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| Document Title | Agricultural coupling devices: Static or dynamic testing? | ||||||||
| Reference Number | TFAC-04-08 | ||||||||
| Date |
23 Apr 2014
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| Summary | Presentation opposing static testing of mechanical couplings for agricultural tractors. | ||||||||
| Source(s) | TÜV Süd | ||||||||
| Rulemaking Area(s) | UN R55 Mechanical Couplings | ||||||||
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| TFAC | Session 4 | 5-6 Feb 2014 |
5.3 Discussion static versus dynamic testing With a presentation (TFAC 04-08) Mr Westphäling explained the reasons why according to his opinion a static testing of coupling devices should not be permitted. Mr Rehm and Mr Pagliarani expressed the opinion that a static testing should be permitted for the “CUNA-Couplings” and the drawbar up to 40 km/h max. speed as these devices are tested statically for decades in Europe and no failures or accidents are known so far. Mr Gunneriusson supported the opinion of Mr Westphäling. After a detailed discussion, the majority of the participant could accept the position of Mr Rehm and Mr Pagliarani. It was decided that the IWG R 55 should discuss this topic during one of their next meetings. |
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