Air vs spring suspension system
Air vs spring suspension system
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Hi,
I am struggling to choose between an air or spring suspension system for a low bed to transport 2 heavy transformers (180 tonnes each).
I did a lot of research and I'm leaning towards air suspension. Are there any calculations that I can do to compare these two suspension systems.
Please help!
I am struggling to choose between an air or spring suspension system for a low bed to transport 2 heavy transformers (180 tonnes each).
I did a lot of research and I'm leaning towards air suspension. Are there any calculations that I can do to compare these two suspension systems.
Please help!





RE: Air vs spring suspension system
Don't. You can rent what you need.
Better, you can engage a professional to rent what he needs.
Both transformers on one vehicle, or two vehicles, or two trips?
For an idea about what's possible, search on >Mammoet<.
Then, call a rigger and let them figure it out.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Air vs spring suspension system
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RE: Air vs spring suspension system
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Air vs spring suspension system
RE: Air vs spring suspension system
What research have you done, and what factors are making you inclined to choose an air spring?
Assuming that you are interested in the forces or accelerations imparted on the transformers as the trailer rolls over the road, fundamentally you have a forced spring-damper-mass system.
RE: Air vs spring suspension system
RE: Air vs spring suspension system
Air springs are nice because you can dump the air to reduce the loading height should that become an issue.