Safer and more efficient glass transport systems
For 2010 Supertrucks has introduced extensive safety and efficiency improvements across its range of glass carrying equipment.
“Supertrucks has always set the pace in the provision of safe and efficient glass transport solutions. Our new 2010 product range is designed to enable glass and building maintenance companies to better meet their duty of care commitments while significantly raising productivity and efficiency standards,” explains Peter Wright, Supertrucks’ chairman.
For 2010 all Supertrucks external glass carrying racks for panel vans have additional reflectors front and rear. In addition the company has introduced a number of other significant safety and efficiency improvements, including:-
addition of new 170mm and 200mm wide folding ledges
improved GLASS STOP!
new range of folding glass cutting tables
a new ladder system for access to loads carried on the roof rack
New Supertrucks oversize folding ledges
To better suit the transport requirements of the window, door and conservatory trades Supertrucks has now developed a new, wider folding ledge for its external glass racks. Available in 170mm and 200mm widths these new folding ledges are made using the company’s new and patented suite of alloy extrusions, developed to allow optimum structural strength to be combined with low weight. The standard 150mm fixed or folding ledge is still available to meet the majority of glazing customer requirements.
New Supertrucks GLASS STOP! system
The recently launched and patented Supertrucks load restraint system, GLASS STOP! has been further improved for 2010. Thanks to changes to the device’s quick release locking system it is now even easier and faster to use. GLASS STOP! prevents glass, window frames, garage doors and the like carried on external racks moving forward in an emergency stop.
New Supertrucks folding glass cutting tables
To enable glazing crews to safely cut large pieces of glass on site Supertrucks has launched a new range of fold-down, external glazing tables. Mounted on the nearside of the vehicle the glazing table option incorporates telescopic gas struts to make lowering/raising easier and safer - and in the down position sturdy fold-down legs ensure the table provides a stable working platform. The fold down glazing tables are available in a wide range of standard sizes and can be powder coated to match the colour of the van.
New Supertrucks ladder system
Supertrucks has now developed a versatile side ladder system to provide access to the roof rack. The benefits the new side ladder system, which is incorporated into the glass rack, include safer and faster access to the roof load. Also, the side ladder can be detached from the vehicle to free up the full usable length of the rack.
Peter Wright, remarks, “Supertrucks is gearing up for an exciting 2010. We are further tailoring our products to enable our customers to carry glass in the safest and most efficient manner. We are also working to expand our product portfolio outside of the glass industry as we believe that the Supertrucks approach of combining safety of operation with efficiency gains is a sure-fire winner in other transport sectors.”
