• Wabash prototype: Side underride guard with aero skirt

    Find Wabash Side underride guard with aero skirt
    Dec. 4, 2017
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    WABASH National Corp showed off a 53-ft Duraplate HD trailer with a prototype side impact guard at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

    Developed in-house, the combination side impact guard and skirt prototype passed tests for a 90-degree centerline vehicle impact at 35 miles per hour, according to Mark D. Ehrlich, Wabash National product development manager. The system uses a braided cable and is 40% to 50% lighter than other designs.

    The Duraplate HD trailer features composite sidewalls constructed of two high-strength galvanized steel skins bonded to a high-density polyethylene core to provide structural stiffness, superior damage resistance, and maximum interior width of 101 inches.

    Coin-flush logistic seams are on 50-inch vertical centers ensure a smooth interior. Wabash National’s 22.5-inch-high extruded aluminum base rails provide superior resistance to interior and exterior damage. They are bolted in place for greater strength and durability with higher payloads.

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