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FMAX 212 Flatbed Trailer Tie-Downs and Durability

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What happens here

Jacob introduces the FMAX 212, another flagship model, which has received significant design improvements. The key innovation is a redesigned rub rail that eliminates traditional 7-gauge stake pockets, commonly used for the last 40 years. Instead, it features a thicker, quarter-inch material with a wider and taller profile, increasing versatility and durability. This allows for various tie-down options, including larger 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch hooks that fit between the rails, as well as 4-inch straps that won't pull up or bow the rail, unlike traditional stake pockets. This patent-pending design provides higher resistance to bowing from impact and is built to last for many years of heavy use.

Goal: Showcase the FMAX 212 flatbed trailer with its new rub rail and enhanced tie-down options.

Tools and materials

  • 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch Hooks — Demonstrating tie-down options that fit the new rub rail
  • 4-inch Straps — Demonstrating tie-down options that fit the new rub rail
  • FMAX 212 Flatbed Trailer Diamond C — Main product being showcased, featuring a new rub rail design
  • Military Jeep and Trailer — Display to demonstrate load securement on the flatbed trailer
  • Redesigned Rub Rail — Providing enhanced tie-down points and durability

What they say

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pay attention to is the crash bar. Everyone in the industry has been using seven-gauge steel rack pockets with a small piece of pipe inside for 40 years. We even still see it on some of our other models. But we removed the industry-standard pockets from this bar, increased the material thickness and the width or height of the bar itself, thereby increasing versatility and durability. This gives you more options for securing your cargo. You see this replaces your chain drum. So, you have a hook. You can move it back. Lower down. Diagonally, upwards. Turn back. You can change its position. Pull straight. You can use a variety of ways to attach hooks. Another cool feature: you can't fit a 4- inch belt into traditional pockets. And these pockets replace traditional ones, and the 4-inch belt hook fits perfectly here. And thanks to the 3-inch wider surface, the hook holds much better. If you've seen them try to fasten a 2-inch strap, it warps and looks like it's about to come off. Exactly. because it pulls upwards. Therefore, with a 3-inch surface, it holds much more securely. Even larger hooks can be placed here. Yes, these 3/8 and 1/2 inch hooks easily pass between the rails. You had problems with the wire hooks on the 2-inch straps not going through the rail, but these do. This solution also has higher resistance to deformation of the sides from impacts, since the elements are located at a close distance from each other. By the way, this is a patented design for which an application has been filed. Oh, very cool. Super cool. Another important point: there are guys who transport, say, one skid steer loader in the same place on a trailer every day, they chain it in the same place every day, and that starts to tear out the tie-down eyes, because the traditional ones are only seven gauges thick. It's all made of quarter-inch material, it won't break even after many years. It will stay in place and withstand the load. Is this only available on this specific trailer model or will it be available on your other trailers as well? Eventually, it will. We will start implementing this first on the F-Maxx series . So, in the first quarter, we'll launch this on the F-Maxx and then start rolling out to other models. Have we discussed everything that's on your stand this year? Oh, I... Yes, now I have a surprise. But wait, that's not all. So, this is my pride and joy. This...this is not a trailer. Of course. So consider the Ford Pass app. Think of the apps from truck…

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