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Thor & Hammer go All Plastic

April

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Originally both our Thor & Hammer barriers implemented steel legs and rivets within its construction. However, these unprecedented times have seen costs and lead times dramatically increase for metal, and we saw this as a key time to take advantage of the situation. We have developed our very own HDPE leg which provides the same high performance and strength, with increased safety in Barrier collisions.

All Hooks are manufactured from Polypropylene and attached with the use of Tri-fold rivets allowing a quick and easy connection from barrier to barrier.

We have designed and engineered our very own barrier foot manufactured from HDPE at the Melba Swintex factory, providing the same high-quality performance as its metal counterpart.

Various customisation options are available on both barriers so if you have a specific request then feel free to get in touch to find out what can be done.

Melba Swintex supply a vast variety of heavy-duty Bases with which we would not want to fill up your Inbox with listing each and every one, therefore all of our Bases can be found online via our website. www.mebaswintex.com

Have a different Base requirement that we have somehow missed? Get in touch and we will look towards a solution together: sales@melbaswintex.com

Size Doesn’t Matter

April

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It is the known standard for barrier systems to be 2 metres in length, however sometimes this footprint is a little too large, and a more compact system is required when space is key. Available on the market for quite some time now is our 1m Stacca Barrier, but now for the first time, we have upgraded the system to include a variant for our 2m Gate barrier – our bestselling barrier to date. This allows the 1m Barrier complete compatibility with the entire Melba Swintex Barrier range.

1M STACCA

The 1m Stacca variant incorporates the use of our S-Clip feature which allows compatibility with a range of our barriers such as: Master, Tuff, Olympic, and Buddha. As well as other barrier systems currently available.

FEATURES

The only difference on the 1m Barrier is its method of connection, other than that all features are identical. Including the functionality for a Courtesy Sign that can be centrally attached to provide information to the public if required.

1M GATE

The 1m Gate variant incorporates a Hook & Eye system identical to the 2m Gate Barrier system. This allows a quick an easy connection when deploying barrier, as well as maintaining connection on uneven ground.

DID YOU KNOW?

One of our specialities is on temporary Pedestrian Barrier and restraint systems, with a vast supply of solutions available. This includes a selection of Chapter 8 Barriers, Separators, barriers for Non-Highway use, and restraint systems for the International market.

To familiarise yourself with our full range, head over to the dedicated Barrier page which hosts a vast collection of information for each product available.

Q-Frame – An Industry First

October

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The All New Q-Frame

An industry first from Melba Swintex, an all plastic Quick Fit Frame. Implementing the revolutionary Quick-Lock fasteners that are fitted as standard. These remain securely in place allowing a quick and easy sign face installation. The frame takes 300mm and 450mm centre sign plates. Black as standard with Corporate Branding and various all-through colour options available*.

Sign Faces

The Q-Frame comes with Quick-Lock fasteners installed at 300mm centres as standard, with the facility to move these into 450mm centre holes. These Quick-Lock fasteners have been carefully engineered to prevent any twists within the frame, ensuring an easy to install sign face every time.

Customisation

Manufactured in Black as standard, however with the facility to manufacture with your corporate branding colours without the need for any extra processes. As well as this, corporate branding can be embossed onto the front bottom leg of the frame reducing in theft. Minimum runs apply.

Deployment

Sophisticated form around the connection for the back legs ensures they do not come away in everyday use. With indication as to when the legs are in the open position, and a smart catch feature when in the home position.

Transport

Unique to the Q-Frame is its ability to stack with itself, resulting in safer transport and utilisation of space more efficiently. 80 pieces to a pallet, with lighter-in-weight than its metal counterpart means less fuel required for transport.

Testing

All portable road signs must conform to BS 8442:2015 to be used on British roads, and this includes the Q-Frame. The Q-Frame is the first quick fit frame variant that has been rigorously tested at the MIRA Wind tunnel facility, to determine the specific ballast requirement for each Wind Class.

Features

Takes 300 mm and 450 mm centre sign faces.
Revolutionary Quick-Lock fasteners.
Lighter than steel = less weight in vehicle.
Non-Metallic with no scrap value.
Non-Conductive.
100% recyclable.
Stackable – 80 to a pallet.
Can be branded with customer logo. Minimum run applies.
Can be manufactured in corporate colours. Minimum run applies.

Show them Who’s Boss.

October

Barriers, Crowd Control Barrier, Customisation, Events, Manufacturingbarricade, barrier, black barrier, boss, control, crowd, distancing, event, Management, plastic, recyclable, safety, separation, social, social distance

A crowd may be the last thing anybody wants to be in at this moment in time, so all controls need to created in order to ensure a safe and socially distanced environment.

In just over a months’ time the Boss Barrier will mark 7 years of great success within the Event Management sector. Having been the first of its kind manufactured from completely recyclable plastic, the Boss has become a staple product that has crossed the oceans to be found globally.

Manufactured from durable materials resistant to high impact forces, which are non-conductive, and contain no sharp areas that could cause serious harm, the Boss brings a modern touch to an outdated system.

Coloured in Black as standard with fully rotatable feet, the barrier can be branded with corporate identification, as well as the facility to hold signage & advertisement boards.

For more information, including a demonstrative video,

click here

for the Boss’ dedicated product page.

Separation Solutions for Safety 🚧

September

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Our range of separators are ideal for creating that perfect divide and have been rigorously implemented up and down the country in aid of social distancing. Offering a complete range of varying heights, with self-weighted or water filled options, our range will suit your requirements.

ROAD ROCK

The Road Rock is a 15kg low-level, self-weighted base that easily connects both horizontally and vertically, whilst allowing angular movement. Think of a mini roundabout.

ROAD RUNNER

The Road Runner implements the same tail connection, however, is greater in height at 0.6m and features 2 heavy-duty wheels at the rear allowing for easier movability.

HOG600

The HOG600 is a water-filled, blow moulded separator capable of holding a whopping 55 litres of water and then some. If it falls a little short, the Mini-DoubleTop can be fitted to hit that 1m height.

BUDDHA

The Buddha barrier, aptly named for the belly, is a completely anti-trip water-filled barrier at 0.8m in height, and capable of taking the DoubleTop range. Reflective can also be added for greater visual indication.

WONDERWALL

The WonderWall, at 1m in height, this self-weighted barrier is a favourite within the street works sector. With various options for branding, and a tough strong connection, you are guaranteed to implement that social distance.

DOUBLETOP & MINI

The DoubleTop and Mini-DoubleTop add that little bit of extra height to a variety of the separator range restricting access even further.

One Holy Base 👼

July

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18KG MULTIFIT

Introducing the Holiest of Holy Bases, the New Multifit Base. Taking the aesthetics of the standard Fence Bases seen globally and fusing together with a plethora of hole sizes for various types of demarcation. The 18kg Base will be sure to support your temporary work requirements.

Ø45MM

Four location points measuring at 45mm in diameter allow compatibility with the Thor and Hammer Barrier range, as well as other heavy duty barriers seen globally.

Ø38.3MM

Four smaller holes can be found merged with the 45mm variants allowing compatibility with the DoubleTop and other standard metal fencing panels with 38.3mm diameter tubing.

SQUARED

Both 40x40mm & 60x60mm seen throughout the Base range has been included, allowing the possibility of the installation of standard Beacons at the same time as the Barrier system itself.

CUSTOMISE IT

We dedicate a lot of attention to customisation options, and with this being a Melba Swintex product, this is certainly the case. Each end of the Multifit can be coloured to your branding options, as well as the feature to emboss your corporate identification on the top face. Stacking is easy with no pallets required, and 2 forklift slots allow easy transportation in bulk quantities.

Cylinders That Like to Flex Their Stuff

July

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The Cylinder range from Melba Swintex is a quick-to-install, simple solution for a temporary walkway, cycle lane, or similar. The highly durable Cats-Eye Base secures into the ground, and with a simple twist, the cylinder is locked into position. All cylinders come supplied with a highly prismatic sleeve which gives a complete 360° visual indication, with the option of custom printing if desired.

SWINBAC

A self-righting Cylinder with little to no maintenance required. The construction at the base of each Swinbac Cylinder implements an elastic banding housed within a tough and durable chamber. When the Cylinder is hit at with force, the elastic allows the Cylinder to flex over on itself, and then immediately self-right to its vertical position.

KINGPIN

A lightweight cylinder that is perfect for managing the direction of traffic. Manufactured to be tough and durable, with little to no maintenance. The Kingpin is the simplest of Cylinders, designed to release when struck with impact, which can then easily be reinstalled once again. A permanent lock can also be implemented if required.

FLEXI

The Flexi Cylinder is a one-piece Cylinder that is capable to self-right when struck with force. Its concertina like design allows material to compress at the base of the Cylinder from any angle, then due to the memory of the material, returns to its original form.

ARIANE & PHOENIX

The Ariane implements the twist-lock mechanism seen on the existing Cylinder range allowing the Cylinder to be locked into the Melba Swintex Cats-Eye Base, whereas the Phoenix has a flat base bundled with a locking bolt and nut. Handles have been implemented to allow greater grip for when attaching the Cylinders to their base, as well as the option to emboss with company branding.

All Cats-Eye Bases can be supplied with anchor bolts, or adhesive pads to ease the installation.

Instructions for installation can be found on our website here.

Thor & Hammer

June

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The Thor & Hammer Barricades have been seeing critical acclaim after starring in the action-packed Spider-Man: Far From Home, and now they are continuing their quest together with the help from a wide selection of heavy-duty Bases.

THOR

A Barricade that provides tremendous strength and restraint ensuring safety on site. An evenly distributed number of holders provide various arrangements for your road lamps.

HAMMER

The smoother of the two, the Hammer has a clean top-rail providing an alternative method to attaching the required road lamp, yet still supplying the great strength that is required.

15KG FOOTPLATE

A Base capable of taking over 8 different styles of product by implementing various hole sizes. With a 225 x 25mm slot to take Beacon markers which is a key facility to the Footplate range, with a locking latch to ensure the Base meets all required legislation.

25KG FOOTPLATE

Supplying a substantial ballast to various traffic marking products. 5 separate hole locations provide multifunctional use, as well as 2 areas for personalised company identification. 4 easy-carry handles allow a smooth transition from the work vehicle to the installation site.

28KG FOOTPLATE

The big brother of the Base family providing that little bit of extra weight for peace of mind. As well as incorporating features to secure standard beacon sizes seen throughout Europe, the Footplate features additional hole sizes for a further range of applications.

Have a different Base requirement that we have somehow missed? Get in touch and we will look towards a solution together: sales@melbaswintex.com

Social Distancing Solutions

June

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YOUR SOLUTION TO SOCIAL DISTANCING

The ongoing fight against COVID-19 is seeing new ways in how we live and interact with one another. Our range of products provide various solutions to ensuring that the 2-metre social distancing we should all be implementing is encouraged and provided. We do specialise in barriers after all.

BARRIERS

The 2-metre range of temporary barriers are already being implemented outside supermarkets. The vast majority incorporate a courtesy sign area in which we can digitally print your message for extra communication.

SIGNS

The Q-Sign range is a common sight around road works; however, we offer the ability to print custom sign faces to allow businesses to get their message and brand across. The use of highly prismatic material ensures your sign is seen.

SEPARATORS

Our range of separators are ideal for creating that perfect divide and are already being implemented within COVID-19 testing facilities up and down the country.

CONES & DELINEATORS

For that gentle reminder, we offer smaller-in-size products with a large range of Cones and Delineators that allow quick deployment, with the facility to have your message printed onto the product.

To review our entire range of products, head on over to the website by clicking here or by getting in touch by phone or e-mail.

Heavy Duty Bases to Battle the Elements

February

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Recent weather has seen torrential downpours and high-strength winds that have resulted in damaged properties and uprooted trees. This unpredictable weather has brought unpredictable results, and what better way to ensure the stability of your temporary barriers than with the use of the Melba Swintex Heavy Duty Footplates, as well as our extensive range of Bases?

The New KG-Base is the latest addition to the Heavy-Duty Base collection. Providing a 25kg Ballast with a variety of hole locations for multiple layouts. 2 areas for personalised company identification and an ergonomically designed handle to ease handling.

The 25kg Footplate supplies a substantial ballast to various traffic marking products. 5 separate hole locations provide multifunctional use, as well as 2 areas for personalised company identification. 4 easy-carry handles allow a smooth transition from the work vehicle to the installation site.

The 28kg Footplate is the big brother to the 25kg, with almost identical features, whilst also providing that little bit of extra weight for peace of mind. As well as incorporating features to secure standard beacon sizes seen throughout Europe, the Footplate features a housing compartment for any loose batteries if required.

Need something a little lighter? The Fence Base MKII is suited for the mobile fencing market. Supplying a weight of up to 18kg, and 16 standardised holes ensures suitability for most construction jobs.

The Road Rock provides an impressive 15kg each, as well as a vast selection of uses. Its primary use is as a ballast to the Melba Swintex Barrier range, keeping them upright in Class A wind speeds.

For additional weight onto our Q-Sign range, the Q-Weight provides the perfect solution. Locating with ease onto the back leg, the Q-Weight reduces the chances of movement from the sign.

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