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Winter Safety Equipment Winter Safety Equipment www.glasdon.com Towable Gritters 3-10 Manual Grit/Salt Spreaders 11-15 Grit Bins & Multi Purpose Storage Containers 16-21 Snow Removal Equipment 22-24 Snow & Ice Accessories 25 Contents Personalisation 26-27 Material Definitions 26-27 From ideas ... to real world solutions New product development has been a defining element throughout our history. The nature of our products is such that they must be designed to resist the numerous challenges faced within the urban landscape. We continuously enhance our product range and pave the way in the market by introducing unique products. Working together with our innovative design team, we want to provide real world solutions, tailored to meeting your needs. When it comes to ensuring your staff, visitors and customers are safe in the winter months, you can trust Glasdon to supply you with the right tools for the job. With over 50 years’ experience in the supply of winter safety products, you can be assured that you are buying from a market leader. We offer a range of high quality grit bins, towable and manual grit/salt spreaders and snow removal equipment. Perfect for keeping your site snow and ice free during the colder months. Visit our website 2 www.glasdon.com Towable Gritters Gritting your site is essential for staying safe during the winter months. Glasdon towable gritters cover large areas with ease and are simple to use with a car, truck or even quad bike. The towable gritters can be used for broadcast or drop spreading wet or dry grit/ salt and are great for covering car parks, pedestrianised areas, small roads or industrial sites. www.glasdon.com 3 Towable Gritters Towable Turbocast 800™ Towable Dual Action Grit/Salt Spreader DESIGN FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS • Durapol® material hopper - will not rust, chip or corrode. Side deflectors not in use: 1935mm • Low maintenance stainless steel chassis, drive mechanism & broadcast spinner plate. Side deflectors in use: 2040mm • Consistently distributed 8 metre spread width. Size: 2000mm long x 1210mm wide x 1050mm high • Unique agitation mechanism spreads wet or dry grit/salt. Capacity: 200 litres (approx. 10 x 25kg bags) • Durapol side deflectors create drop-spreading action for accurate high dosage Towbar height: 290 – 690mm treatments. Maximum payload: 250kg* • Spread adjustment mechanism for complete control of spread output from 5 – 60gms/ Unladen weight: 170kg m² for broadcast spreading. Can be set far higher for drop spreading (up to 480gms/ Maximum laden weight: 420kg m²). Maximum spreading width: 8 metres • Adjustable speed control allows for uniform spread output range from 5 - 20mph. Maximum towing speed: 20mph • ON/OFF switch for drive engagement/disengagement to minimise wastage when *The weight of grit/salt is highly dependent on type and moisture content. travelling between sites. • Adjustable height tow bar with pin hitch or ball hitch coupling. • Encapsulated drive mechanism for low maintenance operation. 4 www.glasdon.com Towable Gritters Towable APPROXIMATE SPREADING RATES OPTIONAL EXTRAS RATE DISTANCE AREA gms/m2 km miles m2 5 6.23 3.87 49,998 15 2.08 1.29 16,666 30 1.04 0.65 8,333 60 0.52 0.32 4,166 An OFF setting allows the unit to be towed without dispersing grit when required. Amber flashing light BROADCAST SPREADS DROP SPREADS An 8 metre spread can be covered at towing speeds from For accurate, controlled spreading, eliminating any waste 5 – 20mph, to suit towing vehicle and application. grit/salt. Number plate holder Durapol material hopper Rubber agitation mat Agitation mechanism Broadcast spinner plate Twin side deflectors Mudguards Towing bar and security cable Jockey wheel assembly Spread adjustment handwheel www.glasdon.com 5 Towable Gritters Towable Turbocast 1000™ Towable Dual Action Grit/Salt Spreader DESIGN FEATURES • Reversing bars – to protect the unit from accidental damage when • Durapol material hopper. reversing. • Rubber agitation mat breaks up the grit/salt and feeds it to the hopper funnels. • Light cluster – comprising a rear brake, number plate, indicator and • Agitation mechanism provides a quiet and smooth operation. rear fog lights. • Dual spinner plates distribute the grit/salt evenly and consistently. • Reflectors. • Twin side deflectors – create drop-spreading action by limiting the width of spread, can • 20mph sticker. be used independently. SPECIFICATIONS • Spread adjustment and shut off lever allows control of the spread rate. • Spreads both wet and dry grit/salt. (The spread width and consistency will vary Side deflectors not in use: 2676mm long x 1637mm wide dependent on the moisture content of the grit/salt.) Side deflectors in use: 2966mm long x 1590mm wide • Mechanism cover – all working mechanisms are encapsulated inside a protective cover. Load height: 1151mm Towbar height: 462mm • Dump flap apertures. Capacity: 430 litres • Maintenance hatch. Maximum payload: 500kg (holds approx. 20 x 25kg bags of rock salt) • Mud guards. Unladen weight: 250kg Maximum laden weight: 750kg • ‘A’ frame & security cable. Maximum spreading width: approx. 10 metres Maximum towing speed: 20mph 6 www.glasdon.com Towable Gritters Towable APPROXIMATE SPREADING RATES* BROADCAST RATE DISTANCE AREA SPREAD gms/m2 km miles m2 Setting 1 15 3.3 2 33,333 Setting 2 35 1.5 1 14,285 Setting 3 55 1 0.6 9,090 *Based on dry white rock salt. Rate of Spread 3 spread rate settings have been selected to follow recommended guidelines set by Highways England. 1. Precautionary (prior to ground frost, snow and ice). 2. Intermediate (following ground frost). 3. Priority (following ice and snow). An OFF setting allows the unit to be towed without dispersing grit when required. Not Suitable for use on Public Highways. Durapol material hopper Rubber agitation mat Agitation mechanism Dual spinner plates Twin side deflectors Spread adjustment and shut off lever Mechanism cover Dump flap apertures Maintenance hatch Integrally moulded mudguards A-Frame & security cable Reversing bars www.glasdon.com 7 BROADCAST SPREADS DROP SPREADS A large area can be covered quickly with minimum passes, for an even and For accurate, controlled spreading, eliminating any waste grit/salt. consistent spread. Towable Gritters Towable TURBOCAST 1000 CONVERTS FROM A BROADCAST SPREADER INTO A DROP SPREADER WITH THE USE OF UNIQUE TWIN SIDE DEFLECTORS. 1 2 3 Release the catch with a gloved hand. Lower the first side deflector into position. Repeat the procedure for the second side deflector to complete the conversion. TOWING: TURBOCAST 1000 IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS 8 www.glasdon.com Towable Gritters Towable OPTIONAL EXTRAS Operator’s box Maintenance lamp Digga™ shovel Amber flashing light Filling grille Pin hitch extension bar Fine grit salt kit Number plate holder The broadcast spread can be limited to one side only where required www.glasdon.com 9 Towable Gritters Towable OPTIONAL EXTRAS TOWING OPTIONS • Number plate • Reflectors. Cruiser 80 can be towed by two and four wheel-driven tractors, vans and trucks. It can also be towed by mountings. • Mudguards. passenger cars with the ball hitch option (please refer to the towing vehicle’s manufacturer’s handbook • Rear lights. • Ball hitch. under towing/trailer recommendations). Not suitable for use on Public Highways. AppRoxiMAte SpReAdiNg RAteS* DRY ROCK RATE DISTANCE AREA WET ROCK RATE DISTANCE AREA SALT gms/m2 km miles m2 SALT gms/m2 km miles m2 Cruiser 100 2.6 1.6 2,110 Cruiser 100 3.4 2.1 2,720 towable 80 towable 80 450 0.6 0.4 470 450 0.7 0.5 604 Cruiser™ Towable 80 Grit/Salt Drop Spreader DESIGN FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS • Can be used with dry, damp or wet grit/salt. Size: 1555mm long (1725mm fully extended) x 1270mm wide (with mudguards) x • Continuous rippling action of the rubber plate within the hopper ensures the 900mm high gritting material does not clog. Load height: 800mm • Rotating rubber paddles scoop material from the trough and dispense it evenly. Towbar height: 400mm adjustable to 640mm • Range of spreading settings – an adjusting handle allows accurate control of Capacity: 160 litres spreading. Maximum payload: 275kg of wet brown rock salt (holds approx. 11 x 25kg bags) • No rotating parts inside the hopper. Unladen weight: 85kg • Cruiser Towable 80 is supplied as standard with a pin-hitch towbar. Maximum laden weight: 360kg Minimum weight of tow vehicle: 720kg Area of coverage: 2,720m2 @ 100gms/m2 Maximum spreading width: 800mm Approx. spreading distance: 3.4km Maximum towing speed: 20mph Cruiser Towable 80 carries the mark which shows compliance with Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) which is the European Safety Directive relating to these products. 10 www.glasdon.com Manual Grit/Salt Spreaders Glasdon supply a range of manual grit spreaders which are ideal for gritting entrance areas, pavements and footpaths. Like our towable gritters, we have options for both broadcast and drop spreading. www.glasdon.com 11 Manual Grit/Salt Spreaders Turbocast 300™ Grit/Salt Broadcast Spreader DESIGN FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS • Chassis manufactured from mild steel with Armortec® coating. Size: 1235mm long x 670mm wide x 950mm high • 52 litre Durapol material hopper. Load height: 690mm • Plastic guards protect all working mechanisms. Capacity: 52 litres (holds approx. 2.5 x 25kg bags of rock salt) • Slim design – can fit through a standard 760mm door. Maximum payload: 66kg of wet brown rock salt • Easy to empty. Unladen weight: 43kg • Range of spreading settings. Maximum spreading width: approx. 7.3 metres (based on using 74kg of • Solid rubber cushioned tyres. damp brown rock salt @ fast walking pace) • Polypropylene spinning plate – protected by a steel frame. • Agitation mechanism – designed to efficiently spread either wet or dry rock salt. 12 www.glasdon.com Manual Grit/Salt Spreaders EASY TO EMPTY APPROXIMATE SPREADING RATES Front rest allows the unit to be emptied DAMP BROWN ROCK SALT DAMP WHITE ROCK SALT wheelbarrow fashion.
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