Nonstick for dump trailer

[DUSTMAKER]

I bought a new dump trailer recently and after dumping about a dozen times with four different materials it seams a lot of them stick in the trailer. Bark and dirt seam to stick the most. This trailer only tilts to about 40 degrees, is that about normal for a small dump trailer 7x10 with single acting cylinders, or should I have researched this more? Is there a material I could spray or lay in the bottom that would allow the material to slide better? Any help would be appreciated .
Thanks

[Regal]

I wouldn't try spraying anything. Would probably just add to the problem. Don't know about any of the bed liner products, if they would work or not. We have a dump trailer too and rock slides ok but like you say dirt, especialy if it's damp does'nt like to slide. Wish they tilted up more too. Many people use polyethylene liners. Same material used on the under side of shoes on combine heads. It wears well and NOTHING sticks to it. Not real cheap either if you need much. Most plastic distributors should stock 4X8 sheets. 1/8" thick would do. There are 2 grades most common, HDPE (High density polyethylene) and UHMW (Ultra high molecular weight) You would only need HDPE, its the least expensive. Would have to bolt it in.

[MikeD74T]

Grainger Industrial Supply: Dry Film Lubricant,SLIP Plate #1,1 Gal 1WVL3

Not too unreasonably expensive to try. MikeD74T

[PaulChristenson]

Aero Industries: QuickSilver™: Dump Truck Bed Liner

[workinallthetime]

just a thought, i use old p/u truck bed liners for all kinds of stuff, you can go to just about any auto dealer that sells used trucks and pick them up from around the dumpster. cut them to size and screw them to the bed of your trailer. the ribs and the plastic they are are made of help things slide around on them so might be a good idea and you wont be out anything but time.

[Ductape]

I'll second Paul's suggestion on the dump truck liner. You'll find it wherever they sell/install truck bodies. A layer on the floor should do the trick.

[wushaw]

The average dump trailer angle is 45deg, my little dump trailer is at 45deg which is all I could get out of it since the actuator is a little short.

I wanted 50deg but 45 does work.

[EddieWalker]

The bed on my 5 yard dump truck is probably as old as the truck, which is a 1983 model. It's rusted and ribbed on the bottom from years and years of use. With dry material, it slides out fine, but if the clay has any moisture at all, it sticks real bad. Each load gets worse, and if I keep at it, I can go from dumping 5 yards, to less then one yard with over 4 yards sticking to the bed.

Some days, I've had to shovel out the corners every four to five loads. It was really frustrating.

I did a search and read an article on HeavyEquiptmentForums.Com in the trucks section. dirt sticks in the dump box - Heavy Equipment Forums

The cheapest fix without welding or replacing the bed is a paint type product called Hammerite Rust Cap, smooth finish. I bought one gallon of it for $74 plus shipping. Search: hammerite

I used over half the gallon, but I also put it on really thick with a small roller. It's miserably sticky and aweful stuff to work with. It gets on everything and doesn't wash off. Thinner didn't help either. The next day, it dried to a glossy, smooth finish. I've hauled about 400 yards with it since putting it on and there is no sign of wear, and I no longer have any sticking issues. It's truly an amazing product!!!!

From what the guy at Heavy Equipment Forums said, he puts on a fresh coat every year. He's a pro and hauls every day. I move dirt off and on, but never every day. My bed is in really bad shape, so that might affect how long it lasts too. Right now, I just don't know, but if I had to do it once a month, it would be worth it to me.

Good luck,
Eddie

[DUSTMAKER]

Thanks for the information everyone.
Eddie thanks for the link I think I will try that hammer coating first before the uhmw lining.
Much appreciated everyone.
Paul

[mjncad]

Do you think the Hammerite would work for mower decks too?