Aluminum floors better than before
Transcraft
Transcraft has introduced new interlocking aluminum floor system that the company says is stronger, lighter and yet more rigid than previously featured floors.
The new floor is installed with grade 8 floor screws that tie the three interlocking flanges of the floorboards to the flange of each floor sill. The new screw is coated with a new 3M adhesive locking material that resists screw back out-adding to the durability of the system. This unique interlocking design enables the unit to react like a one-piece full width flange of a beam, which greatly reduces side bending, the company says.
To prevent high stress concentrations in the frame, the lateral load is spread throughout the length of the trailer with Transcraft’s lower cross member frame design. In addition, the use of lightweight aluminum means a weight reduction of 90 pounds compared to the company’s previous aluminum floor.
The all-aluminum flooring system will soon be available with a non-slip knurled floor option to
help eliminate movement of loads in transit.
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