ESVE, Based in
Lichtenvoorde, Holland are the originators of the
command steer systems found on many trailers
today, both in the UK and in Europe.
Their first
trailer steering systems was made in 1970,
following by the first fully hydraulic system in
1975. Since then over 400 units have been
delivered to many satisfied customers. ESVE sold its
first units in the UK in 1993 and now has more
than 100 in at work with operators such as
Wincanton, Robert Wiseman, Turners, Shell, Esso,
Express Dairies and many others.
The ESVE command
steer systems is a basically simple dual, closed
circuit displacement design, comprising of a
front unit containing the hydraulic rams, whose
movement is transferred from the rotating
turntable via a vee-block which mates with the
open vee of the tractor unit 5th wheel coupling.
As the
hydraulic rams move in or out, the hydraulic
fluid displaced causes a corresponding movement
at the steering cylinders connecting the rear
axles.
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 ITS can quote
for the supply of the standard EB18 system for
single axle steering in either single, tandem and
tridem configurations or the BS2F system which
will steer 2 axles in either tandem or tridem
configurations.
Alternatively,
bespoke systems, incorporating non-linear
steering characteristics, multiple steering axles
(1, 2 or 3) and remote steering control can be
supplied. Four different front mountings are
available to suit most trailer builders.
Systems can
be fitted to most axle types such as ROR-Meritor,
SAF, BPW and Gigant. In addition, ITS stock the
full range of ESVE spare parts.
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