What Does Dura plate mean?
What Does Dura plate mean?
DuraPlate® is durable material that is commonly used in construction of semi-trailers. The panel is constructed of a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) core, bonded between two sheets of pre-coated galvanized steel skins.
What is DuraPlate used for?
A proven, Durable and long-lasting composite panel Due to its exceptional durability and damage resistance, DuraPlate composite panels are now used in dry freight trailers, truck bodies, portable storage containers other applications within a growing number of diverse industries.
What is DuraPlate made out of?
polyethylene
DuraPlate is made in the USA in one of Wabash National’s ISO-9001 manufacturing facilities and is constructed from a high-density polyethylene core, thermally bonded between two high-strength steel skins.
What is a Wabash DuraPlate?
DuraPlate Cell Core panel construction provides best-in-class durability and weight. Lighter weight sidewalls for fuel savings, more cargo capacity and freight flexibility in back hauls. Highest standard floor rating in the industry (20,000 lb.)
What is a food grade trailer?
A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight.
What does a 53 dry van weigh?
Our Most Versatile Dry Van Model
| Length: | Exterior: 53′ 0” | Interior: 52′ 8″ |
|---|---|
| Width: | Exterior: 102.36″ | Interior: 100.5″ at post |
| Height: | Height Exterior: 13’6” | Interior: 110” at sidewall eve |
| Capacity: | 65,000 GVWR | 4,035 Cu. Ft. of interior volume |
| Tare Weight: | 13,880 lbs. ± 3% |
How much does a 53 foot trailer weight?
An unladen 53-foot trailer weighs about 10,000 pounds, accounting for a total unladen weight of about 35,000 pounds.
What is a sheet and post trailer?
Semi Trailers Today For many decades, what are called sheet-and-post trailers were predominant in the transportation industry. As the name implies, these trailers are constructed with posts that support different types of siding material like steel or aluminum.
What food grade means?
The term, “food grade,” refers to the materials used in equipment. To be defined as food grade, materials need to be non-toxic and safe for consumption. For example, if a food grade silicone o-ring is exposed to hot or acidic food products, no harmful chemicals can leach out of the silicone into that product.
How much weight can a 53 trailer carry?
Flatbed trailers: can load up to 48,000 pounds of cargo. Dry vans trailers: 44,000 to 45,000 pounds. Refrigerated trailers or reefers: 42,500 to 44000 pounds.