Description
Integral wall design
In 2005, Ridge Corporation successfully introduced the refrigerated transportation market to the concept of welding the lower scuff band to upper wall liner walls to create a single piece, integral wall liner. Today, PolarX has established itself as the liner of choice when it comes to the safe, efficient transportation of temperature sensitive goods. Our patented process, utilizes high frequency sonic welders to connect the upper wall liner to the scuff below. The weld creates a durable, hermetic seal, protecting the underlying insulating foam from moisture intrusion and degradation, much more consistent than hot gas joining. At the interface, Ridge-welded seams have a higher strength than the surrounding materials.
- Lightweight ballistic strength
- Food Sfety & BioStat®
- Royal Watson with Surlok® Bonding Technology
A new benchmark in reefer wall performance
The Ridge Integral Liner is manufactured to the highest quality standards in the industry. Our innovative product design combined with advanced materials and assembly processes sets us apart from the competition. Ridge has established a new benchmark in reefer wall performance.
- Integral walls are built using lightweight, resilient, high-impact components
Product advantages
- LIGHTWEIGHT BALLISTIC STRENGTH
Ridge panels incorporate the highest strength-to-weight Ratio in the market. In many cases Ridge scuff liners out perform aluminum scuff in puncture strength. - FASTENER-LESS DESIGN
Ridge liners eliminate snag points that damage cargo. At the interface, Ridge welded seams have a higher strength than the surrounding materials. Caulk is not required for sealing seams that expand and contract at differing rates as in conventional aluminum and FRP construction. - LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS
Ridge ballistic-grade materials do not bend, dent, or deform into new shapes like traditional aluminum scuffs. - THERMAL LIFE SPAN
When the sealing properties of high-strength/high-pressure layered laminates are combined into one-piece wall design, out-gassing is nearly eliminated. - HYDROPHOBIC
Hydrophobic, resists corrosion, mildew, degradation, and can be easily cleaned - POLARX™
Materials are compliant with FDA Direct Food Contact standards - BIOSTAT
Technology; inhibiting microbial and fungal growth for the life of the trailer or truck body
PolarX superiority
- LONG LASTING AESTHETICS
Ridge Liners are produced white, smooth, and flat. They retain their original shape after repeated impact, whiten with age, and use their ballistic characteristics to maintain a smooth appearance. - FOAM ADHESION
Our liners incorporate unique scrim cloths to provide a maximum surface area for foam adhesion. - NO STYRENE
Our products do not release STYRENE and are fully recyclable. - ABRASION RESISTANCE
Ridge thermoplastic integral scuffs show far superior abrasion resistance when compared to aluminum or FRP. - EASE OF REPAIR
Thermoplastics can be repaired quickly and easily with readily available tools. View a repair at ridgecorp.com.
Long-life asset protection
Ridge Corporation uses the most advanced fusion technology to assemble high-strength durable composite structures. Our patented process allows for the union of varying thickness throughout the trailer or truck body’s walls, ceilings, or doors to provide our customers with the design flexibility to place impact protection where it is needed. These fused liners are thoroughly inspected and rigorously tested to guarantee product performance. While providing versatility, Ridge fused liners are produced in a cost efficient manner to supply our customers with premium long-life asset protection at affordable pricing.
Specify PolarX
- Proprietary fiber orientation and thermoplastic resins
- FDA compliant to Direct Food Contact standards
- Universally bondable, integral wall; Surlok™ and Royal Watson™; Dow Chemical tested for max foam adhesion
- Chemical bond to PU foams and adhesives, much stronger than scrim cloths
- Patented ultrasonic welded integral scuff and wall
- High impact and far better abrasion resistance when compared to aluminum or FRP
- Industry leading strength to weight ratio
- 100% Recyclable
- We’re developing new solutions
- Long lasting value