3 axles on tractors (2 drive axles if >64 tonnes) 🔎At least 2 axles on each trailer 🔎Stability system & electronic brakes with with auto brake adjustment 🔎Indirect right-side view of the combination 🔎‘Långt fordonståg’ signs at front & rear 👉 Check your coupling compatibility with the VBG Performance Calculator! Link below. Imagesource: Sveaskog

Electrification has the potential to revolutionise the transport industry, but the journey there requires both innovation and cooperation. What do you think the next big step for electric transportation will be? In 2024, the electrification of heavy transport took huge steps forward. Electric trucks are no longer just a vision – they are part of the workday of many drivers. The benefits are clear: quieter working environments that reduce both fatigue and emissions. But challenges remain. For electrification to become standard, more social acceptance, better infrastructure, and clearer regulations are needed, especially concerning driving times and rest periods. Another important aspect is safety in urban environments, where the quieter vehicles can be more difficult for pedestrians and cyclists to notice.

Keep in mind that the coupling products are the only link between the towing and towed vehicles! VBG’s solutions put your safety and the safety of your fellow road users first. That this ultimately leads to a coupling solution that works in any weather and that can be manoeuvred quickly and easily, is no coincidence. When it comes to couplings, safety and convenience are closely linked.

Hur och varför testas kopplingsprodukter? Jo för att varje dag transporteras allt från mat och mediciner till byggmaterial och elektronik på våra vägar. Då är det av högsta vikt att det är säkra transporter som håller Sverige rullande. Dragbalkar, dragstångskopplingar, dragstångsöglor och dragstänger kallas med ett gemensamt namn för kopplingsprodukter. För att dessa produkter ska få användas i lastbilsekipage för vägtransporter i hastigheter över 30 km/h krävs att de är typgodkända enligt UNECE R55-reglerna. VBG har sedan 1980-talet kontinuerligt investerat i och utvecklat den egna testkapaciteten. På VBG är det en självklarhet att alltid utföra mekanisk provning på våra produkter för att säkerställa högsta möjliga trafiksäkerhet. Vid dynamisk provning bekräftas eller förfinas de beräkningar och processer som används i produktionen. På VBG föredrar vi att utföra dynamisk provning både under utveckling och under pågående produktion för att garantera jämnhet och kvalitet. https://hubs.la/Q02VPSJp0

Why is fossil-free steel important for the transport industry? The transport industry faces major challenges when it comes to reducing CO2 emissions. As trucks and their construction rely on steel as a building material, the choice of steel plays a crucial role in the industry's climate impact. Fossil-free steel offers truckers and body manufacturers a concrete opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future without compromising on quality and safety. Like many other companies, we are working to reduce CO2 emissions and promote a sustainable future. We fully recognise that the material content of truck construction has a major impact on the journey towards a fossil-free future. That's why we have partnered with SSAB to prepare for the future. As fossil-free steel becomes available on the market, we want to ensure that our products contribute to a sustainable transport sector and help hauliers and body manufacturers reduce their carbon footprint.

In the truck industry, steel is a fundamental component, but its inevitable corrosion creates challenges for companies striving for long-term profitability. A truck is not just a means of transportation, it also represents the face of your business. It is therefore crucial to maintain a high finish on the component surfaces, while resistance to wear and rust is of utmost importance.

Every day, everything from food and medicines to building materials and electronics is transported on our roads. Safe transport is essential to keeping society moving. Drawbeams, drawbar couplings, drawbar eyes, and drawbars are collectively known as coupling products. For these products to be used in truck combinations for road transport at speeds over 30 kph, they must be type-approved according to UNECE R55 regulations. Since the 1980s, VBG has continuously invested in and developed its own testing capacity. At VBG, it is standard practice to always carry out mechanical testing on our products to ensure the highest level of traffic safety. Dynamic testing confirms or refines the calculations and processes used in production. At VBG, we prefer to conduct dynamic testing both during development and throughout ongoing production to guarantee consistency and quality. Read more in our blog post https://hubs.la/Q02Vjbld0

Hur kan ett förarassisterande system sänka den totala ägandekostnaden av ett lastbilsekipage? Läs eller lyssna på vad Ekdahl Miljö AB säger om VBG Driver Assist. Psst, vet du att du nu också kan lyssna på våra bloggartiklar? https://hubs.la/Q02VhQwB0

Darkness is descending earlier in the afternoon over our roads. For professional drivers and those who drive more hours in the dark, this means an increased risk of traffic accidents. Here are 5 tips on how to make sure you have the margins on your side. 5 tips to increase safety when driving in the dark: 1. Increase following distance: It's harder to judge distances in the dark. 2. Adjust speed for conditions: Fog, snow, rain, and bad weather reduce visibility. 3. Take breaks: Fatigue is a major accident cause. 4. Maintain visibility: Clean windshield, working headlights. 5. Use reflectors: Make yourself and your truck more visible.