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made trailer coupling repair kits have been specially designed and
engineered in Australia to meet the high standards required for the unique
operating conditions in this country. TCK pins have received national and
international certification and are now available following extensive
university and field testing. Trailer coupling repair kits and parts are now available from TCK (Trailer Coupling Kits Australia) to suit a wide range of Ringfeder, VBG, Jost and V.Orlandi couplings. A feature being more robust pins and a larger contact area between the tow eye bush and pin, delivering longer service life and cost savings to road train and truck and dog trailer operators. Importantly the use of TCK’s pins will not downgrade the load rating integrity of the main coupling assembly. Adelaide based TCK Australia developed the coupling pins over a two-year period and have undertaken an exhaustive testing program resulting in a premium product exceeding original equipment manufacturer specifications. Designed in conjunction with Adelaide University, TCK has succeeded in providing the strongest pins in the transport business. Metallurgical testing resulted in the use of the highest quality materials available. Stringent quality control ensures each pin and associate part made is of an identical standard without compromise. Product developed in conjunction with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Adelaide University was certified compliant with Australian Design Rule (ADR)62, Australian Standards AS2213.4- 1998, AS 2213.5 – 1998, Strength tests for rigid and hinged draw bars, and European Standards, ISO/DIS12357.2:1998 and ISO8718:1998, Strength Tests for rigid and hinged draw bars following testing at the University of New South Wales. The pins tested were subjected to an excess of 2,000,000 (2 million) maximum load cycles followed by a controlled crack testing sequence to ensure product integrity remained. TCK’s pins have been designed to suit a full range of trailer couplings available in Australia. They have been tested and are in use by an impressive list of the largest fleets and operators throughout Australia in a variety of conditions including intense dry heat, sandy deserts, freezing mountain conditions and wet humid tropical climates. International acceptance is growing with TCK products being introduced to many major countries around the globe. The TCK major repair kits to suit both the 40mm and road train rated 50mm Ringfeder couplings include the main pin assembly, urethane wear pad, upper and lower bushes, springs, screws and nuts. All parts required for a coupling repair or service are sold separately. TCK managing director, Graeme Rowlands says safety was the paramount aim in producing the trailer coupling pins. Graeme says that "the company uses the highest quality BHP steel, and has achieved the very highest manufacturing standards to create pins, kits and components that achieve the compliances and standards that TCK has achieved . There has been much publicity about after market trailer coupling pins, but our products more than meet Australian and European standards, offering increased durability and performance for operators along with lowering the cost of repairs” | 
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| Trailer Coupling Kits [ TCK ] Australia manufacture replacement trailer pins and repair kits to suit Ringfeder, Jost, VBG and V.Orlandi couplings. TCK supply the truck and heavy transport industry around the globe through distributors and resellers as well as direct to selected fleet operators. |