The trailer is built of aluminum extrusions owned exclusively by Duralite. The extrusion alloy is 6061-T6 and was originally formulated for land transportation vehicles. The main characteristics of this alloy is to withstand flexing or movement of the metal, corrosion resistance and strength to weight ratio. Thus the extruded side planks, uprights and rails withstand the animal abuse that normally dents smooth sheet material. There are NO structural welds and the component parts are fastened together with locking bolts, locking aluminum rivets and huck bolt fasteners. This method of fastening does not change the metallurgy, reduce strength or distort parts as in the case of welding. So ask yourself, if welding is so strong, why don't they weld airplanes?
The floor is also 6061-T6 aluminum diamond deck tread plate riveted to Z-bar cross members 12 on center. Between the floor strength and cross member spacing this allows for the floor to remain flat and eliminates the need for the ribbed flooring that is used by other manufacturers for strength. Animal stress during transport is reduced when they are not trying to stand on the ribs in the floor causing motion and possibly injury to the animals.
Duralite announces: NEW 90-inch wide Stock Trailer Duralite is excited to announce the addition of a NEW 90-inch wide trailer to our lineup of Livestock Trailers. The 90-inch wide trailer is designed and manufactured with the same quality, durability, and features our customers demand and expect! At Duralite, we stay true to our core beliefs: Provide quality products. Provide long-term dependability. Provide value. And most of all…………..provide the service, support, and flexibility our dealers and customers need to be successful.