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New HGV Truck & Trailer Curtains
We have long been trusted and leading experts in Supply and Fitting in all aspects of HGV Truck & Trailer Curtains in Bristol, the South West and Wales.
We use the highest quality tension curtains and provide a second to non Curtainsider service for the commercial vehicle industry.
What we can offer you;
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Fixed Strap, Pocket Style and EN-XL Load Bearing Options.
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Full scale digital print graphics covering the length and height of the curtains.
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Double Deck, Step Deck and Fork Lift beaver back style Curtainside Trailers
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Security and Anti-Slash options.
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Temperature controlled insulated curtains.
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Poultry curtains with weave PVC mesh panels to allow a high level of airflow
What we can also supply and fit;
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Internal Cargo Control Straps
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Internal Cargo Nets
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Internal Brewery Kites
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Custom size Fly Sheets and Tarpaulins
EN 12642 XL-rated Curtains
What is EN 12642-XL?
EN 12642-XL certification is actually a guarantee that the bodywork design has been tested and meets a minimum structural strength. Vehicles meeting these requirements usually display a decal on the front headboard, side curtains and are capable of carrying a “Positive Fit” load without any other load restraint straps being used.
The important thing for you to note is the “Positive Fit”. To count as a Positive Fit the load must be tightly packed with no gaps, be the full length of the trailer with max. 150mm gap to rear doors and max. 80mm from each curtain.
If the load does not comply with the positive fit requirements it must be restrained using additional load restraint i.e. strapped over the load, cargo nets etc.
Maintenance and Accident Damage!
As with any equipment an EN 12642-XL trailer must be checked to ensure no major damage has occurred to the body structure, doors, curtains etc., as any damage could reduce the structural strength and therefore invalidate the EN 12642-XL certificate.
Can I get EN 12642-XL on an existing trailer?
Hauliers can have curtains made to the EN 12642-XL standard (EN12641-2) and fitted to existing trailers, this does not make the trailer EN 12642-XL compliant as it is the whole body structure that complies.
These curtains should not be fitted with an EN 12642-XL decal but display the EN12641-2 only.
The problem with trying to EN 12642-XL certify an existing trailer, even if the body structure is the correct design and new curtains are fitted, is ensuring the body structure is in as new condition and has not suffered from any incidents causing stress and weakness.
One way of doing this is to have longitudinal straps fitted with ‘D’ rings, say every 500mm built into the curtains at 2 heights (depending on load), these straps are attached to by separate hooks to the front and rear frame. With a diminishing load lateral ratchet straps can be passed across the rear and attached to the D rings on the longitudinal straps. These are then pulling the load tight to the headboard and retain the Positive Fit. Please see our Load control page here for more information.
Road Traffic Act 1988, Section 40A (d)
A person is guilty of an offence if he uses, or causes or permits another to use, a motor vehicle or trailer on a road when—
(d) the weight, position or distribution of its load, or the manner in which it is secured,
