JOST, a world-leading producer and supplier of safety-critical systems for the commercial vehicle industry, will be presenting its latest product developments at Automechanika 2024 in Frankfurt am Main. From 10 to 14 September, visitors of the trade show will have the opportunity to discover innovative solutions such as the low-maintenance fifth wheel coupling JSK42 with the King Pin Finder, a camera integrated into the fifth wheel coupling to support the coupling process, or the electric landing gear Modul E-Drive for greater comfort and safety.
These products directly address the current challenges facing the industry, such as the shortage of truck drivers. JOST will also be emphasising the importance of high-quality original spare parts at its stand C44 in hall 5.0.
“We are looking forward to this year’s Automechanika with its international audience. The trade show is a meeting point for the industry, workshops and trade and covers the entire value chain of the automotive aftermarket. At our JOST stand, the topic of safety takes centre stage. We develop intelligent systems that combine safety technology and driver safety, such as the Modul E-Drive electric landing gear. It makes manual cranking superfluous and therefore makes life safer and more comfortable for truck drivers,” said Oliver Bergen, Head of Aftermarket Sales D-A-CH at JOST. “Our low-wear products, assistance systems and original spare parts not only increase safety in the day-to-day work of a truck driver but are also low-maintenance. This not only saves time, but also costs.”
JOST King Pin Finder: new assistance system – visibly great
As an innovation, JOST will be presenting the King Pin Finder in Frankfurt, a camera integrated in the fifth wheel coupling that supports the coupling process by sending optimum images to the dashboard in the driver’s cabin. Securely integrated into the fifth wheel coupling, the JOST King Pin Finder provides assistance during coupling, thereby enhancing both safety and convenience. This latest assistance system allows the driver to find the ideal coupling height and to manoeuvre the truck perfectly, even when approaching at an angle. The King Pin Finder assists by displaying a live camera image in the driver’s cabin when driving backwards, making the coupling process considerably easier. On top of this, the system’s intuitive handling assists drivers when changing trailers – thereby preventing accidents and damage to the fifth wheel coupling and king pin, as well as the truck and trailer. The JOST solution specifically addresses the driver shortage not only by safety enhancement, but it also reduces the departure control time.
At Automechanika, JOST will be presenting the King Pin Finder on the highly functional and low-maintenance fifth wheel coupling JSK42.
Original spare parts: Better safe than sorry
A non-functional fifth wheel coupling lock, an insufficiently strong bolt or even just a defective screw can, in the worst case, cause a serious accident. This is why the German Federal Motor Transport Authority and the legislator require the use of original spare parts for components that require type approval, such as fifth wheel and trailer couplings.
In this context, there is even a paragraph in the German Road Traffic Approval Directive (StVZO): The installation of any spare parts on fifth wheel and trailer couplings that are not type-approved in accordance with §22 StVZO is prohibited in Germany. Even offering for sale non-original spare parts for type-approved coupling devices is a punishable offence. More and more European countries are adopting this view.
At JOST, safety is the top priority. The company raises awareness among workshops, parts dealers and fleet managers in haulage and transport companies for greater safety when repairing and replacing vehicle-connecting systems, for example through training courses. Only original spare parts can guarantee the type approval and thus the safety of the component.
Original spare parts kits from the JOST and ROCKINGER product brands are delivered in packaging with a counterfeit-proof hologram and QR code to protect customers from counterfeit spare parts. The hologram serves as a seal for the spare parts kits and, as long as it is undamaged, ensures the originality of the contents. Only JOST original spare parts guarantee safety, performance and durability.
Modul E-Drive: the electric landing gear for increased comfort and safety
With the electric landing gear Modul E-Drive, JOST sets new standards in convenience, workplace safety and efficiency. With the Modul E-Drive manual cranking is now a thing of the past and coupling and decoupling of the trailer is even easier. Modul E-Drive is particularly useful when access to the landing gear is restricted and when the trailer needs to be coupled or decoupled frequently. The operation is super simple with a single push of a button. The drive shuts down automatically in the event of ground contact. Even though the operation works electronically, manual operation is still possible. Potential differences in height between the truck and the trailer can be compensated using the vehicle’s pneumatic suspension or manual cranking in the low gear. The landing gear is suitable for outside temperatures up to -20°C. The landing gear is based on the proven, highly reliable and robust Modul B series and is available in various mounting heights with an especially large lift. This program is complemented by a comprehensive range of cranks and connection shafts, and easily mountable and replaceable foot system.
The drive is on the inside and maintenance-free. Thanks to the long-term lubrication applied in the factory, re-lubrication is only necessary after three years, and due to the maintenance free design lifecycle costs are low. The Modul E-Drive is also a component of the automatic coupling system KKS.
New aluminum drop leg FA027 from JOST: lightweight and powerful
With the FA027 aluminum drop leg, JOST is expanding its landing leg portfolio in the weight-sensitive transport segment. Like its “big sister” Modul CA, the aluminum drop leg is particularly aimed for users of tippers, tankers and silo vehicles, and wherever low weight is a requested. While the Modul CA is intended for frequent saddlers, the new FA027 aluminium drop leg is aimed at users who saddle less frequently. As a result, an average of 30 to 40 kilograms can be saved on each semi-trailer, which can be directly converted into additional load. This means that an average of 30 to 40 kilograms can be saved on each semi-trailer, which can be converted directly into additional cargo. This means maximum turnover on every journey. If the extra load is not utilised, users also benefit from lower fuel consumption. With a static load of up to 24,000 kg per set, the FA027 offers the ideal combination of high robustness and extremely low weight. We focus on lightness without compromising on stability or safety. As you would expect from JOST, the materials and components used meet the highest quality standards and are maintenance-free, which guarantees a long service life.
RO400 Easy Mount: super simple, simply super
With the RO400 Easy Mount, ROCKINGER has launched a variant of its standard 40 mm coupling, which saves a great deal of time and effort in mounting. The RO400 Easy Mount with its unique attachment system is supplied to customers completely pre-assembled: the customer simply has to plug it into the cross bar from the front and tighten the attachment bearing with four screws. This prevents incorrect mounting, in turn enhancing safety.
DCA AIRMASTER: Axle and compressed air reservoir in one
With its DCA AIRMASTER, JOST will present at the Automechanika a unique axle where the axle beam also simultaneously functions as a compressed air reservoir for both the brake system and air suspension. The compressed air reservoir has a capacity of 40 litres per axle, enabling the DCA AIRMASTER to replace the usual compressed air chambers on a semitrailer. This results in weight savings of up to 50 kg, as well as freeing up the assembly space below the trailer, thus laying the cornerstone for the creation of entirely new vehicle concepts with innovative frame and assembly constructions. As for all DCA series axles, the DCA AIRMASTER can be used in all common vehicle types. This version is also available with a brake pad wear indicator.