Owens & Sons uses aluminium I-beam structure for making customized trailers

Owens & Sons Aluminum Slide-On Trailers, a family-run manufacturer of customised boat trailers, focuses on the three most fundamental challenges faced by the customers - flexing, corrosion, and an inability to adequately support the boat's hull. Based on the manufacturer's recommendations and the client's preferred towing method, the crew meticulously develops the framework for each project.

Providing safe and user-friendly trailers, Owens & Sons Aluminum Slide-On Trailers utilise heavy-duty winches with quick-release options to ensure quick loading and unloading. Additionally, they use a bunk over frame arrangement to equally disperse the boat's weight. Torsion axles, which are great for reducing maintenance costs and improving suspension, and all-aluminium "I" structures are other simple methods for making the trailers. I-beams made of aluminium are commonly used in structural applications that require a high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance.

During the construction, the business adds many elements to make trailers fashionable and practical. Like a spindle system, for instance, to oil the inner bearing first and prevent the trailer from breaking down from friction. Additionally, the crew mounts wood bunks with carpet, galvanised wheels, and polypropylene on the V-Block to safeguard the boat while it is transported.

Corrosion-resistant and galvanised aluminium wheels are also an option from the other styles. The upright guides used in trailers are adjustable and can be adjusted and aligned accordingly. Aluminium pipe covered with PVC plastic upper sleeves prevents boat rub rails from scratching.