Kingpin

EN Installation and operating instructions

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Table of contents

1 Explanation of symbols................................................. 4

EN
2 Safety information........................................................ 5
2.1 Safety information for installation............................ 5
2.2 Safety information for servicing............................... 5

3 Intended use................................................................. 6
3.1 Use............................................................................ 6
3.2 Design....................................................................... 6

4 Installation.................................................................... 8
4.1 Suggested installations............................................. 11
4.2 Weld seam thickness................................................ 12

5 Servicing and testing..................................................... 13

5.1 Kingpin 50 (2").......................................................... 13
5.2 Kingpin 90 (3.5")....................................................... 13
5.3 Inspection instructions............................................. 13
5.4 Wear inspection........................................................ 13

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1 Explanation of symbols

WARNING!
Means that death, serious phys-
ical injury or significant mater-
ial damage can occur if the rel-
evant safety instructions are not
followed.

ATTENTION!
Means that slight physical injury
or material damage can occur if
the relevant safety instructions
are not followed.

ADVICE!
Contains additional important
information.

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2 Safety information

Pay attention to the relevant safety regu- 2.1 Safety information for installation 2.2 Safety information for servicing

EN
lations in your country when handling fifth
wheel couplings, tractor units, semi-trailers – Only use genuine JOST spare parts. – Only use the specified lubricants for
and the kingpin (e.g. the Road Traffic Law – Damaged and repaired (e.g. repair by servicing work.
in Germany). deposition welding) individual parts – The servicing work should only be
must not be used. completed by trained personnel.
The relevant safety information in the – If the kingpin is not installed correctly,
owner's handbook for the tractor unit and all warranty claims against the manu- The licensing regulations of the appropri-
the semi-trailer remains valid and must be facturer and the supplier of the king- ate country must also be complied with.
followed. pin will be rendered void.
– The kingpin must only be installed by
The following safety information applies authorised specialist workshops.
to the operating, servicing and assembly – Refer to the instructions issued by the
work. Safety information directly linked to vehicle manufacturer, for example
the activity is listed again individually. regarding the type of fastening, fifth
wheel position, fifth wheel height, axle
ADVICE! load, clearance, etc.
Technical modifications re-
served. The latest information
can be found at:
www.jost-world.com

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3 Intended use

3.1 Use 3.2 Design The permissible D values and relevant type
(type series e.g. KZ 10) can be found in the
Kingpins provide the link between the trac- The D value is a criterion for the load capac- following table. This information can also
tor unit and the semi-trailer. They are ity of kingpins. It is calculated using the fol- be found on the relevant pages of the JOST
designed for mounting on the semi-trailer. lowing formula: catalogue and is imprinted on the front of
Kingpins are vehicle-connecting parts that D = Drawing bar value [kN] the kingpin.
must comply with very high safety require- g = 9.81 m/s2
ments and must also undergo design R = Permissible total weight
approval tests. of the semi-trailer [t] 1
T = Permissible total weight
Modifications of any kind will render both

D 0
1
of the towing vehicle, including U 2

X KZ

X X - 62

X X
pe i n

X X
1
the warranty and the design approval void

Ty gp

X X
X X

X
[t]

in

X
K

X
X X
and therefore also invalidate the vehicle’s

X X
X X
U = Permissible fifth wheel load [t]

X XX

X
operating licence.

X
X
X
X
KGZ/020
Specimen calculation:
1 Type
R = 33 t 2 D value in KN
T = 17 t
U = 10.5 t If they are subject to additional dynamic
forces, for example if they are used on
uneven road surfaces or on construction
sites, do not use the complete fifth wheel
load and D value, or alternatively, consult
JOST.

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Permitted load data

D value
Type Test mark Kingpin [KN]
KZ 10 E1 55R - 01 0145 KZ 1006-1012 162
KZ 10 (version KZ 10 U) E1 55R - 01 0145 KZ 1008-1012 162
KZ 1016 E1 55R - 01 0150 KZ 1016 320
KZ 11 E1 55R - 01 0146 KZ 1108-1112 152
KZ 1116 E1 55R - 01 0151 KZ 1116 260
KZ 14 E1 55R - 01 0147 KZ 1410-1412 162
KZ 1416 E1 55R - 01 1572 KZ 1416 170
KZ 15 E1 55R - 01 0148 KZ 1516 170
KZ 1312 F 3458 KZ 1312 105
RDW 17010244 KZ 2816 152

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4 Installation

Before installation, the semi-trailer plate Permissible tolerances for the semi-trailer
ADVICE! must be checked to ensure it is even, and plate in mm for types KZ1106 to KZ1112
JOST kingpins comply with the semi-trailer plate thickness must also and KZ1116:
the applicable standards. When be checked. The unevenness of the semi-
trailer plate must be no more than 2 mm in + 0.0
installed, the kingpins must
extend by a tolerated longitu- the load-bearing section of the fifth wheel 6 mm to 16 mm
dinal distance from the semi- coupling. The semi-trailer plate must cover
the fifth wheel coupling's set-down surface - 0.3
trailer plate.
in every position. The design designation of
the kingpins is made up as follows:
WARNING! F. e.: KZ10 12
Sharp edges and protruding 12 mm semi-trailer plate thickness
welding seams can cause serious KZ10 - Type (type series), here KZ10
injuries.
Permissible tolerances for the semi-trailer
plate in mm, except KZ1106 to KZ1112 and
KZ1116:
+ 0.6 + 0.6 + 0.4 + 0.4 + 0.2 + 0.3
6 mm 7 mm 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm 16 mm
- 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.3 - 0.3 - 0.5 - 0.5

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When the mounting flanges or mounting cones are being welded, the following welding methods are permitted with the specified
additional materials and welding materials:
Welding method according to 111 135 135
ISO 4063
Welding material
(with approval of one of the fol- Rod electrode Welding wire Inert gas
lowing organisations: BV, DB,
DNV, GL, LR, TÜV)
Standard designation ISO 2560-A- E 35 3 B ISO 14341-A-G 38 3 C1 2Si ISO 14175 - C1
Welding material/
welding additive ISO 2560-A- E 38 3 B ISO 14341-A-G 42 3 M21 2Si ISO 14175 - M21
ISO 2560-A- E 42 3 B ISO 14341-A-G 42 3 C1 3Si1
ISO 14341-A-G 42 4 M21 3Si1
ISO 14341-A-G 46 3 C1 4Si1
ISO 14341-A-G 46 4 M21 4Si1

ATTENTION!
The quality of the welding must satisfy the requirements of evaluation group B in accordance with EN ISO 5817.
The choice of welding material must be made in accordance with the stability of the substrate material used.

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4 Installation

Welding seam preparation is the responsi- Screw/nut Tight-

bility of the user, in accordance with tech- Type des- ening ATTENTION!
nological regulations. The semi-trailer plate ignation Art. No. Size torque
in Nm The installed kingpins must be
must be adequately reinforced according protected from weld spatter.
to the load. The vehicle constructor will KZ1006 - After welding, check the fasten-
decide on the type and dimensions of the KZ1012
ing nuts and bolts to ensure
reinforcement. For stability reasons, we KZ1410 - they are at the correct tighten-
recommend a semi-trailer plate thickness KZE 1012-03 M14 x 35 190 ± 10
KZ1412 ing torque, and tighten as neces-
of 12 mm for 2" kingpins and a semi-trailer KGZ5006 - sary. After installation, check the
plate thickness of 16 mm for 3.5" king- KGZ5012 tolerated length dimension by
pins (recommended material: EN 10025 which the kingpin projects out
S355J2G3). The kingpins must be installed KZ0906 -
KZ0912 of the skid plate. Mask mating
centred and at right angles. Kingpins with a KZE0912-06 M14 x 1.5 130 ± 10
surfaces and functional surfaces
cone must be fixed in position after clean- KZ1712
before painting.
ing of the joint surface (impact). The cas- KZ1416,
tle nut must be tightened to the specified KZE1416-03 M16 x 45 280 ± 15
KZ2816
torque and secured with a splint. Suggested
installations and tightening torques can be KZ1016, KZE1016-06 M20 x 50 500 ± 30
KZ1516
found in the following table:
+5
KZ1312 KZE1312-05 M14 120 -10

KZ1108 - 1200
KZ1112
KZ1116 - 1500
KZ1120

ADVICE!
For safety reasons, we recom-
mend using bolts only once.

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4.1 Suggested installations

EN
KZ 1112 (2")
MA 1200 Nm ADVICE!
Depending on the type of skid plate, there
are different options for fitting the kingpins min. 12 mm
DIN EN 10058
For kingpins that are commis-
(see Figures 1 - 6).
a
sioned along with the KKS, it is
The various options are shown below in min. U65
DIN 1026
essential to adhere to the weld-
graphic form (the flange hole pattern must ing sequence shown in Figures 5
be installed as shown in Figure 1). and 6 below.
Please see the KKS installation
For use with the KKS Comfort Coupling Sys- and operating instructions for
tem, the mounting flange must be welded more detailed information.
into the skid plate all the way round both KGZ/02
from above and below. For the welding KZ 1116 (3.5") 5
sequence, please see Figures 5 and 6. You MA 1500 Nm Dirction of travel
will find the weld seam thickness in the a6
Bottom view
table in Section 4.2. a
2. a

1 Direction of travel KGZ/03

A
KZ 1312 (2") X 8+1 x45°

(Ø 73)
B X Ø 73.1+0.2 in the
A A-A semi-trailer plate a 1.
KGZ/44
KGZ/04
KGZ 1012 (2")

B-B
KGZ/45

The type KZ11 conical kingpin must always

be installed with adequate rigidity (see Fig-
ures 2 and 3).

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6 4.2 Weld seam thickness Type des- b (semi- a (weld seam

Dirction of travel
Top view
ignation trailer thickness)
KZ XXYY plate thick-
4. a ness) 1 2
5. a a 6. a
YY = 06 6 mm 4 mm 6 mm
up b
YY = 07 7 mm 5 mm 6 mm
7. a a 8. YY = 08 8 mm 5 mm 7 mm
down a
YY = 10 10 mm 7 mm 7 mm
12. a a 9.
KGZ/06
YY = 12 12 mm 8 mm 8 mm
11. 10.
a a YY = 16 16 mm 8 mm 8 mm
a 3. KGZ/46 ADVICE!
For the kingpin in the KKS semi-
trailer, please note that the skid
ADVICE! plate must have a thickness of 8
Pay attention to the weld seam mm minimum and 12 mm maxi-
thickness in Section 4.2. mum.
Use weld seam thickness a=1 The required weld seam thickness "a"
when welding from below. for welding the mounting flange / cone
Use weld seam thickness a=2 depends on the thickness of the semi-
when welding from above. trailer plate.

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5 Servicing and testing

Before commissioning the semi-trailer, 5.2 Kingpin 90 (3.5") 5.4 Wear inspection

EN
thoroughly grease the kingpin, the skid
plate and the locking mechanism of the 8 Fifth wheel couplings and kingpins are sub-
fifth wheel coupling. We recommend JOST ject to more or less wear depending on
biodegradable high-performance lubricant New Ø 114 the conditions in which they are used, and
SKE 013 440 000. Generous lubrication of min Ø 112 this wear is noticeable by play towards the
the kingpin and fifth wheel coupling is front of the vehicle. Excessive play causes

max 74 mm
min 72 mm
essential for a long service life.
New Ø 89
impacts and may lead to instability on the
min Ø 86
road and damage to the fifth wheel cou-
pling, mounting plate and vehicle chassis.
5.1 Kingpin 50 (2")
7 KGZ/08 ATTENTION!
New Ø 73 Kingpin wear must not be com-
min. Ø 71 5.3 Inspection instructions pensated by adjusting the fifth
min. 82.5 mm

wheel coupling.
max 84 mm

New Ø 50.8
Depending on the conditions of use, but
min. Ø 49 after no more than 50,000 km or every Replace the kingpin when its wear limit has
six months, the mounting plate, kingpin been reached. To measure wear, we rec-
and fastening elements must be checked to ommend wear gauge J 1027 for 2” kingpins
ensure they are functioning properly and and wear gauge J 1044 for 3 ½” kingpins.
KGZ/07 are free from wear, damage or cracks, and After the kingpin has been replaced, you
repaired as necessary. Check fastening ele- need to reset the locking mechanism on the
ments to ensure they are tightened to the fifth wheel coupling. Play caused by kingpin
correct torque. wear should either be accepted within the
maximum wear limit for the kingpin or rec-
tified by fitting a new kingpin.

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