Happy Feet meets the Fantastic 4 – Episode 4: Keep Your Barriers Happy!
Introducing the New Tuff-AT Foot.
In the world of Barrier feet, the Terrifying Trio have dominated the market, but now, they have a new member – Welcome to The Fantastic Four.
The New Tuff-AntiTrip Foot
The New Tuff-AT provides extra weight onto each barrier, weighing in at just under 5Kg each. This great new foot satisfies both the needs of extra weight, and reducing the risk of a trip hazard when on site. The foot also has a little trick up its sleeve – the possibility to emboss with corporate branding, putting your name in the spotlight. The Tuff-AT is compatible with the Olympic, Tuff, and Vision barriers from Melba Swintex.
The Rest of the Cast
Although it isn’t the focus of attention right now, the Standard Foot is still regarded as the Lead Actor, and is still classed as the most popular Barrier Foot to date. The original foot, weighing in at 2.8Kgs, is compatible will the entire Melba Swintex range of Barriers.
Still Fresh – the Anti-Trip Foot
Still a relative newcomer onto the scene, the Anti-Trip Foot can already be seen in the open world. It is a product that has customers falling over themselves to get their hands on. It’s 2.1Kgs in weight and compatible with every single Barrier in the Melba Swintex range.
It’s a Knockout!
Currently the big daddy of the Barrier Foot world, the Tuff Foot weighs in at 5Kgs each and boasts tremendous strength and quality. Only time will tell if the Tuff-AT Foot will rule the roost, especially with that fabulous new embossing area. The Tuff Foot is compatible with the Olympic, Tuff and Vision Barriers from Melba Swintex.
Each Foot Does the Following:
Foot can be coloured to suit. This can compliment Brand Image.
Manufactured from recycled material and can be completely recycled again.
Allows barriers to stack by turning inwards, excellent for transport.
Each foot can swivel 360° for those awkward environments.
Idea > Design > Prototype > Produce We Can Do It All
Custom Moulding is a service provided by Melba Swintex, offering the ability to manufacture products in large quantities via a variety of methods, with high quality and precision in mind. At Melba Swintex, we pride ourselves on our trade moulding facility. With enormous experience, technical know-how, and state of the art large capacity machines.
We have recently completed projects in:
Blow Moulding – Leisure Jerry Can 25 litre with an innovative design.
Rotational Moulding – Swimming pool float for moving floor – new project using floats to lift & lower a ceramic floor for swimming pool installations.
Compression / Intrusion Moulding – Cell Pave HD – a JV with a customer to bring a new product to market, made in the UK for heavy duty permeable SUDs, compliant paving system.
Is there a Product that you Require?
Years of experience contribute to a vast knowledge of the manufacturing industry. If you have a product, or an idea, but do not know what step to take next, then our knowledge and expertise can guide you in the right direction. In house design and testing can ensure your product meets all required standards and expectations.
Bring Your Idea to Life.
Professional design services are available using state-of-the-art equipment to design and develop the perfect product from a simple idea. With in-depth knowledge in manufacturing processes and materials, and access to a large-scale range of British Standards, time and devotion is spent on producing the perfect product for you.
Visualise & Communicate your Idea.
We utilise the most up-to-date software packages to create, design, and manufacture your product. Our team works closely to engineer both products and tooling to guarantee a successfully moulded product.
Find out more about the Custom Moulding by heading over to its very own Page where you can access all of the required information.
Metal Crowd Control Barriers have been around for years. They result in being difficult to stack, they require specialist tools to repair their feet, they can be expensive to powder coat which is easily damaged, and any company branding can be difficult.
There are many problems, but we have a solution:
Crowd Control Barrier
What is the Boss?
The Boss Barrier is the first blow moulded plastic Crowd Control Barrier of its type, can be used as a delineator as well for public safety in Airports, Shopping Centres, or any other non-highway applications.
A Barrier that is stackable, 100% recyclable, can be embossed or colour coded for corporate identity, and many more features, which allow this Barrier to stand above the rest.
Corporate Branding & Identification
The Boss Barrier can be colour coded, and/or embossed, to suit your corporate identity, and we can match Pantone references. This makes it far harder for barriers to be stolen or misappropriated.
Some features include:
Free standing with 360° swivel feet.
Barrier can be colour coded.
Free from screws and rivets.
Feet can be coloured to suit.
Barrier to barrier connection is quick & easy for use on uneven ground.
Crowd Control corporate colours
Designed with Incredible Strength
Click here to see a video on how our Boss Barrier compares to metal barriers.
The Cross-Brace support can also be used to enhance support on the Boss Barrier.
Other features include:
Information sign can be attached.
Company identification can be embossed.
100% Recyclable.
No sharp edges.
Reduced theft.
Manufactured from virgin HDPE.
Enhanced product support using Retro-Fit braces.
Find out more about our Crowd Control Barrier by heading over to its very own Product Page where you can access all of the required information. This includes an interactive 3D experience.
Come and see us and our new products at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2016 Stand 04.108
You are invited to attend the most authoritative traffic technology exhibtion in the world: Intertraffic Amsterdam 2016! Taking place Tuesday 5th April – Friday 8th April.
How to Attend.
Intertraffic is a free event if you register through Melba Swintex, all you need to do to register is follow the link at the bottom of this email, and this will gain you access to an insight into new and innovating technology upcoming in the Traffic industry, and what is new from Melba Swintex.
How to Find Us.
We will be located at stand 04.108 this year where we will be showcasing a range of products for the Temporary Traffic Management market, as well as our classic Litter Bin range, and the mighty Boss Barrier for the Event Management market.
What’s the Advantage.
Intertraffic draws in visitors from over 125 countries, with the number of exhibitors rising over 800, making it the ideal opportunity to get up to speed with traffic technology developments worldwide. It is the largest B”B traffic exhibition where you are able to find unrivalled networking opportunities to connect across countries, technologies, and industry sectors.
You must register before you are able to attend Intertraffic. Follow the quick and easy process by clicking the link below:
One day Goldilocks was digging up the pathway outside the cottage of the Three Bears. She had only three Melba Swintex barriers which were all, unfortunately, missing their feet. Being unable to start her work without these, she knocked on the door of the Three Bears. There was no reply but the door was wide open…..
Little Bears Feet.
On the Kitchen table, as luck would have it, were three pairs of Barrier Feet! First she tried out Little Bears feet, which just so happened to be the Standard Foot in the Melba Swintex range, which were by far the most popular (Little Bear being led by fashion). They did the job, but Goldilocks just wasn’t satisfied.
Next was Momma Bears.
Goldilocks picked up the next pair, which were the brilliant Anti-Trip Barrier Feet. Momma Bear is of course always looking after and caring for people, so she would want a foot that prevented people from tripping and hurting themselves (and probably filing a legal suit.) Goldilocks was very impressed with the foot, but it just still didn’t feel right.
Finally, Daddy Bears.
The Tuff Foot was a huge monster at 5Kgs each in weight. Goldilocks immediately thought that at twice the size, twice the weight, and twice the stability, it would give her barrier the much greater wind resistance she was looking for. Goldilocks was a very clever girl! Imagine these used with a Road Rock she exclaimed, that Big Bad Wolf can huff and puff all he wants!!!
Just then, the Three Bears returned to their cottage after a day in the woods, Goldilocks panicked. Fortunately, the Three Bears just wanted their little pathway to be repaired, and were all more than happy to let Goldilocks use the Tuff Foot on her barriers, allowing her to complete the repairs. The Tuff Foot can be used on the Tuff, Vision and Olympic Barriers.
The End.
Feel free to drop us a line for more details on the popular Tuff Foot, or head on over to the dedicated web page which features a unique 3D visualiser, which allows you to view the product in detail, all at the click of a button:
With new amazing lead times & best sellers (Road Cones and Traffic Barriers) all in stock, it looks like we are steps ahead of the competition. But as we at Melba Swintex look forward to our best ever year, first lets have a recap of 2015:
JANUARY
January was the month we launched the Tuff Trench and it has really taken off, both here in the UK and overseas.
FEBRUARY
It’s taken a while but after the success of our Blow Moulded Traffic Barriers, it made sense to delve into the Crowd Control market. Thus the launch of the Boss Barrier. Although slow to start, it is now taking us into markets we have never been in before.
MARCH
We introduced a new price list which saw a removal of screen charges on signs.
APRIL
Melba Swintex exhibited at Traffex and gained huge interest in our new range of products
MAY
Yet another new product: this time we launched the Kerb Buddy, our new Blow Moulded Wheelchair Ramp.
JUNE
This time it’s the Flexi 500 Cone, the MPL 50 but in super flexible material. Squash it, squeeze it, squish it, it still pops back into its original shape.
JULY
In July we launched the Tuff Barrier – a new type of traffic barrier. Incorporating the Q-Clip, the barriers connect together in a linear row, When combined with the Cross-Trench support, the barriers become highly wind resistant. Compatible with the Master Barrier.
AUGUST
In August we introduced our All Yellow Ramp. The original 5cm Melba Ramp, but with the same super flexible material used for the Flexi 500. It’s yellow all the way through.
SEPTEMBER
As the leaves started turning brown we introduced the Flexi Cylinder. Available in 460, 750 and 1000mm, a one piece Cylinder capable of returning upright after impact. Knock it, kneecap it, knobble it, it bounces back upright.
OCTOBER
The Road Rock! One of the most versatile products we have ever launched. Weigh down your barriers, put cylinders in them, make a wall out of them, the Swiss Army Knife of Traffic Management.
NOVEMBER
The final product launch of the year was the Ariane Twist-lock. Bigger than our standard Cylinder, it twists into our standard Cats-Eye base.
DECEMBER
Thanks to all our customers for making December the busiest one we have ever had.
Melba Swintex has partnered up with the Business Growth Hub to make improvements within the business on entering new markets, improve our commitment to the environment, and to prioritise upcoming new products.
The business was looking to break into international markets with a new export strategy as it was proving increasingly difficult to drive domestic sales. It also had a raft of new product ideas but the management team was unsure how to prioritise them and successfully take them to market. They also wanted to explore the feasibility of expanding their existing site, or possibly move to new local premises.[/pullquote]
Melba Swintex is bringing back its custom moulded Fencing Foot after many customer requests.
Fencing Feet Bases
You’ll be Head Over Heels with our Quality.
Available in three sizes – 25kgs, 18kgs and 13kgs.
The Tuff Fencing Foot
A one piece compression moulded base, manufactured from recycled material. The base is completely recyclable, boasting high durability and strength. The product is a single man lift, with specially designed handles either side, which allows carrying with ease.
Temporary Fencing Feet ensure the safety and stability of fencing panels and are an essential requirement when assembling a temporary metal fencing system.
It is essential that temporary fencing has a strong base, as although your system will only be installed for a short period of time, it will still need to withstand high winds and possible tampering.
It features six holes which the panels can easily be fit into and the holes are also suitable for vehicle gates. They are an excellent component for the steel hoarding system.
The fencing feet makes a robust, shock proof product which will last much longer than a traditional concrete block. Its innovative design makes it easy to carry and handle.
This product is 100% recyclable.
Colours Available
Fencing feet can be embossed and painted in full which is great for stopping theft as they can be easily identified, or for a money saving alternative – the ends can be colour coated (known as tipping – see image below).
Coloured Fencing Feet.
Standard Fencing Foot.
Features
• Manufactured from recycled PVC.
• Handles at either side for easy lifting.
• Two slots for Fork lift entry.
• 6 location points for fence posts.
• Bases stack with each other.
The Road Rock is primarily designed to be the ballast for our range of Traffic Barriers and fits the Gate, Master, Vision, Olympic and Tuff Barriers. Using two
Road Rocks per traffic barrier, or one when the barriers are in a boxed formation will make the barrier pass Class B Wind Speed Legislation (this is now mandatory in Scotland where barriers are left unattended for over 24 hours).
However the Road Rock has a few surprises up its sleeve…
The Road Rock links to itself using a hook and tail connection similar to that seen on the Road Runner , this makes it possible to create a continuous run of the heavy duty linear traffic barriers.
Cylinder Housing.
The Road Rock also takes the Cylinder and Ariane and will twist lock into the top making a highly visible linear traffic barriers.
Features
15Kgs in Weight
Corporate ID can be embossed.
Interlocking for continuous runs.
Can be coloured to suit.
Fits all Melba Swintex Traffic Barriers.
Barriers pass Class B.
No sandbags required for Class B & C.
Angular movement on interlocking.
Can house a Traffic Cylinder.
Can double-up as a Delineator.
Handle for easy lifting.
Manufactured from 100% Recycled Material.
Completely recyclable.
Product can stack.
Wind Speeds.
The original concept for the Road Rock was all down to wind. Tests had shown that a minimum of 30Kg was needed for a barrier to withstand Class B Wind Speeds (17.6 m/s). ‘Safety at Street Works and Road Works – ACOP 2015’ states that all traffic barriers in Scotland that are unattended for a period of 24 hours or more, need to be capable of withstanding winds of Class B. At 15Kgs each, the Road Rock is the first ever product which provides the precise weight needed, every time, to withstand these wind speeds
With new production equipment comes new Custom Moulding Facilities and Trade Moulding. Melba Swintex has invested hugely in new machinery over the last 10 years but in particularly over the last 2 years. This has opened up new markets and we are able to offer
Injection Moulding
Compression Moulding
Rotational Moulding
Blow Moulding
We have huge amounts of experience and technical know how as well as a design department with 3D printing facilities. We understand that you need to hold and feel your bespoke product before committing to a full production run and are able to prototype and model new shapes so that you can see and feel the real model in your hands before tooling up. The in-house toolmaking team will then engineer the mould further speeding up production.
Lancashire manufacturer of temporary traffic management products Melba Swintex (PDM, Stand A044) will launch its trade custom moulding capabilities in trade blow moulding, trade compression moulding, trade injection moulding and trade rotational moulding. The company now wants to work with partners to provide customised products in other sectors.
It can offer design expertise and digital 3D printing, along with product design and tool design capabilities.
Around 90% of Melba Swintex’s product range is made from recycled material.
The company recently launched the Boss Crowd Control Barrier to move into the event management market. It also added a new blow moulded trench cover ‘Tuff Trench’ and the new blow-moulded wheelchair ramp – the ‘Kerb Buddy’ to the range. With new products being introduced all the time and old ones being revamped into modern society there’s a wide range of products for you to admire. As a leading company in the traffic management industry we are also a leading custom moulding company.
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