The Wheelchair Ramp – Lifting you to New Levels

November

Manufacturing, Standards, Utilitiesaccess, improvement, innovation, Melba, plastic, ramp, recyclable, Swintex, wheelchair, wheelchair access, wheelchair ramp, yellow

Front image of the Wheelchair Ramp with a blurred background of the ramp in Situ

The Melba Swintex Wheelchair Ramp, formerly known as the Kerb Buddy (hopefully a more successful rebrand than Twitter) has had a makeover. Now supplied by default, the Ramp is pre-fitted with four heavy-duty skirts that not only provide additional anti-slip support, but also allow for better anchorage upon deployment.

A close up single shot of the skirt used on the Wheelchair Ramp

Manufactured with high-precision, high-quality, and from completely recycled material, the skirt indicates the start and end of the Ramp, increasing safety on site.

Underside shot of the Wheelchair Ramp showing installed skirt

Two skirts on the underside of the skirt provide additional grip to the road and pavement surface, preventing any potential skidding out of place.

Cross-sectional image of the Ramp showing the fit of the skirts into the body

Each skirt sits securely flush with the outer surface of the Ramp so as not to pose a trip hazard, whilst at the same time providing additional grip to whichever materials come into contact.

Exploded view of the Ramp with dimensions to one side

A collection of stacked Wheelchair Ramps

FEATURES OF THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP

– 4 fixing holes. Can be bolted to the ground.
– Efficient anti-slip pattern with additional weighted skirts.
– Low edges for anti-trip.
– High rise sides to prevent falls.
– Able to withstand over 350 kgs.
– Company identification can be embossed.

And many many more. Head to the dedicated website page to find out: www.melbaswintex.com/wramp

A collection of Melba Swintex products all in situ with the Wheelchair Ramp centre

NEW Driveway Board

April

Customisation, Manufacturing, New Products, Standards, Testing, Trench Cover, Utilitieschapter8, driveway, drivewayboard, footway, footway board, Management, manufactruing, new product, Products, Traffic, traffic management, trench, trench cover

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

Special Delivery! – Postman System

March

Barriers, Customisation, Manufacturing, Standards, Utilitiesbarrier, branding, chapter8, coporate colours, Embossing, Melba, plastic, Postman, recyclable, roadsafety, roadworks, streetworks, Swintex, system, trafficmanagement

THE POSTMAN SYSTEM

Transformed throughout the years and regarded as a classic in the world of temporary barriers, our Postman system strives on to provide solutions to the Utility Sector. Continuous improvements in manufacturing quality result in a robust system with a fast-manufacturing turnaround.

The system can be colour coded to brand colours, as well as each part having the ability to be branded with contractors information. Minimum runs apply.

THE BASE

The Postman Base is the corner stone to the Postman system. By providing 4 kg in weight each time, and by having a reasonably sized footprint, stability is provided for the standard system setup. Manufactured from 100% recycled material, which is also 100% completely recyclable.

THE PLANK

Available in 3 lengths, the Postman Plank is superior in strength than a standard uPVC Plank. Smart detailed design has resulted in a high impact resistant product, allowing for a much greater life span. Blow moulded from Virgin materials, which are 100% recyclable.

THE POST

The Postman Post is blow moulded from 100% Virgin material, which is 100% recyclable. The tessellated profile at the base allows for a smart and secure fit into the Postman Base, this also provides great strength. A small lip is present at the top which allows a secure fit for a lamp if desired.

ANTI-TRIP BASE

An Anti-trip version of the Postman Base is available to provide increased safety when the working area is restricted in size. Both Bases implementing an easy-carry handle to aid installation.

For more information, head over to the dedicated page on our website located here.

Boss Hog – It’s all Dutch to Us.

February

Barriers, Business, International, Utilitiesbarricade, barrier, belgium, boss, control, delineate, doubletop, hog, manufacture, Melba, separation, Swintex, temporary, Traffic, wonderwall

We were recently delighted to be sent images from one of our Exports customers of an installation they had erected in Belgium. The images speak for themselves, but display one of the many uses for our heavy-duty and highly robust Boss Hog Barrier system and thought we had to share.

The Boss Hog

The Boss Hog is a combination of an extremely sturdy single-piece hollow body, and an incredibly heavy duty base, which provide a completely stable temporary fencing system perfect for events and busy areas.

- Barrier can be colour coded.
- No sharp edges.
- Reduced theft.
- Completely recyclable.
- Quick & easy hook and eye connection.
- Company identification can be embossed.
- Manufactured from virgin HDPE & Recycled PVC.
- Heavy duty single-man lift Base at 18 kg.
- Easy to assemble.
- Reflective can be added to spindles.
- Fork lift entry for base transportation.

For more information head on over to the dedicated website page

Size Doesn’t Matter

April

Barriers, Manufacturing, New Products, Utilities1m gate, barrier, chapter8, gate, Management, Melba, melba swintex, new, Swintex, Traffic, Utilities

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

Business, Customisation, Manufacturing, New Products, Standards, temporary road sign, Testing, Utilitiesfit, Management, Manufacturing, Melba, new, plastic, product, q-frame, qframe, quick, quick fit, quickfit, roadworks, Street, streetworks, Swintex, Traffic, works

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.

HOG600 – A New Sturdy & Robust Water Separator

January

Barriers, International, Manufacturing, New Products, Standards, Utilities600, barrier, capacity, high, hog, hog600, Management, manufacture, Melba, new, product, red, road, separator, Swintex, Traffic, water, white

Introducing the All New HOG600

A sturdy and long-lasting Water Separator which is quick and simple to install, as well as having the capacity to hold over 55 litres of water.

The HOG600 has been designed to be completely anti-trip. By implementing a hook & eye system, each barrier is capable of connecting to the corresponding Separator with ample movement to create different angles.

Each Separator has the ability to increase its height with the addition of a Fence type barrier.

Angular Movement

No corner buffers or additional equipment is required for tight corners or bends. The HOG600 has the angular freedom of over 235°. Six will make a mini roundabout.

Filling & Emptying

Each half of the HOG600 is separately filled from one another using water by utilising the entry points in each of the top corners.

Maximum Level

A maximum level line is indicated on each side of the barrier. When a light source is placed on the inside wall, the water level becomes visible.

The HOG600 provides a vast variety of Benefits & Features. Head over to the dedicated product page to discover what makes it stand out from the rest.

Click Here for the HOG600 Website

Melba Swintex has a 100% commitment to the environment and due to this, offers a closed loop recycling opportunity on the new HOG600 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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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.

Buddha Barrier, Just Add Water

September

Barriers, International, Manufacturing, New Products, Utilitiesanti-trip, barrier, buddha, capacity, filled, high, hollow, nontrip, plastic, separator, water

Introducing the New

Barrier
from Melba Swintex.

A uniquely designed, completely anti-trip Water Filled Separator.
– 800 mm in height
– reflective on both sides
– only 5 kg when empty
– over 27 kg when filled to the indicated line
– designed to make more working space for the contractor
– easy stack, easy fill, easy empty

The Buddha Barrier is easily filled with water at the top, it can then easily be emptied by laying the barrier flat.

The Buddha Barrier is the only Water Filled Separator that can rotate over 270° whilst remaining connected to the other barrier.

The Buddha Barrier can be positioned face to face, creating a closed and secure area.

A maximum level line is indicated on the back of the barrier, and with an overfill hole for visual indication.

The Buddha Barrier has the capability to take a top metal fence panel. This adds an extra level of security.

Stacking
The unique shape of the Buddha allows easy and safe stacking that results in less room being occupied during transport and storage when back at the contractor’s yard.

Further Information

The above is just a quick insight to the many features & benefits that the Buddha has to offer. For the full low down, head to the Buddha web page to discover more, as well as a fully interactive 3D model providing detailed views and more.

Buddha Website