Curtain Side Truck Bodies
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What is a curtain side truck?
Curtainside trucks combine the protective features of a box truck with the loading and unloading flexibility of a flatbed truck. High-strength flexible tarpaulins (curtainsides) replace traditional fixed panels on both sides of the vehicle. These tarpaulins are opened and closed quickly, like a curtain, making cargo loading and unloading more efficient and convenient. This design gives curtainside trucks significant advantages in fast loading and unloading, as well as transporting a wide range of cargo. Consequently, they are widely used in less-than-truckload (LTL) logistics, palletized transport, and building materials distribution in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Advantages of Curtainside Trucks in Transportation
- Efficient Loading and Unloading: The sides open completely, allowing for direct access from forklifts and cranes, making it easy to load extra-long and extra-wide cargo.
- Lightweight Design: The streamlined design reduces overall weight, resulting in lower fuel consumption and increased payload compared to fully enclosed vans.
- Lower Cost: Curtainside trucks are less expensive to manufacture and maintain than fixed-panel trucks, and the tarpaulin can be replaced separately if damaged.
TOPOLOGROUP – Curtain side Truck Body Solutions Expert
TOPOLOGROUP curtain side truck bodies combine rapid loading efficiency, cargo protection, and lightweight construction, making them an ideal choice for modern logistics companies. We specialize in diverse market needs, providing both standardized and customized body solutions.
Body Configuration and Details
- High-strength PVC-coated tarpaulin, tear-resistant, weather-resistant, and waterproof, available in a variety of colors and printed logos.
- Aluminum-skin sandwich panel or FRP sandwich panel (plywood core or PET foam core is recommended for optimal strength and lightweight).
- Non-slip aluminum or steel. Steel offers high load-bearing capacity, while aluminum is corrosion-resistant and easy to clean.
- Used to secure cargo and prevent it from sliding during transport. Made of stainless steel or galvanized steel.
- Supported by an aluminum alloy crossbeam, waterproof materials (such as aluminum or fiberglass composite) are available to ensure lightweight and protective performance.
- Utilizes a pull-rod tensioner with stainless steel fasteners for easy operation and quick, secure locking.
Recommended Sizes
| Type | Dimensions (L × W × H) | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Light Duty Truck (Urban Distribution) | 4.2m × 2.1m × 2.2m | City LTL freight, express delivery, beverages, food distribution |
| Medium Duty Truck (Regional Transport, 8–12 tons) | 6.8m × 2.4m × 2.5m | Palletized transport, building materials, home appliances, machinery parts |
| Heavy Duty Truck (Long-Distance Transport, 15–20 tons) | 7.6m × 2.5m × 2.6m | LTL freight, long-haul transport, packaged goods |
| Semi-Trailer (Curtain-Side Trailer) | 13.6m × 2.5m × 2.7m | Bulk cargo transport, standard palletized transport (34 Euro pallets) |