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NEXT-GEN TRAILER SKIRT

Utility Trailer Manufacturing has introduced the USS-120A, calling it a "next generation" aerodynamic side skirt. It's said to be even more durable and lighter than the company's previous designs.

It's EPA SmartWay-verified as an “advanced side skirt” providing a minimum of 5% fuel savings, and can be used with low-rolling-resistance tires on dry vans to achieve CARB (California Air Resources Board) compliance for California operations.

Similar to the previous two side skirt designs -- the USS-120 and 160 -- the new model is created with patent-pending, galvanized, high-tensile-steel braces that allow the skirt to flex both inward and outward. It includes an FRP cover over the unique 5-hole pattern design on the wingplate. The covered wingplate holes effectively increase the length of the side skirt by up to 2 ft, which increases aerodynamic efficiency. As well, the rear edge of the skirt at the support leg assembly is connected by a slip joint for reduced impact damage, Utility says.

 
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Yes, these things get torn up every time they hit a ramped dock, very annoying. We are now using Freight Wing skirts with more flexible plastic panels and they work much better.

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Ramped loading docks are also a problem. cant get them in to some locations.

M PINCH

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only problem with side skirts in snow are the snow banks,as when you try to back in a tight spot the skirt catches the bank. it should be designed to fold under so it is not torn off

Palladini

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Many a humped railway track crossing will be able to put a notch in the track every time a vehicle with these things on crosses them.

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