Trailer Sidewall Construction | Lightweight Coretinium Panels
With impressive strength and rigidity, Coretinium® takes its inspiration from nature’s most optimised high performance materials.
Features > Panels
Panel Options for Strength, Weight and Insulation
Body panels play a critical role in determining the strength, thermal performance, weight, and durability of commercial vehicles. This section explores the range of panel options offered by Don-Bur, including GRP-faced ply, aluminium plank, foam-core composite, and high-performance blade panel systems.
Each panel type is selected based on the operational requirements of the vehicle — whether it's weight reduction, side impact resistance, temperature control, or ease of repair. Don-Bur works closely with operators to specify panel constructions that strike the right balance between cost, performance, and long-term durability.
Understanding The Pros And Cons Of Panel Specifications
Don-Bur provides many innovative panel options, but which should you choose and why? Do you specify the lightest, the stiffest or the most resilient to damage?
Nidafont Composite Panels
Lightweight Nidafont composite panels with GRP skins and polypropylene honeycomb core. Specifications, options and mechanical data for commercial vehicle builds.
Plastifont Composite Panels
Technical specification for Plastifont composite panels, including construction, thickness options, thermal performance, and available custom features.
Ecofont Panels
Ecofont panels—a blend of glass-reinforced polyester, recyclable PET foam, and Gelcoat RAL 9010. Ideal for lightweight dry freight vehicles.
Isofont Panels
The Isofont panel has a composite structure—gelcoat, reinforced resin, plywood, foam. Conforming to AFNOR standards with customization options.
Carbofont Composite Panels
Technical composition, dimensions and options for Carbofont recyclable composite panels used in commercial vehicle bodywork. Includes AFNOR compliance.
Omnia Lightweight Panels
Lightweight polypropylene honeycomb panels with fibreglass-reinforced PP skins. Technical overview including recyclability, flammability, environmental factors and surface properties.
GRP Panels
Overview of GRP vehicle body panels, including construction, weight, recyclability, flammability and behaviour when damaged.
Blade Panels | Advanced Steel-HDPE Composite Construction
Ultra-slim 7.5 mm steel-HDPE composite panels offering impact resistance, moisture protection and long-term stability for commercial vehicle bodywork.
