TAIL-GATE SLOT RESTRICTER CUTS SALT USE

THE SLOT RESTRICTER REDUCES THE USE AND THEREFORE THE COST OF SALT OR SALT-SAND MIXTURES USED IN MAINE'S DEICING PROGRAM. THE DEVICE CONSISTS OF A SLIDING PLATE FITTED AROUND THE DISCHARGE END OF THE ANGER COLLAR OF THE HYDRAULIC TAIL/GATE SPREADER. HOWEVER, THE DEVICE MUST BE SPACED CALIBRATED FOR EACH MACHINE. A DISCUSSION IS PRESENTED ON TANDEM TRUCKS.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Vol 9, No 7, PP 37-38, 5 PHOT
• Publication Date: 1971-7

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Rural and Urban Roads

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Costs; Deicing; Hydraulic equipment; Sodium chloride; Sodium chloride; Trucks
• Uncontrolled Terms: Hydraulic machinery
• Old TRIS Terms: Slot restricter
• Subject Areas: Finance; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Motor Carriers;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00218838
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1971 12:00AM