Introducing Lean Duplex 2
February, 20, 2010
Just over three years ago, as metals costs escalated dramatically, and the typical DOT 407 tank trailer doubled in price, Brenner Tank took on the initiative to source a new stainless steel for our industry. Ultimately, our company introduced Lean Duplex to the tank trailer industry and secured the first Special Permit from the US DOT to build DOT 407 units with this more economical material. Also, Lean Duplex offered improved mechanical properties, outstanding tolerance of wide temperature fluctuations and corrosion resistance equivalent to type 316 stainless steel. We saved our customers over $500,000.00 in the first twelve months. Importantly, all of these tank trailers are performing well in a variety of applications.
Now, a different challenge confronts our industry. Tractor weights have grown by about 800 pounds as 2010 emission equipment is added to their drivelines. And so, once again, Brenner Tank took the initiative to offer our industry a balanced solution. Today, we introduce Lean Duplex 2 - DOT 407 tank trailers 700 pounds lighter than the typical variant. We accomplished this feat by securing a US DOT Special Permit to take credit for the significant strength advantage of Lean Duplex (and other materials). Essentially, our Lean Duplex 2 tank trailers will be designed and manufactured with the same shell thicknesses as thousands of MC 307 units, many of which are still in service. Yet, these new units will offer all of the durability demanded by the DOT 407 Specification and the corrosion allowance of 0.010" discriminating customers have come to expect.
Learn more by calling Brenner at 800.558.8265, and plan to attend our 2010 Expo on June 16th.
This innovative advancement is available ONLY at Brenner.