MODULMAX

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BÜLLINGEN (BE)
since 1988 - 30.000 m²
With an experience of over 50 years, Faymonville is one of the biggest
manufacturers of semi-trailers for special and heavy haulage.

Faymonville provides their customers with optimal solutions and

systems for any transport need outside the usual norms.

Quality, flexibility, productivity, creativity and service are the company’s

keywords. The range of products and services is constantly enlarged in
tight collaboration with our customers.

GOLENIOW (PL)
since 2006 - 21.000 m² The high level of innovation and the excellent manufacturing quality of
the products are secured by optimized production processes and own
modern production plants in Büllingen (Belgium), Lentzweiler (Luxem-
bourg) and Goleniow (Poland). A service station has been opened in No-
ginsk (near Moscow, Russia).

NOGINSK (RU) LENTZWEILER II (LU) LENTZWEILER I (LU)

since 2014 - 3.120 m² since 2015 - 16.000 m² since 2003 - 20.250 m²

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Power your projects!
The Faymonville ModulMAX is a series of combinable road-going transport modules (with 2-6 axle lines) and
accessories that can achieve a total payload of up to 5,000 t.

The ModulMAX offers seamless interoperability with identical vehicles from other manufacturers (S-ST, G-SL).

This variety of combination options as well as the user-friendly operating concept makes the ModulMAX a
guarantor of flexibility and economy for the most complex of heavy-duty transport jobs.

Main advantages
✓ Axle loads of up to 99 000 lbs per axle line

✓ Hydraulic axle compensation with a stroke of up to 23.6”

✓ Pivot-mounted bogie with 60° steering angle

✓ Strengthened loading area outer fields with point loads of up to 176 000 lbs

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Technological aspects of the ModulMAX

■■ Axle compensation
Each wheel set is equipped with an hydraulic suspension cylinder.
Depending on the individual transport application, the cylinders will
be connected to 3- or 4-suspension groups. This combination of cylin-
ders makes sure that the weight is distributed equally on all axles.
Road inclinations (lenghtwise and crosswise) can easily be compensa-
ted due to the important stroke on those cylinders.

■■ Swinging axle – function principle

One axle line consists of 2 independent wheel-sets with swinging
axles. The swinging axle can manage important ground unevenness
due to its swinging bearing. They ensure optimum ground contact and
equal tire pressure under the most difficult circumstances and keep
the platform almost in a horizontal level.

■■ Hydraulic forced-steering
Every modular bogie has at least one integrated hydraulic steering
system. The customer can choose between standard- or counter-
steering. The steering is controlled either by a gooseneck or by a
drawbar. The freely accessible steering rods between the wheel sets
enable an easy and safe adaptation of steering angles. Remote stee-
ring by wireless or cable remote control is part of the basic configura-
tion. Compared to knuckle steered axles, the driving height on swin-
ging axles has no impact on the axle track.

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Bogies
S Module
✓ Heavy duty platform trailer with 79,380 lbs axle load per axle line
✓ Best ratio between payload and deadweight
✓ Highest suspension stroke on the market: 23,6”
✓ Steering angle -60/+60°
✓ Wheel set mounted on pivot bearing with adjustable conical roller bearings
✓ Prime brand swivel axles, rims and tires
✓ Available in selfpropelled version (APMC and SPMC see p.15+16)
✓ Split bogies available for 3-file combination (1+1/2)
✓ 100% Interoperability with existing trailers from other brands

Trailer type S-ST

Available bogies 2,3,4,5 and 6-axle

Technical axle load at 1 km/h 79,380 lbs

Tare weight (for 4-axle bogie) 28,930 lbs

Width 9‘-10“

Height (drive position) 3‘-10“

Axle compensation -12.8“/+12.8“

Axle distance 4‘-11“

Steering angle -60/+60°

Tires 8 x 215/75 R17.5

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 G Module
✓ G-ST
Heavy duty version with 79,380 lbs axle load, driving height 3’-8”
(-11,8”/+11,8”), compatible with G-MT bogies

✓ G-MT
Weight optimized module (15% lighter than G-ST), 55,125 lbs axle load,
driving height 3’-8” (-11,8”/+11,8”), compatible with G-ST

✓ Steering angle -60/+60°

✓ Wheel set mounted on pivot bearing with adjustable conical roller bearings
✓ Prime brand swivel axles, rims and tires
✓ Available in selfpropelled version (APMC and SPMC see p.15+16)
✓ Split bogies available for 3-file (1+1/2) combination on G-ST and G-MT.
✓ 100% Interoperability with existing trailers from other brands

Trailer type G-ST G-MT

Available bogies 2,3,4,5 and 6-axle

Tech. axle load 79,380 lbs (0.6mph) 55,125 lbs (3.1mph)

Tare weight (for 4-axle bogie) 29,547 lbs 25,137 lbs

Width 9‘-10“ 9‘-10“

Height (drive position) 3‘-8“ 3‘-8“

Axle compensation -11,8”/+11,8” -11,8”/+11,8”

Axle distance 4‘-11“ 4‘-11“

Steering angle -60/+60° -60/+60°

Tires 8 x 215/75 R17.5 8 x 215/75 R17.5

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 110.000 lbs

176.000 lbs

G Module SL
✓ Highest bending moment on the market
✓ Highest point load above wheel arches (110,000 lbs)
✓ Highest point load above cross members (176,000 lbs)
✓ 99,000 lbs axle load per axle line
✓ Reinforced lamellar bolt coupling
✓ Steering angle -60/+60°
✓ Wheel set mounted on pivot bearing with adjustable conical roller bearings
✓ Prime brand swivel axles, rims and tires
✓ Available in selfpropelled version (APMC and SPMC see p.15+16)
✓ Split bogies available for 3-file (1+1/2) combination
✓ 100% Interoperability with existing trailers from other brands

Trailer type G-SL

Available bogies 2,3,4,5 and 6-axle

Technical axle load at 0.5 km/h 99,225 lbs

Tare weight (for 4-axle bogie) 30,870 lbs

Width 9‘-10“

Height (drive position) 3‘-10“

Axle compensation -11,8”/+11,8”

Axle distance 4‘-11“

Steering angle -60/+60°

Tires 8 x 215/75 R17.5

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Drawbar equipment
Modular platform trailers can be pulled or pushed by a drawbar.
The drawbar system offers high maneuverability under the most
difficult circumstances and it is the easiest way to operate a mo-
dular trailer. A trailer equipped on each edge with a drawbar can
easily change its main driving direction if needed.
As a general rule one could say the trailers with 18 axles lines or
more should be pulled by a drawbar system instead of a goosen-
eck. In order to increase the payload, reduce axle loads or to im-
prove the bending moment usage, drawbar trailers can be assem-
bled in 3-file (1+1/2) and 4-file (1+1) side by side combination.

3-file combination Control panel

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Gooseneck
Alternatively to the drawbar, modular trailers can be connected
to hydraulic goosenecks.

A loadtransfer from the axle lines to the gooseneck is guaran-

teed by connecting the gooseneck cylinders with the front axle
line cylinders. Thus, there is no need to apply additional ballast
weight to the truck tractor in order to generate sufficient trac-
tion force. The ratio between fifth-wheelload and axle load is
hydraulically and mechanically adjustable in a large range.

Goosenecks are generally equipped with 2 pairs of steering

cylinders in order to supply the trailers’ front and rear steering
system.
The rear gooseneck clearance and the coupling height can be
adapted to the most common truck-tractors.

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Turntables
Turntables are available for the transport of long and heavy
loads.
The front turntable is a pure mechanical system. Depending on
the requirements, one can choose on the front bolster either
a 1-point or a 2-point bearing by means of removable sliding
shoes.

The rear turntable is generally equipped with a hydraulic self

tracking device in order to steer the rear dolly automatically.

In addition to the standard 2-file turntable, tailor-made turnta-

bles for 3-file and/or 4-file trailers with load repartition frames
are available upon request.

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Dropdecks
Dropdecks are available in various designs and payload classes. The customer can choose within a large
range of versatile and standardized dropdecks or even go for a tailor-made solution that meets exactly
his needs.
Faymonville is your reliable partner for the design and construction of your new dropdeck,
even in connection with all other brands of modular trailers.
Each dropdeck is delivered with our FALCO-software, an open tool to survey axle loads and bending
moments.

■■ KBV: Hydraulic widenable vesseldeck

Crossbeams, hydraulically extendable in width, connected
to the platform trailer by means of coupling heads. Alter-
natively crossbeams are available in an overdrivable versi-
on, with hooks and quick coupling device.
Telescopic and non-telescopic elongation beams with bolt
couplings on each end and lower seating surface with high
point loads. Extendable cross saddles and hinged vessel
supporting element.

■■ Flat bed deck

Beamconstruction height down to 9.84“. Coupling heads
firmly welded to the deck or alternatively overdrivable
hook system with quick coupling device.
Lower bolt coupling in the drop deck to prestress the deck
or to insert elongation pieces.

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■■ BB: Excavator deck
Extendable and non-extendable central beams with optional
lower bolt coupling to insert elongation beams.
Foldable and removable outriggers with steel mattresses.
Quick coupling devices.

■■ Spacer deck
Designed as a fully loadable platform
or
a combination of high-deck adapters and elongation beams
or
as a telescopic central beam for special applications.

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Accessories
Various accessories are available to adapt your modular trailer to its particular transport application:

✓ Powerpacks with Diesel engine from 10 kW to 36 kW

✓ Control panels
✓ Drawbars (79”-197”) with Ø1.97” or Ø3.54” towing eyelet
✓ Formed closed load stoppers
✓ Detachable hydraulic ramps
✓ Steering remote controls (with cable or wireless)
✓ Hydraulic coupling pin

Powerpack control panel

Load stopper Wireless remote control Hydraulic coupling pin

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APMC
The Faymonville APMC system is a unique trailer concept in the market.
APMC means: Assist & Self-propelled modular trailer with conventional steering.

The system is offering 3 different modes:

✓ ASSIST-MODE
Additional traction unit to replace a truck-tractor

✓ SPMT
Self propelled trailer

✓ TRAILER-MODE
Conventional trailer on public road with disengaged drive axles

The APMC bogie is equipped with 2 or 3 self driven axles.

In SPMT MODE, each drive axle can generate sufficient traction force to move APMC Powerpack
330,000 lbs. This 3 driven axle are able to move 992,000 lbs!

In ASSIST-MODE, the system is generating additional traction force if needed.

Save at least 1 truck (8x4 or 8x6) during your heavy haulage transport and benefit
from the SPMT-Mode on bridge crossings or even on narrow areas.
The ASSIST-MODE is controlled by the truck driver by means of a remote control.

In TRAILER-MODE, the drive axles are simply disengaged and working as normal
swivel axles. No need to lift or disconnect the drive axles from the suspension sys-
tem. Improve your return on investment by using at least the APMC bogie on your
daily business when there is not any application for the SPMT or ASSIST-MODE.

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SPMC - Safe and easy to use
Faymonville’s SPMC is the ideal solution for OFF-ROAD movements without
truck-tractor.
The self-propelled trailer with conventional steering and its self-driven axles
can generate 170kN traction force per driven line. Thus, one single driven line
can move 750,000 lbs.

Multiple trailers can work in a compound by using only one remote control.
The use of first class components for the Powerpack as well as for the hy-
draulic drive system and the electronic control units results in a reliable and
innovative transport system offering the following features:

✓ Safe and easy to use Wireless R

C
Remote C
ontrol
✓ Intuitive user guidance on MMI-display

✓ Configure your own display presentation and show only the values
you need.

✓ New EP (electro-proportional) control system on drive axles with easy

enabling and disabling of individual drive axles in order to improve
system consumption and components’ life time.

✓ Speed monitoring on all drive axles protects them against

wheel-spinning.

✓ MMI-display with on-demand trouble shooting and help

✓ Online localisation and aftersales-support by remote diagnostics.

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Falco II
Simulation Software
✓ Load distribution and axle load calculation
✓ Bending moment survey
✓ Tilt- and overload-limit calculation
✓ Documentation

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Detail view

Extendable spacer beam Turntable with Double ramp for

for modular trailers self tracking device modular trailer

Connecting Kit Interoperability G-Modul gooseneck

Gooseneck-fine tuning device Universal coupling head Widenable boiler deck

for fifth wheel load on gooseneck

Lighting with underrun Hose rupture safety valve Wheel-set with pivot bearing
protection and warning boards

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Weather conditions and environmental influences as well as corrosion and stone chips are the biggest
enemies of a steel structure. For the long-term surface protection of semi-trailers, FAYMONVILLE relies on
MAXProtect+, a fully co-ordinated and meticulously optimised surface treatment system.

MAXProtect+ is by far the best concept currently available in the industry. That is why it sets the benchmark
in the field of surface protection. Our MAXProtect+ treatment offers a long-life surface protection.

All stages and processes included in MAXProtect+ – from the painting to the metallisation, including shot-
and sandblasting – are carried out, developed and tested ‘in-house’.

This optimum surface treatment additionally increases the quality and longevity of our products.

1 2 3
before

after

4 5 6 7

Composition of the surface refinement

1 Machine blasting: Airless blast cleaning with metallic shot.
2 Manual blasting: Manual cleaning and refinement of the material surface with mineral blasting agents.
3 Spray galvanising: Application of a zinc/aluminium layer for corrosion and adhesion protection.

Partial metallisation especially for strongly stressed surfaces.

4 Joint sealing: Prevents the spread of rust in the gap and underneath the paintwork.
5 Priming: 2-component zinc epoxy with 81% zinc content and additional active corrosion protection.
6 Top coat: Final coating with 2-component DTM.
7 Sealing: Prevents corrosion in corners and hollow spaces.
8 Optional: Seawater-resistant complete preservation

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FAYMONVILLE DISTRIBUTION AG
8, Duarrefstrooss
L-9990 WEISWAMPACH
T: +352 /26 90 04 155
sales@faymonville.com
Version 01/2017