There are so many types of tarpaulins! What are the performance of tarpaulin that truck drivers are concerned about today let's find out。
How to choose truck tarpaulin! Did you make the right choice? Tent knowledge quiz: Covering tarpaulins is a compulsory course for truck drivers. Choosing tarpaulins requires truck drivers to do their homework in advance. How to choose tarpaulins, what materials are they made of, and what are their characteristics? Let's learn together today.
When choosing tarpaulin, these 3 points should be paid special attention to:
- Waterproof. This is what truck drivers are most concerned about, after all, for the fence and cargo compartment, it relies on this tarpaulin to prevent rain. The waterproof performance of tarpaulin directly affects the safety of goods. Once rainwater seeps into the cargo compartment and wets the goods, it will cause economic losses.
- Light shielding properties. Transporting fruits and vegetables during the hot summer season, if their sun protection performance is poor and they cannot be isolated from sunlight, over time, fruit and vegetable products are prone to spoilage or sun drying.
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Wear resistance and tear resistance. Usually, when fixing the tarpaulin, it is necessary to stretch it vigorously and tie it to various binding hooks on the cargo compartment. At this time, the tarpaulin needs to withstand a lot of tension. Moreover, the working conditions on transportation roads are extremely complex, the environment is unstable, and the tarpaulin is exposed to harsh weather and harsh working conditions for a long time. Its wear resistance and tear resistance must also be strong enough.
Generally speaking，choose the right tarp based on your commonly transported goods (such as general cargo, precision instruments, grains, building materials, etc.) and transportation routes (plains, mountainous areas, coastal regions). For long-distance heavy loads, it is recommended to select high grammage, high-strength PVC coated tarps or knife-coated tarps; for short-distance light cargo, economical PE tarps can be considered.
Additionally, it is essential to check the craftsmanship details: inspect whether the tarp grommets are made of metal and reinforced; whether the stitching is tight and even, and if there is a waterproof sealing tape; and whether the strength of the pull ropes and lashing straps is sufficient.
Truck drivers are exposed to the wind and rain on the road, and the tarp can help truckers protect their goods and avoid damage caused by various weather conditions. What kind of tarp are you using?