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Results for 'ebs-safe-plus'
Features
EBS-Safe Plus
Elevate trailer safety with EBS-Safe Plus by Don-Bur. Alerts for ISO line issues, comprehensive safety checks, and automatic suzie audits for confident, secure towing
Suspension-Safe | Stand Alone Suspension Alert System
Discover Don-Bur's Suspension-Safe: a standalone trailer safety system. Patented, independent, and vigilant, it alerts with light and sound if suspension exceeds the intended height. Enhance trailer safety today.
Wheely Safe TPMS
Stop tyre blowouts & fiery brakes! Wheely Safe's award-winning tech delivers real-time alerts for loose wheels, overheating brakes & underinflated tyres. Retrofit or OEM, improve fleet safety & efficiency now!
Inflatable Safety Zone System by AIRBAR™
AIRBAR™ boosts road safety with visible inflatable barriers and flashing LEDs, preventing blind-spot collisions. Safe-turn® enhances cyclist safety. British-made, winner of the Institute of Vehicle Recovery's 2019 Innovation Award.
Aspoeck RADC 1.0 RADAR Distance Control
Revolutionize Truck Trailer Safety with RADC 1.0: Programmable detection, EBS compatibility, & gentle braking for enhanced manoeuvring & collision avoidance. Learn more & request a quote!
Brigade Camera Monitoring Systems
Why Camera Monitor Systems? The size of commercial vehicles and machines mean vehicle blind spots are a major factor in collisions across all industries.
Brigade Reversing and Warning Alarms
Why Reversing and Warning Alarms? The rear blind spot is a huge problem regardless of vehicle/machine with reversing vehicles now accounting for a quarter of all workplace deaths.
Coretinium Panels
With impressive strength and rigidity, Coretinium® takes its inspiration from nature’s most optimised high performance materials.
DawesGuard® incorporating DropDown® technology
Ensure road safety with DawesGuard®, a revolutionary under-run bar preventing rear-wheel accidents involving cyclists or pedestrians. Patented DROP-DOWN® Safety System for continuous road contact. Aerodynamic, robust, and easy to fit.
Faqs
What is "EBS"?
EBS: Electronic Braking System, upgraded from ABS. Requires active ISO 7638 connection; loss leads to default full air-signal braking.
Where can I find information about safe loading practices?
HGVs & safety: Crucial tips & resources to navigate loading/unloading dangers. Be informed, stay protected.
What is the correct action for a Red/Amber cab warning lamp?
The ABS/EBS warning lamp (Malfunction Indicator Light 'MIL') can show either an yellow or red state.
What is the correct coupling & uncoupling code of practice
Coupling and uncoupling the correct way in the right order is critically important to ensure that all trailer functions operate correctly and avoid unnecessary accidents.
What is an ISO 7638 Connection?
ISO 7638: Vital 7-pin electrical trailer coupling powering ECU, enabling fast braking, load sensing, and roll stability. Legally required since May 2002.
What is an ECU?
Trailer ECU (Electronic Control Unit) powers via ISO 7638 from the tractor unit, managing braking and suspension.
Mandatory laden brake testing will be enforced from 1 Jan 2023
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is today reminding vehicle operators that most goods vehicles and trailers will have to be appropriately laden for their annual test from 1 January 2023 onwards.
How does a roller brake test work?
Understand how HGV roller brake tests work! This guide explains the setup, testing process, and data analysis involved in ensuring optimal braking performance for heavy goods vehicles. Learn why these tests are crucial for road safety and compliance.
What is a fifth wheel?
A fifth wheel is the horizontal coupling plate on a tractor unit which slides underneath the trailer bed plate during coupling. It has jaws which clamp onto the kingpin.
What is an "FLT"?
FLT is an acronym for "Fork Lift Truck".
What is "MHE": Materials Handling Equipment?
MHE stands for materials handling equipment. It is a broad term for a wide range of equipment used to move, store, and control materials and products.
What are "Barn Doors"?
The term "barn doors" is a widely used colloquial expression for rear doors that have the locking bar mechanism on the outside of the door.
Regulation ECE R111 | trailer rollover stability
Learn about trailer rollover stability regulations and how they impact trailer design, including the role of ECE R111, lateral acceleration, and center of gravity height. This FAQ page helps ensure safe trailer operation.
News
Don-Bur at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2018
At this year's CV Show on stand 5A50, Don-Bur are launching a host of innovative products and features that not only excite the imagination of cost-conscious Fleet Managers, they can be applied to fleets in a practical way.
Amber Gregory Demonstrates Trailer Safety Features at CV Show 2018
Amber Gregory was among many representatives on the Don-Bur stand at this year's CV Show, demonstrating various innovative safety features.
Don-Bur Launch Low Maintenance Lifting Deck at the C V Show 2019
At the 2019 Commercial Vehicle Show, Don-Bur will be showing off their latest Lifting Deck trailer, engineered for optimal durability and to reduce maintenance by an estimated 12.2%.
Don-Bur | M&S Lifting Deck Trailer | 2024 Road Transport Expo
Discover Don-Bur's latest Lifting Deck trailer for Marks & Spencer, unveiled at the 2024 Road Transport Expo. This innovative trailer maximizes capacity, enhances safety, and boosts sustainability for M&S's transportation needs.
DHL Launches CNG Powered City Quiet Truck
DHL has launched a compressed natural gas (CNG) concept truck, a Euro-6 two-axle rigid Scania P-280, at the inaugural Quiet Cities global summit in Twickenham today.
Argos ETS Steered Trailer
Argos tests innovative trailer steering system to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Don-Bur and VSE partner to develop a new Electronic Trailer Steering (ETS) system that could revolutionize trailer manoeuvrability. Visit donbur.co.uk to learn more.
Don-Bur and RHA Launch Unique Load Restraint CPC Course
In an industry first, Don-Bur have teamed up with the Road Haulage Association to form an HGV load restraint CPC course designed uniquely by both the manufacturers and training providers to form the most comprehensive content.
What Is VOSA Compliant Load Restraint?
Please note that this article has now been superceded by the DVSA guidance issued 27th March 2015
Don-Bur win the Motor Transport Awards (Innovation)
Don-Bur, in collaboration with DHL Supply Chain, earns top honors at Motor Transport Awards for its Safe Coupling System, winning the Innovation Category.
CDG/Load Security Enforcement Campaign From wk 22
Dangerous goods are items or material that can pose a risk to people, animals, or the environment if not properly handled in use or during transport.
Hermes picks double-deckers from Don-Bur to cut mileage
Hermes has acquired 12 double-deck trailers which, it reckons, cut miles travelled by 1.5 million a year owing to the increased capacity.
Don-Bur Awarded SafeContractor Accreditation
Don-Bur has just been awarded the coveted SafeContractor Accreditation for all of their service divisions including repair, maintenance, graphics, curtains, load restraint and after-sales.
Don-Bur Prioritises Worker Wellbeing with Innovative Vibration Monitoring Tech
Don-Bur prioritises worker safety with a new, cutting-edge vibration monitoring system. This tech allows real-time tracking & risk management, improving employee well-being as part of their comprehensive vibration management program!
Used Trailers For Sale
2015 SDC Urban Single Axle Box Van Trailers
Used 2015 SDC Urban (10m long) Box Van Trailer for sale
Used Trailer For Sale | 2017 SDC 4.2m High Chipliner
Used SDC Chipliner for sale with gantry and ladder access to roll-over roof sheet.
Used Trailer For Sale | 2012 Montracon Freepost Curtainsider
Used 2012 Montracon Tri-axle freepost trailer for sale. 4.4m overall height. Barn doors.
Used Trailer For Sale | 2011 SDC 4.3m High Curtainsider
Used SDC tri-axle curtainsider trailer for sale with toolbox and smoothliner rear doors
Used Trailer For Sale | 2014 Lawrence David 10.3m Urban Box
Used 2014 Lawrence David 3.77m GRP urban trailer, tandem axle, roller shutter, Dhollandia tail lift, 2300mm internal height, 80% tyres, MOT until Oct 2024. Ideal weight test trailer.
Used Trailer For Sale | 2015 SDC Curtainsided Ratchet Deck
FOR SALE | SDC | 2015 | Used 4.88m high step-frame double deck trailer with 4 ratchet deck modules