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Neck (main beams): The front section of a semi-trailer chassis where the main beams are reduced in height. This area has been increasingly important with the growth in popularity of Jumbo and high cube trailers because the depth of the neck has a critical influence in the internal height of the trailer. Improved design and materials have lead to necks which are now as thin as 40 mm this was considered impossible a few years ago.
Non slip floor: Floor covering usually using sand to provide a non-slip surface.
Non-standard containers: Swap bodies that have top as well as bottom corner castings or side doors that are not manufactured in line with ISO standard dimensions.