Impact Protection Vehicle - HGV
Commonly known as IPVs, these trucks are used as block vehicles and provide protection for both the ground operative workforce and motorists during motorway maintenance work in live traffic situations. The vehicles incorporate high visibility chevrons, warning signs and lights and Lorry Mounted Crash Cushions (LMCCs). All our crash cushions are designed from impacts up to 100km/h (62 mph). The latest versions in our range are a 7.5T IPV and a 3.5T Mini-IPV.
IMPACT PROTECTION VEHICLE FEATURES:
- In-cab camera systems
- CAN bus control unit with audible function confirmation
- Safety features
- Directional arrow boards
- Galvanised bodies and now galvanised cushions
- Powder coated drop sides
- Vertical lift VSA board
- SAFE STOP 90 110KPH CRASH CUSHION
- LED Beacons
- All TM and DOE markings covered
- Custom built traffic management equipment
- First aid kit, eyewash kit, fire extinguisher supplied as standard
- All chassis and cab combinations catered for Iveco, DAF LF or CF, Mercedes, Dennis etc.
The Impact Protection System in use on a dual purpose vehicle, carrying warning signs and traffic management equipment
The vehicles can be supplied in a variety of configurations to suit the clients' requirements:
- impact protection vehicle with cone wells/ sign frames
- impact protection vehicle with 7403 board (block truck)
- impact protection vehicle with self contained break room / kitchen
- impact protection vehicle with crane
The vehicles typically include sign racks, warning lights, cone stowage areas and under body stowage compartments. Vertical lift light / sign boards keep the vehicle length to a minimum for travelling and are quick and easy to deploy by the driver via electronic controls without leaving the cab.
Galvanized steel construction for durability
All body builds supplied by Swords traffic Management are galvanised and built in a manner that they can be re-chassised after 3/5 years.
Invest your money wisely - buy a galvanised body and when the truck has reached three to five years old, move the body to a new chassis and cut down on your replacement costs.
In-cab Camera System
This unique feature on Swords Auto constructed vehicles is an absolute must for anyone purchasing a new build Impact Protection vehicle.
All our traffic management vehicles are supplied with an in-cab rear view camera complete with colour monitor and sound for the safety of the vehicle driver and any other occupants. This camera system acts as a secondary source of positioning in relation to oncoming traffic in operation. Camera systems can also be supplied to the works area. Side view cameras are also an optional extra if required
Computerised in cab control unit
- Data retention function to record auto brakes being fired
- Optional GPS positioning and tracking for efficient management of traffic management crews
More information on the Computerised Control Unit
Safety features on our factory builds
- All entry steps to the cab both drivers side and passenger side have powder coated yellow steps for safety.
- All entry steps to cone wells are also demarked in yellow to highlight the step area.
- Cone wells are also provided with safety hand rails and emergency stop switches. These emergency stop switches are linked to the driver via a CAN bus route, which means the driver will get an automatic buzzer warning once the emergency switch has been deployed by an operative, telling the driver to stop and investigate the cause.
- Hand rails and the edges of the cone wells and any interior steps are all highlighted in yellow.
- All trip hazards are also minimised and highlighted in yellow.
- All rear facing edges to drop sides are marked in florescent red marker tape and all forward facing edges to drop sides are marked in white.
- A retro-reflective micro plasmatic side lemon strip is also provided.
- The rear and outward facing surface of the cushion in transit are both coated with chevron markings.
If you have any further requirement for safety features, these can normally be incorporated at the point of ordering.
Vertical Lift Direction Arrow Board
The Swords Auto designed vertical lift directional arrow board incorporates a Nissen illuminated halogen directional arrow board in conjunction with a fully reflective 7403 board with 340mm four ways.
The galvanised steel frame has a minimum number of working parts and operates on a dual hydraulic ram system, which minimises the maintenance involved. The board is mounted on double acting rams, which gives the operator total control when raising or lowering the board.
Simplicity we believe is the secret - and no steel wire problems to boot!
Safestop 90 crash cushion
- Galvanised for extended durability
- Rated at 110kph
- Easily detached
- Liitle or no nuisance damage
- Compact to transport
- Proven track record in the field
Swords Traffic Management pride ourselves in our ability to produce vehicles to our clients' specifications. We also have an extensive fleet of traffic management vehicles available for hire. Just give us a call on 01978 761952 or 07810 745656. Alternatively, complete an enquiry form and we will get in touch as soon as possible.
For Ireland, call Brian on 07810 745 656.
