News Release
December 5, 2023
Contact: James Robinson
jrobinson@keithwalkingfloor.com
KEITH Introduces Long-Lasting, Versatile J-MAX™ Floor
KEITH Manufacturing Co. has worked to adapt its proven WALKING FLOOR® technology to the needs of haulers. The latest invention for the company’s trailer unloader is the steel, “J-MAX” floor slat for highly abrasive materials. The new slat provides the versatility to haul a wide variety of materials, including municipal solid waste, salt, mulch and glass.
The new J-MAX™ steel floor system is designed for longer wear when unloading abrasive material. A key benefit of the J-MAX™ floor is the product diversity that operators can unload. The ability to back haul can double the efficiency of your trailer. Installing a floor slat that handles a variety of materials is an advantage.
Constructed of roll formed high strength steel, the J-MAX™ floor system has a longer slat life than standard aluminum flooring. The unique “J”-shaped seal reduces material from sifting through the floor, making it a good choice for hauling sand, gravel and wood waste.
Trailers equipped with KEITH® WALKING FLOOR® systems offer several advantages, including fast unloading and the ability to unload without tipping. A series of hydraulically driven floor slats horizontally “walk” material out the rear of the trailer, providing a safer unloading system than dump trailers.
In addition to the J-MAX™ floor, KEITH offers a variety of slat profiles, including aluminum IMPACT designs and the rugged V-FLOOR® system. Factors such as material abrasion, how the trailer will be loaded and if the trailer needs to support forklift traffic should be considered when choosing a flooring type.
KEITH Manufacturing Co. is located in Madras, OR where it produces the WALKING FLOOR® brand of unloading systems. Systems are used in a variety of industries internationally to handle bulk and palletized materials. The company designs, machines, fabricates and assembles nearly 100 percent of the components used in its WALKING FLOOR® systems at its facility in central Oregon. KEITH has sold more than 60,000 units around the globe and holds over 270 patents.
For more information on KEITH® WALKING FLOOR® J-MAX slat, visit the KEITH at booth #1640 or http://www.keithwalkingfloor.com/j-max.
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