Abstract: Method for making a cross tie (9) for a vehicle chassis (3) and a vehicle chassis provided with such a cross tie, according to which method the cross tie (9) is at least partially made of composite material, characterised in that the cross tie (9) is made with an almost cylindrical center part (10) and a part (11) connected to both ends thereof which widens towards the end of the cross tie (9), whereby the above-mentioned parts (10 and 11) are made in one piece by means of filament winding, and the filaments are provided in the central part (10) at an angle which is larger than 45° in relation to the longitudinal direction of the cross tie (9), and whereby they are transform into an angle which is smaller than 45° in the widening parts (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to an undercarriage for a vehicle, which under carriage comprises at least two longitudinal beams (5) consisting of composite material, such as synthetic material with reinforcement fibers, and at least one set of wheels (4) suspended, by the intermediary of suspensions (11), in a springly manner at two trestles (8) consisting of the aforementioned composite material which are connected to the two longitudinal beams (5), respectively. These longitudinal beams (5), at least at the location of the trestles (8), consists of at least one tubular profile (7). Each of the trestles (8) comprises two parallel cheeks (24) which are glued or welded with their support portions at opposite sides against flat side walls of a tubular profile.

Abstract: A slicing device for slicing a number of articles in one slicing operation. The device includes a frame, a plurality of horizontally disposed cutting blades mounted in the frame, a pusher pushing the article into the cutting blades, and a support positioned between the cutting blades and the pusher. The support is able to support, at least temporarily, the articles prior to slicing. A collector is positioned underneath the cutting blades for collection of the sliced articles. The collector includes first and second collection units for collection of the end and intermediate slices respectively.

Abstract: A frame for a vehicle with at least two longitudinal members (8) and at least one wheel shaft (5) supported on suspension members (6) that are fixed to the longitudinal members (8). The longitudinal members (8) are made of composite material and various parts of the frame are glued together.