Do you own a commercial vehicle as part of your freight transport activity? The layout of a commercial vehicle is an essential step for many parcel deliverers. Indeed, to benefit from flawless expertise as well as driving comfort, the layout of the vehicle must be carried out methodically and by a professional. But how do you set up your commercial vehicle? What indoor and outdoor equipment is available? Or is there help? Immerse yourself in the world of light commercial vehicle design.
The interior fittings mainly concern the upholstery of the vehicle as well as its floor and storage equipment.
If you want to avoid damaging the body of your vehicle during the transport of your goods, you will have to protect it. To do this, you can choose between several types of interior protections for vans and vans: wood, metal, fiberglass or polypropylene upholstery. Choosing the ideal protection for your van or van will depend essentially on the goods you are going to transport.
This type of protection is designed using multi-purpose materials. The coating that constitutes it is very resistant to acids as well as oils. In addition, it is recommended to add a small coat of paint for optimal resistance. To ensure that the equipment carried can keep its balance, equip your upholstery with a non-slip and sturdy floor. Note that wooden protection is in perfect harmony with several types of transport.
Glass protection is more recommended for professionals in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. In fact, this type of packaging is more suitable for commercial vehicles transporting medicines or hospital waste. The advantages of opting for this protection lie in the fact that you can wash it. In addition, it proves to be waterproof and shock-resistant.
Metal cladding is ideal if you need to transport heavy items. The fact is that it has a high mechanical resistance capacity. While polypropylene cladding is intended for the transport of materials and light goods.
In order to intelligently optimize the space in your commercial vehicle, the installation of storage is necessary: drawers, shelves, cupboards, workbenches... The possibilities ofcommercial vehicle layout are wide. Again, wooden layouts are a simple solution to install and affordable in terms of costs. Moreover, if a comparison is made between wooden and metal storage, it would seem that the latter are more resistant than the former. In addition, metal fittings offer an incomparable advantage in terms of finish and safety. However, if you opt for these types of storage, you must have a fairly large budget. The installation must also be done by a specialist.
To prevent the floor from sliding when you load your goods, it is essential to install an overfloor.There is, for example, the wooden one, which is simple to design. However, there is a downside: it is not sustainable over time, especially if you have to do regular loads. However, it is possible to find a wooden floor, equipped with an aluminum plate. This model is both anti-slip and shock-resistant.
When we talk about outfitting a van or van, we are talking about adding tools that will allow you to secure objects or equipment, such as rafters, ladders, pipes, etc. If your van needs to pull a trailer, consider setting up a hitch.
Here, the development work consists in adding an isothermal or refrigerated cell to the commercial vehicle. However, you can also choose to isolate the original body of your van to obtain the expected result. To do this, it will be necessary to apply polyester resin. This specific product will be used for the roof, walls and interior floor.
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To finance The layout of a commercial vehicle, you can benefit from certain financial aid. These systems have been put in place in order to improve the working conditions of professionals. Among them, we can mention the AFS program (Simplified Financial Assistance) that the Government awards to companies that wish to equip their vehicles in order to optimize working conditions and the safety of workers. This aid allows you to receive up to 50% of the amount of the development. To be eligible, the applicant must meet certain conditions, in particular:
One converted utility vehicle Moreover, it provides various advantages. However, its layout is a task that requires a lot of thought and know-how. For the work to be carried out correctly, it is essential to comply with certain safety standards. Indeed, this makes it possible to ensure the safety of passengers as well as that of the vehicle. For this reason, it is advisable to entrust thecommercial vehicle layout to a specialist or a company specialized in the field. By entrusting this part to a professional, you have the guarantee that the realization of the utility layout is both reliable and secure. In addition, he will be able to carry out the work taking into account your activity, your budget and your needs.
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