Single-Reel Tensioning Trailer

Tensioning Brake & Take-up Retriever

If you’ve ever tried tensioning wire with a sub-par brake, you will recall the panic when the line starts surging and you have difficulty maintaining tension, a scenario most often experienced because the tensioning brake was made from steel components that have rusted in place.

Our all-bronze tensioning brake does not rust and offers precision braking that is guaranteed to be smooth and controlled by our patented ventilated bronze disc braking system. Components are modular for easy serviceability. The 16″ Ventilated bronze disc rotor of our standard Model 1602 brake is machined from a single casting providing the industry’s best performance for distribution wire stringing, and is available on trailers, frames and as a retrofit to existing equipment.

Our versatile Take-Up Retriever integrates with any Sauber brake without modification. This enhancement is designed to pull through short spans of new conductor and salvage wire. Optional hydraulically activated calipers are ideal for remotely controlling braking tension on elevated platforms. Multiple reels can be controlled from a single operator’s station. With 2600 ft-lbs of torque controlled by a full feathering valve, this tool changes normally back breaking work into a faster and safer operation.

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Model 1610 12″ Overspin Disc Brake

Some jobs call for a moderate amount of tensioning that benefit from control but also provide peace of mind to the operator. Our 12″ Ventilated bronze disc brake outperforms other solutions with rust free materials and 700 ft-lbs. of torque. Ideal for precise overspin control or proper tension into a bull wheel application.

Positioning Collar & Sleeves

Our reel positioning system provides the easiest to use method of reel securement providing a secure, positive clamping hold for your reels. The bronze collar includes a 7000# lifting hook with a non-galling, stainless steel tapered bolt holds the reel firmly on the bar. All components are non-rusting to ensure long life in the harshest environments. Along with the integral reel bar lifting hook, these collars provide automatic load line centering for each reel change outs.

Reel bar diameters up to 3” can be accommodated and a complete array of stepped and tapered sleeves are available to fit any application.

Almag Capstans

Our capstans are made from lightweight aluminum-magnesium, which reduces operator fatigue and lessens the risk of back injuries. They are completely non-rusting and have the highest strength to weight ratio of any as-cast aluminum alloy. An encapsulated spring cannot become loose or fall out, with no detached parts to go missing. Choose between a variety of sizes and styles to fit your requirements. Please contact us to discuss your application.

Model 1010-SR Hydraulic Power Source

With the convenience of electric start, this commercial grade Kohler engine offers reliable power. A digital hour meter, analog filter condition gauge, oil quality/level gauge and pressure and flow control keep your maintenance goals on track. A pump suction strainer and quality filtration keep contaminants out of your hydraulic system. A built-in oil cooler provides passive hydraulic oil cooling that protects your power source components. Non-rusting Almag cast cover and aluminum tank are extremely durable and provide the foundation to maximize uptime and contribute to the extended life our customers deserve. Our compact design and superior engineering make this unit the perfect choice for powering multi-reel flow divider applications or where exceptional motor speed and power is required. Choose from two output levels:  3100 PSI @ 8 GPM or 2250 PSI @ 12 GPM at no additional charge.

Parts Information

EZ-Up Jack

Why spend time cranking a jack? We designed this swing away jack that requires minimal cranking before simply swinging into the horizontal position.  With an easy-to-use handle and no pins, it easily rotates 90° for horizontal travel, providing maximum ground clearance. Jacks can be fitted with sand shoes or non-rusting swivel casters. All include a simple retainer for the jack handle when not in use.

Contact us to see if this product can be retrofitted to your trailers.

Stainless Steel Toolboxes

We are pleased to offer a premium line of custom stainless-steel toolboxes with an outstanding feature set at responsible prices. These heavy-duty toolboxes are built from 14-gauge stainless steel. 304 Polished stainless steel strap hinges feature Delrin bushings for low-friction opening and closure. A sealed compression latch and rubber gasketing ensure a weather and road-proof compartment. We always add panel stiffeners and gas shocks for larger dimensioned panels. Being a fully-customizable toolbox, dividers, bins, shelves, hooks and other requirements can be added.

SmartPerf Lined Tongue Area

This smooth steel tongue area floor with a slot pattern offers drainage and a flat surface for material storage with attachment points for bungee or small straps.

Hubodometers

Recording trailer miles makes sense for utility fleets. With our Hubodometers, you can optimize both your maintenance efforts and asset utilization with this tool. Our Hubodometers are hermetically sealed, have no moving parts for long life and include a 4-year, 500,000-mile warranty. Stainless steel brackets or aluminum housing installations provide rust-free, secure mounting. We offer retrofit kits for fleet-related bulk orders. Contact us to discuss your application.

Bent Mainframes

Why are bent frame tubes so important?

Look at the frames on vehicle chassis.  You will find very little welding.  Even when structures like cross members need to be attached, it’s generally done with fasteners.  Providing good welds is a necessary part of trailer building.  Engineering out of welds where possible provides structural benefits and is an intelligent thing to do.

 A bent tube frame is superior because:

• It provides uniform strength throughout the frame by eliminating the stress concentrations common in the heat affected zone caused by welding.
• The welded area does not have the toughness that is inherent in a continuous bent tube frame.
• The weld area is difficult to inspect because the joint is hidden after it is welded.  This is true for other welds as well but, in this critical area, there are unique challenges.  An angled cut is required and the accuracy of this cut and the resulting joint can not be verified after the tube is welded.  The tube walls should be beveled prior to the weld application and this cannot be determined after the fact without cutting the tube apart.  The V-groove weld that results is difficult to ensure full joint penetration on the hidden base of the joint.
• Welding provides a discontinuous surface that is more susceptible to rust formation and this deterioration through time can affect the strength of the joint.
• Just as a casting can provide uniformity of shape and character, a bent frame does not possess the variability introduced by cutting, beveling, bending, and welding the joint

All-Weather Wheel Chocks

Specify Sauber Mfg. Co. All-Weather Wheel Chocks for safety. The grip strut face locks wheels tight on all surfaces in all weather conditions. The chock face grips tight to the tire surface while the motion of the tire wedges the chock between the wheel and the ground. The orange urethane grip handle is highly visible and reminds users to deploy and retrieve it. It is comfortable and easy to grip with gloved or bare hands.

All-Weather Wheel Chocks are unconditionally guaranteed against breakage for the life of the equipment they protect. Available with holders for every application, Sauber All-Weather Wheel Chocks continue to protect people and property decades after we designed and patented them.

Wheel Nut Indicators

During their daily safety check, your operator will be immediately aware of two potentially dangerous conditions with a quick look at our standard wheel nut indicators.  The indicator may be pointing outside the circle pattern which will signal that a wheel nut has loosened. The indicator may also have started to blister and distort which indicates it has been exposed to temperatures above 240° which could be an indication of brake or bearing issues.  A simple feature, but one that makes a Sauber trailer simpler and safer to operate…

Warranty

Sauber Manufacturing leads the field with a 10-year, comprehensive, trailer and truck platform warranty. This warranty comes at no charge to our customers and we have the financial strength and integrity to back it up. Our warranty is an extension of who we are and demonstrates the quality of our builds.

• 10-Year Structural, parts & labor on all Sauber manufactured components
• 10-Year Galvanized finish warranty
• 3-Year Total parts & labor coverage
• 3rd Party mechanized equipment like liftgates, cranes, and hoists are covered under their respective manufacturers’ warranties
• Customer labor reimbursement @ $80/hour

Trailer Lighting Standards

We utilize an LED sealed beam/wiring system w/ stop/turn/tail lights recessed in fully enclosed tube bumper to meet FMVSS 108. Sealed wiring harnesses with no junction boxes or spliced connections. SAE 7-way socket protected top sides and back w/ Almag housing. 1100-52 sealed breakaway w/ charging circuit and LED battery condition indicator w/ 450 C.C.A. maintenance free battery. All trailers include our standard 12′ Coiled Jumper Cord w/ Zinc Die Cast 7-Way SAE Plugs.

Galvanizing

Hot dipped galvanized finish is standard across our entire line of trailers.

Experience counts and you can count on weldments and equipment designs which optimize the benefits of hot dipped galvanizing. We include bolt-on cargo decking that is flat and safe to walk on. In addition, we provide accessories in hot dipped galvanized whenever feasible. Often, we’ll provide axle components in galvanized finish.  In fact, all our trailer wheels are galvanized as well.

Every day, customers trust our experience in galvanizing, innovative features, and durable design to work with them on their next successful trailer application.

Comparison of metalizing vs Hot Dip Galvanizing

Galvanized Metal Repair

Galvanizing Technical

Safety Chains

Chain traps secure the safety chain at two links for ultimate holding power. Our unique method of installation doesn’t require connecting links or welding of the chain, compromising its integrity. Chain traps and complete Grade 70 chain and Grade 70 Hook assemblies are available.

Safety Chain & Drawbar Guidelines