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Fifth wheel couplings and mounting plates

Fifth wheel couplings


and mounting plates
JOST submitted the patent application for the first cast metal and robust cast steel couplings for imposed loads
steel fifth wheel coupling almost 60 years ago. Since then, between 6 and 74 tonnes. Almost all variants are available
JOST’s fifth wheel couplings have been a success story with a large selection of pedestals in all common heights
around the world. All renowned vehicle manufacturers put and with all common hole patterns for plate and frame
their trust in JOST’s expertise and performance. assembly. Depending on the model and height, it is possible
to reduce the weight by 30 to 60 kg. Different sensory
The extensive product range and high quality are just as variants that build on one another guarantee secure
crucial for the customer’s trust as the company’s innova- operation under all conditions, while the automatic
tive skill and reliable global supply of finished and spare lubrication solutions brought together in the LubeTronic
parts. product family save time and money.

JOST provides fifth wheel couplings for almost any


application. This includes weight-optimised pressed

Winning advantages
Having produced millions of fifth wheel couplings, we know operation and convenient servicing. The extensive
what is important. That is why fifth wheel couplings from JOST product range offers solutions for every application:
offer winning advantages when it comes to safety, ease of

Safety Simple operation


• High level of operating reliability • Long, easy-reach handle
• Can be used in complicated loading • The operator does not get dirty
conditions • The latch is released using a cable
• Automatic latch arrangement • JSK 42: Single hand operation
• Only a visual inspection is required to without latch and cable
ensure proper engagement
• Protection against unauthorised
opening is possible using a padlock
• Various sensory solutions available Product range
• Couplings for imposed loads of
Ease of servicing 6-74 tonnes
• Stageless adjustment of the locking • Pressed metal or cast couplings
mechanism, resulting in lower wear • Various bearings and mounting
• Wearing ring is easy to replace heights
• Easily replaceable skid plates • Weight-optimised frame assembly
• Wearing parts can be replaced without possible
having to remove the fifth wheel • Low-maintenance variants
• All wearing parts available in practical
spare parts kits
• LubeTronic solutions available for
easier lubrication

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Fifth wheel couplings and mounting plates

Range of application
JOST fifth wheel couplings are approved for all trailer coupling from lightweight distribution traffic to normal road transport;
systems. JOST‘s range includes the perfect fifth wheel coupling from site traffic to heavy-duty transport.
with the required imposed load for a wide range of applications –

Fifth wheel JSK 40 /


couplings
(Series)
JSK 26 JSK 36 JSK 42 JSK 37 JSK 38C JSK 38G JSK 50 JSK 52
King pin 2“ 2“ 2“ 2“ 2“/3 ½“ 2“/3 ½“ 3 ½“ 3 ½“
Imposed load 6t 20 t 20 t 20 t 28 t / 36 t 28 t / 36 t 50 t 74 t
D value 50 kN 152 kN 152 kN 152 kN 170 kN / 260 kN 170 kN / 260 kN 300 kN 400 kN
Bearing Slide bearing Slide bearing Slide bearing Rubber bearing Rubber bearing Cardan bearing Slide bearing Slide bearing
Maintenance M M M, Z, W M, Z, W M, Z M, Z M M
LT1P x x
LT5P x x x
Sensoric x x x
SKS/KKS x

Explanatory notes for the following selection tables


WA / Maintenance Vehicle
M = Manual lubrication ST = Standard
Z = Prepared for connection to the central lubrication MAN = MAN
system on the tractor unit VT = Volvo Truck
W = Low-maintenance, lubrication only required on MB = Mercedes-Benz
the lock jaw RT = Renault Truck
M, Z = Available either for manual lubrication or prepared DAF = DAF
for central lubrication IV = Iveco
LT 1P = LubeTronic 1Point SC = Scania
LT 5P = LubeTronic 5Point central lubrication system DW = Daewoo
FO = Ford

ZL / Handle length
J = Long handle
K = Short handle

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Fifth wheel couplings and mounting plates

Fitting and component parts


Convincing product advantages impress our customers: The recess on the patented lock jaw prevents dangerous false
The construction of JOST fifth wheel couplings guarantees locking.
the highest degree of safety.

The tappets in the insertion area ensure that the king pin is The locking bar, supported on both sides, guarantees an
guided accurately into the fifth wheel coupling. extremely stable safety system.

Latch

Hole for
Latch
padlock
Adjusting screw
Further advantages for wear compensation Hole for
padlock A
The adjusting screw allows the lockAdjusting screw
to be subsequently Wearing ring with plastic insert: for the JSK 37 E,
B
adjusted, resulting in lower wear. for wear compensation JSK 37 EW, JSK 37 CW and JSK 42 series.
C
A
Wearing ring with plastic insert
B
C
Lock jaw Retainer for
Wearing ring with plastic insert wearing ring
Locking bar
Lock jaw Retainer for
Plastic
wearing ring
Locking bar wearing ring

Plastic
wearing ring

Steel
Steel wearing
wearing ring
ring: for the JSK 37 C, JSK 36 DV, JSK 38
Wearing ring easy to replace without
Standard dismantling the fifth wheel
handle and JSK 50 series.
coupling.
Steel wearing ring
Standard handle
Handle extension
available as a spare part

Handle extension
available as a spare part

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Fifth wheel couplings and mounting plates

Bearing
When choosing a fifth wheel coupling, you should especially
take into consideration the requirements placed on bearing
arrangements, mounting and maintenance. Basically, JOST
fifth wheel couplings can be used universally.

Rubber bearing – Model „C“ Cardan mounting – Model „G“

Shock-absorbent rubber block


Wear-resistant
bushings

Fifth wheel couplings with rubber mountings are particularly The cardanic bearing is designed to allow roll between tractor
suitable for poor quality road surfaces. The rubber cushions and semi-trailer under off-road conditions. The lateral suspen-
are shock-absorbent and maintenance-free. sion can be disabled for on-road use.

Pivot bearing – Model „K“ Pivot bearing – Model “D” and “E”

Collar
Collar

Rubber bushing
Rubber buffer

The pivot bearing allows for low mounting heights and is The pivot bearing allows low mounting heights and is
maintenance-free in the “E” version. It is particularly suitable
maintenance-free in the „K“ version. The K-bearing moves
for use in sliding and dual height fifth wheel systems.
especially easy and it is torsion proof and maintenance free.
Protects the chassis due to its longitudinal elasticity (lateral
movement).

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Fifth wheel couplings and mounting plates

Mounting
Plate mounting Chassis mounting

Fifth wheel coupling Mounting plate Fifth wheel coupling


with mounting angle

Vehicle chassis

The fifth wheel coupling is fixed to the tractor chassis by means The fifth wheel coupling is built onto either the chassis or sub-
of a mounting plate. Various mounting plate and fifth wheel frame of the tractor. The JOST mounting instructions for fifth
mounting heights are available to facilitate an accurate match wheel couplings and mounting plates, as well as the respective
between the height of the fifth wheel and existing trailer mounting instructions supplied by the vehicle manufacturer
systems. must be observed when mounting or converting equipment.

Always safely coupled: sensor solutions


A modern vehicle fleet places complex demands on operators All systems support the driver in the coupling process and/or
and drivers. It is thus essential to make it as safe as possible in checking the fifth wheel coupling locking mechanism. This
to operate the vehicle, to keep down the standing time and may be handled via an LED display on the coupling itself, driver
to avoid accidents. JOST has therefore developed various assistance systems with remote display and/or remote operation
systems that build on each other to automate or support in the driver‘s cab, or KKS, which automates the entire coupling
manual procedures; they thereby not only increase safety, process.
but also efficiency.
More information on the sensor solutions in the Systems
chapter in this catalogue.

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Fifth wheel couplings and mounting plates

Maintenance
Everyone knows that regular, thorough maintenance is the most harms the environment. To improve the situation, there is a
important factor in ensuring a long life span for a fifth wheel range of solutions that make lubrication easier or even entirely
coupling. But lubrication causes downtimes, costs money and unnecessary for a period of time.

„W“ Style „LubeTronic 5Point“ variant


The series JSK 37 CW/EW fifth wheel couplings and all the LubeTronic 5Point was developed for fifth wheel couplings
series JSK 42 fifth wheel couplings in version “W” are equipped without top plate liners. It is a lubrication system that is
with a skid plate on the mounting surface and a wearing ring integrated into the fifth wheel coupling and ensures reliable
with plastic insert in the locking mechanism. In conjunction with lubrication of the fifth wheel coupling plate and lock jaw.
the maintenance-free rubber or pivot bearing, only one greasing The electronic operation of the LubeTronic minimises the
point on the lock jaw needs local lubrication. All wearing parts consumption of lubricant and ensures optimum lubrication
can be replaced quickly and easily. Low-maintenance fifth of the fifth weel coupling. The grease supply is sufficient for
wheel couplings therefore save both time and money, as well approx. 1 year.
as conserving resources.

Retainer for
wearing ring

Plastic
Wearing ring wearing ring
Lubrication tube Top plate liner
for lock jaw

„LubeTronic 1Point“ variant


Thanks to the top plate liners, low-maintenance fifth wheel
couplings (Series W) have to be lubricated on the lock jaw only,
not on the coupling plate. The use of LubeTronic 1Point combined
with a specially-coated lock jaw also eliminates this manual
procedure. The LubeTronic 1Point must be replaced every
three years.

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The D value calculates according to the following formula:
Fifth wheel couplings and mounting plates
0,6 x T x R
D=gx (kN)
T+R-U
Definition D-value
The D value calculates according to the following formula:
The construction of the fifth wheel coupling in connection with Calculation example: Given:T = 17t
the vehicle is carried out 0,6 x T x R
D by
= gthe
x vehicle manufacturer
(kN) 0,6 x 17 x 33
R = 33t
T + R55-01,
(construction according to Directive R - U Appendix 7). D = 9,81 x = 83,6 (kN) U = 10,5t
17 + 33 - 10,5
The imposed load on the tractor and
Calculation the D value are criteria
example: Given:T = 17t
for the load-bearing capacity of the fifth wheel couplings and R = 33t
mounting plates. 0,6 x 17 x 33
D = 9,81 x = 83,6 (kN) U = 10,5t
17 + 33 - 10,5
The D value calculates according to the following formula:
The permissible load data for JOST fifth wheel couplings can be
0,6 x T x R
D=gx (kN) found on the type plate or in the JOST product catalogue. They
T+R-U
apply for the intended use in compliance with the Directive 94
/ 20 EG or ECE-R55. If additional dynamic demands are to be
Key:
Calculation example: Given:T = 17t placed on the coupling, e.g. by use on uneven road surfaces or
T = permissible total weight of the tractor unit in t
R = 33t building sites, the imposed load and D value should not be fully
(including
0,6 U)
x 17 x 33
D = 9,81 x = 83,6 (kN) U = 10,5t used or a stronger fifth wheel coupling should be fitted, and/or
R = permissible
17 + 33total weight of the semi-trailer in t
- 10,5
you should ask JOST for advice.
U = permissible imposed load on tractor in t
g = 9,81m/sec2

Type designation
The fifth wheel type plate is attached, placed on the side of the ECE approval numbers
coupling plate. When ordering spare parts, please quote the model
designation and the serial number. Permissible load data

Sattelkupplung D-Value (kN) Imposed-load (t)


SKT006380000

Fifth wheel coupling


Sellette ECE
E1
Vor Benutzung Betriebsanleitung lesen.
Type Voir Notice d'Instructions avant utilisation.
Read operating manual before use.
Ver Manual de Instrucoes antes da utilizacao.
JOST Leggere attentamente il libretto di istruzioni
no. Order No.: XXX XXXXX prima dell' uso.
Custom N~ 04 28 12 4444 Zie de gebruiksaanwijzing vóór het gebruik.
Part
no. JSK 37C150ZJ Lea el Manual de Instrucciones antes de utilizar.

Version Order number Serial number


designation or
order number

Technical Specification
Fifth wheel couplings are fitted to a tractor unit to connect it to JOST mounting plates for fifth wheel couplings satisfy the
the trailer. Fifth wheel couplings are vehicle connecting parts requirements of Directive ECE R55-01 – Class J and are approved
that are subject to mandatory design approval and on which for the steering forces of steered semi-trailers. We also offer a
the highest safety requirements are placed. We can supply a selection of mounting kits for connecting mounting plates and
suitable fifth wheel coupling for all applications, thus always fifth wheels to the tractor unit.
guaranteeing a safe and secure link between the tractor and
trailer. When mounting, using, converting or exchanging our
fifth wheel couplings, the vehicle manufacturer’s notes, JOST
installation and operating instructions, and the relevant national
regulations must be observed. In Germany these are §§19, 20,
21, 27 of the “StVZO” Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

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