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原文传递 WORKHORSE

题名：	WORKHORSE
正文语种：	eng
摘要：	Bodybuilder J C Payne constructs dropside bodies on chassis grossing at from 3.5 to 26 tonnes, says head of sales, Scott Hadley. The Aldridge, West Midlands-based business turned out 300 in 2021, alongside a variety of other body types, and output looks set to increase this year. "We've already got 140 on our books," he reports. Ninety-five percent of them are constructed with alloy sides and tailgates. Typically 400mm high, they are comparatively light, which makes them easy to raise and lower, do not corrode, and need no paint. "In one or two instances, however, we've been fitting GRP [glass-reinforced plastic] sides in a further bid to save weight, especially at 18- and 26-tonnes," says Hadley. Relying on an internal honeycomb structure for strength, they are 28mm thick, and appear to be robust in service. They may also be less likely to be stolen than their valuable alloy counterparts. The latter are often protected by theft-resistant hinges, which make them less easy to remove illicitly.
出版年：	2022
期刊名称：	Transport engineer
期：	Mar.
页码：	28-29