Weldcoa Demo - Truck Body Gauges Operation

When you’re loading and moving cylinders every day, you need confidence that everything is going to hold the way it should. Truck body gauges give your team a simple way to check that pallet bays are in spec, so pallets lock in securely and stay that way during transport. It’s a fast check that supports safer handling and more consistent performance on the road.

Here is a short video demonstrating how the truck body gauges should be used and what key points to look out for.

Why This Matters

Weldcoa pallet systems are designed so that:

The pallet becomes part of the truck body when locked in
The system relies on tight dimensional tolerances

If dimensions are off:

Pallets may not fully engage
Locking mechanisms may fail
There is a real risk of pallet ejection during transport

Types of Gauges:

Each truck body gauge kit includes two tools. Each have simple visual differences make them easy to distinguish in the field. Both gauges are required to fully verify each pallet bay.

1. Lock Tube to Lock Tube Gauge

Measures distance between opposing lock tubes
Confirms proper spacing for pallet locking
Has a straight pin-to-pin design

2. Lock Tube to Center Tube Gauge

Identified by a half-moon cutout
Measures alignment between lock tube and center tube

When to Perform Inspections

This depends on your company's safety policies, but guidance is:

Frequency should align with:
- Usage volume
- Number of loads per day
- Handling conditions
Conservative approach:
- Periodic checks similar to a vehicle walk-around inspection
Practical approach:
- Check after:
  - Visible impacts
  - Rough handling events
  - Unusual loading behavior

Over-checking every load may reduce operational efficiency without added value.

Please see Weldcoa's TRUCK BODY GAUGES Inspection Procedure for more details. If a copy is needed, please email us at sales@weldcoa.com for assistance.

If a Bay is Out of Spec

Recommended Immediate Action:

Remove the affected bay or truck body from service

Recommended Next Steps:

Send to a qualified truck repair facility
Typically the same type of facility that repairs pallets

Important:

Do not continue using an out-of-spec bay
Weldcoa does not perform field rework

Common Causes of Damage

Out-of-spec conditions are typically caused by:

Forklift impact or misuse
Loading at incorrect angles
Excessive force during pallet placement
Repeated heavy use over time

Even though truck bodies are built for durability, improper handling can bend lock tubes and shift dimensions.

Truck body gauges are a simple tool with a critical role:

They ensure that pallets lock correctly, stay secure, and move safely down the road—protecting both your operation and the communities you serve.

Always verify fit before transport if damage is suspected
Do not force pallets into a bay
Treat any visible impact as a trigger for inspection
Follow all site and DOT safety practices

If you would like to place an order or have any questions and concerns, please contact us at (630) 806-2000 or email our technical support team at sales@weldcoa.com today.

Built on 55 Years of Experience. Focused on Safety Every Day.

For more than five decades, Weldcoa has supported gas distributors with well-built pallets and cylinder distribution equipment designed for real-world use. Safety is at the core of everything we do—from how our systems are engineered to how they perform in the field. Our goal is simple: give you the tools and support you need to move and deliver cylinders safely, efficiently, and with confidence.

If you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact us at (630) 806-2000 or email our technical support team at sales@weldcoa.com today. Your feedback is very important to us.