SHIPLAP DURAPLATE LOWER HORIZONTAL PANEL SPLICE ...

DuraPlate ® 

Repair Manual for: 

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Shiplap DuraPlate Lower Horizontal Panel Splice 

2004 

Trailer Repair Manual 

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by Wabash National

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 

This manual contains Notes, Cautions, and Warnings in addition to the 

assembly instructions. 

Notes: Provide additional comments to help with installation and set up. 

Cautions: Provide notification of situations that can cause damage to 

machinery and tools. 

Warnings: Provide alerts to situations that can cause personal injury 

or death. 

Please take the time to read and understand this manual before 

beginning. 

CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE SAFETY AND OPERATING 

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. 

Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right 

to make changes at any time, without notice, in prices, materials, colors, 

specifications, equipment, models, and availability. Some photos and 

drawings in this manual contain optional equipment. Since some 

information may have been updated since the time of printing, please 

check with your Wabash dealer for complete details. 

© 2004 Wabash Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No portion of these 

materials may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted without prior written 

approval of Wabash National.

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General Safety Guidelines 

During all repair activities, use proper personal protective equipment: 

• ANSI-approved safety eyewear with side shields 

• ANSI-approved steel-toed shoes 

• ANSI-approved face shields (during cutting operations or where a hazard 

exists from flying objects) 

• Appropriate cut-resistant gloves 

• Appropriate hearing protection (ear plugs or ear muffs) 

• Appropriate knee pads where the risk of foreign bodies (drill shavings, 

metal slivers, and rivet bodies) is present 

Always maintain good housekeeping by keeping tripping hazards such as air 

lines, waste materials, parts, and tools away from the walking and working 

areas. 

NEVER use damaged or defective hand tools and/or power tools. 

Use only sharp and properly dressed drill bits, chisels, and knives. 

When using knives, always cut away from the body. 

To prevent inadvertent hazardous contact, verify the location of others before 

attempting to drill, saw, or otherwise penetrate a panel or panel components. 

Panel edges are extremely sharp and can cause serious injury. Always treat 

them with respect and wear appropriate protective gloves. 

To prevent eye injury, NEVER use compressed air to clean the trailer floor. 

NEVER stand on the top or the next-to-top rung of a ladder. NEVER attempt 

to “walk” a ladder instead of getting down and properly repositioning it. 

To prevent overexertion injuries to the back, shoulders, hands, and arms, GET 

HELP to move, place, or reposition panels and panel components. 

IF IT CANNOT BE DONE SAFELY, DO NOT DO IT! 

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Contents 

Shiplap DuraPlate Lower Horizontal Panel Splice ...................................... 1 

Introduction ................................................................................................ 1 

Labor Requirements ................................................................................... 2 

List of Materials .......................................................................................... 2 

Tools and Equipment Required .................................................................. 3 

List of Attachments and Drawings .............................................................. 3 

Trailer Setup ............................................................................................... 4 

Remove the Galvanized Scuff Liner from Inside ........................................ 5 

Layout and Mark the Lower Panel Splice ................................................... 6 

Install Saw Support Angles to Lower Wall .................................................. 8 

Cut the Lower Portion of Damaged Side Wall ............................................ 8 

Remove the Lower Portion of DuraPlate Wall .......................................... 10 

Check the Wall Portion for Uneven Areas ................................................ 10 

Installing the Inside Extrusion ...................................................................11 

Set the 12-ft. DuraPlate Horizontal Panels .............................................. 12 

Installing the Exterior Extrusion ................................................................ 14 

Securing the Lower Horizontal Panel ....................................................... 16 

Installing the Vertical Seam Batten Strips ................................................ 17 

Riveting the Lower Panels ....................................................................... 19 

Reinstalling the Scuff Liner....................................................................... 20 

Final Requirements to Complete the Repair ............................................ 21 

General Information on Buck Rivets ........................................................ 22 

Drill Bit Guidelines–DuraPlate Buck Rivets .............................................. 22 

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SHIPLAP DURAPLATE LOWER 

HORIZONTAL PANEL SPLICE 

Introduction 

This procedure addresses the requirement to cut away and replace the lower, 

damaged portion of a DuraPlate Shiplap side wall for the full trailer length. 

It provides step-by-step repair procedures, detailed drawings, descriptive 

photographs, materials and tool needs, and an outline for cutting and splicing 

together the full side wall. 

Figure 1, View of Lower Side Wall Splice 

CAUTION: People who work with DuraPlate side panels are 

advised to always use proper ANSI safety equipment, including: 

safety glasses, hearing protection, cut-resistant gloves, steel-toed 

shoes, knee pads, face shields, etc. 

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Labor Requirements 

Replacing the lower portion of a full 52 ft. side wall requires at least four 

qualified mechanics working together with the proper tools and equipment, 

as outlined in this procedure. Hours required for the complete job include 

reinstalling the scuff liner and adding conspicuity stripes along the base rail. 

This will take roughly 30 man hours per side. This procedure and associated 

videotape are based on proven methods for completing this job. 

NOTE: Due to the many variations in models and sizes, customers can 

order the correct replacement material to specification by trailer serial 

number from WNC Parts. 

List of Materials 

• Replacement Logistic DuraPlate side panel 

• E7973120–Outside Splice Aluminum Extrusion (4 at 26 ft.) 

• 01A01844–Inside Splice Aluminum Extrusion (punched, 4 at 26 ft.) 

• 01107142–Outside Batten Strip, punched (8 per side) 

• 01107186–Inside Batten Strip, not punched (8 per side) 

• 21000120–Sealant Caulk Sika-Flex #227, white (2 tubes per side) 

• 21100083–PVC foam tape, 1 /16" thick x 3 /4" W (2 rolls per side) 

• BRV00005–Rivet 1 /4"D x 11 /16"L, Brazier Head, 2117-T4 (1.22 lbs.) 

• BRV00112–Rivet 1 /4"D x 13 /16"L, Brazier Head, 2117-T4 (13.5 lbs.) 

• BRV00026–Rivet 1 /4"D x 7 /8"L, Brazier Head, 2117- T4 (.4 lbs.) 

• BRV00092–Rivet 1 /4"D x 1"L, Brazier Head, 2117-T4 (.69 lbs.) 

• 25000781–Conspicuity Tape, 2" W x 7" white/11" red ( 3 /8 of a roll per trail) 

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Tools and Equipment Required 

• Air powered circular saw, equipped with a combination 40-tooth 

carbide blade. 

• Two pneumatic impact guns, with proper rivet sets and flat chisel tips 

• Six quick release modified Vise-Grip ® c-clamps (reference Figure 22) 

• Caulking gun, with Sika #227 or a urethane caulk 

• Rivet sets, and rivet bucking tools 

• Two hand-held 3 /8" air drills with several sharp F (0.2570) bits 

• 8 ft. stepladder 

• 12-lb. sledge hammer 

• Wood or plastic 6" long wedges 

• Measuring tape and poke-yoke exact measuring stick for cut 

angle placement 

• Chalk line 

• 36" crowbar and large plastic mallet 

• Portable lighting for a safe working environment inside the trailer 

• Steel angle for saw guide, 52 ft., per attached drawings 

• Air powered cutoff tool equipped with 3" abrasive wheel blade 

List of Attachments and Drawings 

• 01000700–Detailed drawing of all major parts 

• 010000619 a and b–DuraPlate Horizontal Splice Panel Relationship 

• GTF00652 and GTF00653–Drawings of Saw Guide Angle 

• Drawing 01100698–Vertical Seam Attachment Detail 

• Drawing 01100699–First Horizontal Panel Installation 

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Trailer Setup 

1. The trailer must be completely unloaded and placed on a level 

shop floor. 

2. The base rail must be supported by placing jack stands under the front 

coupler, at the rear ICC bumper and two jack stands with a 20 ft. I-beam 

under the center section. 

3. For additional support, retract the landing gear and add a wood block 

under the side to be worked on. 

4. Stretch a string along the center of the base rail from front to rear on the 

side to be replaced. 

CAUTION: People who work with DuraPlate side panels must have 

the proper safety equipment: safety glasses, ear protection, 

gloves, steel-toed shoes, knee pads, etc. 

Figure 2, Trailer Stabilized With Jack Stands 

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Remove the Galvanized Scuff Liner from Inside 

1. Equipped with an air impact gun and chisel tip, cut off the rivet button 

heads inside along the top of the galvanized scuff liner the full length of 

the trailer (Figure 3). 

2. Cut off the rivet heads at the front corner post vertical seam up 24", and 

again at the rear corner post seam up 24". This completely detaches the 

scuff liner. 

3. Using the chisel-tipped impact gun between the scuff liner and the wall 

panel, remove the scuff liner by peeling it away from the inner wall, 

moving toward the front. Set the length of galvanized liner aside 

for reinstallation. 

4. As the mechanic is down in position cutting the scuff liner rivets, it may be 

easier to also shear the rivet heads along the three lower rows of base 

rail attaching rivets. 

Figure 3, Removing Scuff Liner 

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Layout and Mark the Lower Panel Splice 

1. Measure and layout the interior cut line by measuring up from the base 

rail 5- 1 /4", then count upward 13 rivets. Drill out the 13th rivet to transfer 

the reference mark from the outside wall to the interior. From the inside, 

measure down 5 /8" from the center of the rivet hole. Refer to Figure 

26. This method will allow for inconsistencies in the exterior wall surface 

of the lower panel. Do the same at numerous places along the 52 ft. 

length. 

2. Stretch a chalk line and mark where the cut will be made along both 

outside and inside walls. When marking the side walls, align the chalk line 

at the top portion of the drilled holes prior to snapping the string. 

22 7 / 8 " 

CUTLINE 

Figure 4, Marking the Cut-line 

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22 7 / 8 " 

CUTLINE 

Figure 5, Drilling 1 /4" Holes 

Figure 6, Transferring the Cut-line Inside from Front to Rear Between Holes 

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Install Saw Support Angles to Lower Wall 

1. Using pop rivets, attach steel angles along the inside wall just below the 

cut-line to support the weight of the circular saw while keeping the long 

cut-line straight. 

2. To determine exactly where to place the angles, measure down from the 

proposed cut-line where the blade protrudes out of the saw base to make 

the cut exactly where needed. 

3. Drill and pop rivet the support angle to the lower wall along the full length 

of the side wall cut-line. Use a measuring fixture to ensure that the saw 

angle is straight and that it is placed the exact distance down from the 

proposed cut-line for the full 52 ft. 

5 5 / 8" 

GUIDE TO TACK 

CUT ANGLE 

Figure 7, Installing Saw Support Angle 

Cut the Lower Portion of Damaged Side Wall 

1. Equipped with an air powered circular saw/40-tooth combination metal 

cutting blade, ensure there are no obstructions to hamper a continuous 

cutting path along the full trailer length. Have one person operate the saw. 

Start from one end and proceed slowly to allow the saw to safely cut 

away the lower portion of the wall. 

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2. The saw operator’s function requires physical strength and patience not 

to rush the cutting process any faster than the saw blade can digest the 

DuraPlate material. It will be necessary to stop sawing occasionally to 

clean away the accumulation of plastic debris from the saw 

blade housing. Ensure power is removed from the saw prior to cleaning 

the housing. Ensure cut-resistant gloves are worn. 

3. While the cutting is in progress, have a second person on the outside of 

the trailer monitoring. His main job is safety, and to ensure the person 

operating the saw is following the prescribed cut-line. The outside 

monitoring proves most important during the stops and restarts required 

when cutting the full wall length. An inside saw operator may not realize 

he is straying off the cut-line until he is signaled. 

WARNING: When cutting DuraPlate with a circular saw, take all 

necessary precautions to ensure that no person comes close to 

the saw rotation path. The fine saw fragments are sharp and could cause 

bodily harm. People who work with DuraPlate side panels must use 

proper ANSI-certified safety equipment including safety glasses, hearing 

protection, cut-resistant gloves, steel-toed shoes, knee pads, and face 

shields, etc. When cleaning debris from the saw, disconnect the power 

and wear cut-resistant gloves. 

4. When sawing has been completed, carefully remove the saw support 

angles. Then use a 3" cutoff tool to make the remaining cuts at the front 

radius and rear corner post, where the circular saw blade cannot reach. 

REMOVE 

RIVETS 

Figure 8, Cutting Away Lower Panels 

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Remove the Lower Portion of DuraPlate Wall 

1. Using a heavy sledge hammer, start at one end and strike the inside 

lower wall panel just above the base rail, many times in succession. 

The heavy impacts will break the lower cut portion away from the base 

rail. Continue breaking the wall loose and progressing the full length of 

the lower side panel. 

Check the Wall Portion for Uneven Areas 

1. Use a string to recheck the remaining upper portion of side wall for wavy, 

uneven areas. It is important to bring the panel into line before attaching 

the inside aluminum extrusion. 

2. Use two nylon tie-down strap that are secured to the logistic anchor 

plates on the opposite side wall to force the cut wall edge in line. Leave 

these straps in place to stabilize the wall until the splice seam riveting has 

been completed. 

3. Remember to drill and remove the two lower 1 /4" rivets from every lap joint 

seam just above the cut-line. This will allow the aluminum extrusions to fit 

flush against the outer wall surface before being permanently riveted in 

place. 

4. Use a hammer and heavy bucking bar to straighten out any uneven 

edges along the base rails top rivet flange. 

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Installing the Inside Extrusion 

1. Clean up any sharp edges along the cut skin surface using a file or 

disc sander. 

2. Starting at the front corner, place the first section of extrusion (E7963120) 

up tight against the upper cut edge of the inside wall. Secure it in place 

using a #10 sheet metal screw 1- 1 /2" in length placed every 12" to 15" 

along the top flange. The bottom flange can be tacked after the lower wall 

panel has been set into place. Since the extrusion is 26 ft. long, it helps to 

use Vise-Grips ® Locking C-Clamps to hold it into place while tacking. 

3. Continue to attach the extrusion to the top portion of side wall until both 

26-ft. sections are tacked in place. Caulk the end butt joints of each piece 

before mating the ends permanently. 

4. Have a person on the outside break off the metal screw points flush with 

the side panel surface before attempting to add the exterior extrusion. It 

may be necessary to grind off the screw tips to ensure they do not 

protrude more than 1 /16". 

#10 SHEET 

METAL SCREWS 

TO HOLD 

EXTRUSION 

Figure 9, Installing Extrusion 

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Set the 12-ft. DuraPlate Horizontal Panels 

1. Be sure to measure and cut the lower panel to the proper length 144- 3 /4" 

to align the vertical seams at the splice joint. Add PVC Foam Tape 

(21100083) to the full base rail length directly over the lower row of holes, 

just above the ledge. Seal the front corner post attachment with PVC 

Foam Tape before installing the first horizontal section. 

2. Lift and set the first 12-ft. section of horizontal side panel into place, 

starting at the front corner post. Raise the panel if necessary to ensure no 

more than 1 /8" gap at the extrusion flange. Temporarily tack the panel to 

the inside extrusion lower flange using sheet metal screws. Reference 

Figure 10 and use the modified c-clamps to hold the lower panel sections 

against the base rail flange until permanent rivets can be installed. 

Repeat this process for the next three lower panels. 

3. Install the exterior extrusion along the outside splice (E7973120). Use 

metal screws to temporarily attach the center extrusion to both the upper 

wall section and lower horizontal panels. Add screws to both flanges of 

the inside extrusion. At the bottom of the panel near the base rail, use 

Vise-Grip clamps to secure the panels tight against the base rail lip 

(Figure 10 below). 

Figure 10, Installing Lower Panel Sections 

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4. Use 2" wide masking tape to temporarily hold the vertical seams of the 

lower horizontal panels tightly together until the batten strips are applied. 

5. The extrusion should be pre-punched from the factory (refer to 

Figure 29). Otherwise it will have to be marked out and drilled at the 

same time the exterior extrusion is being set into place. 

Figure 11, Measure Hole Spacing and Marking Hole Locations 

MARK EVERY 2" 

ON CENTER 

WITH SQUARE 

Figure 12, Measure Hole Spacing and Marking Hole Locations 

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Installing the Exterior Extrusion 

1. Before attempting to install the exterior extrusion, take a small 

cross-sectional piece of extrusion and use it to mark where the extrusion 

will be aligned along the wall splice. These pre-alignment marks will help 

the mechanics guide the 26 ft. section of extrusion exactly into place 

between the panels for drilling and tacking. Refer to Figure 13. 

2. Ensure that all metal screw points are flush within 1 /16" to the outside 

panel surface before attempting to add any exterior extrusion 

(E7973120). 

3. If the inside extrusion is pierced, you can use the hole pattern as a drill 

template to drill the 1 /4" rivet holes through both the DuraPlate panel and 

exterior extrusion. 

4. Stagger the end butt joints between the inside and outside extrusions to 

prevent both from landing at the same locations. 

5. Remember to caulk the end seams of both the lower panels and the butt 

ends of the extrusion before securing them together. 

6. Have one person equipped with an air drill, F bit, and impact gun working 

inside the trailer installing rivets. Alternate between drilling holes and 

installing rivets, securing the extrusions. 

7. Outside the trailer, have numerous people available to hold the long 

section of extrusion tightly in place against the wall. One person will work 

on a ladder bucking rivets as they are driven from the inside. 

WARNING: When holding the exterior extrusion in place for 

drilling, a wood block must be used as a buffer to protect hands 

from injury. 

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GRIND OFF 

END OF SCREWS 

FLUSH WITH SHEET 

Figure 13, Marking Where to Place Extrusion and Grind off Screws Flush 

Figure 14, Installing Exterior Extrusion and Caulking Butt Ends 

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Securing the Lower Horizontal Panel 

1. Check the tightness of the string and make sure the base rail is in 

alignment. 

2. Every 4 ft., drill and add temporary tack rivets to hold the lower portion of 

the side panels to the base rail. 

3. When all lower horizontal panels are installed, put two people inside the 

trailer equipped with air drills and sharp F bits. 

4. One person can start at the front, back drilling out all holes along the 

interior extrusion and lower base rail and working toward the rear. The 

other person can start from the rear and back drill out all the rivet holes in 

the interior extrusion and base rail. This is in preparation for installing the 

final rivets. 

Figure 15, Securing Rivets In Bottom Panel 

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Installing the Vertical Seam Batten Strips 

1. Two batten strips have been supplied: one with holes and one without. 

This will eliminate having to align rivet holes blindly between the outside 

and inside seams. Apply foam tape to the backside of the outside batten 

strips with holes (01107142). Reference attached drawing 01000698 for 

installing the foam tape in two separate rows, top to bottom. 

2. Measure to one side of the splice seam 1- 1 /4" and make a reference mark 

top and bottom for aligning the batten strip evenly over the splice seam. 

3. Apply the outside batten strips over each vertical seam. Note the foam 

tape will temporarily hold the strips in place until drilled and 1 /4" rivets 

are installed. 

Figure 16, Caulking the Vertical Seams 

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4. Equip the person working on the batten strips inside with an air impact 

gun and apron full of 1 /4" x 11 /16" buck rivets. Prior to installing the battens, 

make an alignment reference mark on the interior extrusion just above 

where the two lower panels meet. 

5. Use the marks to center the strip equally over the vertical seam before 

drilling the first hole from outside inward. Prior to drilling holes, both inside 

and outside batten strips must be held tightly against the side panel to 

prevent shavings from accumulating underneath. 

6. The person outside must be prepared to back drill the 1 /4" holes, using an 

F bit (.257), and simultaneously place buck rivets, which are to be 

installed from inside. Install the first few rivets at the top, middle, and 

bottom of the batten sides to hold the strips secure while the remaining 

holes are being drilled. 

Figure 17, Aligning and Installing Batten Strips Over the Vertical Seams 

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Riveting the Lower Panels 

1. While two people are still installing the remaining batten strips, assign two 

other people to rivet the lower panels at the base rail and along the top 

and bottom of the extrusions. All of the holes were previously back drilled 

in rapid succession (Refer to Step 3 on page 14), using F bits to 

accommodate 1 /4" rivets without having to ream out holes. 

2. To prevent mixing rivet sizes, use one at a time. Always install rivet heads 

from the inside to keep the smooth surface toward the cargo. For 

extrusion riveting, use 1 /4" x 13 /16" Brazier heads (BRV00112) to secure the 

interior and exterior extrusions and the DuraPlate panels. Remove and 

save the temporary metal screws as you go. 

3. Install the lower three rows of rivets securing the side panel and base rail 

together using 1 /4" x 7 /8" Brazier heads (BRV00026). 

4. The two vertical connections at the front corner and rear corner post will 

take the 1 /4" x 7 /8" Brazier head rivets, except near the base rail where 

there is more thickness requiring a 1 /4" x 1" rivet (BRV00092). 

Figure 18, Riveting the Base Rail 

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Reinstalling the Scuff Liner 

1. Most galvanized scuff liners are bent after being used for a number of 

years. To help straighten it for reuse, turn it over, concave facing 

upward, and beat it with a large plastic mallet to pound it flat again. 

Some areas will require more emphasis than others depending with how 

bad it is bent. 

2. Two people, one holding the scuff upright and the other using a large 

mallet can start at the front wall and drive the lower portion between the 

base rail and DuraPlate outer steel surface. It may be necessary to place 

a cargo jack at the front and rear corners to secure the scuff until rivets 

can be applied. 

3. Use two people inside, one back-drilling scuff top mount holes and the 

other holding it tight against the wall until a rivet can be installed. It works 

best to have two air lines: one with an air drill and the other with a impact 

gun, so a person can switch between the two. Reinstalling the scuff liner 

will require another person working outside with a rivet 

bucking bar. 

Figure 19, Back Drilling and Reinstalling the Scuff Liner 

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Final Requirements to Complete the Repair 

1. Add the conspicuity tape along the lower side panel just above the base 

rail rivets, as prescribed by factory specifications. 

2. Caulk the base rail ledge and top portion of the exterior extrusion and 

side panels. 

3. Remove all jack supports and string lines from the outside of the trailer. 

4. Sweep out the interior of the trailer, cleaning up all debris. 

Figure 20, View of Interior with Splice Completed 

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General Information on Buck Rivets 

1. The hole size in the adjoining material must not be greater than the 

recommended drill size for each fastener. Refer to the chart 

attached below. 

2. Rivet heads must be seated tightly against the material by means of a 

block or rivet head prior to setting the rivet. 

3. Good riveting practice is to clamp adjoining materials tightly together 

before rivet installation. With DuraPlate side panels, install either 

temporary rivets or small bolts placed along seams. 

4. To ensure proper rivet set, the rivet stem must protrude through the 

adjoining materials 1 /8" to 3 /16". 

5. A riveting set must not be used on a rivet without equal pressure being 

applied to the opposite side. 

Drill Bit Guidelines–DuraPlate Buck Rivets 

A general rule often applied to determine the hole size for solid rivets is to 

provide a clearance of from .003" to .008" over the maximum shank diameter 

of the rivet. The clearance can be increased to .015" where necessary for 

rivets 1 /4". Examples: 

3 

/16"D (BRV00011) Hole size: .188" – .191" Use drill bit size: 11 

1 

/4"D (BRV00001) Hole size: .250" – .257" Use drill bit size: F 

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ITEM # PART # COMPONENT 

DESCRIPTION 

QUANTITY/TRAILER 

1 E7973120 

2 01AQ1844 

OUTSIDE SPLICE EXTRUSION 4 

EXTRUSION PUNCHED 4 

22 3/16" 

3 01107140 

12' REPLACEMENT PANEL 8 

144" 

4 01107141 

22 3/16" 

4' REPLACEMENT PANEL 2 

48" 

5 21100083 1/16" THICK x 3/4"W 1-3/4" 

(200' PER ROLL) 

6 25000781 2"W, 7" WHITE/11" RED 3/8" 

CONSPICUITY TAPE 

(150' PER ROLL) 

7 BRV00005 

11/16" 

1/4"D x 11/16"L 1.22 LBS. 

BRAZIER HEAD RIVET .2117-T4 

8 BRV00112 

13/16" 

1/4"D x 13/16"L 


13.16 LBS. 

9 BRV00026 1/4"D x 7/8"L .39 LBS. 

7/8" 


10 01107142 

OUTSIDE BATTEN STRIP 8 

11 01107186 INSIDE BATTEN STRIP 8 

12 21000120 SIKA FLEX #227 WHITE SEALANT 1 3/4 TUBES 

SIKA 

Figure 21, 53 ft. DuraPlate Trailer Lower Horizontal Splice Parts List 

323UX071 

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RUBBER CUSHION 

1/8" PAD 

3" 

3/4" 

2 PIECES OF 

3/8"D x 1-1/4"L x 3"W BAR 

WELDED TOGETHER 

WELD 

2-5/8" 

1-3/4" 

1/2" 

2-1/2" 

7/8" 

90° 

4-1/4" 

WELD 

3-3/8" 

ONE PIECE OF 

3/8" x 3/4" x 4-3/4" BAR 

SECTION VISE 

CLAMP BY 2-5/8" 

AND REWELD 

BOTH SIDES. 

#18R VISE GRIP 

9-1/2" THROAT CLAMPS 

323UX032 

Figure 22, Drawing of Special Vise Grips for Working Side Panels 

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5/16" 1/4" x 1/2" SLOTS 

(6 PLACES) 

47-1/8" + - 

1/32 

1" + - 

1/32 

47-1/8" + - 

1/32 

1-1/2" 

144" + - 

1/16 

1" + - 

1/32 

47-1/8" + - 

1/32 

1-1/4" + - 

1/32 

1-1/4" 

2" 

5/16" 

1/8" MAKE FROM #20200331 

STRUCTURAL STEEL ANGLE 

SCALE 1:10 BLANK SIZE: 1/8" x 1-1/2" x 2" 

323UX063 

Figure 23, Drawing GTF00652 Steel Angle for Circular Saw Support 

1-1/2" 

1-1/4" 

2" 

1-1/2" 

SCALE 1:3 

1/8" 

1-1/4" 

2" 

1/4" x 1/2" ROUND SLOTS 

(2 PLACES) 

47-1/8" + - 1/16 

48" + - 1/16 

MAKE FROM #20200331 

STRUCTURAL STEEL ANGLE 

BLANK SIZE: 1/8" x 1-1/2" x 2" 

323UX064 

Figure 24, Drawing GTF000653 Steel Saw Support Angle 

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25' 10" 

26' 0" 

INNER SPLICE EXTRUSION (#01A01844) 

2" 

2" 

26' 0" 

25' 10" 

OUTER SPLICE EXTRUSION (#E7973120) 

12' 0" 

12' 0" 

12' 0" 

12' 0" 

4' 0" 

22-3/16" 

01107140 

01107140 

01107140 

01107140 

01107141 22-3/16" 

52' 0" (624") 

TOTAL PANEL LENGTH 

323UX065 

Figure 25, Layout Drawing 01000619a For DuraPlate Horizontal Side Wall Splice 

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2-1/8" 

5/8" 

1/2" 

1-5/16" 

1/4" 

5/8" 

1/2" 

24-3/4" 

7/8" 

2-1/8" 

CUT LINE 

5/8" 

22-5/8" 

22-3/16" 

PANEL 

18" 

23-1/4" 

22-3/4" 

3/16" 

5.225" 

SCALE 1:3 

323UX066 

Figure 26, Layout Drawing 01000619b For DuraPlate Horizontal Side Wall Splice 

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#BRV00005 

(1/4 D. X 11/16" L.) 

HEADS OF RIVETS 

ON INSIDE 

INSIDE BATTEN 

UNPUNCHED 

(#01107186) 

OUTSIDE BATTEN 

PUNCHED (#01107142) 

1/16" X 3/4" PVC FOAM TAPE 

(#21100083) 

OUTSIDE BATTEN STRIP 

(#01106976) 

#BRV0005 

(1/4" X 11/16" LONG 

BUCK RIVET) 

1-1/4" 

INSIDE 

BATTEN STRIP 

(#01107186) 1/16" X 3/4" 

PVC FOAM TAPE 

(#21100083) 

PVC FOAM TAPE 

(#21100083) 

OUTSIDE BATTEN 

(#01107142) 

TRANSFER DRILL THRU 

OUTER BATTEN STRIP 

WITH "F" BIT (.257) 

PANEL 

#01107140 

323UX067 

Figure 27, Drawing 01000698 Detail of Horizontal Panel Seam and Batten Strip 

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53' 0" (636") OVERALL LENGTH 

CUT 

LINE 

CUT LINE 

22-5/8" 

INNER SPLICE EXTRUSION (#01A01644) 

CUT LINE 

#01107140 (22-3/16" X 144") 

FRONT REPLACEMENT PANEL. 

1-1/4" 

22-5/8" 

SEAL CORNER POST ATTACHMENT 

WITH #21100083 PVC FOAM TAPE 

BEFORE INSTALLING PANEL. 

323UX068 

Figure 28, Drawing 011000699 First Horizontal Panel Installation 

.688 TYP. 

11/16" + - 1/16" 

1.000" + - .031 

0.256 

(156 HOLES) 

11/16" + 0" - 1/16" 

TYP. 

2.000 + - .010 

1.000 + - .031 

+ -+- 

312" 

(26' 0" 

1/16" 

1/16") 

MAKE FROM #E7963120 

323UX069 

Figure 29, Drawing 01A01844 Interior Aluminum Extrusion Punch Pattern 

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Notes 

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© 2004 Wabash Technology Corp. 

Wabash National Corporation 

P.O. Box 6129 

Lafayette, IN 47903 

1-800-937-4784 

www.wabashnational.com 

PGI57323-02-0104

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