Great Dane - SSL Dry Freight Van:
The Great Dane SSL sets the standard for strength and durability. It's distinction is the unique construction of its interior lining - single sided laminate. An interior panel far superior to that of plywood or plastic linings. The SSL design possesses all of the advantages of conventional sheet and post construction - including ease of repair. Available in two interior widths, 100" and 101", the Great Dane SSL provides more cubic capacity than standard dry freight vans.
Interior Lining - Single Sided Laminate:
The SSL's distinction is the durable construction of the interior lining. A
layer of .019" steel over a rigid core produces an interior panel far superior
to plywood or plastic linings. The steel layer wraps the edges of the core to
create an anti-snag surface. A rigid core bonded to steel ply assures the interior
will not wrinkle or easily crumple from repeated forklift impact. The puncture
strength of the SSL lining is nearly six times greater than .25" domestic
plywood and over four times greater than MDPE plastic. The coating of the SSL
lining is standard in a natural gray finish and optional in a white finish.
Scuffbands:
A standard galvanized roll-formed steel scuffband is one-piece and installed
the full length of the trailer. Other materials such as laminated hardwood,
extruded aluminum, steel or a space-age composite are available as an option.
Great Dane's SSL 100" has scuffbands available in a variety of heights
and can also be installed across the front wall. Great Dane's SSL 101"
has a nominal 12" recessed scuffband available in steel only.
Logistic Posts:
The SSL 100" has slotted A-punched logistic posts located on 24" centers
full length. Shallower intermediate uprights are located between the logistic
uprights over the landing gear and forward to produce 12" centers. The
intermediate hat-section uprights are located behind the SSL panels. The SSL
101" has slotted A-punched logistic posts on 12" centers at front
and 24" centers at rear. The posts are roll-formed from heavy 14-gauge
galvanized steel. Logistic post slots are on 4" vertical centers.
Recessed Fasteners:
The edges of the SSL panels are dimpled at 8" intervals to provide a coined
surface for each fastener head. The heads of each screw used to attach the lining
to the upright are flush, which means no protruding heads to snag valuable freight.
A unique automation process used to coin the edges assures the fasteners will
be consistently located in each SSL panel.
Flooring:
Floorboards of 1-3/8" laminated hardwood are preundercoated 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..
Rear Construction:
The rear frame is made of high-strength, tubular steel. The buckplate is a formed
tube with a continuously welded 3/8" bottom plate. The bottom plate and
1" thick steel bumper guards provide rear impact and hinge protection.
The bottom rear side marker lights are recessed. A 3" beveled steel cap
angle covers the floor to prevent damage at the end of the floor. Threshold
plates are available as an option. Lock rods are galvanized steel. The SSL 100"
comes standard with two lock rods; the SSL 101" comes standard with four
lock rods. An additional anti-theft feature, the Secura-Cam allows the the lock
rod to be secured with a padlock directly to the lower keeper. Secura-Cam is
standard on the curbside door. Four heavy-duty extruded aluminum hinges per
door are standard. Anti-theft fasteners are at top and bottom hinges on each
door.
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.
Upper Construction:
A full-width steel gutter diverts water to the sides and further reinforces
the shallow rear header. The shallow rear header is reinforced at the corners
by massive steel gussets, both top and side, which minimizes racking and ensure
that the frame remains square throughout the life of the trailer. The rear header
is recessed to prevent snagging. An additional logistic post is conveniently
located just ahead of the rear door to secure cargo at the extreme rear of the
trailer.
Landing Gear:
Great Dane's Model 60 landing gear features heavy-duty "K" bracing
which provides superior leg support. Shock-mounted sand shoes, with replaceable
pads, reduce vertical forces in the crossmembers and bottom rails up to 50%.
The bolt-on bracing eliminates the need to reweld crossmembers in repair situations.
Lower Construction:
The rear impact guard is made of fabricated steel and exceeds all federal requirements.
A recessed area for the conspicuity tape 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 the lights. The backside of
the lights are enclosed in and protected by the tubular buckplate.
Crossmembers:
Steel hat-section crossmembers installed between the upper coupler and landing
gear provide an anti-snag transition area behind the king pin. Lock nuts
secure the bolts through the floor to the upper coupler connection. A.A.R.
certified king pin is standard.
* Due to the constant improvements in our products, the designs, materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
