Tipper Truck Tailgate Hinge Kit
Price
Price range: $200.00 through $300.00 Inc.GST
- Cast steel tailgate hinge components
- ElectroGal® weldable black zinc coating
- Suitable for horizontal or side-swinging tailgates
- Includes bushes, pin, collars, cast catch, and cast hinge
Shipping
Tipper Truck Tailgate Hinge Kit – Dual Swing Hinge for Truck Tippers
Couplemate Tipper Truck Tailgate Hinge Kit with a 20mm, 30mm or 40mm catch and bar for rear pivot assemblies on tipper trucks. The tailgate-mounted hinge design opens from the bottom to support unloading from a tilted tray.
Features
- Cast steel tipper tailgate hinges
- ElectroGal® weldable black zinc coating
- Suitable for horizontal or side-swinging tailgate applications
Included
- 1 bent bar with swing elbow
- 2 long 100mm bushes and 2 short 50mm bushes
- 1 straight 120mm pin, 4 collets/collars and 1 split pin
- 1 cast catch and 1 cast hinge
This truck tailgate hinge, tip truck, and latch kit suits rear pivot assemblies on most tipper sizes.
Couplemate’s cast steel tipper tailgate hinges are designed for durability. Unlike regular drop-down hinges, tipper hinges attach to the top of the tailgate to open from the bottom, allowing the tilted tray to deposit its gravel load easily.
All parts are electrically bonded with a weldable black zinc coating (ElectroGal®)to help prevent rust in corrosive environments. After welding, spray the weld with matt black galvanised zinc spray paint.
Tailgate hinges suit either horizontal or side-swinging applications. They’re a convenient addition to your auto tipper or side-swing tailgate doors.
Specification Distances – TAILGATE-HINGE-KIT-282
- A – 250mm
- B – 100mm
- C – 255mm
- D – 90mm
- E – 132mm
- F – 50mm
- G – 50mm
- 01 – 25mm Dia
Specification Distances – TAILGATE-HINGE-KIT-283
- 1 x Bent Bar with a 90deg Swing Elbow – 150mm Offset
- 2 x Long Bush 100mm long
- 2 x Short Bush 50mm long
- 1 x Straight Pin 120mm long
- 4 x Collet/Collars
- 1 x Split Pin
- 1 x Cast Catch
- 1 x Cast Hinge
Specification Distances – TAILGATE-HINGE-KIT-284
- A – 300mm
- B – 165mm
- C – 355mm
- D – 180mm
- E – 210mm
- F – 75mm
- G – 100mm
- 01 – 40mm Dia
Truck Tipper Tail Gates: The Importance of a Proper Design
Trucks are essential to modern transport, serving as the backbone of many industrial and construction activities. A truck’s efficiency depends on several factors, one of which is the tailgate design. In particular, the tipper tailgate is critical in ensuring that the loading and offloading process is efficient and safe.
A well-designed tipper tailgate accomplishes two things. First, it streamlines dumping by creating an unobstructed path for the load to slide out of the truck bed. Second, it provides a stable platform for workers loading or unloading. Therefore, a poorly designed tailgate, such as one that is too heavy or weak, can be hazardous, leading to injuries and even fatalities.
Tailgate Durability
Several traits should be considered when designing a tipper tailgate. These include weight distribution, durability, and ease of operation. Adequate weight distribution ensures the gate moves smoothly and does not damage the truck body or the load.
Durability ensures the tailgate can handle the constant wear and tear of daily use. Finally, the easy operation allows workers to load and unload efficiently, increasing their productivity.
Tipping and Unloading Safety
In conclusion, a well-designed tipper tailgate is essential for any truck. It protects workers and enables efficient loading and unloading. Therefore, manufacturers should prioritise these tailgates and ensure they meet industry standards and specifications.
This helps avoid accidents and lost time from malfunctioning tailgates, saving companies unnecessary expenses and keeping operations running smoothly.
Popular side truck tailgate hinge kit for a variety of applications. Any tipping application, including tipper trailers. Saves time and frustration.
Unlock when you arrive on-site, tip your load on the tipper body, and then lock again after cleaning and tipping.
More truck parts are available here
Frequently Asked Questions: Tipper Truck Tailgate Hinge Kit
- What components are typically included in this tailgate hinge kit?
This heavy-duty commercial kit includes heavy steel weld-on hinge straps, matching pivot pins, and retention catches designed to build or repair a complete tipper tailgate pivot point. - Can this hinge kit support two-way (top-hung and bottom-drop) tailgate configurations?
It can be used to fabricate either style depending on your placement layout, providing the high structural integrity required for heavy dumping actions. - Is the steel raw or coated for immediate welding?
The kit components are supplied in a clean, raw steel finish so you can achieve maximum weld penetration directly onto your truck frame without grinding off zinc or paint coatings first.
Advantages & Disadvantages of a Weld-On Tailgate Hinge Kit
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Additional information
| Weight | 10 kg |
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| Dimensions | 30 × 30 × 15 cm |
| Application | Tipper Truck |
| Brand | Couplemate |
| Coating | Black Zinc |
| Tipper Truck Hinge Kit Size | 20mm Catch – 27mm Bar, 30mm Catch – 27mm Bar, 30mm Catch – 35mm Bar, 40mm Catch – 35mm Bar |
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Couplemate™ is a manufacturer and vendor of high-quality towing, trailer, and caravan components. Couplemate™ Core Goods and Custom Work are guaranteed to be free of defects for the service lifetime of the product when used as intended.
Warranties are non-transferrable and Couplemate™ requires satisfactory proof of purchase prior to issuing a remedy. The full Couplemate™ Warranty Policy can be found in the Terms & Conditions: Section 8 – Consumer Guarantees & Warranty.
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After 60 years of experience, we know that life has its unpredictable moments.
All Couplemate™ orders (online, over the phone, or in-store) have a 60 day period for change-of-mind returns and exchanges. There are some items that can’t be returned and some returns may incur a 15% restocking fee.
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