Here’s a hint: it’s all about the rivets and welds.
If you’ve ever noticed, airplane structures are riveted, not welded, and there’s a good reason for that. Welding aluminum can reduce the material’s strength by over 50%, while rolling aluminum creates stress points that can weaken over time. Airplane wings, in particular, need flexibility to handle the forces they experience during flight. Riveting provides the necessary strength and durability without compromising the material.
Swiftco applies this same aerospace engineering principle to their aluminium trailers. Designed by a former Aerospace Engineer and Finite Element Analysis Consultant for Boeing, Airbus, and other major companies, Swiftco trailers use riveted construction, avoiding the weak points caused by welding or rolling aluminium.
KEY BENEFITS OF SWIFTCO TRAILERS:
Superior Strength: Swiftco’s joint design uses two 6mm thick mild steel plates, creating a 12mm thick joint.
Tested Durability: Each joint is tested to withstand over 4000kg of load, with total trailer strength exceeding 8000kg—far above the required 4500kg by Australian Design Rules.
Aerospace-Grade Design: No rolled aluminium is used, following the same principles used in constructing aircraft like the Boeing 747.
6-Year Warranty: Swiftco offers an industry-leading 6-year frame warranty, providing greater peace of mind than many car warranties.
During a recent visit to Swiftco’s manufacturing facility on the Gold Coast, I observed the construction of their impressive 4500kg-rated, tri-axle, 8-metre SharkCat trailer with a DeeMaxx braking system. The aluminium beams they use are T6 temper, with a strength range of 380MPa to 500MPa, ensuring a solid frame. Swiftco builds these trailers on-site, with a team of skilled professionals. They were also constructing a 10-metre trailer for a client in PNG and a 6.9-metre trailer for a medical ship in Indonesia.
WHY CHOOSE SWIFTCO?
Custom Design: Built to your specific requirements— whether you need bunks (skids) or rollers.
Direct Communication: As a family-run Australian business, you can speak directly to Marcus Gardner, the owner, customising your trailer to meet your exact needs
Affordability: With no middleman involved, Swiftco trailers are competitively priced, whether you choose their aluminium or hot-dipped galvanised models.
Reach out to Swiftco today and tow your boat with confidence. Ph:1300 95 95 80 www.swiftcotrailers.com.au
Published in print January-March 2025
