The European Van Company presented the newest light-weight truck body solutions

The European Van Company, a manufacturer of a complete series of well-engineered & flexible truck bodies: aluminium bodies, composite dry freight bodies, bodies for refrigerated and deepfreeze transport, presented the newest light-weight truck body solutions which will prove to be the perfect match for the new commercial vehicles and their numerous applications:

1. MondoVan: the most aesthetic light-weight aluminium body on the market

2. FlexoVan: the new light-weight curtain sider body which can also be equiped with sliding roof

3. PolyStar: the new polyester Aluvan dry freight body

4. FreezyBox: PolyVan’s elegant light-weight body for deepfreeze transport

5. DistriCool: the ideal panel van insulation kit

1. MondoVan: A new modern look with elegant stylish finishing profiles...

A very stylish and aesthetic design.    The MondoVan aerodynamic surrounding profiles have been designed in cooperation with an industrial top-designer. The MondoVan is available in 2 versions:

MCL: the corrugated body: available with fully corrugated – half corrugated and smooth side walls, front end and rear doors.

MKL: the klemmbau version… The smooth external face of the body gives an ideal base for livery application.

Tested and approved aesthetic high quality product on European level.

MondoVan, the lightweight high-quality partner of the modern transporte

really light truck body concept. The MondoVan is particularly suitable for the smaller range of commercial vehicles, with an external length up to 7,5 m, a maximum internal height of 2500 mm and a maximum external width of 2600 mm.  In short, for all forms of light to medium heavy haulage (up to 10 tonnes). A completely finished MondoVan with a length of 4,4 m (model on cover) scarcely weighs 580kg (MCL or corrugated version) till 614kg (MKL or klemmbau version).  In function of the dimensions of the MondoVan and the type of chassis, it will offer a payload between 1200 to 1400kg...quite a lightweight champion.

MondoVan, for sure the most flexible aluminium truck body on the market!

Very flexible product... wide range of options available.  Some examples:

With hydraulic tail lift

Single or double side door

Sliding side doors

Aerodynamic polyester luton

Alloy50 or Alloy50+ aluminium roller shutters in rear or sides

Eurodoor composite roller shutter in rear

A variety of different innerliner solutions

A variety of market trader flap solutions

A variety of lashing bars available

MondoVan... longevity without maintenance

All high-quality elements of the MondoVan are made of aluminium, stainless steel or galvanised steel, in order to guarantee longer durability without any corrosion.

The aluminium panelling of the MondoVan is available in 7 different factory painted colours: white („Albino“), blue („Azurro“), 2 types of red („Fuocco“ and „Carmino“), green („Verdurra“), yellow („Dahlia“), and silver grey („Argento“).

Spare parts being rapidly available

2. FlexoVan: The brand new curtain sider body, supplied as kit or unit

Specially designed for the light range of commercial vehicles, by the 3,5T specialist,  for the 3,5T segment, with a maximum length of 6,5 metres : for small trucks, delivery vans, light-weight trailers ...

Product description:

The FlexoVan is a complete kit!

The basic execution is composed of following elements :

- 1 Sliding curtain :  high quality roller system,  efficient half turn curtain tension device, durable free-rolling curtain track, tough 700gr PVC coated 2x2 woven polyester fabric, computer generated graphics to order

Straps and buckles are attached every 600mm

- 1 fixed aluminium side wall

- Aluminium roof  

- Aluminium front end

- Rear frame with 2 aluminium rear doors with plant-on lock on each door leaf the front end and the  roof  are adopted from the brandnew MondoVan, the new generation light-weight aluminium Aluvan bodies.

For very very Flexible!

Many possible executions and unique specifications

Basic execution: Fixed roof – 1 fixed side wall - 1 curtain side   

Variant 1: Fixed roof – 2 curtain sides   

Variant 2 Sliding roof - 2 curtain sides   

Variant 3: Sliding roof – 1 fixed side wall - 1 curtain side

Variant 4: Sliding roof- 2 fixed side walls

Other options: e.g.: aluminium sliding pillars with modular positioning of plank pockets  -  aluminium drop sides   -  aluminium planks – etc.

The light-weight champion in the sliding curtain body category!

Its extremely low weight is one of the major assets of Aluvan’s FlexoVan.

A 4,5 (L)*2,2 (W)*2,2 (H) meter complete FlexoVan kit (in its lightest execution: with 2 sliding curtains at the sides, a fixed roof, an aluminium front end and a galvanised rear frame with 2 rear doors with plant-on locks) does not weigh more than 280 kg!

…for a maximum payload and a happy operator.

Sliding curtain sider and sliding roof with great ergonomic qualities!

Easy curtain tensioning – smoothly running side curtain and roof – easy laterally opening of the roof from the outside – quick action straps - fluent handling of sliding floor supports – efficient repositioning of plank pockets – the action of opening and closing the sliding roof is an easy operation

Only one supplier for your completely finished FlexoVan!

Only one supplier for all elements … only one delivery time … only one invoice

A perfect guarantee for a satisfied bodybuilder ànd a happy operator

Easy and quick assembly .. signed EasyFix!

The innovative assembly concept Easy-Fix is also adapted to the FlexoVan … for a quick and easy assembly. Only with bolting and screwing … no welding operations required - No paintwork necessary

 

3. PolyStar: The elegant, aerodynamic, multi-panel dry freight body with the easy-fix assembly concept!

PolyStar’s main assets:

The Dry Freight Body with great panel versatility

The basic execution is equiped with PlyPano (plywood) panels. 

But the customer can also choose for a multitude of other panel-types (in thicknesses between 14 and 30 mm)

Some examples:

– PolyPan3 panels (3 layer polyester laminate insulation panel)

– DemaPano panels (ideal solution for the removal industry)

– PiraPano composite light-weight panels (presented as world premiere during the IAA 2004)

– NidaPano (composite honeycomb panels)

– HexaPano (aluminium honeycomb panel)

– Panels availabe in any possible colour   

The Dry Freight Body with the extremely quick and easy assembly

EasyFix: the fast, easy and efficient PolyStar Assembly-Concept!

The bolt- and nut-fixation has been replaced by a ingeniuos assembly-concept. 

Thanks to this new concept, the assembly of the PolyStar is a real pleasure. 

The predrilled holes in the lips of the end profiles of the side walls and the screw groove in the corner posts of the front end and the roof profiles makes sure that the elements are built easily and  fast together.

Gain of precious assembly-time: 2 hours for a 5-m body 

The great looks of the PolyStar

This completely rivet-free stylish body is supplied with white aluminium rear doors which are provided with a flush mounted closure in the right door leaf

Modern aerodynamic design, developed in cooperation with an industrial designer

The elegant aerodynamic aluminium finishing profiles can be supplied in mill finish execution or factory painted in all possible colours.  Also the light-weight galvanised rear frame is available any possible colour. 

4. FreezyBox: The latest PolyVan body for deepfreeze transport

– New-style aesthetic concept by top industrial designer

– Modern-look anodized surrounding profiles and corner pieces

– Rivetless construction

– Extremely aesthetic anodized aluminium rear frame with flush mounted doors and integrated stainless steel hinges

– Shiny, high-gloss mirror smooth panels

– Wet-processed panels produced on first class quality vacuum tables.

A light weight champion

One of FreezyBox’s main objectives.  This is of paramount importance in the 3,5T vehicle segment.  Thanks to the aluminium rear frame and the light FlexoLight sandwich panel concept, the completely finished 4 m long FreezyBox hardly weighs 600 kg, which makes him a real Lightweight Champion!

He keeps far more cool than just his head

– ATP certificate available! K-value tested (better than 0,3W/m²C°)

The ideal solution for the professional bodybuilder

– The FreezyBox is supplied as a box

– It can be supplied as a kit: the FreezyKit.  Here PolyVan gives the opportunity to order a professional assembly training. Specific assembly tools are offered for sale.

A strong sturdy body

– Exceptionally rigid self-supporting floor with transversal reinforcements

– The inside polyester laminate is biaxial reinforced for an enhanced impact-resistance

– A 5,5mm thick meranti MR multiplex plate insert in the front end for a highly enhanced impact resistance: to protect the inside of the front end against falling loads in case of sudden stops of the vehicle.

His functional flexibility

A wide range of options available: e.g. many possible reinforcements and large choice in floor finishes, transversal or longitudinal tip-up partition walls, single and double side doors, central rear door, cold strips, flap in rear doors, lasing rings in floor, embedded cooling unit, equipment for meat hanging, recessed lashing rails,  etc.

 

5. DistriCool: The insulation solution for modern panel vans

The DistriCool advantages for the bodybuilder:

• Easy and quick assembly with 2 Component PU glue (about 16 man-hours)

• All DistriCool Elements are carefully packed and delivered in a wooden crate

• All polyester connecting pieces (e.g. for rear frame, sliding door, wheel arches, case for spare wheels etc... are provided)

• Side and rear doors with raised insulated polyester door shells for enhanced insulation

• Fits perfectly into the panel van without any necessary adaptations of the vehicle

• DistriCool kits availabe for most current modern panel vans

• Every month a new model is developed

The DistriCool advantages for the transporter:

• Seamless, high gloss, waterproof, very hygienic, easy to clean and food-safe construction which makes it a perfect solution for the transport of fresh products for human consumption

• Guarantees a maximal loading capacity, thanks to the low weight of the selfsupporting elements and the perfect concept of the panels

• Thermally very efficient, thanks to the XPS or PU (depending on the version), raised shells for side and rear doors, perfect insulation of floor.  Next to the basic execution there is also the possibility to choose for an Eco or an FNA version with ATP certificate.

Source: Transportweekly