Quicker

Trucking is an industry tied into time. Delivery time, load times, downtime, time on the road and off it. Anything that costs time, like congestion and repairs, is an issue. Anything that saves time gives you and your company an edge. With Pivotal Edge automated hatches, you can open, load and close, from ground level, with just the touch of a pneumatic button. It’s so quick that if this was a pit stop for drink at your local pub, your mates would think it was downright rude.

HOW
QUICK?

Hatch opening and closing times are slashed from about 7 -10 minutes to 15 seconds.

This means:
• Loading times – SLASHED
• Cycle times – CUT
• Congestion at cement depots – REDUCED
• On time deliveries – IMPROVED
• Tanker utilisation – INCREASED

Why is it quicker?

Compare the two processes

Manual Manhole Hatches
A painful 10 step process
1	Climb up stairs to loading platform
2	Lower loading platform
3	Open manhole cover manually, which requires bending, working below foot level and exerting considerable physical force
4	Climb down platform stairs to ground level
5	Remove yourself to safe zone
6	Tanker is loaded
7	Climb up stairs to loading platform
8	Close manhole cover manually, which again requires bending, working below foot level and exerting considerable physical force
9	Lift loading platform
10	Climb down platform stairs to ground level and leave depot

Pivotal Edge Hatches
As easy as 1,2,3
1	Open manhole cover from ground level by pushing button
2	Remove yourself to safe zone
3	Close hatches with the touch of a button and leave depot

How much time will it save?

We’ll let the numbers do the talking with these examples.

Tanker Operator Time and Costs Savings Using Pivotal Edge		Scenario
Tanker Operator Time and Costs Savings Using Pivotal Edge		Single Tanker Metro Deliveries	B-Double Tanker – Country Deliveries
12 Hr Shifts/Day	(No.)	1	1
Number loads per day per 12 hr Shift	(Loads)	3	1.5
Time to Open & Close Manual Hatches	(min)	8	12

Time Saved	Day	(Hrs)	0.38	0.28
	Month	(Hrs)	9.0	6.6
	Year	(Hrs)	104	76

Cost Savings	Month	$1125	$1155
Cost Savings	Year	$12,938	$13,283

Full Return on Investment (ROI)	Month	6.0	11.7

Calculations Based on Industry Input & Cost of Installed Pivotal Edge – benefits may vary depending on specific scenarios

Cement Depot – Reduced Congestion
Split of Tankers Loaded	Singles	(%)	75%
Split of Tankers Loaded	B-Doubles	(%)	25%
Number of Tankers which can be loaded per hour	Manual Hatch	(min)	1.6
Number of Tankers which can be loaded per hour	Pivotal Edge	(min)	2.1
Number of tankers loaded per 8 hour shift	Manual Hatch	(No.)	19.7
Number of tankers loaded per 8 hour shift	Pivotal Edge	(No.)	25.6
Number of Tankers which can be loaded per hour	Increased Productivity Reduced Congestion	(%)	30%

Calculations Based on Industry Input & Cost of Installed Pivotal Edge – benefits may vary depending on specific scenarios

Yes, you read that correctly – a single tanker driver will save 104 hours per annum. Depot congestion is slashed by 30% reduced costs, improving on-time deliveries and reducing fatigue. So make the time to call today and save time for years to come. +61 2 8315 8440 now or read on to learn more about the benefits of Pivotal Edge hatches.

How much time does it take to fit?

Pivotal Edge hatches take about three to four man hours to install – and you can DIY – that means less time off the road. No specialty tools required. See the installation guide in the resources section.

What about cleaning?

No one likes cleaning – so Pivotal Edge hatches do it for you. The scrapper and purge functionality mean the manhole lip is cleaned on sealing, ensuring low wear on the seal and improving sealing reliability, whilst minimizing the need to clean the manhole lip. That’s less time cleaning.

So, what’s stopping you?

Pivotal Edge automated hatches are:
• QUICK to fit
• QUICK opening
• QUICK closing
• QUICK to clean

Do you have a need for an innovative solution for your business?
Call +61 2 8315 8440 and talk to our team today.