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Couple of reasons. One, wood is cheaper and easier to replace. Two, wood is more resilient than metal, and if it bends, it won't necessarily be permanently bent that way. Three, wood is lighter than metal. Four, if dunnage needs to be nailed into the floor (for example, to keep freight stationary), it can be done with a wooden floor.
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What is the most abundant semi-metal in earth's crust?
The most abundant semi-metal in earth's crust is arsenic.
Do semi-metals count as a metal?
No. Semi-metals are their own class of elements.
Is tellurium a metal?
Tellurium is a metalloid, or a semi metal. This can be considered a metal or a non-metal as its properties put it in the metalloid category of the Periodic Table.
Is silcon a metal?
No, Silicon is a metalliod or semi-metal. This means it has both metallic and nonmetallic properties.
Both computer parts and sand have this semi metal?
Silicon.
in trucking Do semi trailers have to have company name on them?
No, the trailers don't have to.
Why are there wood floors in shipping containers?
There are wood floors in semi trailers too. They come that way so you can secure pallets to the floor of the trailer by nailing them down. On the wall of every semi trailer there's a sign: "Be sure to sweep the floor of this trailer and pull all the nails out of the floor after unloading it."
Semi Trailers?
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Semi Trailers for Sale?
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Can you advertise on the side of semi trailers?
Yes
Where is the best place to find used semi trailers for sale?
You can find used semi trailers on the following site: http://usedsemitrailers.com/. You can save a lot of money.
What distinguishes a semi tractor?
A semi-trailer is distinguished from other types of trailers by having no front axle. Semi-trailers are used to transport large quantities of goods over many hundreds of miles.
Where can I buy semi trailers online?
Many businesses sell new or used semi trailers. I suggest you to look for these different type of businesses and see which best fits your style when buying a semi trailer.
What are things used in semi circles?
CBs as in CB radios used by drivers of Semi trailers
What is piggyback in logistics?
Piggybacking is a term for transporting semi-trailers on train rail flatcars. The trains can then carry numerous semi-trailers to various destinations to reduce transportation cost.
Is boron a metal or semi metal?
Boron is a metalloid or semi-metal
Is arsenic a semi-metal?
It is a semi-metal. (: Your welcome
