Results for 'floor strength'

Learn about floor point load ratings for commercial vehicles. Understand practical considerations, material strength, load distribution, and safety factors.

Clear guidance on how to clean phenolic-coated plywood floors in dry freight trailers. Learn the correct method, safe cleaning products, and what to avoid

Keruing flooring consists of lengths of treated hardwood planks in a thickness to suit your operation. Laminated hardwood flooring differs from standard Keruing flooring in that each laminate plank tends to offer greater strength.

£100,000 has been spent on a contemporary design reception and well-equipped conferencing facilities to cater for the ever-increasing number of road-based clientele who need somewhere to hold internal meetings or speak to their suppliers.

In order to maximise internal apertures, particularly within Double Decks, Don-Bur has developed a new trailer neck design concept.  The result is an effective neck thickness equal to that of the rubbing plate alone which is commonly circa 10mm.

Leading pub retailer and brewer Greene King has ordered another 20 customised drays from Ryder, a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle contract hire, rental, and maintenance in the UK.

At the 2019 Commercial Vehicle Show, Don-Bur will be showing off their latest Lifting Deck trailer, engineered for optimal durability and to reduce maintenance by an estimated 12.2%.

Don-Bur unveils cutting-edge trailer safety features at Road Transport Expo 2025, including the new Safety Suite on a TIP trailer for Whistl. See it at Stand Y25.

EN 12642-XL is a body standard, not a curtain rating. Sapphire Curtains supplies curtains for EN 12642-XL bodies. Visit www.sapphirecurtains.co.uk or call +44(0)1782 317 009.

Explore what an ISO neck profile is, how ISO 1726 ensures tractor-trailer compatibility, and the effects of kingpin position, BEVs, and urban trailer design.

Blade panels are just 7.5mm thick, lightweight and extremely durable panels that provide a superior impact resistance and greater internal cubic capacity.

With impressive strength and rigidity, Coretinium® takes its inspiration from nature’s most optimised high performance materials.

In operations where wheeled stillages are loaded and unloaded, any type of wood-based floor can quickly deteriorate.   By laying an aluminium sheet over the top, this extends the floor life significantly.

Bonded floors are, as their name suggests, bonded to the cross-bearers rather than fixed with screws.

This type of composite flooring panel is constructed from layers of laminated plywood (from renewable forests) with a phenolic anti-slip coating. Phenolic coated ply comes in a range of thicknesses to suit your operation.

In the brewery industry, this is expected and it is common to incorporate a cost-effective sacrificial plywood layer (atop a Keruing hardwood base) that can be easily replaced after a few years without the expense of replacing a standard floor.

Chock rails serve a dual purpose: preventing load movement on curtainsiders and offering a tipping point, crucial for handling barrels, especially in brewery vehicles. Explore the versatile design of steel sheet chock rails.

The Isofont panel has a composite structure—gelcoat, reinforced resin, plywood, foam. Conforming to AFNOR standards with customization options.

Choose Joloda Hydraroll for safe, forklift-free cargo handling. Reduce loading time and increase fleet versatility with our efficient rollerbed system.

The "dropping" of a trailer is caused by drivers failing to lower the landing legs. Leg-Safe alerts the driver if legs aren't lowered during de-coupling.

Secure your cargo with the BDL Barndoor Lock—a robust, high-visibility lock designed for barn and swing door applications. Supplied with a heavy-duty Abloy Protec padlock.​

Maple Turtle Padlock cover: Robust trailer door security for long-haul deliveries. Deters theft with a two-part lock hasp, ideal for truck/trailer doors, secured by a high-security Abloy Protec padlock.

Side nets are suspended by an additional set of roof mounted tracks and can provide an additional layer of load containment at the sides of your vehicle.

Chock rails serve a dual purpose, acting as a robust barrier to prevent load displacement on curtainsiders and offering a tipping point for handling barrels, especially in brewery vehicles. Explore the half-round chock rail design for added versatility.

Access to the swan-neck has always been challenging and could be overcome with an internal tail-lift. Don-Bur manufactures a long flip-up pneumatic floor ramp to enable easy access for both personnel, pallet trucks and cages.

Elevate safety with CVAS, a versatile audio warning system for HGVs and commercial vehicles. UK-manufactured, it offers programmable alerts, durability, and reliability for any environment.

BPW's Generation 2 landing leg is a durable and safe solution with a new design. Lightweight, reinforced, and maintenance-free for three years.

Smart Kingpin: Continuous monitoring, alerts potential issues, ensures safety, UNECE Approval. Ideal for new builds or retrofitting.

The Boat tail aerodynamic solution can be retro-fitted to trailers fitted with doors and folds flat when not in use to comply with type approval.

The JOST KKS Auto Coupling system provides the facility for fast, safe trailer coupling and uncoupling without the need for the driver to exit their cab.

EN 12195: European standard for commercial vehicle load restraint | Calculate strap strength and set testing standards for secure loads.

The side raves of a trailer are the outer side edges of the main trailer chassis.

The capacity and pallet footprint of any trailer depends on many factors. On this page, we highlight the different trailer types and the expected capacity.

A skeletal chassis design typically used for carrying shipping containers.

Don-Bur Soars in 2014 with Investments, Innovation, and Market Share Gains. Invest in the future with Don-Bur's cutting-edge trailers. Visit donbur.co.uk

Please note that this article has now been superceded by the DVSA guidance issued 27th March 2015

For the first time, Don-Bur is offering “Armourlite™”; a new, super-lightweight panel, weighing in at just 4.54kgs per m2 in comparison to its GRP cousin at 16kgs per m2.

Don-Bur excelled in 2015, securing major orders, investing in the production line, introducing innovations like 'Aeris,' and participating in industry conferences.

Wincanton, the leading European supply chain provider has just purchased eleven new aerodynamic high cube trailers for their Wavin contract which are set to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.

Chaplin Transport has just taken delivery of the first ever Teardrop™ Trailer to incorporate 3 moveable double deck sections (Ratchet Decks).

Don-Bur Debuts 4m High Teardrop™ Trailer for Fuel-Efficient European Hauling. New design optimizes aerodynamics and load capacity, saving 10% fuel and CO2 emissions. Visit donbur.co.uk to learn more.

Revolutionize trailer design with Don-Bur's new online tool. Create custom trailer drawings in minutes, explore options, optimize solutions. Visit donbur.co.uk/trailerbuilder.

Don-Bur has just completed the design and manufacture of another large order of 52 UK pallet “Wedge” hydraulic Lifting Deck trailers; this time for a global parcel carrier. 

For the first time, Hayton Coulthard Transport Ltd., the 102-year-old haulier awarded Scottish Haulage Company of the Year 2017, has ordered a batch of 13.7m long tri-axle standard curtainsiders from Don-Bur to complement their substantial fleet.

At this year's CV Show, Don-Bur are launching a host of innovative features that will excite the imagination of Fleet Drivers and Logistics Operators.

Don-Bur is investing £4 million in new plant, software and training to mass-produce a range of standard product types.

Don-Bur has been working feverishly behind the scenes to become 'COVID-Safe' in advance of a cautious re-opening of their manufacturing facilities.

Don-Bur announces a groundbreaking achievement with Allied Bakeries. They have unveiled a new generation of high-volume box van double deck trailers.

Vicki Worthington, Engineer at Don-Bur, shares her journey as a woman in logistics. Encourages women to pursue engineering careers. #WomensHistoryMonth

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?