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.

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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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Our Kitemark Cone Collection

April

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Flying the Kitemark™

Melba Swintex is the only manufacturer that currently offers a Traffic Cone range that is accredited to display the Kitemark™ by the British Standards Institution. Each Cone family has undergone, and continues to undergo, rough and rigorous testing to the technical specifications set out by the British Standards Institution. Below is the full range of Traffic Cones approved to fly the Kitemark™.

Flying the Kitemark™

September

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Melba Swintex is Flying the Kitemark™

During the past few months, Melba Swintex has had its Traffic Cone range put through tough and vigorous testing. These tests have been conducted by BSI, the national standards body of the United Kingdom, to the technical standards set out within their publications, these of which are recognised globally as the definition and guidelines of all Temporary Traffic Cones. Its now official we have the BSI Kitemark™ for our range of cones.

As the standards published by the BSI are publicly available, any company can state claims of compliance to a standard for their product. However, these claims are often not validated by an independent organisation.

The Kitemark™ on the Melba Swintex Cone range gives you the complete reassurance that it is regularly tested by BSI and meets the requirements of the standard.

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

The New Environmentally Friendly Tuff Tread.

1200 x 800 Tuff Tread

Our Kitemark Cone Collection

Flying the Kitemark™