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| Front-
Aerodynamic front radius with heavy duty corner
castings (not fiberglass), 5" front corner radius utilizing
1/8" rugged aluminum extrusion. |
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| Walls-
Walls Aluminum (.040 in.) panels, pre-painted white, baked
enamel (.050 in. optional). |
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| Posts
- Double slotted galvanized steel logistic posts on 24"
centers (16" optional). |
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| Roof
- One-piece aluminum (.032 in.), tension-fitted and bonded to
roof bows, perimeter riveted. Roof assembly bolted to top rail
structure for easy removal and repair. |
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| Roof
Bows - Roll-formed 18 gauge galvanized steel,
anti-snag configuration, located on 24" centers |
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| Rear
Frame -Rear Frame 11 gauge (1/8" nominal thickness)
galvaneal steel with reinforcement at all stress points.
Tapered rear threshold for proper water run-off. |
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| Doors
- Custom built side or rear swing doors ensure a precise fit
and positive closing, with quality 13mm thick DuraPlate
exterior skin construction on rear doors and 6mm thick skins on
side doors. |
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| Door Hinges
- Heavy-duty extruded aluminum side and rear door hinges
with replaceable stainless steel pins for the best possible
long term use.. |
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| Crossmembers
- Hi-tensile 3 inch I-beams on 12" centers (not 16"), double
bolted with stainless steel fasteners at each end to the
heavy-duty extruded aluminum rub rail. Alternating crossmembers are
gusseted to longitudinals, and steel wheel pans provide
support over the rear wheels. |
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| Longitudinals
- Structural steel C channel (height dependent on chassis
mounting requirements). |
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| Floor
- 1 1/8" oak hardwood, each board installed with two 5/16" countersunk
screws at each crossmember and securely joined to adjacent boards
by shiplap joints and an added crusher bead to ensure a tight
seal. Entire floor is coated with multiple coats of polyurethane varnish. |
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| Lining
- 1/4" plywood on sides and front wall. |
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| Interior
Light - Roof-mounted dome light, recessed switch in
wall inside rear door opening. |
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| Exterior Lights - Marker lights recessed in roof cove
with exterior wiring in protective groove. All connectors shielded
from moisture by heat-shrink insulators. |
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| Reflectors
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Installed as required to comply with FMVSS. |
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Undercoating -
Petrol base (not paint) on full understructure. |
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Mounting -
Body mounted on customer-supplied chassis. Hardwood filler strips
are steel-banded to top of the chassis frame rails. Zinc plated
U-bolts are placed through crush pipes (between frame rails).
The U-bolts secure the body to the frame, and crush pipes
prevent over-tightening
and bending of frame rails. Structural steel side-standards
are welded to longitudinals to prevent any side-to-side
shifting.
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Mudflaps -
U.S. Truck Body |
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DuraPlate®
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Truck Body swing doors set a new industry standard for
quality. We custom build all rear and side swing doors with the
finest materials and workmanship so you can expect a precise fit, positive
closing, and long lasting quality. |
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We start with DuraPlate® panels - exceptionally strong,
lightweight, and resistant to damage, leaks, and corrosion.
These door panels are composed of 80,000 psi yield steel
skins. DuraPlate® panels
resist scrapes, punctures, buckling, and permanent deformation. The polyethylene core and the bond between the skins and core
form an added barrier that won't deteriorate and is impervious
to water. With no plywood construction, there's nothing to rot.
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we add stainless steel bar locks & latches along with
premium heavy-duty extruded aluminum hinges with replaceable
stainless steel pins. |
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U.S. Truck Body, we build doors to last, and we put this same
attention to detail into every other part of our bodies. When
you purchase a body from us, you'll get one designed to outlast
your chassis, so today's appearance will equal 10 years' appearance.
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Strongest Peak in
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We've designed our peaks for maximum size and load capacity.
Heavy extruded aluminum rails are gusseted to steel logistic
posts to form a full extension on each side of the peak.
An FRP panel fits firmly into the side and front rails and is
further supported from underneath with 2" x 3" aluminum
crossmembers. The extruded aluminum radius corners tie
together the front posts and panels to the side walls to
complete one of the strongest peaks in the industry. |
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Finished
Oak Hardwood Floor |
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use 1 1/8" thick laminated oak flooring as our
standard moving van body floor, installed with two 5/16" countersunk screws
per board at each crossmember. Each board is joined using ship-lap
joints with an added crusher bead to ensure a tight fit. Then
the entire floor receives multiple coats of polyurethane varnish
for lasting protection. As an option, screw holes are
filled and sanded prior to varnishing. |
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Crossmembers
- 80,000 psi hi-tensile steel "I" beams are double bolted at
each end to the heavy-duty extruded aluminum rub rails.
Alternating crossmembers are gusseted to longitudinals, and
steel wheel pans add support over the rear wheels. Double
slotted galvanized steel logistic side posts are used on 24" (or
optional 16") centers with 1/4" plywood panels recessed between
the posts as our standard construction. |
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Roof
Structure |
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Our unique two-piece roof/rail system is designed for strength
and durability. Heavy-duty one-piece translucent or
aluminum sheeting is tension fitted and bonded to 18 gauge
galvanized steel anti-snag roof bows. Each roof bow is
double-riveted to extruded high-strength aluminum alloy roof
coves. This design not
only increases structural integrity, it also means the roof
can be easily replaced (if damaged) without disturbing the sidewall
structure. For additional strength, we use a
fuel-efficient "Zephyr" front nose and heavy-duty cast aluminum
(not plastic) corners. The aerodynamic design reduces air resistance and
helps deflect overhanging tree branches. |
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Rear
Frame |
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To withstand the tough loading conditions of moving
professionals, we build our frames with heavy-duty, 11 gauge galvaneal steel and reinforce all internal
and external stress points with steel plates (shown in yellow
on the drawing). A tapered sill
provides proper water run-off. Stainless steel frames
are also available as an option. Assembling each frame in
a spinner jig allows welding to be done on a horizontal plane to
ensure the best possible weld penetration. |
