Windfoil success
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A LIGHTWEIGHT curtainside body for a range of chassis is now being manufactured by Windfoil at Rash's Green Industrial Estate, East Dereham, Norfolk.
It has been designed to reduce weight and to incorporate the latest advances in aerodynamic bodywork with no loss of structural strength.
Windfoil claims that the use of the latest construction techniques and the careful stressing of the body have allowed the use JO a very high proportion of aluminium alloy in the framework without the problems often associated with this type of construction.
Windfall claims a possible payload of 10 tons with a 7.3m (24ft) curtainside body having an internal width of 2.44m (11ft) and a height of 2.14m (7ft) on an The front of the body is fitted with the Windfoil aero-dynamic collar, which is claimed to stabilise the airflow between the rear of the cab and the body as well as smoothing the air-flow past the side curtains to reduce buffeting.
Side skirts are fitted to increase stability in crosswinds and to cut down spray.
Structure — flex PVC — coated polyester curtains are fitted to the body, which is fully equipped with curtain tensioners and quick release straps.