High Roof Van Steel Partitions

Imagine this – you have a solid work truck that you use on a daily basis for your business. An unfortunate event takes place, where your vehicle is involved in a collision. Yes, you have your van insured. But what about the potential injuries to the driver and damage to your equipment in the van?

Had you installed a partition in your van, you could have easily averted a major part of the accident.

A van bulkhead also referred to as a van partition or divider, is basically used to separate the cargo area of your vehicle from the driver’s cabin. This security partition helps keep your vehicle safe and organized and ensures that the cargo in your van does not shift during transit.

Modern-day van bulkheads are manufactured to fit snugly against the floor, sidewalls, and ceiling of your vehicle. Bulkheads provide fleet owners with a handy solution to make their commercial vans safer and more productive.

Advantages of Installing a Bulkhead Partition

While the biggest benefits of installing a heavy-duty van bulkhead are quite obvious, let us quickly recap why you should definitely consider investing in a high-quality security partition for your commercial vehicle:

  1. It helps separate the seating area from the cargo space
  2. It enables you to keep your material and equipment secure
  3. It prevents your cargo from shifting when the van is in motion
  4. It keeps the driver and passenger safe from potential injuries
  5. It helps optimize the cargo area by allowing you to organize it properly
  6. It protects the vehicle and cargo from damage due to collisions or sudden jolts
  7. It gives your work van a really clean and professional look
  8. It helps you save on fuel costs!

Yes, a good quality van bulkhead partition can help you save on fuel costs. Without a bulkhead, the HVAC system of your van works harder to heat or cool the entire vehicle. However, with a partition in place, you can use the air conditioner only in the driver’s cabin, thus helping you cut down on fuel costs.

Standard Types of Bulkhead Partitions for Your Work Van

Van bulkheads are manufactured using solid 16-gauge steel panels and come with a powder-coated finish, making them resistant to dents and scratches for the most part. They are usually bolted to the floor, roof, and door pillars using special brackets. You can either choose a partition that is welded in place or go for the bracket-and-bolt design that allows you to remove the bulkhead if required.

Take a look at some of the heavy-duty van partitions that may be ideal for your needs. Your choice would depend on the size of your vehicle (minivan, standard height van, or high-roof van): 

  • Partitions with perforation

If you need a bulkhead that enables you to keep your business tools and cargo secure while letting you maintain excellent visibility, you should choose a perforated bulkhead. The perforation in the partition allows you to not only keep an eye on your material but also to see through the bulkhead while driving, so you get a good view of the rear.

  • Partitions with a door

A van bulkhead that has a hinged door or sliding door makes it easy for you to access the rear area from the driver’s cabin. This avoids the inconvenience of having to get out of the vehicle and go all the way around to get something from the cargo area. Most partition doors come with a glass window screen that aids rear-view visibility, as well as lockable, air-tight, high-compression latches that help eliminate rattling noises and provide additional security too. In some bulkhead variants, you may need to buy the door conversion kit separately.

  • Fully-sealed partition

For mobile businesses that deal with transporting flammable materials or toxic chemicals, it is recommended that they select a work van bulkhead that is completely sealed. Doing so will ensure that even if any leaks or mishaps take place, the driver and passenger will remain safe.

Apart from these three standard options, you are also likely to find bulkheads with a removable center panel, to enable access to the cargo area, or some that have perforations only on the wings and in the center.

“I love the sound of the constant clanking of tools while driving,” said no one ever! Modern van partition designs are crafted to provide noise reduction in the driver’s cabin. So, even if your cargo, tools, or equipment come in contact with the bulkhead of the van, the special noise reduction design and perforated panels ensure that there is no ruckus – so you can drive in peace and answer your important work calls without any ambient noise.

Explore American Van’s complete range of:

Minivan Partitions

Standard Height Van Steel Partitions

High-Roof Van Steel Partitions

Custom-Fit Composite Partitions

Van Bulkhead Partition Accessories

Apart from the security partition itself, you might want to also look at accessories and options that can help you make the most of your bulkhead fitting.

Some of the most popular security partition accessories include:

  • Climate control panels
  • Spare tire mounting bracket
  • First aid kit holder
  • Triangle reflector kit holder
  • Hard hat holder
  • Three-pocket binder rack
  • Practice holder
  • Ameri-bin panel

Where Can You Buy a High-Quality Bulkhead for Your Van?

Ah, the million-dollar question – where can you buy these security partitions and accessories from? The marketplace is flooded with van accessories, offered by a variety of brands. The secret to ensuring you buy the perfect accessories and bulkheads is finding the right vendor for your needs.

Several businesses and van owners in the United States depend on American Van for all kinds of professional work van equipment. From high-quality van storage units and bed dividers to superlative van bulkheads and ladder racks, we provide the widest selection of van accessories.

Check out our partition options online and take your pick today!