CUSTOM TRUCK AND TRAILER COMPONENTRY
WELCOME TO TRANSKING
From its humble beginnings, Transking has quickly gained a reputation in the transport industry as one of a “do-er”. Transking wanted much safer, more efficient products for the transport industry.
Through comprehensive and extensive research and development Transking has come up with innovative products that will help the ever-growing need for a safer transport industry. Transking’s award-winning world-first products designed in Australia have now been accepted and adopted by many leading transport companies.
For over 25 years Transking have been developing custom Safety equipment for trucks and trailers.
Transking Tightwinder installed under the goose neck and over the drive for easier and safer access.
The Transking Tightwinder was originally developed to access difficult to get to places.
After many years Transking have further developed the world’s first two to one reduction angle drive load binder for trucks and trailers, it fits into a standard slide track and has a rotating gear head if required.
It has been the load security system of choice of many transport operators. It is up to four tonne rated to Aus standards and will take 50 mm 75m and 100mm strap. It has very little kick back when releasing tension, further reducing the possibility of injury and insurance claims, Its 32mm (wheel nut socket) virtually eliminates the possibility of bar slippage its two to one reduction gear box makes it so easy to obtain strap tension safer.
View an Interactive 3D model of the Transking Tightwinder
Copy Southbound Podcast
Episode 56 – Lindsay King
Transking founder Lindsay King interview Copy Southbound Podcast
Some people go through life leaving a massive impact and Lindsay King is one of those people. From an early start as a motor mechanic, Lindsay moved into express freight before getting a managerial role with the Overnighters in his late 20’s. His innovative ideas helped develop the legendary Batmobiles into transport folklore before he moved onto Vawdrey Trailers where he left a legacy in trailer design that will remain for years to come. We take our hat off to him and we know you will to.
INTRODUCING QUICKSTRAP MARK II
A win for Quickstrap MK II
TransKing has received critical acclaim for its Quickstrap MK II innovation which makes it easier, safer and quicker to secure loads
Beyond the safety application Transking believes that the use of Quickstrap in combination with Transking’s Tightwinder can save up to 50% of loading time.
This very practical product does it all – it creates long term savings, you get faster turn arounds and saves you money & insurance claims. Reduce the risk – protect against the risk of injury, reduce OH&S claims, and no more of that ever annoying winch bar kick back.
A roof-mounted extrusion to carry a specifically designed Urethane carriage with strap from one side of the truck to the other, over the load under the roof (not a bungee system).
TRANSKING QUICK STRAP MARK II
As featured on Australia by Design Innovations
How and Why Cameron Logistics are using Transking Products
As standard Cameron Logistics specify Hendrickson HNL 7 INTRAAX suspension and axles with a 1.2 million kilometre-warranty. Included are the TransKing Tightwinder winches and Quickstrap MK II.
The Quickstrap system eliminates, according to Shane Coates, Glen Cameron Group Asset Manager, the need for drivers to climb steps so that they can pass or throw straps over the load.
“It can now be done safely with little effort from the ground using this system,” he says. “The driver just hooks the load binder strap into the Quickstrap using an extension pole and then pulls the strap across the load from the other side of the vehicle.”
Aside from the inherent efficiencies involved in their use, the TransKing winches, according to Greg, are most of all safe and make for a great initiative.
“As a process, it requires less effort of the driver to realise more down force than a standard drum winch,” he says. “The cantilever winch handle and clockwise rotation of the tensioner is devised to greatly reduce the risk of drivers slipping and hitting their face on the side of the vehicle. We now standardise the Quickstrap and Tightwinder product across our entire fleet.”
Feedback from week 1 of Transking Tightwinder trial by Pickering Transport Group
You have made a great change to peoples lives already ~ Tony Ray
Just made the job so much easier, as stated over drive and tri axles particularly. Used to bring my electric drill with a socket on 150mm extension and wind up straps automatically. Tightwinder has made unstrapping safer and winding straps in better for my old arthritic hands, am very impressed and very happy ~ Steve Kallisch
Tightwinder is great, the load hadn’t moved… they’re excellent over the drive guards where you can struggle with a bar to get in the binder hole. 10 out of 10! ~ Pongo
WHEN SAFETY MATTERS… IT ALWAYS DOES!
Safety is an integral part of the transport industry. If companies are not taking all possible steps to minimise and mitigate risks, they are leaving themselves open to workplace injuries and potential legal actions.
Transking’s philosophy is to develop innovative products to improve the safety throughout the transport industry. Transking’s innovative products are designed to reduce risks to the drivers and operators, at the same time, improving productivity.
ADAPTERS OF TRANSKING INNOVATIONS INCLUDE
… and many more!
Neville Storey.
“...We have been operating the - Transking Quickloc System since its inception, and now have Six of the Quickloc units operating daily. The time saved using the Quickloc, quickly covers the initial cost of the system.
This to us is the best system available, but knowing Lindsay, he will continue to make improvements where possible...”
Michael Best Linfox, New Zealand
Mick was one of the original instigators of trialling and implementing the Tightwinder into the Linfox fleet in Australia followed by implementation in New Zealand.
The reason for changing to the Tightwinder is not unlike the others 1/ OH&S and 2/ effective load restraint. Mick is a complete supporter of the product, so much so that the whole Linfox NZ fleet (both new & refurb) is to be fitted with the product and is now a standard requirement. Mick believes the product best addresses a particular policy in the NZ steel industry of when using dogs and chains a bar cannot be used for injury reasons. The Tightwinder ensures necessary load restrain with minimal effort. Mick says that the NZ trucking industry is approximately 20% the size of Australia’s trucking industry however the response has been enormous. He says there is tremendous need for greater marketing activity in NZ.
Steve Hutchison Brown & Hurley
The primary attraction for Steve was the way in which the product addressed the OH&S requirement. He regularly replaces old winches with the new Tightwinder and will mix them up on a trailer. Would prefer not to but will where necessary. Steve’s refurbishment of trailers is huge market and wants to offer the best possible product to clients.
Adrian Ryan (RIP)
We have been operating the equipment for just on two years now and I am pleased to say have not had any sort of incident involving loss of load or similar. Thousands of tones of product have been moved during that time. We have a regular, detailed inspection and maintenance program designed to keep the equipment in good working order. As a result of our testing, we have been able to equip our drivers with the appropriate tension wrenches so that they know they are always applying the minimum tension required to safely restrain their loads.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the Transking product in any application where the restraint requirements were known and a safe reliable product was required.
In memory of Adrian who had significant input into the development and the upgrade of the Transking Tightwinder which has led to its success.