Tow Bar Stampings

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SteveW
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Re: Tow Bar Stampings

Post by SteveW »

Hi Dirk, I think your engineer is mistaken.

This is what the NSW Guidelines actually state:

"The A-frame and its components must be certified to comply with the intent of Australian Design Rule (ADR) 62 Mechanical connections between vehicles. All couplings must be marked with the manufacturer’s name or trademark and the rated capacity."

One might ague what the word 'couplings' means, however, 'couplings' is a plural noun meaning 'a device for connecting parts of machinery'. Therefore, whilst there are many parts involved (hitch, bars, receivers, chains, cables, bolts, etc.,) 'couplings' is the whole, not individual parts.

The proof of the pudding is that all such couplings sold and fitted in every State have one plate or stamping that marks the manufacturer and the rated capacity somewhere on the body of the device and not on every component.

Good luck telling the expert that he is wrong, but if he examines A-Frames supplied and fitted by commercial suppliers he will be convinced.

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Kelvin12
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Location: Urunga NSW 2455

Re: Tow Bar Stampings

Post by Kelvin12 »

Steve,

'A' frame is a Blue Ox that's already approved. Its my tow bar and my hitch that need to be stamped. I actually misread what he was on about. Only the tow bar and hitch need markings. And yes you are right about trying to convince them.....world of their own.

Dirk

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