QMW Industries, Australia's market leader in the design, testing and supply of certified roll over protective structures (ROPS) to ISO3471-2008 and AS2294.1, has recently announced the release of their new Q~ROPS range of ROPS.
The Q~ROPS BANTAM is the first in a range of lightweight ROPS frames specifically designed to suit the ever increasing fleet of on-road trucks required to have ROPS installed on mine sites.
By using the knowledge of over 20 years' experience in designing and testing ROPS and the use of some exotic materials, QMW has been able to design and destructively test a Q~ROPS for trucks with a cab/chassis weight, as advertised by the manufacturer, up to 3,400kg, giving a combined TARE weight of approximately 3,600kg after installation of the ROPS and mounts that weighs under 200kg. This is significantly far less than other ROPS currently available.
The Q~ROPS BANTAM enables truck owners to install a ROPS for mine-site compliance without drastically reducing the load-carrying capacity of the truck.
Other advantages of the Q~ROPS BANTAM are reduced lead times in manufacturing and ease of fitment of a smaller mounting plate resulting in quicker turn around times and major cost savings. The Q~ROPS BANTAM also requires less room behind the cabin, enabling the fitment of a larger tray or body than previously possible with other ROPS brands and designs.
QMW Industries is the only Australian NATA-accredited mechanical ROPS/FOPS testing facility – Accreditation 15369, which has Queensland Transport light and heavy vehicle modification endorsement Certificate MA560 - and is quality assured to ISO 9001:2008.
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