Philippi-Hagenbuch to offer zero-emission SSAB Zero steel for haul truck solutions
Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc, a leader in off-highway truck customisation, says it is expanding the steel options for its custom solutions portfolio by offering zero-emission SSAB Zero
steel for its haul truck equipment.
SSAB Zero is available as an option for Philippi-Hagenbuch’s entire line of custom products, including HiVol® truck bodies, Rear Eject bodies, HiVol Water Tanks and the company’s full line of off-highway trailers. The zero-emission steel alternative helps producers and fleet managers achieve their environmental goals with efficiency-enhancing equipment tailored to their operation, the company says.
“Philippi-Hagenbuch has a history of being at the forefront of the industry when it comes to the materials we use and the designs of our products,” said Josh Swank, Chief Growth Officer at Philippi-Hagenbuch. “Zero-emission steel is part of that ongoing mantra we’ve had over the last 55 years. This provides customers high-quality, fully customised equipment with the same toughness they’ve come to expect with our products, but in a package that also helps minimise their environmental impact.”
SSAB Zero uses recycled steel, which supports the circular economy – a model of production and consumption focused on reusing products as long as possible. Zero-emission steel is available for Philippi-Hagenbuch’s entire line of engineered-to-order products, but is most impactful on complete body replacements, such as HiVol Bodies, HiVol Water Tanks and Rear Eject Bodies, according to the company.
Philippi-Hagenbuch’s zero-emission solutions provide the same benefits and specifications as those manufactured with traditional SSAB steel, and do not compromise in terms of durability or abrasion resistance, Philippi-Hagenbuch states. Though opting for zero-emission steel will increase the product cost, the dividends through carbon credit and potential to take on projects calling for more sustainable practices can assist users in achieving their sustainability goals. Philippi-Hagenbuch says it provides calculations for both options, allowing customers to make an informed decision about the steel selection for their products.
The company added: “Zero-emission steel provides another environmental measure beyond those Philippi-Hagenbuch’s products already offer. Each Philippi-Hagenbuch product is custom engineered to help customers maximise their haul truck potential, leading to more sustainable practices. Water tanks, for example, help mitigate dust and environmental particulates and provide more optimal spraying to minimise the need for backtracking and the associated fuel use. Truck bodies, tailgates and sideboards increase material hauling volume, meaning less trips and, therefore, less fuel consumption per tonne hauled.”
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