Ultimate Guide:Box Truck Floor Replacement

Box truck floor replacement is one of the repairs and maintenance. With the prolonged use of trucks. The floor is often damaged by forklift operation, overloading, or water damage leakage, resulting in cracked planks, peeling steel, or rotting. It commonly occurs in cold chain as well as heavy duty transportation. If the floor is not replaced in time, then it can lead to floor collapse or even slippage at a later stage. Timely replacement will improve safety and avoid accidents. This article focuses on the common problems of flooring, as well as the selection of materials and the replacement process.

Types of damage to box truck floors

Box truck floors are often damaged for a variety of reasons. Common causes of damage include cracking, moisture, and loads.

• Cracking: This includes cracking of wood planks and peeling of steel plates.
• Moisture: Prolonged exposure to moisture can cause corrosion on aluminum and wood floors. This can also occur if there is a water leak.
• Load: Long-term load or under the influence of forklift when loading and unloading, there will be dents, this situation is the most dangerous, easy to cause the load capacity to become weak.

The above 3 reasons are the common causes of box truck floor damage. We need to check and replace them regularly to ensure that they can remain safe during transportation.

Floor Replacement Material Options

Box truck floors are available in a wide variety of materials to meet different transportation needs, and there are usually 4 types of floors.

Non-slip Aluminum Flooring

Anti-slip aluminum flooring is made of high-strength aluminum alloy with a special textured surface and a thickness of approximately 3-5 mm, providing excellent grip (coefficient of friction ≥ 0.6). Lightweight (approx. 4 kg/m2), corrosion-resistant, suitable for refrigerated trucks or slippery environments, easy to clean, and with a lifespan of up to 15 years’.

Rectangular Pipeline Flooring

Rectangular pipe floor made of aluminum alloy or steel with hollow pipe design (width 50 mm, height 20 mm), weight about 5-6 kg/m2. Structure-enhanced load-bearing (up to 500 kg/m2), suitable for heavy-duty trucks, good drainage and durability, life expectancy of approx. 12-15 years.

T-Floor

T-floor is mainly made of aluminum with T-shaped groove design (groove width 30mm, depth 15mm), weight about 4.5kg/sqm, easy to fix cargo. Anti-skid coating is optional, suitable for dry trucks or refrigerated trucks, corrosion-resistant, easy to install, and with a life span of up to 15 years, it meets a wide range of transportation needs.

Replacement Process and Service

Assess the damage:

First determine where the damage is, identify the cause of the damage, and then confirm the area to be replaced. Ensure a thorough understanding.

Remove the old flooring:

Use special tools to remove the damaged flooring, then use a sander to clean the surface of the chassis to ensure it is level and to remove debris, keeping it clean and ready to install the new flooring.

Install the new floor:

Choose a different type of flooring depending on the type of van, making sure it is cut to size with appropriate allowances. Glue and fix to ensure a tight fit to the chassis.

Sealing process:

Apply waterproof adhesive and install seals. Prevent water leakage and corrosion, enhance floor durability and ensure ultimate protection.