Pannell puts up curtains
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• Pannell Engineering of Andover has launched a new range of curtain-sided bodies ranging in length from 4.8m to 12.2m for both rigid and semitrailer chassis.
The roof may be supplied either as a one-piece alloy section or in GRP with roof sticks at 460mm intervals, and supported centrally by a single ridge pole.
The bulkhead exterior is faced with an alloy skin and lined inside with 19min ply, with a 150mm kickboard.
All four corners are double gussetted at both the top and bottom.
The first vehicle to be fitted is a Volvo FL6 demonstrator which has a 7.7m platform length with a width of 2.5m. Removable side pillars are fitted to provide maximum access while the rear aperture, enclosed by double barn doors, is 2.59m high.
Curtains, equipped with tensioners at each end, incorporate 12 pairs of straps with heavy duty plastic buckles.
Body weight is 1,500kg. Price for a 7m body is around £4,000.