Container Load Trailer (CLT) Demonstration.

Abstract

The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS) conducted a demonstration of the Container Load Trailer (CLT) manufactured by ESCO Datron, Aston, PA. The CLT is a self-contained system capable of lifting International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-compatible containers by the ends for towing or by the sides for loading and unloading the container from a trailer. The CLT system consists of two units each with self-contained hydraulic systems powered by small diesel engines. Load capacity for the CLT is 50,000 pounds while the weight of the CLT is only approximately 12,600 pounds. Results from the demonstration indicated a few tolerance problems that would need to be studied before possible use of the system in ammunition logistics is considered. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA298106

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  • Quinn D. Hartman

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  • Defense Ammunition Center

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  • Abstracts
  • Ammunition
  • Availability
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  • Demonstrations
  • Diesel Engines
  • Engineering
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  • Engines
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Munitions
  • Towing Vehicles
  • Transportation
  • Unloading
  • Vehicles

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