What is "DuraPlate"?
DuraPlate trailer sidewalls are made of a remarkable new composite material. The DuraPlate material is composed of a polyethylene plastic core sandwiched between two sheets of pre-painted (inner and outer) high-strength galvanized steel. The result is an efficient, lightweight, incredibly strong panel that provides important advantages over both aluminum plate and traditional sheet and post sidewall designs. More about DuraPlate....

In addition to the Standard Features found on all Wabash brand trailers, Wabash DuraPlate Vans offer the following unique features:

Unique Proprietary DuraPlate Technology provides exceptional resistance to damage, leaks and corrosion. 80,000 yield hardened steel skins (interior and exterior) are precoated and galvanized for maximum strength and durability.
Two Continuous Steel Skins provide two tough barriers to moisture entry into the cargo area. The DuraPlate plastic core is also impervious to moisture and won't deteriorate even if the outer skin is punctured..
"Post-less" Design provides plate trailer benefits without exterior wall stiffeners found on aluminum plate trailers. Smooth exterior provides an ideal surface for customer graphics.
No Plywood Liner means lower maintenance costs and no liner damage to snag loads.
Plate Walls That Stay Flat. High strength steel skins provide both strength and flexibility. The wall flexes to accept load or forklift contact…but returns to its original flat shape when released. No permanent bulging, denting or deformation as found on aluminum plate vans.
Damage-Resistant and Easy to Repair. Tough DuraPlate walls are highly resistant to damage from routine loading and unloading. Repair techniques include pressure-sensitive tape, riveted patches or panel replacement, depending on the severity of the damage.

Standard

53’

102-3/8”

13’6”

Options

28’-57’

Various

52’

101”

110” Nose, 112-1/4” Rear

47 – 5/16”

98” Wide x 111-3/8” high

5-1/2”

Various

.019 hardened prepainted steel – white

.280” polyethylene plastic

None required

6.5” corrugated steel above extended base rail (11” scuff protection total)

Custom colors available

Alternative thickness for stiffness or weight savings available

Liner

5” radius 1/8” thick extruded aluminum

Heavy duty steel 6 post design.
040” aluminum prepainted skin

DuraPlate 96” high

Carbon steel with durable powder-coat finish

Weld on with outside verticals. Carbon Steel with durable powder-coat finish.

Swing, ¾” plymetal with .024” aluminum outer skin and 26 ga. Galvanized steel inner skin

Stainless steel

DuraPlate Door

Overhead Door

Type Bonded, tension roof

.040” aluminum

Anti-snag, 80,000 lb. yield steel.

ETR Kemlite translucent

Floor System:
Coupler


Baserail

Crossmembers

Baserail Attachment

Floor

“Can style” with 5/16” grid plate

High-strength aluminum alloy

4” I-beam, 80,000 lb. yield high-strength steel, dip coated, on 12” centers

High-strength 3/8” cad-plated bolts (no rivets)

Full 1-3/*’ thick laminated oak with full undercoating

Running Gear:
Description


Axle & Wheel End

Suspension

ABS System


Landing Gear

Mounting

Tandem, sliding suspension, axles on 49” centers

WP Axle with large parallel bearings, grease lubrication and castellated single-nut attachment system, Q+ extended wear brakes

3-leaf steel spring

Wabash MBS-1®+ anti-lock brake system

Description Heavy duty Jost

5-crossmember attachment exceeds AAR requirement

Lightweight air-ride

Wabash MBS-2 system with “Smart Trailer” features

WNC Modular with molded plug-in connectors

Individually grounded on top rail circuit

Internally grounded on bottom rail circuit.

Mid-side flashing turn signal lamp provides additional lane change safety