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Winter Safety Equipment
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Winter Safety Equipment

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Towable Gritters
Glasdon offers towable gritters like the Turbocast 800™ and Turbocast 1000™, designed for large area coverage. These models feature Durapol™ material hoppers, stainless steel chassis, and adjustable spread mechanisms. The Turbocast 800™ has a spread width of 8 meters, while the Turbocast 1000™ can spread up to 10 meters. Both models provide broadcast and drop spreading options, adjustable speed controls, and optional extras such as amber flashing lights and number plate holders.
Grit Spreader Servicing Packages & The Winter Checklist
Glasdon offers servicing for Turbocast gritting machines to ensure optimal performance. The Winter Checklist includes steps for preparation, such as identifying risk areas, checking equipment, and monitoring weather conditions.
Manual Grit/Salt Spreaders
Manual spreaders like the Turbocast 300™ and Icemaster models are suitable for smaller areas. They feature Durapol™ hoppers and various spreading settings. The Turbocast 300™ offers a maximum spreading width of approximately 7.3 meters.
Grit Bins & Multi-Purpose Storage Containers
Glasdon's grit bins, such as the Orbistor™ and Nestor™ 400, are made from durable Durapol™ material. They feature weather-resistant designs, forklift slots, and optional personalization. The Orbistor™ has an 800-liter capacity, while the Nestor™ 400 holds 400 liters.
Snow Removal Equipment
Glasdon provides snow removal tools essential for maintaining safety and accessibility during winter months.
Snow & Ice Accessories
Additional accessories complement the main equipment, ensuring comprehensive winter safety solutions.
Personalisation & Materials
Glasdon offers personalization options for their products, allowing customers to add logos or messages. The use of durable materials like Durapol™ ensures longevity and resistance to harsh weather conditions.
Overview: This document is a product brochure from Glasdon, detailing various grit bins, snow removal equipment, and accessories for efficient winter maintenance and storage solutions. It highlights design features, specifications, and optional extras for each product, along with personalization and branding options.
Grit Bins:
  • Nestor™ 90 Grit Bin: Made from Durapol™ material, features a robust design with a fully opening lid and drainage channel. It has a capacity of 90 liters and can hold approximately 4 x 25kg bags of rock salt. Available in Yellow, Red, and Deep Green.
  • Rollastor™ Portable Grit Bin: Constructed from high-density polyethylene, it includes a front hopper feed aperture and comes with a Digga™ Shovel. It has a capacity of 110 liters and can hold approximately 5 x 25kg bags of rock salt.
Snow Removal Equipment:
  • Snowdozer™ Snow Plough Attachment: Features a reversible 1750mm wide blade made from Durapol™ material, designed to push snow to the side of the road. It fits all standard forklifts and includes twist locks for easy operation.
  • Shovels and Spreaders: Includes the Digga™ Shovel, Glasdon Snospade™ Shovel, and Snowscoop™ Shovel, all made from durable materials for efficient snow clearing. The Dispensa™ Spreader is designed for use with Glasdon grit/salt storage containers.
Snow & Ice Accessories:
  • Icemelt™ Compound: A bio-degradable compound that ensures surfaces remain safe to walk on, even if refreezing occurs. Available in 25kg bags.
  • Glasdon Ice Grips™ Shoe Spikes: Designed for use on snow and ice, featuring toughened steel spikes and carbide steel spiral wire for grip.
Personalisation & Materials: Glasdon offers a personalization service for their products, allowing customers to add names, logos, or messages. Products are made from high-performance materials like Durapol™ and Armortec™, ensuring durability and recyclability.
Contact Information: Glasdon provides contact details for various divisions, including Local Government, Retail and Leisure, Industrial and Commercial, and General Services, all located in Blackpool, Lancashire.
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Towable Gritters Grit Spreader Servicing Packages & The Winter Check List Manual Grit/Salt Spreaders Grit Bins & Multi Purpose Storage Containers Snow Removal Equipment Personalisation & Materials 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...

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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.

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Towable Gritters Turbocast 800™ Towable Dual Action Grit/Salt Spreader DESIGN FEATURES • Durapol™ material hopper - will not rust, chip or corrode. • ow maintenance stainless steel chassis, drive mechanism & broadcast spinner plate. L • Consistently distributed 8 metre spread width. • Unique agitation mechanism spreads wet or dry grit/salt. • urapol side deflectors create drop-spreading action for accurate high dosage D treatments. • pread adjustment mechanism for complete control of spread output from 5 – 60gms/ S m² for broadcast spreading. Can be set far higher for drop spreading (up to 480gms/...

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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 5 – 20mph, to suit towing vehicle and application. For accurate, controlled spreading, eliminating any waste grit/salt. Number plate holder Towable Gritters OPTIONAL EXTRAS APPROXIMATE SPREADING RATES Durapol material hopper Agitation mechanism Broadcast spinner plate Twin side deflectors Towing bar and security cable Jockey wheel assembly Spread adjustment handwheel GRITTING MACHINE SERVICE Glasdon offer a...

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Towable Gritters Turbocast 1000™ Towable Dual Action Grit/Salt Spreader DESIGN FEATURES • Durapol™ material hopper. • ubber agitation mat breaks up the grit/salt and feeds it to the hopper funnels. R • Agitation mechanism provides a quiet and smooth operation. • ual spinner plates distribute the grit/salt evenly and consistently. D • win side deflectors – create drop-spreading action by limiting the width of spread, can T be used independently. • Spread adjustment and shut off lever allows control of the spread rate. • preads both wet and dry grit/salt. (The spread width and consistency will...

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Towable Gritters APPROXIMATE SPREADING RATES* BROADCAST SPREAD DISTANCE miles *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 Agitation mechanism Dual spinner plates Twin side deflectors Spread adjustment and shut off...

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Towable Gritters BROADCAST SPREADS DROP SPREADS A large area can be covered quickly with minimum passes, for an even and consistent spread. For accurate, controlled spreading, eliminating any waste grit/salt. TURBOCAST 1000 CONVERTS FROM A BROADCAST SPREADER INTO A DROP SPREADER WITH THE USE OF UNIQUE TWIN SIDE DEFLECTORS. 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 GRITTING MACHINE SERVICE Glasdon offer a comprehensive...

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Maintenance lamp Digga™ shovel Amber flashing light Filling grille Fine grit salt kit Number plate holder Towable Gritters OPTIONAL EXTRAS The broadcast spread can be limited to one side only where required

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Grit Spreader Servicing Packages 10 Maintain your Turbocast Gritting Machine with a Glasdon Service It is important that your Turbocast Gritter continues to work perfectly. That is why we offer servicing of your Turbocast 300, Turbocast 800 or Turbocast 1000 Gritting Machines. To ensure optimum performance it is important to routinely service any winter safety equipment with moving parts. Within the service package there is the option to have your Turbocast gritter collected, a comprehensive service completed and your machine returned to you in excellent working order. Alternatively, for an additional...

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In the autumn and winter months, the combined darker, wetter and colder conditions present additional risk factors which can contribute to an increase in slips and trips around the workplace. 3 1. Revisit Risk Areas Identify all outdoor areas used by pedestrians across your site and facilities and highlight those priority routes that could be affected by ice, frost and snow. 3 Take a look at our 5 p oint ch eckli and fee l confid st ent that yo u, your staff and fac ilities a re prepar ed for the colder month s ahead. 3 2. Roles and Responsibilities The approved code of practice for Regulation...

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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.

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Manual Grit/Salt Spreaders Turbocast 300™ Grit/Salt Broadcast Spreader DESIGN FEATURES • Chassis manufactured from mild steel with Armortec™ coating. • 52 litre Durapol material hopper. • Plastic guards protect all working mechanisms. • Slim design – can fit through a standard 760mm door. • Easy to empty. • Range of spreading settings. • Solid rubber cushioned tyres. • Polypropylene spinning plate – protected by a steel frame. • Agitation mechanism – designed to efficiently spread either wet or dry rock salt. Size: 1235mm long x 670mm wide x 950mm high Load height: 690mm Capacity: 52 litres (holds...

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