Translucent Roof Panels

LIGHT, BRIGHT & WATERTIGHT for dry trailers, truck bodies and delivery vans

Since 1980, Crane Composites has provided the market with a superior translucent roof solution that has addressed the needs for a well-lit vehicle that allows for a safer loading and unloading of cargo.

All Crane Composites translucent roofs are in compliance with the FSMA/USDA/FSIS requirements. There are many additional benefits that come along Crane Composites’ translucent roofs; they are a lightweight and a cost efficient way to light a trailer without spending money to install lighting.

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IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY + SAFETY

  • Improved visibility for safer loading and unloading of cargo
  • Ideal for fleets who make frequent stops and load or unload products by hand
  • Natural lighting makes it easier to identify specific cargo

NATURAL LIGHT

  • Light transmission with no added wiring or hardware cost
  • Unique resin system filters UV light waves and minimizes heat build-up

WEIGHT SAVINGS

  • Average weight savings of ~34 lbs. | 15% savings!
  • Increased payload and fuel efficiency

EASY TO MAINTAIN

  • Excellent surface for standard adhesive types due to the high surface energy of the panel which provides strong bonds to roof bows and top rails.
  • Excellent rivet pull-out strength properties because of the woven fiberglass reinforcement along the edge.
  • Minimized stress on adhesive and fastener points due to product rigidity.
  • Easily repairable when damage does occur.
Translucent fiberglass panels
Translucent fiberglass panels

solutions for dry van trailers

KEMLITE XLR Extended Weathering Roof:

One-piece, high-strength fiberglass reinforced plastic (frp) roof that combines durability and enhanced weathering capabilities with natural lighting for a superior addition to our translucent roof product line. This product is comprised of random chopped fiberglass and polyester resin with woven reinforcement built into the roadside and curbside edges for additional strength at the fasteners. It contains an engineered fabric on the backside for enhanced tear resistance and a unique resin formulation for enhanced weatherability.

The light tint of ultramarine blue provides significant light transmission while limiting heat gain in the trailer compared to standard translucent roofs. This allows for improved safety and productivity for loading and unloading cargo. Additional UV stabilization has shown a reduction in roof degradation by up to one third, helping your roof last longer than standard translucent roof.

solutions for truck bodies + delivery vans

ARMORTUF TRW Truck Body Translucent Roof:

Our only roof panel with full-width woven fiberglass mat reinforcement. It is a one-piece high-strength FRP roof | 0.39Ibs/ft².

KEMLITE RISC Cool Roof:

Provides low light transmission supporting cooler vehicle temperatures making it ideal for delivery vehicles. A one-piece FRP roof with woven reinforcement built into a roadside and curb side edges for additional rivet pull-out strength. | 0.46Ibs/ft².

KEMLITE TI 06 Translucent Roof:

Woven fiberglass reinforcement built into roadside and curbside edges for additional rivet pull out strength | 0.37Ibs/ft². Our 0.06″ thickness is ideal roof for truck bodies and delivery vans.