Gas Cylinder Body Common Features

Several components used on our gas cylinder bodies are identical whether on a cylinder body or a pallet body irregardless of the body length or pallet configuration.  In this section we provide details of those components.  Product selection is available on storage boxes and lift gates to best suit your particular needs.

Headboard

  • Headboard formed with tubular steel posts for protection of the cab occupants.

  • One post is positioned behind the driver and one behind the passenger seats.

  • Headboard is extended a minimum of 1" above cab.

  • Expanded steel mesh covers exposed rear window area.

  • 4" slot with hook stops to allow cargo to be strapped to headboard.

headboard view
siderail view

Side Rails

  • Side rails formed with tubular steel posts for maximum strength.

  • Top rail is 36" from the deck.

  • Middle rail is 22" from the deck.

  • A 4" x 1/4" steel toe rail runs along the full length of each side, except in access ladder space.

  • Toe rail is 1/2" above deck to allow water to run off the deck.

  • Expanded mesh panels extend from the toe rail to the middle rail to prevent loose cargo from escaping the truck.  Expanded mesh will not prevent a ruptured cylinder from escaping.

  • Hook stops evenly spaced along top and middle rail to prevent slippage of chains or straps.

Access Ladder

  • Flip down access ladder with anti-slip ladder rungs.

  • Swinging gate covers ladder opening to the height of middle side rail.

  • Gate and Ladder lock into place when closed to prevent loss of cargo onto the roadway.

  • Access ladder is standard on all cylinder bodies, pallet bodies and trailers.

flip down access ladder
underbody storage boxes

Storage Boxes

  • Top quality  storage boxes available in 18"x18" or 22"x 22" sizes in 36", 48" or 60" lengths.

  • Standard underbody storage configuration is 2-48"x18"x18" boxes on each side and 1-36"x18"x18" box on left side behind rear tires.

  • Larger sizes and lengths available as an upgrade as chassis space permits.

  • Quarter turn latches with locking handles for secure storage.

  • Sealed with automotive type rubber gasket to keep moisture out.

  • Storage chests with sliding drawers are available for above deck mounting.

Lift Gates

  • All Maxon lift gates used come with rails to secure cylinders when in use.

  • BMR-A-CS series in 3500 & 4400 pound capacities.

  • RC-CS series in 3000 & 4000 pound capacities.

  • RCM-CS-16AB in 1600 pound capacities for low profile trucks.  Platform raises above deck to reach docks up to 52" high.

 

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overhead shot of rite-weld #1

Coatings

  • All bodies coated with Dupont automotive under coater to resist corrosion due to road salts and water.

  • All upper painted surfaces painted with Sherwin Williams KEM 400 Gloss Black over Sherwin Williams KEM 400 Grey Primer.  Other colors available upon request.

  • Dupont Emron Poly Urethane Paint with Dupont 2 part epoxy primer is available as an upgrade.

  • Anti-skid coating consists of sand embedded in Sherwin Williams KEM 400 Grey Primer with a top coat of KEM 400 Gloss Black.

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