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FDIC 2017 - Will - 03-20-2017
Has anyone heard what trucks manufacturers are bringing this year? Normally by now stuff is being released.
FDIC 2017 - ACPD227 - 03-20-2017
Rosenbauer will have Gas City Indiana T-Rex.
FDIC 2017 - CAPTFBFD - 03-21-2017
I hear E\-One will be bringing something interesting.
FDIC 2017 - npfd801 - 03-21-2017
Heard that one of the bigger builders will be introducing an all new cab/chassis. Possibly stainless.
FDIC 2017 - airlacey440 - 03-21-2017
I do know that E\-One will have a Danville, Indiana engine 192 in there new color scheme
FDIC 2017 - Juice - 03-21-2017
Sutphen will have a rescue style Engine on display from Springfield Twp. (Michigan City) Indiana, amongst other things of course.
FDIC 2017 - Will - 03-22-2017
Only thing I have heard is Pierce will be debuting something big.
FDIC 2017 - 5thalarmphotography - 03-30-2017
i plain on going dose anyone know what special depts will shown yet
FDIC 2017 - AFD Prescott - 03-30-2017
Pierce posted something today about adding on to their ascendant line of products, curious what that means
FDIC 2017 - AFD Prescott - 03-30-2017
I've heard rumors of a new cab by E\-One. Also possibly a 100+ foot rear mount by sutphen
FDIC 2017 - AFD Prescott - 03-30-2017
I've heard rumors of a new cab by E\-One. Also possibly a 100+ foot rear mount by sutphen
FDIC 2017 - Will - 03-31-2017
Quote:Pierce posted something today about adding on to their ascendant line of products, curious what that meansI'm guessing platform.
FDIC 2017 - JakeF - 03-31-2017
Smeal/LTI will have a 100ft TDA for Worthington KY.
FDIC 2017 - firesafe91 - 03-31-2017
Quote:I'm guessing platform.
My guess is a tiller
FDIC 2017 - Will - 04-01-2017
Quote:My guess is a tillerMaybe you can clear something up for me, what is the difference between the ladder used on the ascendant line vs what is used on the normal TDA?
FDIC 2017 - ACPD227 - 04-01-2017
No one makes a 107' Tiller
FDIC 2017 - alex3610 - 04-01-2017
Quote:Maybe you can clear something up for me, what is the difference between the ladder used on the ascendant line vs what is used on the normal TDA?
As far as the ladder itself, the biggest difference is the use of 100k psi steel vs. 80k psi in the normal ladders. (Smeal aerials have been built this way for some time, and the tip loads reflect the difference). Higher yield strength steel theoretically means you need less mass to achieve the same strength in an assembled ladder. Since the ladder is lighter there are other advantages in the torque box design and stabilizers. Remember though, it's all physics and there is no magic or cheating when it comes to weight and stability. So don't be shocked when there are positions you can put an ascendant into that will be limited or not permitted by the software on the rig. Personally, I'd want 4 outriggers and the 100k psi steel aerial, all parked on a set of tandems. (Disclaimer: I sell Smeal) I wouldn't be surprised if Pierce starts building the ascendant ladder on the traditional 4 outrigger torque box (or a variation of it) on a tandem axle chassis.
FDIC 2017 - Will - 04-02-2017
Quote:
As far as the ladder itself, the biggest difference is the use of 100k psi steel vs. 80k psi in the normal ladders. (Smeal aerials have been built this way for some time, and the tip loads reflect the difference). Higher yield strength steel theoretically means you need less mass to achieve the same strength in an assembled ladder. Since the ladder is lighter there are other advantages in the torque box design and stabilizers. Remember though, it's all physics and there is no magic or cheating when it comes to weight and stability. So don't be shocked when there are positions you can put an ascendant into that will be limited or not permitted by the software on the rig. Personally, I'd want 4 outriggers and the 100k psi steel aerial, all parked on a set of tandems. (Disclaimer: I sell Smeal) I wouldn't be surprised if pierce starts building the ascendant ladder on the traditional 4 outrigger torque box (or a variation of it) on a tandem axle chassis.
This is good info for me to know. My dept is planning on replacing our ladder truck in the next couple years.
FDIC 2017 - TacSupport1 - 04-02-2017
I'm interested to see if Spartan ERV and Smeal will be displaying together.
FDIC 2017 - Will - 04-02-2017
Quote:I'm interested to see if Spartan ERV and Smeal will be displaying together.
They are setup in different booths across the isle from each other according to the map on FDIC's website.