Curtain Side Truck Body
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The side curtain truck body has a curtain structure on one or both sides. The side curtain truck has the characteristics of light weight, large volume, fast loading, and unloading, etc. It is especially suitable for transporting palletized and rolled goods, so it has been sought after by related cargo transportation companies and customers.
Home Appliance Transportation
- Household appliances are sensitive and valuable goods, which impose very special requirements on transportation safety. In order to ensure the side support force of the side curtain van and prevent the goods from being thrown out during transportation, the side curtain van is equipped with sliding columns, and a multi-layer side block is arranged between the columns. Such a frame structure fully meets the safety needs of carrying home appliances. In addition, its curtain fabric has a large area for printing various patterns. It is a profitable place for advertising.
Beverage transportation
- In terms of beverage transportation, compared with ordinary tarpaulins, the advantages of side curtain trucks are reflected in the convenience of loading and unloading. Generally, the loading and unloading of trucks are carried out at the rear part, which is inconvenient for large boxes because the tail part is narrow. However, 3 sides of a curtain truck can be opened simultaneously, which greatly improves the loading efficiency. Working with forklifts and pallets, your loading speed will be amazing.
Paper roll transportation
- A side curtain car is usually 1 to 1.5 tons lighter than a van, mainly because the weight of a side curtain is much lighter than that of an ordinary composite board. A three-axle side curtain trailer with a length of 14,600mm and a width of 2,550mm can reduce the curb weight to less than 6,000kg. Due to its lightweight, the loading capacity of a side curtain car is greatly increased. So transporting paper rolls is no problem at all.
Car parts
- The side curtain trailer can be opened on both sides. Along with the rear door, its operating width for forklifts can reach 26,000mm. It is very suitable for carrying car parts.
Packaged goods
- The transportation of plate and packaged goods is characterized by concentrated loading and high gravity center. Advanced engineering technology is required to ensure the safety of such goods. The holes in the side beams can be set at specific points, to ensure that the goods can be safely fixed to any part of the vehicle.
Body Configuration of Side Curtain Truck Body
Waterproof side curtains
Side curtains effectively block sunlight, rain, snow, and other harmful elements from damaging cargo.
- Made from high-quality PVC coated polyester and high-strength yarn, these curtains are stretch-resistant, tear-resistant, UV-resistant, and waterproof.
- The PVC side curtains are soft and easily slide and detach, facilitating loading and unloading.
- The PVC curtains are secured with spring-loaded hooks, effectively adapting to the vehicle’s jolting and swaying during driving, relieving excess tension.
Anti-slip Aluminum Flooring
- Made from high-strength diamond aluminum plates, the flooring offers advantages such as strong load-bearing capacity, excellent slip resistance, corrosion resistance, and lightweight, making it easily suitable for transporting a variety of heavy items, such as machinery, building materials, and industrial parts.
Lightweight Roof
Metal Frame + Lightweight Panels
- In the TOPOLO curtain-side truck body, the roof is reinforced by an aluminum alloy frame. You can install aluminum panels, as well as optional translucent composite panels that utilize ambient light to improve visibility in the cargo area.
Removable Side Guard Rails
- The guard rails prevent cargo from striking the side curtains due to swaying, sudden braking, or tilting during transport. They can be adjusted or completely removed when not in use.
Rear Door Type
A major advantage of curtain side trucks is their flexible rear-door design. Combined with sliding curtain sides, this allows for simultaneous loading and unloading at multiple locations, significantly improving logistics and transportation efficiency.
- Made of lightweight aluminum sandwich panels or FRP sandwich panels, it can be easily opened and closed.
- The lift tailgate is made of high-strength aluminum alloy, which is strong and durable. It can load and unload heavy cargo that cannot be lifted by humans. It can also be used as part of the door when the vehicle is in motion.
Composites application in curtain side truck body
Fiberglasscomposite sandwich panels, with their lightweight, high-strength, and corrosion-resistant properties, are gradually replacing traditional metal materials in curtain-sider truck body designs, becoming a core technology for improving vehicle performance and reducing operating costs.
Materials and Applications
| Parts | Commonly composite materials | Features |
| Rear door | FRP skin plywood sandwich panels FRP skin PET Foam sandwich panels | High hardness and impact resistance |
| Roof | FRP sheet Fiberglass honeycomb panels | Lightweight and can be made translucent. |
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