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Service truck bodies

A service truck body is an component that has been added to the back of a truck chassis. The service body component is generally a series of cabinets attached to a deck. However, service truck bodies come in many configurations and sizes. There are also an number of service fields, each having their own set of demands that influence the cabinet layout, size, etc.

History

Service industry fields Field Mechanics, welders, construction, ferrier, plumbers, electricians, untilty service technicians, concession, wildfire, search and rescue

Choosing a service body.

Although service bodies were traditionally manufactured from steel, they can also e manufactured using fiberglass or aluminum. Each medium has its own set f pros and cons. For example, steel is very strong, and there are more manufactures that are comfortable with steel, than the others. However, steel is very heavy, And tends to corrode easily. All surfaces must be treated to prevent rust. Fiberglass is also heavy. Fiberglass panels are wood with mat and resin, consequently, they are thicker. Fiberglass may also crack far easier. The benefit to fiberglass is the shapes that can be produced are generally more appealing, and may be mor practical for wind resistance and space optimization. Aluminum tends to b the prize winner, as it is the lightest, it is corrosion resistant, the panels are nearly as thin a steel, and they don't require additional treatments. The problem is that aluminum is a metal that doesn't like stress vey much. Stress an be caused by over welding, extreme loads, harsh road conditions, etc. care and attention must be taken while manufacturing with Aluminum, in order to prevent and manage the stress well.

Manufacturing process

Chassis selection