09/22/2026
Greetings Trailer Community!
Recent online discussion involving a Nordtek trailer has generated interest in our welding process. Let's talk about it.
One of our trailers had a defective weld. That weld did not meet the standard we expect from our products, and we took responsibility by authorizing and covering a local repair through our warranty process since the trailer was not in proximity to our service departments.
We proudly stand behind every trailer we produce, the warranties that cover them, the manufacturing processes that produce them, and most of all, the amazing people that pull them.
Aluminum welding is a specialized discipline requiring material-specific processes, equipment, and experience. We will be posting some educational material over the next few days to help potential Nordtek buyers better understand our welding process and the care that's taken to ensure every Nordtek trailer stands the test of time and use.
Nordtek trailers are hand-welded by experienced aluminum welders using a specialized continuous-puddle welding process supported by Pulse-on-Pulse technology and push-pull welding equipment. Throughout the weld, the arc remains active while the welder manages heat, wire delivery, and weld progression to form a controlled series of overlapping weld puddles. This process creates strong aluminum welds and visual characteristics that are consistent with handcrafted products.
So...sorry to be anticlimactic, but no, our trailers are in fact not tack welded.
For now, you can explore this page on our site to better understand our welding process. Be watching our socials for more content around how Nordtek Trailers are manufactured.
https://nordtektrailers.com/specialized-aluminum-welding/
We look forward to meeting you on the road.
Be legendary,
The Nordtek Manufacturing Team