KEITH Manufacturing Co., a global leader in innovative material handling solutions, is proud to introduce RX3 Technology, its new flagship heavy‑duty WALKING FLOOR® drive engineered for the rigorous demands of waste and recycling applications. Designed as the long‑term replacement for the RUNNING FLOOR® II DX, RX3 builds on KEITH's proven reliability while delivering a new level of performance, protection and control for high‑cycle, severe‑duty operations.
Purpose‑built for waste handling and other abrasive, heavy bulk materials, RX3 is optimized for demanding transfer station and fleet environments. Operators gain a drive designed around real‑world conditions: heavy loads, contaminants and high duty cycles. RX3 incorporates comprehensive thermal protection, integrating an over‑temperature switch and electric heat sensor designed to safeguard the drive during the toughest unloading cycles. By monitoring system temperature and reacting before damage can occur, RX3 helps prevent heat‑related failures and protects critical hydraulic and mechanical components, reducing the risk of unplanned downtime.
The RX3 hydraulic circuit is designed to run cleaner, featuring an oil pressure filter that promotes cleaner oil and monitored inlet conditions. This contributes to smoother performance, longer component life and a reduced maintenance burden over the life of the trailer. RX3 also reduces complexity with internal check valves and fewer parts, eliminating adjustments at the switching valve and minimizing potential leak points. The simplified layout makes field troubleshooting easier, speeds service and helps lower total maintenance costs for waste and recycling fleets.
Smarter controls are a core part of RX3 Technology, pairing an automatic switching valve with intuitive electronic controls and optional manual control options. This control architecture enables more automated, hands‑off operation, reduces operator error and simplifies training for new drivers and technicians. The hydraulic design also gives operators flexibility to unload at extremely slow or extremely fast speeds, depending on job requirements, providing precise control in tight facilities and rapid discharge when throughput is the priority.
RX3 is the new benchmark for heavy‑duty moving floor drives, with every aspect of the system proven through extensive in‑house testing and real‑world field validation to meet the toughest performance and reliability standards. As a patent‑pending design, RX3 encapsulates KEITH's best‑in‑class WALKING FLOOR® engineering while signaling a new generation of drive technology for waste and severe‑duty bulk materials.
About KEITH Manufacturing Co.:
KEITH Manufacturing Co., is a global leader in material handling solutions, recognized for engineering innovative systems that streamline the movement and unloading of bulk materials. With more than seventy years of expertise, KEITH serves industries worldwide by delivering unmatched reliability, safety, and efficiency. KEITH revolutionized the industry in 1973 with the introduction of the first commercial moving floor system, enabling safe, efficient, and non-tipping unloading for a wide array of bulk products. KEITH WALKING FLOOR® mobile systems remain the cornerstone of the company's product line, setting the global standard for versatility across agriculture, recycling and waste management, biomass and renewable energy, construction, and industrial markets. Trusted by OEM partners and operators on six continents, KEITH's solutions offer decades of engineering excellence, worldwide support, and a continuous commitment to safety and innovation. From trailer OEMs to leading fleet operators, KEITH Manufacturing Co. powers operations with proven material handling technology designed to meet the evolving needs of a demanding world.
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