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the customers' requirements and meet delivery timetables while monitoring the strictest
quality standards. Meeting customer's specifications, quality assurances and defined
completion dates build a solid program with
our customers," Smith says.
Some of Smith Transportation Equipment's
customers do not have detailed specifications
for their trucks, Smith adds, and thus rely on
the company to help them develop standards
for their needs.
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For lift capabilities, Smith says their regional
jet catering trucks range from 1,500 to 3,000
lbs., narrow body trucks can lift 8,000 lbs. and
their wide body trucks have a lift capacity of
10,000 lbs.
"Spec'ing an increased lifting capacity is
certainly possible but could give customers a
higher rated chassis than they're accustomed
to and potentially present issues with driver
certifications," Smith continues.
To keep the perishables fresh, Smith says
they've found that the optimal insulation package is polyisocyanurate foamed sidewalls and
urethane foamed roof/floors.
Regarding climate, Smith says trucks are
rated to work at extreme ranges in regards to
temperature.
"If the conditions are extreme, we recommend refrigeration with defrost, fuel and
hydraulic tank heaters, battery warmers, engine
block heaters and artic fluids," he says.
Smith suggests customers also keep in mind
truck safety. First and foremost, a truck must
meet the wind stability and structural safety
requirements outlined by ANSI and SAE International, he notes.
"We utilize several interlocks to ensure
safe and proper catering operations. Additional safety features include: all cylinders are
equipped with a hydraulic lock valve, engine
kill button, audible and visual indicators for
rear door ajar, reverse circuits, 360-degree
camera system, ultrasonic sensor system, etc.,"
continues Smith.
"Since 1996, we have attended/hosted
numerous Under the Wing safety meetings
and international standard reviews. Over the
last 2,000 units manufactured, we are constantly updating our standards to include the
most up-to-date techniques and products to
alleviate personal injuries, damage to aircraft
and vehicle damage."
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Industry Expert Column - Ground Handling
Lithium Technology's Charge into the GSE Market
Food for Thought: Catering Truck Requirements
Safety Support for Australia's Aviation Industry
Stronger Together
The Electric Option
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