PL Advantage
What is the PL Advantage?
Construction
Extruded Aluminum framework on 12” centers
Corner construction- custom interlocking aluminum extrusion; plug welded, bolted and fused for 100% corner attachment
Side and roof sheets single piece 5052H34 .125 Aluminum – no seams!
SAE J3057 Compliant
Side Impact Safety
Full Length 2” x 5” aluminum side impact rails
Welded into upper and lower body and door frame construction
Industry exclusive for Entrance and compartment doors
Centrally Ducted Climate Control
Often Imitated – Never Duplicated
Low profile ductwork with (4) discharges on each side designed and positioned for maximum air flow
100% direct connection to ductwork – no connection hoses or plenums to allow for loss of air flow
Performance; BTU’s 60,000 heat, 38,000 cooling, 650 CFM high capacity brushless motor
Standard in our vehicles since 1990 – Simply the BEST in the Industry
Interior
Furniture grade birch construction with high pressure laminates
Optional aluminum construction with automotive paint finish inside and out
All upper cabinets are constructed with 45 degree angles to open up the working space and prevent head impact
All cabinets and solid surface counter edges have radiused edges to reduce injury in the event of impact.
Insulation and Sound Deadening
3M Thinsulate thermal and acoustical body insulation; walls, ceiling, doors
Reflexite super insulation for increased R-Value
Soundstop material and Thinsulate in entrance doors
Audioguard acoustical coating; under body, wheel box, stepwell and compartments
Expanded PVC floor material resists sound transmission and fluid intrusion
Electrical Systems
Conventional hardwired system is our standard, backed with a LIFETIME Warranty
V-MUX is offers as an optional Multiplex system with a 10-year warranty on all nodes. Lifetime warranty on all PL wiring harnesses
Reliability, Durability and Serviceability are at the core of electrical analysis and design
Design with Purpose
Ambulance Interiors are designed with purpose to meet the needs of our customers, attendants and patients
Medic in Mind “MIM” Layout
Multi Point Occupant restraints
Curbside switch panels for convenience and safe functionality
Lowered curb and street side skirts with intermediate side entrance steps
Technology that supports design and manufacturing
OMAX Water Jet for precision cutting and machining of exterior materials
Safan E-Brake for efficient and accurate in house metal fabrication
CNC Router for precision woodworking and quality interiors
Solid Works for 3D modeling and design
Drive Works for 3D modeling and drawing configuration
John Bean front end alignment equipment
Diagnostic testing equipment for all chassis platforms
Lap tops on production line for multiplex diagnostic support
Paint- in-house color matching and paint mixing
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