OptiTurn™

Ensuring the overall operation runs smoothly – that deliveries get from A to B on time – is the responsibility of a fleet manager and a task that looks relatively straightforward on paper. In practice, however, in getting the task completed, your drivers are likely to have to tackle a wide range of different challenges, from the long stretches of motorway to the narrow, winding streets of towns and cities that need to be negotiated. Often, it’s the latter that causes drivers the biggest headache, especially given the size of truck and trailer behind them.

Traditional thoroughfares are simply not designed to cope with the reality of today’s modern fleet transport, and drivers have to contend with operating large vehicles in often quite challenging situations, taking on a multitude of tight turns and challenging roundabouts. WABCO’s OptiTurnTM provides an effective solution for such a task, enabling your trailers to cope with the demands of difficult environments and small spaces with relative ease.

WABCO’s OptiTurnTM is an advanced cornering solution for trailers. Just one of the many tools that make up WABCO’s Intelligent Trailer Program, this innovative product delivers a tangible safety feature for managers who are looking to make their fleet as effective and safe as possible. It protects other road users, infrastructure and the trailer itself by enabling large vehicles, such as trucks and trailers, to navigate sharp corners and small roundabouts more easily by improving trailer manoeuvrability.

OptiTurnTM automatically detects when a vehicle is preparing to turn and uncharges or lifts the third trailer axle as a result. This enhances trailer manoeuvrability within small areas, meaning turning circles can be tighter and cornering less restrained. In addition, it improves turning capacity when reversing, which can help to speed up procedures at each end of the delivery chain, as well as making complex manoeuvres safer.

The key function of OptiTurnTM is to allow the trailer to better follow the truck’s driving path through turns, corners and roundabouts, which can hugely impact upon the driving experience through busy city streets. Trucks and trailers can reduce the possibility of causing a hold-up while they complete complex driving manoeuvres in tight spaces on narrow and clustered roads in industrial areas. Besides the safety aspects, this effective function will also help to improve driving times, enabling your fleet to meet delivery schedules and keep important customers happy.

OptiTurnTM is designed to improve the efficiency of your fleet and driver comfort, by enhancing the manoeuvrability of your vehicles in difficult environments. The solution increases the turning circle of your vehicles by up to 0.5 metres, as it deflates the third axle air bellow automatically when the vehicle turns into a curve and shortens the wheelbase. This allows extra room to manoeuvre, and can make all the difference to improving driver experience and journey times in cities and towns.

Key features and benefits of OptiTurnTM include:

Investing in enhanced safety features for your fleet brings multiple benefits to your operation. Enhance vehicle manoeuvrability with WABCO’s OptiTurnTM and improve driver experience and fleet efficiency across your business.