How Do Truck Twist Locks Work?

Truck twist locks are available in short and long handles to accommodate changes in truck bodywork. Both types work the same way and are ideal for all truck and trailer shipping container attachment applications. Retractable trailer twist locks can also be used in other applications where a quick connection of a container to a frame or base is required, including applications such as shipping container trolleys and shipping container casters.

• How do truck twist locks work?

• What are the main features of a truck twist lock?

• What are the applications of twist locks?

How do truck twist locks work?

Truck twist locks are divided into left-hand locks and right-hand locks, that is, when the operating handle is at the solid line position, the twist lock is in a non-locking state, and when the operating handle is rotated from right to left to the limit position, the twist lock is locked. . To this end, when using, the operating handle should first be placed in an unlocked state and placed in the corner hole or protruding base on the top of the lower container. After the upper container is stacked, turn the operating handle, that is, Box to box and base can be connected. When unloading the box, first use the twist-lock lever to turn the operating handle to the twist-lock non-locking position before unloading the box.

What are the main features of a truck twist lock?

The main features of the truck twist lock are:

1. Convenient and flexible operation performance, high safety and reliability, and long service life.

2. After the surface treatment of the truck twist lock, the surface of the parts has high corrosion resistance, damp heat resistance, salt spray resistance and other characteristics, which can meet the conditions of use in coastal areas and humid and hot climates

3. In addition to looking at the appearance of the truck twist lock, it should also pay attention to the internal quality. The internal quality control of the twist lock is extremely strict. The physical and chemical performance tests of the parts and materials must meet the relevant standards, and the lock shaft must pass strict tensile test requirements.

What are the applications of twist locks?

Container vehicles have automatic twist locks to jam the container. Once the force exceeds a certain rating, the automatic twist lock will be automatically released. Use twist locks, automatic and manual, as well as tie rod reinforcements, which are used to secure the deck. The four corners of each container on the deck are connected up and down with twist locks, and the front, rear, left and right are generally not connected. Some ships use bridge fittings on the top of the loaded container. Layers are tied to the deck with solide bars or chains.

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