The V.ORLANDI E551 series is a 50mm semi-automatic drawbar coupling, which is designed for steering drawbar trailers and central axle trailers. This coupling is homologated according to ADR and ECE R55 standard, it is easy to handle, can be maintained very fast and is cost efficient. Features additional safety locking device, designed for Australian market. All E551 couplings can be equipped with various sensor indicators.
| Flange size | 160×100 mm |
| D-Value | 330 kN |
| DC-Value | 135 kN |
| S-Load (Mass load) | 1000 – 2500 kg |
| V-Value | 75 – 50 kN |
| Weight | 42 kg |
| Homologation | CRN 50458 and ECE R55 (Class C50-X) |
| Drawbar eye standard | ADR, DIN 74053; ECE R55 (class D) |
The V.ORLANDI E551 series is composed by a rigid coupling, which allows ± 105° steering angle and ± 20° vertical oscillation of the trailer’s drawbar eye
The main features consist of the following:
- The E551 coupling stands out for its high towing values and is mostly used in Heavy Duty applications and for long combination vehicles (road trains).
- The pin can be opened at any angle between truck and trailer
- This series can be used for a wide range of applications and for several markets
- It has a manual opening and an automatic closing mechanism
- Safety locking device
- This series is homologated acc. to ECE R55 standard as class “C50-X”and can be equipped with sensor indicators
- For special applications, a steel bell mouth is available
- Wear plate available as steel or optional as nylon version
- The opening lever can be ordered mounted standard downwards or long action downwards
