Lightweighting in Trucks, Trailers, Freight Cars, and Building Materials

As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, corrugated metal is playing an increasingly important role. You’ll find companies using it in various ways in many industries, including transportation and construction. Some people are surprised to learn about corrugated metal’s contribution to sustainability. After all, it’s not the type of “space-age material” that typically comes to mind when you think of innovation. However, its properties are precisely what mechanical engineers, architects, and others are looking for when designing and manufacturing trucks, trailers, and freight cars and when using it as a building material. This article looks at the science of lightweighting, explaining what it is, why it’s more important than ever, and how corrugated metal is [...]

By Ken Carlton|August 26, 2024|aluminum, corrugated metals, corrugated sheet metal panels, design efficiency, energy efficiency,, metal roofing and siding, roofing and siding, Trailers, transportation industry|

A Calvacade of Aluminum Trailers

Those who bring livestock to these fairs need high-quality corrugated aluminum trailers for their prize-winning animals.

By Ken Carlton|August 12, 2024|aluminum, corrugated metals, livestock|

Enhancing Environments with Acoustical Metal Decking

When designing a structure, there is much to consider — timeframes, materials, floorplan, aesthetics, etc. There’s another, often overlooked but crucial element to add to the list: sound. How do you handle it? Acoustical metal decking. Acoustics, the science of sound control and manipulation within a space, is pivotal in shaping environments to create comfort, productivity, and aesthetic appeal. One way to control sound — acoustical metal decking — strikes the perfect chord between form and function and impacts the way we perceive and design architectural spaces. Acoustical metal decking has significant relevance in modern construction practices. From concert halls to commercial offices, and restaurants to manufacturing facilities, the need for sound control is omnipresent. Acoustical [...]