GP Truck Products is a Melbourne-based supplier/manufacturer of air brake fittings and truck and trailer components ranging from Suzi coils to trailer couplings, air brake filtration systems and associated products.
Since forming in 2002 on the back of General Pneumatics, the business division has expanded time and time again and is now recognised within the market for its commitment to offering unique and high-quality products.
“We’ve always been an innovative company,” says General Pneumatics Managing Director, Joe Borg. “We design products and are very selective as to what we take on to make sure that they are fit for purpose.”
GP Truck Products’ latest innovation, CLIPLOCK, is an innovative trailer coupling which was specifically designed to ensure positive and secure connections of trailer airline couplings while preventing unintentional decoupling.
CLIPLOCK features a unique two-stage locking mechanism in the form of an optional stainless steel locking clip and locking groove, as well as a unique bright yellow cable which acts as a visual lock indicator.
Connected to the locking clip, the visual lock indicator makes it easy for operators to quickly notice potential connection issues – if the yellow cord and locking clip is dangling, it means that the coupling may not be securely connected.
In addition, if the locking clip cannot be inserted into the locking groove of the coupling, it means the male and female couplings haven’t been connected properly.
CLIPLOCK, Joe says, is therefore an added layer of protection for fleets.
“We’ve machined a special groove into the coupling to accommodate the innovative locking clip that stops the locking collar from coming back and releasing,” he says.
Ultimately, Joe says this puts the minds of end users at ease.
“We’re bringing this product to the market because of unintentional coupling disconnections,” he says.
As Joe reveals, CLIPLOCK will be arriving in the market this month, with several organisations already enquiring and testing to make it a standard feature across their fleets.
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