Benefits of bolted BODY construction
Design
Easily adaptable from one material to another. For example, we can build the exact same truck from .125” aluminum or 12 gauge stainless steel. Our software regenerates the entire model once the desired material is selected. Hole spacing, tolerances, and bend tables are automatically updated.
Assembly
We do not require fixtures or jigs to secure a body during assembly.
Security
We do not need to secure the body parts against heat warping generally associated with welded construction. We do not need to beat or pull the door opening into a square shape like we’ve seen on welded construction.
Process
We do not use any body filler in the construction of our bodies since nothing is warped or deformed during the assembly process.
Experience
We do not experience body cracks normally associated with welded construction.
Repairability
Our bodies are repairable due to the ability to disassemble and replace with 100% accurate parts.
Accuracy
Our bodies and pump modules have the highest degree of accuracy since we do not rely on gaps and variances in assembly normally allowed and associated with welded assembly. (such as the ¼” fudge factor of a welded body).
Paint
We have excellent paint coverage since most parts are hung and painted prior to assembly.
Fastners
Fasteners are 1/4” stainless with nyloc nuts. They do not come loose.