DuraPlate AeroSkirt
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DuraPlate AeroSkirt
DuraPlate Products Group
Background Information
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency created a program in 2004 called SmartWay™
that targets environmentally cleaner, more fuel-efficient transportation product options.
California Air Resource Board (CARB) recently passed state regulations requiring tractors
and trailers, (53’ or longer dry and refrigerated vans), to be SmartWay™ compliant
beginning in 2010.
Additional states are considering adoption of the same SmartWay™ policies in the near
future.
The development of more efficient and cost effective aerodynamics solutions continues to
grow in the trucking industry.
The DuraPlate Products Group, a business unit of Wabash National, has developed a
trailer skirt solution called DuraPlate Aeroskirt.
Official EPA Certified Logo used on all tested and approved products
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DuraPlate AeroSkirt
The Newest Solution in Fuel Cost Savings
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Provides 6% efficiency improvement.
EPA SmartWay Approved and CARB Compliant
Most durable trailer skirt available.
Unique, proprietary design for better impact
resistance.
• Simple installation, easy repair.
• Low total cost of ownership.
Mounting Bracket
Spring Bracket
2.5 mm DuraPlate Composite
Lower Flexible PVC Section
DuraPlate AeroSkirt Cross-section
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DuraPlate AeroSkirt
General Specifications
General Specifications
Panel Material
Composite
2.5 mm DuraPlate
Length of Skirt
288”
Height of Skirt
31.5”
Ground Clearance
10.5”
Lower Flex Material
PVC
Color
White
Weight
260 lbs (130 lbs per side)
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DuraPlate AeroSkirt
Product Features and Benefits
DuraPlate Based Product
• Built on the proven strength of the
DuraPlate composite panel.
• Constructed in three panel sections to
streamline shipping, installation, and
repair.
• Lightweight and extremely durable.
• Smooth surface for decal application.
• 100% Recyclable.
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DuraPlate AeroSkirt
Product Features and Benefits
Inward And Outward Flexibility
Diagram of Inward and Outward Flex
• Incorporates a proprietary
spring bracket design.
• Bilateral flexing allows for
inboard or out-board deflection
to reduce damage.
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DuraPlate AeroSkirt
Product Features and Benefits
Lower Flex Section
• Flexible PVC lower section remains
rigid on the road, but can absorb
impacts when hit.
• Constructed in three sections for ease
of installation and repair.
Lower Flex Section
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DuraPlate AeroSkirt
Product Features and Benefits
Simple Installation
• Features easy mount brackets
fastened to crossmembers.
• DuraPlate panels are attached
to mounting brackets.
• Typical installation = 2 man hrs.
• Low total part count
Mounting
bracket clamps
to crossmember
flange
Skirt Mounting
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DuraPlate AeroSkirt
Product Features and Benefits
Safety Features• Steel tethers
Safety Tethers - Blue
– Provide added security in the unlikely event
that the standard connections fail.
– Provide extra rigidity while the skirt is on
the road.
Skirt in inward position
Skirt in vertical position
Skirt in outward position
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DuraPlate AeroSkirt
Total Cost of Ownership
Typical Return On Investment
Without DuraPlate AeroSkirt
DuraPlate AeroSkirt Cost
Miles Driven Per Year
With DuraPlate AeroSkirt
$1,600
100,000
100,000
% Highway Speed
75%
75%
Fuel (cost/gallon)
$2.50
$2.50
AeroSkirt Certified
MPG
6.00
6.34
w/ 6.0% Fuel Efficiency
Without DuraPlate AeroSkirt
With DuraPlate AeroSkirt
Miles
96,549
96,549
Gallons Required
16,091
15,238
640
Fuel Cost
$40,229
$38,095
$1,600
Break Even Point
640
Gallons
96,549
Miles
11.6
Months
$138
Savings/Mo./Trailer
Difference
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DuraPlate AeroSkirt
Frequently Asked Questions
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Low Resistance Tires
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DuraPlate AeroSkirt
Frequently Asked Questions
CARB Enforcement Dates- For trailers subject to the regulation:
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2011 and newer MY 53-foot or longer box-type trailers must be either
– SmartWay certified or Retrofitted with SmartWay verified technologies, as follows:
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Low rolling resistance tires, and
Aerodynamic devices, beginning January 1, 2010
Pre-2011 MY 53-foot or longer box-type trailers (with the exception of
certain 2003 to 2008 MY refrigerated-van trailers) must either
– Meet the same requirements as 2011 and newer MY trailers by December 31, 2012,
or Choose a compliance schedule based on fleet size and prepare and submit the
appropriate compliance plan which allows them to phase-in their compliance over
time.
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