Off the wall decks for extra capacity
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• Van Craft of Oaklawn, Illinois is marketing a range of lightweight fold-away extra decking for dry freight or reefer van bodywork. Deck 11's 600mm-deep, 70mm-thick sections mount against one wall's entire length and when extra capacity is needed simply fold flat to form another deck Each weighs 29kg, a 20-deck set adding 726kg to a 13.7m trailer at a cost of £3,600.
A sturdier E-Z Deck 11 system for heavier loads comprises fullwidth sections that stow into side wall recesses when they are not required.
Following its recent acquisi tion by the French group Fontenay Industries, Shorfast of Chester has introduced a twin decking system for dry freight/garments and a DropDeck version for reefers.
Rated at 10-tonnes the G-Rail system is a convenient second floor which stows into the roof when not needed and with minimal intrusion Garments, pallets or cases can be carried and the shoring beams can be used to retain loads.
Its Drop-Deck system is for insulated vehicles but clothing can also be carried on return trips in reefers using specially finished aluminium garment rails.