What are the main components of a curtainsider trailer?

A curtainsider trailer consists of: aluminium roof bows, PVC tarpaulin curtains, curtain tensioners and tracks, buckle straps and tensioner bars, rear posts and gates, and floor and chassis. Key wear parts are the curtain fabric, buckle straps, tensioner bars and sliding curtain track.

How long do curtainsider tarpaulins last?

Quality curtainsider PVC curtains have a service life of 7-12 years with proper maintenance. The main causes of premature failure are UV degradation, chemical damage from de-icing salt spray, physical damage during loading, and wear at buckle strap attachment points.

What PVC weight is used for curtainsider curtains?

Standard curtainsider curtains use 650-750gsm PVC-coated polyester fabric. Heavy-duty applications use 900-1000gsm. Fabric must comply with LG7 requirements for strength, elongation and weather resistance to be accepted for commercial transport use.

How do I repair a tear in a curtainsider curtain?

Small tears can be repaired with self-adhesive PVC repair patches — clean the area thoroughly and apply the patch to both sides of the tear, overlapping by at least 50mm. For larger damage, professional curtain repair using hot-air welded patches is recommended.

What is the load securing capacity of curtainsider straps?

Standard curtainsider buckle straps are rated to 2,500 daN lashing capacity to EN 12195-2. Current EN 12642 XL standard requires the curtain structure to contain the full payload — an important compliance requirement for modern intermodal curtainsider trailers.