Great Dane - Dry Freight Van P-Series:
The Great Dane P-Series Dry Freight Van is the leader, proven to have substantial added resale value year after year. Lower maintenance cost and the finest in customer service equals increased productivity. All of which adds up to a better return on your equipment investment.
The Interior Sidewalls:
The interior sidewalls are lined with .25" exterior grade plywood, installed
horizontally with wafer-head metal drill screws for a snag free lining. Slotted,
A-punched logistic posts are optional. The lower plywood across the front is
.50" thick for extra protection.
Front End Construction:
The .050" aluminum outside corner sheets with a six-inch radius allow for
square interior corners. Four 2.5" deep, hat section uprights and .050"
flat aluminum sheets form a superior front. Air and electrical lines are routed
above the cross-members in a recess of the bottom rail, providing easy access
and protection. By eliminating the floor channel used on competitiors trailers,
costly repairs are prevented.
Scuffbands:
High-strength corrugated galvanized steel scuff liner is standard. A standard
10" galvanized, roll-formed steel scuffband is installed as one piece running
the full length of the trailer. Other materials such as laminated hardwood,
extruded aluminum or a space-age composite are available as options. Great Dane's
scuffbands are available in a variety of heights and can also be installed across
the front wall.
Flooring:
Floorboards of 1-3/8" laminated harwood are pre-undercoated and designed
with a crusher bead joint to ensure a uniform and secure seal between the floorboards.
Wax-coated I-beam crossmembers are 3.45 lbs per foot, the strongest standard
crossmembers in the industry.
Roof Bows:
Galvanized steel, anti-snag roof bows are on 24" centers and are permanently
bonded to a one-piece .040" aluminum or .075" fiberglass roof sheet.
Rear Impact Guard:
The rear impact horizontal guard is made of tubular steel and meets all federal
requirements. A recessed area for conspicuity tape application protects the
tape from abrasion. The stop, tail and turn lights are shock mounted and recessed.
A .50" steel flat bar provides protection around and between lights. The
backside of the lights are enclosed in and protected by the tubular buckplate.
One galvanized steel lock rod per door is standard. As an option, a sturdy roll-up
rear door frame is available for unloading in limited space.
Rear Header Lights:
Rear header light protector bars of .50" thick carbon steel are standard.
Welded Buckplate:
The buckplate is a formed tube with a continuously welded 3/8" sill plate.
The 3/8" sill plate and 1" thick, vertical steel protector guards
provide rear impact and hinge protection. A 3" beveled end plate caps the
floor to prevent water entrance into the floor. Threshold plates are available
as an option.
Hinges:
Heavy duty, extruded aluminum hinges are completely recessed and fully protected
within the thickness of the heavy-duty corner posts. The hinge design allows
the doors to open fully to the sides to "break-away" in the event
of severe impact, preventing structural damage to the door. Four hinges per
door are standard.
Plymetal Doors:
Great Dane's Tri-Seal gasket, with three functional seal surfaces, maximizes
protection against moisture intrusion. The two auxiliary inner gasket surfaces
seal out moisture, even if the outer gasket is damaged. The perimeter molding
(PVC) is integral with the gasket and is bonded to the door perimeter with an
adhesive.
* Due to the constant improvements in our products, the designs, materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
