Fixed-sand spreader

The Falköping LTFV (Lång Tid Friktion Varmvatten) is a hot-water sand spreader for trucks, developed to make the gritting treatment last as long as possible. Sand is mixed with 95 °C hot water at the moment of spreading, so that the sand freezes onto the road surface and gives high friction over a long period. According to Falköping, this is the most effective method for friction treatment of winter roads, and the method gives better road safety, longer-lasting treatment, better overall economy and less impact on the environment.

The spreader is equipped with exhaust heating that pre-heats the spreading material, and has a built-in, patented bottom agitator that ensures steady, reliable feeding, even of very difficult material. In addition to sand wetted with hot water, the LTFV can spread dry sand, salt, pre-wetted salt, salt slurry and salt wetted with hot water. The C-7 LTFV has a 7.0 m³ volume for sand/salt and a 2.1 m³ liquid tank; a larger C-9 LTFV is available with 9.0 m³ and 2.7 m³.

The heating output is 300 kW, and the heating time is 9 minutes. The spreader is supplied with one spreading disc, and for airports there is the C-9 LTFV-2T version with a double disc for even higher efficiency. The LTFV is also available as a compact model for shorter body lengths. As standard, the spreader is driven by the truck's hydraulics; engine drive is available as an option, and the spreader can always be driven by the truck hydraulics even if engine drive is fitted. The surface treatment is zinc metallising, primer and 2-component topcoat. Optional equipment includes remote-controlled spread pattern, a mixer for salt slurry, hydraulic disc lift, side deflectors and engine drive.