Transporting over-sized cargo on two connected pallets has been a workaround used by freight carriers for decades. It’s hardly surprising. Two pallets forming a 20-ft pallet is much cheaper and simpler logistically than a single 20-ft pallet.
But there’s a rub.
Until now, there’s been no FAA-certified pallet coupler on the market. And that’s been creating a lot of frustration in the industry. Having to strap coupled pallets to the aircraft structure instead of using the aircraft’s locking system is extremely time-consuming.
The answer was to develop a FAA-certified coupling beam that would be easy to install. And we’re proud to announce that VRR has produced the solution: a high quality XPC coupling beam.
This lightweight connector:
It took months of research and testing, and a serious amount of collaboration with Boeing, several large full-cargo operators, other equipment suppliers and the FAA. Finally, we managed to develop a product that made the high quality grade. What’s more, it’s the only approved coupling beam available on the market.
If you’d like to know more about the XPC pallet coupler, please contact us. We’d be delighted to tell you more.