NEW Driveway Board

April

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ALL NEW Driveway Board from Melba Swintex

The Driveway Board is the first blow moulded board of its type. Tested under strict laboratory conditions, the board has been approved to the current HAUC specification. As well as it’s great strength and durability, the board is also 100% recyclable.

Sophisticated design on the underside of the board, complete with high-strength bars supply additional strength resulting in the board capable of supporting heavy loads. With the addition of a deavy-duty PVC skirt that adds unparalleled grip to prevent movement of the board.

All materials used on the driveway board are 100% recyclable. By using Melba Swintex closed-loop recycling this eliminates sending the boards to landfill, each Driveway Board when recycled, can be used to manufacture new products, cone bases, or even a new skirt for another Driveway Board.

With safety at the forefront, careful research & design has been focused on the top surface pattern to ensure the best distribution of detail to allow a good grip for both footwear and tyres. Directional arrows have also been implemented to communicate the correct orientation of the board.

Tested in accordance with the latest HAUC regulations, the Driveway Board can withstand a full working load of 875 kgs with minimal deflection, & up to 1750 kgs with no sign of failure, over a trench span of 700mm.

HAUC Compliant
Supports a 4 tonne vehicle
PVC Skirt for increased grip
Anti-Slip pattern & Anti-Trip edges
Directional arrows for ease of installation
4 fixing holes
Corporate logos can be embossed*
Manufactured in yellow for high visibility, Corporate colours are also available *
100% Recyclable
Built in handles for easy lifting
Manufactured in High Density Polyethylene & recycled PVC

The Tuff Tread is Compliant, and Here’s the Proof

November

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The Tuff Tread Footway Board has been on the market for the past couple of months and already we have received keen interest on its performance. After having the support and guidance from Lloyds British, the UK’s leading provider of lifting and equipment inspection services, we decided we would take it one step further and have it independently tested by the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering at the University of Sheffield to the requirements of the HAUC Advice Note No. 2018/01.

The full report is available for immediate download at the Tuff Tread product page found on the Melba Swintex website, along with the original report from Lloyds British, and the Benefits & Features that the Tuff Tread has to offer.

Click Here to Head to the Web Page.

The Testing Itself

All samples were simply supported over a clear span of 700mm, with no securing, and had the load applied by a servo-hydraulic actuator through a 250mm diameter circular pad.

The deflection of each board was monitored through a Linear Variable Differential Transducer (LVDT) positioned on the underside of the board, and directly under the centre of the circular pad.

After all the loading to the HAUC Advice Note was complete, one final sample was then tested to determine its yield strength – the point of no return.

Well What D’Ya Know.

Once all of the testing had been performed, recorded, and reviewed, it was found that:

All of the tested specimens complied with the HAUC specifications, with a maximum measured displacement under a sustained load of 400kg equal to approximately 29mm (<35mm).
All of the specimens were able to carry a maximum imposed load of 800kg without any sign of failure.
The maximum load capacity was approximately 1,500kg.

Not only does the Tuff Tread conform to current legislation, it is also 100% completely recyclable.

The New Environmentally Friendly Tuff Tread.

July

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1200 x 800 Tuff Tread

Introducing the all new environmentally friendly Tuff Tread. A completely recyclable trench cover that conforms to the latest HAUC regulations. Manufactured from HDPE with a PVC skirting, this single-man lift cover is perfect for use as a Footway Board in utility & general street works.

For more information including test reports and datasheets:
Click here for the Tuff Tread web page.

Tested in accordance to the latest HAUC regulations under the full guidance of Lloyds British, an accredited testing house with over 200 years experience in this field. The Tuff Tread can withstand a full working load of 400 kgs with minimal deflection, & 800 kgs with no sign of failure, over a trench span of 700mm. See the video above to find out more.

The materials used in the manufacturing of the Tuff Tread are 100% recyclable which dramatically reduces the products ending up in landfill by using our closed loop recycling opportunity. Each Tuff Tread when recycled, can be used to manufacture: new products, cone bases, or even a new skirt for another Tuff Tread.

Current covers are manufactured from GRP, which is composed of fine strands of glass fibre that are a severe irritant for skin. When the material breaks, there is a potential risk the glass fibres can become airborne, which poses a serious risk to existing respiratory problems.

Existing GRP Trench Covers can break and fracture easily, so therefore must be replaced regularly. It is extremely difficult to recycle GRP, and due to this, most GRP products end up in landfill at their end of life.

The Tuff Tread uses materials that have a high strength-to-density ratio. They are proven to last longer than GRP products. The material does not splinter, nor pose an irritant threat when exposed to contact with the skin. Maintenance of them is easy, and they can be wiped or washed clean if and when required.

Closed Loop Recycling

Melba Swintex has a 100% commitment to the environment and due to this, offers a closed loop recycling opportunity on the new Tuff Tread and all of our existing products. For more details on this, and how you can improve your carbon footprint, get in touch using the link below:

Reducing landfill one product at a time.

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Could a Trench Cover go viral….?

February

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We’re always impressed when customers like our products but some really like our new Tuff Trench Cover. A video of one being thrown in the air and bouncing on the ground may sound dull… but add a little music and everything changes !!

Tuff Trench

January

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the 1200×800 Tuff Trench

Introducing the new Tuff Trench from Melba Swintex. The Tuff Trench is the first ever blow moulded Trench Cover, resulting in amazing strength, and the ability to withstand high impacts without any sign of integrity failure.

4 fixing holes. Can be bolted to the ground.
Can be fitted with reflective bands.
Anti-Slip pattern.
Designed with Anti-Trip edges.
Able to withstand over 400Kgs.
Handles for easy lifting.
Single man lift.
Corporate logos can be embossed onto the top of Tuff Trench cover
Manufactured in High Density Polyethylene.
Manufactured in yellow for high visibility, but can be coloured to suit (Minimum sized order).
Tuff Trench is 100% Recyclable
High impact resistance (Does not shatter).

What it Does.

The Tuff Trench covers excavations of up to 700mm in width, providing a safe pathway for the general public.

Ease of Use.

Handles have been incorporated into the design, resulting in an easy-to-carry product. The cover is a single man lift due to it’s low-in-weight design.

Fixing.

Four bolt holes are situated in each corner so that the cover can be securely fastened to the pathway with the bolts supplied. The board also incorporates the possibility of using bitumen padding.

The cover can withstand over 400kg loads, and has a high impact resistance. Strong, durable and able to protect open areas on a footpath. Manufactured from 100% virgin material and 100% recyclable.

See On Our Website Now.

Melba Swintex specialise in the manufacturing of Temporary Traffic Management Systems within the plastics industry. We have a wealth of experience in design and manufacture, and work alongside our customers to provide customised products for industry.

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