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KING PIN HISTORY
Feb 16,2016 09:14:34
Originally, with the 'turntable' steering of horse-drawn wagons, this was a single pin on which the moveable axle was pivoted beneath the wagon's frame. This located the axle from side to side, but the weight of the wagon was carried on a circular wooden ring turntable surrounding this. Simil...
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King pin instruction
Nov 17,2015 15:43:31
The function of the kingpin is to engage the semi-trailer to the fifth wheel. The kingpin is the most critical component used in the load transfer from semi-trailer. 1. making a selection The D-value and the thickness of the welding plate are two considerations in making a kingpin selectio...
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