The Situation:

Pierce Manufacturing was looking for a slip resistant solution for the new 100’ aluminum aerial platforms and baskets recently added to the extensive line of fire truck parts and apparatus. The 100’ aerial platform offers a 235 degree rotation at ground level without raising, among many other benefits.   In fire emergencies there are often gallons of water present and extremely slippery conditions.  The client needed a solution that would be able to withstand high temperatures and also be durable and low maintenance.

The Solution:

Pierce Manufacturing worked with their fabricator to find the best solution and after contacting SlipNOT® it was decided the best solution would be to send SlipNOT® the aluminum decking to be coated with the SlipNOT® aluminum slip resistant coating.  SlipNOT® can coat customer supplied material to help customers save on cost. The fabricator sent several pieces of 1 1/2” thick plate in various widths and lengths to be coated.

The Impact:

The slip resistant punched aluminum plank provides slip resistance for firefighters during emergencies when 100’ off the ground.  The pattern of plank allows for drainage and the aluminum properties are rust resistant.  The SlipNOT® aluminum coating can be applied to any type of aerial platform/ lift basket or fire apparatus.  SlipNOT® can fabricate and send out an end product to be installed into new construction or coat customer supplied parts.

The Situation:

The U.S. Navy Battle Stations 21 Training Facility is an $82 million dollar, 157,000 square foot project designed and executed by engineering firm SmithGroup and James McHugh Construction Company, among 90 other sub contractors and six different Navy commands.  The United States Navy Battle Stations 21 was built with 17 different  life-and-death scenarios, designed to prepare trainees to become Sailors.  Battle Stations 21 was planned to the greatest detail, such as salt in the air, lighting effects and actual gun fire to make the encounter very real for those trainees who experience it.  The 12 hour intensive skill testing ranges from fires to floods to terrorist attacks.  The building encompasses a 200 foot long reduce scaled replica of a portion of an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer in more than 90,000 gallons of water.

The facility is a first-ever, award winning training facility that is equipped with ship shaking effects, MP3 players, realistic dummies and much more.  Once trainees complete the simulation successfully they earn the title of Sailor.  While this facility is designed to show trainees the real life challenges they will be facing in the military, safety was a number one priority during the design phase.  Special rooms where spaces flood and compartments are engulfed in flames were designed in a controlled manner that balances safety and multi-sensory simulation.  In these flood and fire rooms, a slip resistant grating was required to let the water drain (when necessary).  SlipNOT®Metal Safety Flooring was the only material specified on the job, due to the high performance, durable and high traction surface.

The Solution:

SlipNOT® was specified for two areas of the training facility.  SlipNOT®galvanized steel grating was chosen for the flood room.  The flood room tests how recruits respond to a flood emergency on the ship by filling the compartment with real water.  Galvanized steel grating was the preeminent choice for the application due to its corrosion resistance and durability.  SlipNOT®galvanized steel grates remain slip resistant when completely submerged in several feet of water.

SlipNOT® stainless steel grating was utilized in the fire room on the ship. The fire room tests recruits on their response to a fire emergency on the ship by actual bursts of fire.  SlipNOT®slip resistant stainless steel grating was selected due to the fact it will stand up to the extreme heat from the fire and is chemical resistant to the ash and dry chemicals from fire extinguishers utilized during the test stimulation.  The stainless steel grating is also remarkably durable and will withstand heavy traffic.

The Impact:

SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring was honored to be a part of Battle Stations 21, a facility that has created thousands of Sailors that will save lives based off of the initial training experiences at the facility.  The SlipNOT®grates will help trainees keep traction while braving the high-impact simulations.  In emergency situations, losing footing should not be a concern.  With safety as a pinnacle concern, working/walking surfaces were contemplated carefully and SlipNOT®was the only material acceptable for this extreme environment.  SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring aids military men and women in walking with confidence.

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The Situation:

The New York Fire Department (FDNY) is known for its unwavering bravery, core values, and remarkable service to the citizens of New York, NY.  Engine Company 259 was designed for efficiency by Andrew Berman Architects.  The three story fire station was in need of slip resistant stairs and platforms throughout the facility.  When there is an emergency the firefighters and other personnel needed traction when running up or down the stairs.  Often times water, snow and other liquids are dragged into the department and can cause a slippery situation.  Safety is a top priority for the FDNY, whether it is inside the station or out in the field.

The Solution:

SlipNOT® provided custom Grade 2 stainless steel plate stair treads that were fabricated to very detailed prints.  SlipNOT® was able to meet the thorough requirements of the project and supplied stair treads in various sizes and shapes for various areas throughout the facility.  The stainless steel plate stair treads were the optimal solution for the application because they provided the traction and safety needed for the firefighters during emergencies as well as the aesthetically pleasing look the architect was seeking for the project.  SlipNOT® stainless steel stair treads can also be easily cleaned which is ideal when dealing with snow, dirt, ash and other elements from the firefighters’ equipment on the stair treads.

The Impact:

SlipNOT® stainless steel stairs provide a slip resistant working / walking surface for fire fighters, paramedics and other personnel when accessing different areas.  Timing is everything in the emergency field, every second counts, traction on stairs and other walking surfaces is critical.

The Situation:

Founded in 1952, General Dynamics is a United States defense conglomerate formed by mergers and divestitures.  General Dynamics has four business segments; Aerospace, Combat Systems, Marine Systems and Information Systems and development.  The Aerospace segment designs and manufactures aircraft, the Combat Systems segment designs and develops combat systems for the United States Military and allies, the Marine Systems segment designs and manufactures ships for the United States Navy and other commercial customers and the Information Systems and Technology system provides expertise, hardware and software products, engineering management and support services.  Combined, these segments make up the fifth largest defense contractor in the world.  The Combat Systems segment was contracted by the United States Military to design and build the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV), an advanced amphibious assault vehicle.  During the design of the vehicle, the turret basket (a part of the vehicle that that holds up to two marines and fires ammunition) needed a slip resistant surface where the marines rest their feet to avoid slipping from mud, water and other elements.

The Solution:

An engineer contacted SlipNOT® for a solution to the turret baskets within the assault vehicle.  The engineer needed an extremely lightweight material that would not add to the weight of the vehicle but would also provide slip resistance.  A SlipNOT® representative recommended aluminum perforated plate and sent various samples of the different materials available for evaluation.  The SlipNOT® representative recommended aluminum perforated plate not only because aluminum is the lightest material but also because perforated plate removes additional weight.  After reviewing the samples, the engineer decided that SlipNOT® aluminum perforated plate was ideal for this application.  SlipNOT® aluminum perforated plate was specified as a sole source for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle and was utilized for over 2,000 vehicles.  The SlipNOT® aluminum perforated plate was cut to shape and bolted to the pre-existing basic metal floors of the vehicle.

The Impact:

SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring provided a superior non-slip solution for General Dynamics that presented marines with traction within the turret basket where they are required to turn and shoot.  During battle, traction and grip are critical for moving with precision.  The lightweight characteristics of SlipNOT® aluminum perforated plate exceeded the expectations of the application.

The Situation:

On May 25, 1993 President Bill Clinton signed Public Law 103-32 into effect, allowing the American Battle Monuments Commission to build a memorial honoring the 16 million who served in World War II, the 400,000 who died and those who supported the war from their homes.  It is located in what is known as Area I, which includes the national mall, and the rainbow pool site near the east end of the reflecting pool between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.  Construction on the memorial began in September 2001.  It opened to the public on April 24, 2004 and was dedicated on Saturday, May 29^th 2004.  SlipNOT® was contacted through an outside company to fabricate and coat customer supplied aluminum vault covers for a maintenance access door behind the monuments pillars.

The Solution:

SlipNOT® fabricated the WWII memorial aluminum vault covers to the specifications provided by the company.  The vault covers are fabricated to each jobs specifications and were cut-to-size, which allowed for easy installation into the existing area.  Aluminum vault covers are registered slip resistant with Underwriters Laboratories per the UL 410 standard.  The combination of aluminum plate and grating allows for ventilation as well as a solid surface.  The ADA compliant grating prevents large debris from falling through.  Aluminum is also corrosion resistant and can stand up to the outside environment of Washington, D.C.

The Impact:

SlipNOT® allows for workers to remain safe while working at this national monument, even in wet or snowy conditions. SlipNOT® aluminum vault covers provide a corrosion resistant surface that remains slip resistant even while coated with maintenance lubricants.

The Situation:

Alameda Naval Air Station, located in Alameda, CA, was one of the most largest and most complete naval air bases in the country.  It was comissioned on November 1^st, 1940 and was used in World War II. The workers who were based at NAS Alameda represent 271 different trades and could completely maufacture and repair every part of an aircraft. The navy contacted SlipNOT® to provide tarmac plates for the maintenance area to protect workers doing maintenance on jets.  Oil and lubricants would leak out of the jets while they were being worked on and it would make the area slippery.

The Solution:

SlipNOT® provided NAS Alameda with 72 pieces of 72” square plates, predrilled with bolt down holes.  The air station could then take each plate and bolt it down to the concrete where needed.  They chose steel SlipNOT® plates because they were able to withstand the jet engine blast that happens right before takeoff. The file hard slip resistant surface is between 55-63 on the Rockwell “C” scale and has a bond strength of at least 4,000 psi for steel plates.

The Impact:

By using the SlipNOT® steel tarmac plates as maintenance pads, workers were able to work on the jets without having to worry about slippery concrete.  NAS Alameda was closed on April 25^th, 1997, and is now known as Alameda Point.  It was turned into a museum and now also houses the USS Hornet as a museum ship.  The buildings still stand and the property is used now for movies and television shows.  The TV show Mythbusters films more of their destructive experiments on the grounds of the station because it allows them a very large safety zone.  The movie The Matrix Reloaded also filmed a lengthy freeway car chase scene on the grounds, using a loop constructed solely for the filming.  Because the grounds of the former NAS Alameda are still being used, safety is still a number one priority for the City of Alameda.

The Situation:

People are always commuting.  Whether it be by car, train, bike or boat, the citizens of Seattle are constantly on the move.  People expect to be safe, whether its on their way home from work, or to the nearest grocery store.  When it came time for the Seattle City Light to install road plates on various streets throughout the city, they called upon SlipNOT® to provide them with the safety and security they were seeking.

The Solution:

Seattle City Light chose SlipNOT® steel road plates to install in existing street areas.  The plates were 1-1/4” x 6’ x 12’ steel plates painted yellow, and were fabricated with eight lifting holes in each plate.  SlipNOT® steel was chosen because it has a file hard surface between 55 - 63 on the Rockwell “C” scale and a bond strength of at least 4000 psi. The steel was painted yellow protect it from rust and corrosion, and to make it noticeable to motorcyclists so they would be able to see and expect the plate rather than hit it without warning.  The yellow coloring would also make the plates noticeable to motorists in rainy or snowy conditions.  SlipNOT® steel needs to be painted or galvanized to protect it from rust and corrosion.

The Impact:

Seattle relies on SlipNOT® to keep its motorists safe while on the roads.  The long lasting and durable SlipNOT® surface will keep motorists safe for years to come.  Even when submerged in water, SlipNOT® steel retains its slip resistance.  SlipNOT® steel road plates were the smart choice for Seattle City Light.