Heavy-duty hauling requires secure load coverage, but every extra minute spent tarping slows the trip. For fleets hauling multiple loads per shift, those extra minutes can add up. Pulltarps automatic tarp systems can cover loads in seconds, reducing the time spent tarping and allowing trucks to complete more loads per shift.
In this article, we’ll explore Pulltarps automatic tarp systems , their functionality and benefits, and what they offer fleets looking to make dump truck tarping faster.
How Pulltarps Automatic Tarp Systems Make Dump Truck Tarping Faster
Automatic tarp systems for dump trucks eliminate ten to fifteen minutes of loading time per load. This increased efficiency allows fleets to complete more loads each day, resulting in higher productivity and revenue.
Pulltarps automatic tarp systems are designed with the user in mind, balancing durability, functionality, and ease of use. Built for a wide range of dump truck configurations, they feature durable steel or aluminum housings, reinforced components, and reliable operation for demanding hauling environments, helping improve efficiency and reduce manual handling during daily use.
Here’s how these tarp systems can help make dump truck tarping faster:
One-Touch In-Cab Operation: Pulltarps automatic tarp systems use a 1.3 HP electric motor and in-cab Switch or wireless remote control, allowing operators to quickly extend or retract the tarp with the flip of a switch. This saves time and reduces the manual labor involved in covering and uncovering loads.
Faster Tarp Deployment: Automatic arm-style tarp systems use heavy-duty pivots and spring tension to lift and guide the tarp up and over the load. This makes covering peaked or heaped loads easier and reduces the need to manually pull the tarp into position.
Smooth, Low-Friction Operation: Pulltarps’ enclosed 4-spring pivot uses UHMW bushings for smooth, low-friction operation. The design allows the tarp to move smoothly as the system deploys and retracts, helping keep the tarping cycle quick and coverage secure.
Smoother Tarp Movement: Pulltarps automatic arm-style tarp systems feature a double wrap teardrop, which helps eliminate bunching and stress on the stitching as the tarp moves over the load. Bumpers keep the tarp centered and reduce noise, helping the tarp move smoothly through the system for faster, more efficient tarping.
Pulltarps also offers in-house manufactured tarps and a range of tarp parts, accessories and replacements, both ready to order and custom-designed.
Additional Benefits of Automatic Tarp Systems
Automatic tarp systems for dump trucks can improve more than tarping speed, providing additional benefits such as:
Safer Tarping
One-touch operation lets drivers cover loads from a safe location, reducing the need to climb onto trucks or reach across uneven loads. Electric push-button controls reduce manual handling and physical strain. Built-in sensors can also automatically stop tarp movement when tension is high or an object is detected, helping prevent damage and improve operator safety.
Better Load Protection
A tarp that stays securely tensioned over the truck body helps prevent sagging, flapping, and wind drag while keeping the load covered. Automatic tarp systems make it faster to secure loads, reducing the risk of material spilling or blowing onto the road and helping fleets meet load-covering requirements.
Lower Operating Costs
Faster tarping allows trucks to complete more loads per shift, increasing productivity and revenue. Automatic operation also reduces manual labor, and features that help prevent tarp and system damage can reduce repairs and downtime. These savings can help fleets recover the initial investment and lower long-term cost of ownership.
For fleets that need maximum coverage and reliable operation with minimal adjustment or downtime, consider the SuperShield™ 9500E automatic tarp system. It is designed to meet the rigorous demands of dump truck operations and is recommended for large dump truck bodies up to 40 feet. With a black powder-coated finish and a 12-gauge steel construction, it protects against the elements and falling debris, ensuring secure and compliant coverage.
Boost Fleet Efficiency with Pulltarps Automatic Tarp Systems for Dump Trucks
Pulltarps automatic tarp systems help fleets spend less time tarping and more time hauling. With one-touch controls, a 1.3 HP electric motor, automatic arm systems, and features designed for smooth tarp movement, operators can cover loads faster with less manual handling. The result is faster load cycles, safer tarping, better load protection, and more productive dump truck operations.
If you need a complete tarp system, Pulltarps also offers a Build Your Tarp Configurator that helps match automatic and semi-automatic tarp systems to your truck, trailer, and hauling application.