Composite semi-trailer

We have made quite a few lightweight composite truck trailers/semi-trailers. Both the chassis and the side walls and the floor are made of composite. The composite materials used are a combination of epoxy resin or carbon with fibers, such as glass fibers.

With composite material it is possible to make strong constructions with a relatively light weight. The weight of the composite trailer is therefore only 6 tons. For comparison: an aluminum trailer weighs 8 to 9 tons. A metal trailer has an even higher weight.

Due to the large weight saving, the fuel consumption per transported load decreases enormously, resulting in a reduction of emissions such as particulate matter and CO2.

The difference can amount to up to 15% more load per trip. And that also means 15% fewer trucks that have to drive to transport the same amount of load. For the transport company, this can result in savings of up to 20%, due to the reduction in costs for the trailers, insurance, working hours and fuel.

Composite is corrosion-free and therefore has a longer lifespan than steel. Composite also insulates much better, which makes composite trailers extremely suitable as refrigerated trucks. They use less cooling energy compared to conventional refrigerated trucks.

Development, production and assembly of composite trailers / semi-trailers by Holland Composites.