Rolling it in for over 10 years at Patinter Transport

For this Modular Rollerbed Trailers project, we supplied Patinter with a solution that improved their safety and efficiency when loading.

Transport company Patinter is a family owned freight road company from Portugal running since 1968. With its fleet of over 2000 vehicles it is one of the leading companies on the Iberian peninsula.

They have been using Joloda Hydraroll Modular Rollerbed systems for over 10 years and have just added another 14 trailers equipped with Modular Rollerbeds, to their current fleet of 30 rollerbed trailers. They choose this system every time as it’s a ‘very simple and reliable system with no product damages recorded over the last 10 years.'

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The Client

introducing Patinter

Founded in 1968, Patinter is a Portuguese haulage company specialising in full truck loads. With 6 traffic hubs situated across Portugal, Spain, France, and Germany, Patinter provides full or part-load shipments, distribution, and logistics services all over Europe.

Patinter operates across numerous industries, including automotive, agriculture, FMCG, and paper. Operating in over 20 countries, Patinter's global network supports their strong market presence.

The Challenge

improve safety and efficiency

In the air cargo industry, time is at a premium and accuracy is key.

Patinter were looking for a partner that could provide a loading solution that was safe, quick, and controlled.

10 years ago we introduced to them the rollerbed system, where the rollers are pneumatically raised for the easy movement of loads, pallets or containers into the trailer. The rollers are lowered when not in use, so the load is then safely located on the floor for transit.

The Solution

modular rollerbed system: trailer

An important feature of the Rollerbed System is that forklifts are allowed to drive on the surface of the system and it allows full air cargo container capabilities. Since then, Joloda Hydraroll have developed the Modular Rollerbed System which enables companies with existing trailers in their fleet to be in the air cargo business overnight!

The system is supplied in 3 or 4 framed sections, (depending on trailer length) each section is fitted with lanes of rollers then placed onto the trailer floor and simply connected together.

Any transporter with standard trailers in their fleet, a modular rollerbed is the ideal roller system for vehicles of any age and type as the floor is simply laid on top of the existing floor. Minimal modification work is needed to the trailer. It is easily installed and takes only 6 hours as it is not permanently fixed into the floor, as the conventional rollerbed systems are - these can take 2-3 days to install. So in just one day you have a rollerbed trailer.

why choose a modular rollerbed loading solution?

Simple and fast to install:
- Transform any trailer to a rollerbed vehicle within hours
- Transfer any warehouse into an air cargo handling hub in a day.
Safely roll in and roll out your air cargo without the use of forklifts
Lift your rollers when you want to use them. Keep them lowered when in transit; pneumatic rollertrack is much safer than live rollers.
Hydraroll twin rollertrack requires 20% less effort compared to standard roller systems
Twin roller design and limited top plate roller opening reduces debris by 30%
Reduces maintenance and increases airbag life
100% safety due to the auto down system: up when loading or unloading/ auto down when in transit.

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We present an exclusive installation guide for our legendary Rollerbed Solution, the ultimate upgrade for your fleet of trailers. Join us as we walk you through the seamless installation process of this game-changing material handling technology!

Company Director

Mr Pedro Polonio

Mr Pedro Polonio, Company Director, Patinter, commented: “Loading and unloading of all ULD’s goes very smooth and quick. Besides for transporting air cargo, we see growing interest in other industries as well for such solutions."

conclusion

The floor is designed for moving air cargo but has now been adapted to move standard pallets.

As the system is fundamentally ‘portable’ it can be easily removed and re-installed in another trailer if needed. Modular rollerbeds are especially favoured for refrigerated vehicles as it prevents having to cut into the expensive insulated floor to install the conventional rollerbed systems. Modular rollerbed basically gives flexibility and meets instant demand to cope with seasonal peaks or short term contracts.

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rolling it in for over 10 years at Patinter Transport