Drake Equipment provides custom factory direct on Moving Van Bodies, Refrigerated Van Bodies, StepSide Van Bodies

VAN BODIES: Drake Equipment
1501 N Minnesota Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD  57104
(605)336-1727
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Moving Van Bodies 
   
- Standard body lengths 10'-28' (inside)

  
Features:

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Front
· Aerodynamic front design, 12" radius with heavy duty corner castings, 5" front post radius utilizing 1/8" rugged aluminum extrusion
Roof Bows
· Roll-formed 18 guage galvanized steel, anti-snag configuration, located on 24" centers
Roof
· One-piece aluminum, tension-fitted and bonded to roof bows, perimeter riveted. Roof assembly bolted to top rail structure for easy removal and repair
Crossmembers
· 3" hi tensile "C" channel on 12" centers, fully welded at each end to steel mounting rail, alternating crossmembers gusseted to longitudinals, full crossmembers over wheels
Rear Frame
· 11 gauge galvaneal steel with reinforcement at all stress points
Floor
· 1 1/8" laminated hardwood. All floors coated with polyurethane varnish
Longitudinals
· Structural steel "C" channel
Exterior Lights
· Marker lights recessed in roof cove with exterior wiring in protective groove. All connectors shielded from moisture by heat-shrink insulators
Interior Light
· Roof-mounted dome light, recessed switch in wall inside rear door opening
Mounting
· Body mounted on customer supplied chassis. Hardwood filler strips are steel banded to top of chassis frame rails. Zinc plated u-bolts are placed through crush pipes to hold body in place tighter, longer, and to prevent over-tightening and bending of frame rails.
Undercoating
· Petrol base on full understructure
Posts
· Double slotted logistic posts on 16" or 24" centers, side and front posts extend 6 3/8" below floor
Walls
· Aluminum panels, pre-painted white, baked enamel
Peak
· Strong unique "Z"-mounting rail construction with welded cross-members, 3/4" plywood floor with FRP exterior panel on bottom side
Mounting Rail
· Heavy-duty steel "Z" shaped mounting rail runs full length of body on each side and across front
Lining
· 1/4" plywood on sides and on front wall
· Reflectors
Installed as required to comply with FMVSS
Bumper & Rear Door Options
· 48" Pull Out Tailgate with ICC Bumper
· Bumper Step
· Two-Panel Swing Doors Full Opening 
· ICC Bumper
· 12" Split Dock Bumper with Two Steps
· ICC Bumper with Floor Extension 6" & 12"

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Refrigerated Van Bodies
  
- Body Lengths: 10' to 28'

 

Features:

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Front
· Heavy 7 guage reinforced steel frame supports and model refrigeration unit, aluminum corner castings, 5" radius front nose and corners, heavy-duty .040" aluminum sheet, fiberglass pultruded posts, 4" foamed in-place non-CFC polyurethane insulation
Side Walls
· Heavy-duty .040" aluminum sheet, fiberglass pultruded Z posts on 16" centers, additional posts at high stress areas, 3" or 4" poured polyurethane insulation
Crossmembers
· 3" hi-tensile "C" channel steel on 12" centers, alternating crossmembers gusseted to longitudinals
Roof
· Thick .032" one-peice aluminum sheet, pultruded Z posts on 24" centers, 3" or 4" polyurethane insulation
Rear Frame
· Heavy-duty stainless steel, 12 guage posts and header, 7 guage sill
Rear Door
· DuraPlate swing doors, 3" poured insulation, Kemlite glassboard interior, aluminum hinges with stainless steel pins on swing doors
Liner
· .090" seamless Kemlite glassboard on all interior sides, front and ceiling
Electrical
· All wiring enclosed in conduit for easy access, plus heat shrink wire connections at all ends help seal out moisture
Undercoating
· Petrol based coating used on full understructure
Reefer Unit
· Customer choice of brands
Interior Lighting
· Rapid cold-start fluorescent dome light, recessed in a sealed, insulated enclosure
Scuff Plate
· 12" high extruded aluminum
Floor
· Extruded aluminum hat, front and rear smooth gutters with drains, flush rear entry for forklift loading 3" or 4" poured polyurethane insulation, composite stringers
Side Door
· DurePlate exterior skin, poured foam filled, Kemlite glassboard interior lined, internal reinforcement at header and sill, aluminum hinges with stainless steel pins, stainless steel grab handle.
Exterior Lighting
· Marker lights recessed in roof cove with exterior wiring in protective groove

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StepSide Van Bodies
  -  Available in 3 side door configurations:
Sliding, Swing, & Roll-up

Features:

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· Available in aluminum or FRP construction; van lengths from 10' to 30' 
· Extra strong front and side walls, with body posts extending 
· 6 3/8" below the floor for maximum strength 
· Recessed aluminum and skid resistant stepwell entry 
· Top quality aluminum construction Sliding door, durable and light weight, 1/8" thick, .50 inch overlay 
· Full 36" X 80" opening for sliding door 
· Standard 32" X 80" swing-type and roll-up doors 
· Quality door latch/handle/lock assembly 
Custom rear doors and bumpers 
Manufacturers Links
US Truck Body - Van Bodies Supreme Corp - Van Bodies
Todco - Roll Up Doors

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