Rolling Tarp Systems are now typically manufactured by most tarp system OEMS in modular panel sections, designed for quicker replacement then the old original one pcs Conestoga style tarps from the 90’s. BEWARE some system designs will take longer then an LCS panel replacement especially if the panel must be fed from the bottom of the frame on one side and then up and over. See our LCS Frame system design below so you are more informed when you are ready to purchase a new load covering system. Let the LCS EXPERTS help you in the end. LCS is very familiar with competitors rolling tarp systems so don’t be afraid to give us a call when you need replacement tarp panels service or repairs. We will need dimensions unless we see the trailer in person. You are also welcome to order your own panels or parts and LCS will be more then obliging to perform the service work for you.
the LOOK™ MODULAR FRAME SYSTEM: ROLLING CARS
LCS designed the most common-sense modular rolling tarp frame in the market, for tarp panel replacement.
1) The LCS aluminum frame extrusion has the tarp connector grooves internal of the tubular design.
Q. Why would this be important?
A. Because when the tarp system frames come in contact with interior building doors, fence posts & gates, trees and other objects the unprotected exterior raised grooves are subject to damage. The slightest pinching of those grooves will make it very difficult in getting the tarp panels replaced easily, and cost effectively. It might even lead to the replacement cost of a new frame and panel.
2) The interior design allows LCS frames to be narrower in depth and thus an LCS system can provide up to 1" extra interior load width.
3) LCS vertical side and top frames are assembled with a 2-part interior 90 degree square corner casting.
A. Primary Casting inserts into the aluminum extrusion connecting the sides and top in place.
B. Cap Casting attaches to the side and traps the tarp panel and locks it into place.
Q. Why is this design unique and important?
Because the tarp panel install or replacement doesn't require the panel to be started from the bottom and pulled up through the tight corner across and down. An LCS tarp panel starts at one top corner where it slides straight vertical, while the opposite end slides across the horizontal roof, straight vertical down on the opposite side. The Cap is then inserted over the exposed open side corner and traps the tarp panel locking it into place by torquing the provided bolts
Before
LCS is the originator of the round top Steel Haulers SLIDEKIT System introduced in 2008. Did you know our SLIDEKIT is specific for 72” Coils and will fit in a 66” side ht with a static 24” arch to center (90”OAL) loaded eye to the side or the front. Did you know a round top tarp will last longer than a flat top because the arch allows the tarp to stay tighter throughout its lifespan. A large LCS fleet owner of rolling tarps which has both flat and round top systems, says when trailers are sitting in a rainstorm a flat top with a hole will pool and water will funnel downward into the load where a round top will shed the water and allow it to roll off minimizing wet loads.
After
LCS provides Modular Systems for the Railroad.
Look to LCS your One Tarp Stop Shop for Service & Repair of most load covering systems.