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New Extended Clearance Head Design for Kinedyne’s K2 Kaptive Beam Increases Cargo Space, Maximizes Uptime
Extended clearance head positions beams higher to accommodate larger freight, forklifts
BRANCHBURG, NJ (March 30, 2021) — Using decking to safely stack two levels of palletized freight in a single trailer can double cargo capacity, providing significant bottom-line savings. However, some captive decking systems can get in the way of larger cargo or risk forklift damage during loading and unloading. Kinedyne’s new extended clearance head design for the K2 Kaptive Beam decking system moves logistic beams 2.46 inches higher in the trailer, providing even more clearance for forklifts and freight.
"Our new extended clearance head design for the K2 system not only can help keep maintenance and replacement costs under control by reducing beam damage, it also provides more flexibility for seamlessly carrying a taller stack of freight," says Jason Lueck, Kinedyne engineering manager. "The design creates up to 3 percent more free space at the top of the trailer when the beam is stored — maximizing the available cubic space when decking is not required."
The new extended clearance head assembly for the K2 Kaptive Beam is made from anodized high-strength aluminum. It moves within Kinedyne’s exclusive vertical track to position and securely lock the beams wherever they are needed for decking or shoring. The K2 Kaptive Beam aluminum track weighs 25 percent less than Kinedyne’s K1 Kaptive Beam track and can also be recessed to maximize trailer interior width. This is ideal for customers where weight savings, fuel economy and maximum cargo capacity are the priorities.
"As a global leader in the development of safe and innovative cargo control products, Kinedyne is focused on continuous improvement to deliver new products and product enhancements like the extended clearance head assembly that help our customers improve their efficiency and profitability," says Roger Perlstein, vice president of sales and marketing.
The new extended clearance head is compatible with existing K2 Kaptive Beam systems, so customers can upgrade their decking systems without changing installed K2 track.
For more information about the new extended clearance head for the K2 Kaptive Beam System, CLICK HERE or call Customer Service at (800) 848-6057 in the United States or (800) 268-3530 in Canada and 011.5255.53184844 in Mexico.
About Kinedyne LLC
Founded in 1968, Kinedyne LLC is a world-leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of cargo control technologies, including cargo securement, capacity, and access solutions for the transportation industry. The Company maintains a substantial market share in a variety of industry sectors and is known for the development and engineering of high-quality equipment; it holds multiple patents for many of its innovative products. Kinedyne serves a broad range of users, which include OEMs, fleets and independent owner-operators, across a wide variety of markets, including heavy-duty trucking, government, military, agriculture, automotive, recreational vehicle, moving, and storage. Kinedyne’s world headquarters are located in Branchburg, New Jersey, and the Company has affiliates strategically located around the globe, including Kinedyne Canada Limited in Canada, Sistemas Kinedyne, S.A. de C.V., in Mexico and Nantong Kinedyne Limited in China. Read more about Kinedyne LLC at: kinedyne.com. In 2013, Kinedyne was acquired by The Heico Companies LLC, a parent holding company with revenue of over $2 billion and a diversified portfolio of more than 40 businesses involved in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services. Read more about The Heico Companies LLC at: heicocompanies.com. In 2017, Kinedyne LLC was nationally certified as and continues to be a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women Presidents’ Educational Organization – NY, regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). In 2020, Kinedyne Canada Limited was granted WBE certification by the Women’s Business Enterprise Canada Council (WBE Canada).
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