The ultimate guide to
truck tarps
Ensuring cargo safety and compliance
PVC truck tarps, also called PVC truck tarpaulins, are mainly used for truck covers and truck side curtains. It is made from a variety of materials, the most common and durable material is PVC knife coated tarpaulin fabric, and this PVC tarpaulin has many uses. But they play a vital role in the trucking industry, ensuring that goods in transit are protected from harsh weather conditions such as rain, snow and UV rays, as well as preventing debris and contaminants from escaping during transportation. Printing advertisements on PVC truck tarpaulins can also provide a publicity service for businesses.
To ensure the safety of goods during transportation for a long time, it is very important to find a reliable and durable PVC truck tarpaulin material supplier. FLFX’s heavy duty truck tarpaulin material is high-density polyvinyl chloride with polyester fiber Panama mesh sandwiched in the middle to increase the strength and wear resistance of the lorry tarpaulin. It uses knife coating technology imported from Germany, so the durability, flexibility, and tear resistance of the PVC tarp material are also greatly improved.
*Knife coating machine
Heavy duty lorry tarpaulin materials can be customized in a variety of colors, weights, and widths on environmental needs and application scenarios. FLFX PVC tarpaulin fabric factories can achieve flame retardant, antistatic, chemical resistance, environmental protection, and other properties by changing the PVC formula.
Truck Side Curtains
In the ever-evolving transportation landscape, truck side curtains, also known as curtain side trailers, have emerged as a versatile solution that provides efficiency, accessibility, and flexibility for cargo transportation. Unlike traditional enclosed trailers, truck side curtains feature flexible fabric sides that easily pull apart for quick and easy cargo access. This innovative design facilitates reduced loading and unloading processes.
Truck side curtains accommodate a variety of cargo sizes and shapes. Whether it’s palletized cargo, irregularly shaped items, or oversized equipment, the adaptability of these curtains allows them to meet different freight requirements. From an aerodynamic perspective, curtain side trailers minimize wind resistance compared to traditional box trailers, which helps improve fuel efficiency.
However, problems such as repeated folding and prolonged exposure to the sun often occur during the use of such truck side curtains. There are also very high requirements for the folding resistance, abrasion resistance, and UV resistance of PVC truck tarp materials. To solve these problems, this product adopts knife coating and a special surface treatment process, which has the characteristics of wear resistance, cold resistance, tear resistance, UV resistance, and so on. Flame retardant properties can be added according to customer requirements, and spray painting can also be performed. Here are several high-quality material specifications recommended for you.
*Technical Properties
Item | FLFX-8001 | FLFX-8002 | FLFX-8003 | FLFX-8004 |
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Weight | 900 g/㎡ | 630 g/㎡ | 650 g/㎡ | 680 g/㎡ |
Base Fabric | 1100 Dtex 15×15/ inch (100%PES Panama) | 1100 Dtex 18×18/ inch (100%PES Woven) | 1100 Dtex 20×20/ inch (100%PES Woven) | 1100 Dtex 23×23/ inch (100%PES Woven) |
Tensile Strength (warp/weft) | 4000/3500 N/5cm | 2200/1800 N/5cm | 2500/2300 N/5cm | 3000/2800 N/5cm |
Tear Strength (warp/weft) | 600/500 N | 250/250 N | 270/250 N | 300/300 N |
Adhesion | 100 N/5cm | 100 N/5cm | 100 N/5cm | 100 N/5cm |
Temperature Resistance | -30℃ / +70℃ | -30℃ / +70℃ | -30℃ / +70℃ | -30℃ / +70℃ |
Flame Retardancy (Optional) | B1, M2 | B1, M2 | B1, M2 | B1, M2 |
Lacquering (Optional) | Gloss/Acrylic | Gloss/Acrylic | Gloss/Acrylic | Gloss/Acrylic |
Width | 1.1-5.1M | 1.1-5.1M | 1.1-5.1M | 1.1-5.1M |
Application | Side Curtains | Side Curtains | Side Curtains | Side Curtains |
Truck Tarp Cover
In the ever-changing world of transportation, the role of truck tarpaulin cover is becoming increasingly important. As the first line of defense against severe weather, the reliability of these truck tarp cover fabrics is critical. Vinyl truck tarps are the most popular in the transportation industry because of their unique properties and ability to cope with different natural environments.
Known for their durability and water resistance, vinyl truck tarpaulin covers offer strong protection from the elements and are available in a variety of weights for different cargo types. UV protection and chemical resistance are essential to avoid chemical exposure and spillage during long-term transportation. Of course, we can produce high-quality truck tarpaulin cover materials exactly according to customer requirements to please your customers.
Item | FLFX-8005 | FLFX-8006 | FLFX-8007 | FLFX-8008 |
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Weight | 1355 g/㎡ | 745 g/㎡ | 610 g/㎡ | 475 g/㎡ |
Base Fabric (100%PES) | 1650 Dtex 16×16/ inch | 1650 Dtex 18×17/ inch | 1100 Dtex 18×17/ inch | 1100 Dtex 20×20/ inch |
Tensile Strength (warp/weft) | 6500/6000 N/5cm | 3000/2800 N/5cm | 2800/2600 N/5cm | 2400/2200 N/5cm |
Tear Strength (warp/weft) | 1300/1300 N | 650/600 N | 500/450 N | 250/250 N |
Adhesion | 170 N/5cm | 120 N/5cm | 120 N/5cm | 120 N/5cm |
Temperature Resistance | -30℃ / +70℃ | -30℃ / +70℃ | -30℃ / +70℃ | -30℃ / +70℃ |
Flame Retardancy (Optional) | B1, M2 | B1, M2 | B1, M2 | B1, M2 |
Lacquering (Optional) | Matte | Matte | Matte | Matte |
Width | 1.1-5.1M | 1.1-5.1M | 1.1-5.1M | 1.1-5.1M |
Application | Truck Cover | Truck Cover | Truck Cover | Truck Cover |