Roller bed to assist loading

The trailers commissioned by PML are being built and designed by Gray & Adams. Demonstrating PML’s commitment to supporting UK business, the new fleet will be built at Gray & Adams’ Fraserburgh site, while the Joloda power roller bed floor system will be manufactured in Anglesey, Wales.

The power roller bed floor system was first developed 10 years ago and enables the automated loading / unloading of containers via a series of drive rollers that are built into the floor surface of the trailer. The benefits of this system are that cargo can be loaded / unloaded without the input of personnel, making it easier to accurately control the speed of the discharge and therefore offering heightened safety. Although they have been previously used in factories, the new PML trailers denote the first time this technology has been applied to a refrigerated trailer. In addition, the new trucks include electronic / pneumatic controls to complement the refrigerated environment and the very latest fridge unit system which produces less carbon emissions.

It is estimated that the actual build of the six vehicles will take four weeks, with an estimated completion date of end of January 2020. The trailers will be used by PML to carry air freight containers under strict temperature-controlled conditions. The contents of the containers will range from fresh produce, dairy, meat & fish, flowers & plants and pharmaceutical goods.