Aluminium Overlay Flooring 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 Flooring Bonded floors are, as their name suggests, bonded to the cross-bearers rather than fixed with screws.
Keruing And Laminated Hardwood Flooring 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.
Phenolic Coated Flooring 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.
Sacrificial Flooring 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.
Joloda Hydraroll Flooring For Ease Of Loading/Unloading Choose Joloda Hydraroll for safe, forklift-free cargo handling. Reduce loading time and increase fleet versatility with our efficient rollerbed system.
Onedek And Bakadek Flooring These two flooring types both comprise aluminium planking. Bakadek differs from Onedek in that it incorporates logitudenal neoprene "skids" which are suited to some operations.
Omega Flooring Omega flooring is a particular heavy-duty option. The hardwood boards are interspersed with steel channels which provide the maximum resistance to damage and wear.
Confused by Floor Point Load Ratings? We Have the Answers! Learn about floor point load ratings for commercial vehicles. Understand practical considerations, material strength, load distribution, and safety factors.
How Should You Clean a Trailer Floor? 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
Safely Secure your Pallet Truck With A Lee Lock Secure pallet trucks in trailers with Lee Locks. Improve safety, cargo protection, and efficiency with this easy-to-use locking system.
Q: Do you make or sell EN 12642-XL Curtains for HGV trailers? 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.
What is an ISO neck profile on a trailer? (ISO 1726) 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.
Half Round Chock Rail For Trailers 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.
Isofont Panels The Isofont panel has a composite structure—gelcoat, reinforced resin, plywood, foam. Conforming to AFNOR standards with customization options.
Landing "Leg-Safe" System Helps Prevent Trailer Drops 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.
Commercial Vehicle Body | Steel Sheet Chock Rail 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.
Flip-Up Ramp 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.
Jost KKS Remote Control Auto Coupling For HGV Trailers 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.
What is a trailer Side Rave? The side raves of a trailer are the outer side edges of the main trailer chassis.
How many pallets can you fit on a trailer? 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.
Don-Bur Quarterly News Oct 2014 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
Don-Bur Builds New Reception And Conferencing Facilities £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.
Don-Bur Quarterly Newsletter September 2015 Don-Bur excelled in 2015, securing major orders, investing in the production line, introducing innovations like 'Aeris,' and participating in industry conferences.
Wincanton Invests In New Green Wavin Fleet 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.
Don-Bur Create First Teardrop Ratchet Double Deck Trailer Chaplin Transport has just taken delivery of the first ever Teardrop™ Trailer to incorporate 3 moveable double deck sections (Ratchet Decks).
Don-Bur | New 4m High Teardrop 'Euro' 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.
Trailer Builder - Engineer Your Own Trailer With New Online Tool 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 Develop Special Slimline Neck Concept 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.
Hayton Coulthard Purchase Curtainsiders From Don-Bur 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.
Don-Bur's Smart Solutions at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2018 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 Build More Customised Drays Through Ryder For Greene King 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.
Don-Bur Invests £4 Million To Manufacture “Standard” Products Don-Bur is investing £4 million in new plant, software and training to mass-produce a range of standard product types.
Don-Bur Launch Low Maintenance Lifting Deck at the C V Show 2019 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 Strives to Become COVID-SAFE Don-Bur has been working feverishly behind the scenes to become 'COVID-Safe' in advance of a cautious re-opening of their manufacturing facilities.
International Womens Day - Our sit down with Vicki Vicki Worthington, Engineer at Don-Bur, shares her journey as a woman in logistics. Encourages women to pursue engineering careers. #WomensHistoryMonth
Don-Bur Highlights Cutting-Edge Safety Innovations at RTX 2025 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.
New Bodywork Training Centre at Don-Bur Don-Bur invests £45,000 in a new Bodywork Training Centre in Stoke-on-Trent, focusing on new starters and apprentices to enhance practical skills and ensure a better working environment.
Profile: David Burton David Burton started his trailer manufacturing career in 1981 and now directs the Don-Bur group. The business success is a testament to his driven work ethic.
What is a suspension raise/lower valve and what does it do? Discover the raise/lower valve on HGV trailers - your key to adaptable heights, stable transportation, and efficient loading. Uncover the secrets now!
Used - For Sale | 2017 SDC 4.2m High Chipliner Used SDC Chipliner for sale with gantry and ladder access to roll-over roof sheet.
Used - For Sale | 2010 Lawrence David Urban Curtainsider Used Lawrence David tandem axle urban curtainsider for sale with shutter rear closure.
Maximise Efficiency with Wedge Double Deck Trailers Don-Bur's 'Wedge' Double Deck trailers offer a straight chassis, maximizing load capacity with unbroken floors, high clearances, and up to 60 UK pallet capacity
Used Trailer For Sale | 2015 SDC Curtainsider + Ratchet Deck FOR SALE | SDC | 2015 | Used 4.88m high step-frame double deck trailer with 4 ratchet deck modules
Don-Bur Completes Stunning Full Print Livery for Bond International's New Trailer Batch Don-Bur completes a new batch of six full print livery trailers for Bond International. Featuring advanced designs for easy loading, aerodynamic side skirts, and vibrant livery by Sapphire Graphics using their EFI UV printer
For Sale - 2019 SDC Tri-Axle 4.2m Curtainsider Trailer Used 2019 SDC tri-axle curtainsider trailer for sale | 13.7m long | 4.2m high | XL rated | Flush fit rear doors | Omega hardwood floor
G-Rail 2nd Decking System The G-Rail system is a simple method of temporarily adding a lightweight 2nd decking system to maximum load fill. It is particulary useful with loose loads where stacking becomes impractical.
"EcoStream" Aerodynamic Curtainsided Double Deck Demo DON-BUR have manufactured two 13.7m “EcoStream” curtainsided double deck trailers with aerodynamic sloping roofs for free demonstration; one with a fixed deck and one with moving Ratchet Decks
Daniel Challinor Promoted to Sales & Commercial Director Don-Bur are delighted to announce that Daniel Challinor has been promoted to the position of Sales & Commercial Director.
Profile: Daniel Challinor Experienced trailer and bodybuilding engineer Daniel leads Don-Bur's sales team and oversees commercial aspects.