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:

Denver International Airport in Denver, CO is the only major airport built in the United States in the last 25 years.  Over 50 million passengers pass through the gates of the airport each year.  Built in 1995, the airport boasts a roof made of teflon glass that is as thin as a credit card.  During construction artists worked with architects to integrate art into a public space, becoming one of the very first public spaces to do so.  Denver International Airport (DIA) had stairways on their outdoor parking garage where puddles would build up, causing rust spots to form in various places. The DIA contacted a contractor to provide a slip resistant solution that could withstand the elements.  The contractor then turned to SlipNOT® to help provide the solution the Denver International Airport needed.

The Solution:

SlipNOT® was sent various pieces of punched plank to be coated with the slip resistant aluminum surface.  The plank was cut into sizes to easily fit into the existing stairways in the parking garage.  Since the area is outdoors, it is exposed to various elements year round.  The punched plank allows for light, water and other debris to fall through and retains traction to keep pedestrians and workers on their feet.

SlipNOT® punched plank can be ordered in stock sizes or can be custom cut to fit each particular application.  Punched plank can be ordered through SlipNOT® or existing material can be shipped to our facility and coated.  Aluminum naturally forms an oxide that protects for rust and corrosion in all types of environments.  With a high strength-to-weight ratio, aluminum plank is lightweight, yet can withstand heavy usage.

The Impact:

For an airport, safety and security is essential.  SlipNOT® provided the best long term solution to the deteriorating, slick stairways that occurred at the Denver International Airport multi story parking garage.  In any type of conditions, passengers and workers can count on SlipNOT® punched plank to keep them on their feet.

The Situation:

General Motors is one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world.  General Motors needed a lightweight, corrosion resistant, non-slip aluminum planking for an operator platform and stairs in the Toledo facility, they contacted SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring to provide the product they were searching for.

The Solution:

In providing SlipNOT® with drawings and specifications for the aluminum planking,  General Motors received various 1” x 32-1/2” x 45”, 1” x 55-1/2” x 32-1/2”, and 1” x 8-11/16” x 32-1/2” pieces of unpunched aluminum plank that fit flawlessly into their existing application.  The I-beams that run the length of the planking give SlipNOT® aluminum plank an excellent strength to weight ratio.  This high strength-to-weight ratio is important in applications where a lightweight, durable material is needed that can support heavy machinery and materials.

Each piece of unpunched aluminum plank shipped to General Motors was coated in a Grade 2 (Medium) aluminum finish.  Grade 2 (Medium) finish is applicable for nearly every situation. With an average peak to valley surface depth of 0.020”- 0.025”; Grade 2 (Medium) SlipNOT® provides maximum traction, durability and longevity.  The SlipNOT® aluminum surface will not flake off or chip off and has no parts that will splinter off or work loose.  The SlipNOT® aluminum surface lasts much longer than many other painted-on or taped-on products.

The SlipNOT® coating has an unmatched surface hardness and allows for maximum slip resistance even when completely submerged in water, oils or other lubricants.  Aluminum naturally and almost instantly forms an oxide coating which protects itself from rust and corrosion, making it an excellent choice for slick areas that require a non-slip walking surface. SlipNOT® aluminum planking also requires little or no maintenance due to its non corrosive properties and can be easily cleaned with a wire brush.  SlipNOT® aluminum is available in mill finish or it can be painted to fit job specifications.

The Impact:

SlipNOT® provided the best solution for General Motors operator platform and stairs.  The unpunched aluminum planking provided a lightweight material that was easy to install, yet could carry a large amount of weight to fit the needs of the individual projects that they handle on a daily basis.  The non-slip surface allows workers to remain on their feet even while covered in the oil or lubricants that can accumulate on surfaces around machinery.  In providing drawings to SlipNOT®, the contractor was able to get material that fit General Motors exact application without cutting or fabricating the pieces in the field.  General Motors can count on SlipNOT® to provide the best customized solution to fit their project needs and keep their workers upright.

The Situation:

Grosse Ile, MI, an island on the Detroit River between Canada and Detroit, MI, was doing massive renovations to the Wayne County Bridge (also known as the “free bridge”) on the south end of the island.  The renovations included new bridge decking, sidewalks and pedestrian walkways.

The Solution:

Ohio Gratings, Inc. was awarded the contract for supplying well over eight (8) truckloads of galvanized steel industrial grating and plank grating for the new bridge decking, sidewalks and pedestrian walkways.  SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring’s slip resistant coating was required for the new sidewalk grating being installed on the bridge.

Aluminum ADA punched plank grating with SlipNOT® was specified for the sidewalk grating because of the extreme durability and non-slip properties it consistently provides in all elements.  In total, over 9,000 square feet of 2-1/2” x 3/16” aluminum extruded plank grating was coated with SlipNOT®’s Medium Grade 2 slip resistant aluminum coating.  Aluminum plank grating was chosen for the sidewalk grating because of the non-corrosive qualities and the weightlessness.

SlipNOT® quickly turned around each shipment of the plank grating as it was received.  The sidewalk grating was sent to SlipNOT® in several shipments to ensure quick lead times without any backups or delays in processing.

The Impact:

The plank grating replaced the deteriorating concrete walkways with ease and has proven to be the invaluable choice for sidewalk grating on the newly renovated bridge.  SlipNOT® plank grating has provided safety in any direction. Whether coming or going, the Wayne County Bridge will always maintain unmatched sidewalks.

Shell’s Brockville Lubricants plant is the largest blender and packager of retail passenger-car motor oils in Canada, and is the newest facility of its type in North America.  The Maintenance Coordinator of Shell Canada communicated the need of safety in this facility to SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring.  Safety is first priority to Shell Canada, as it is to SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring.  The Maintenance Coordinator wanted to elevate the workers off the existing floor that was immersed in oils and other slippery liquids.  In order to do that, he was considering using SlipNOT® bar grating as a type of platform.

The Solution:

SlipNOT® quoted Shell several options to fit the needs of the worker platform area.  In the end the best option for this application was not bar grating, it was punched aluminum plank.  Shell informed SlipNOT® that there would not only be pedestrian traffic on the platform but rolling carts as well.  Due to this information, aluminum plank was a superior solution because press locked grating can buckle and cause issues with the rolling of the carts.  SlipNOT® supplied Shell with seven (7) pieces of 1” x 36” x 60” aluminum punched plank with the SlipNOT® steel coating.  In addition, SlipNOT® provided other various sizes of the aluminum plank with welded anchor blocks for installation.  After a great deal of thought and attention to detail, the combination of the lightweight aluminum alloy and the extremely durable surface of the steel coating created a precise material for Shell Canada.

The Impact:

The SlipNOT® steel surface on aluminum plank was installed and used as an elevated work surface that was about an inch off the existing floor.  The aluminum plank permitted quick and simple installation.  The punched pattern of the aluminum plank allowed oils and liquids to drain through flawlessly.  The superior traction of the SlipNOT® steel coating keeps workers on their feet, no matter how slick and oily the environment.  The newly constructed platform made of SlipNOT® aluminum plank allowed fork trucks and other motorized equipment to maneuver easily and safely as well.

The Situation:

The High Line Park is a newly renovated public park built and maintained for residents and visitors worldwide.  The High Line is located on the West Side of Manhattan, in New York City.  The first section runs from Gansevoort Street, in the Meatpacking District, to West 20th Street, in Chelsea, between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues.  The High Line was originally constructed in the 1930s, to lift dangerous freight trains off Manhattan's streets.  Access points from street level will be located every two to three blocks.  Many of these access points will include elevators, and all will include non-slip stairs.  Once all aspects and sections of The High Line are completed, it will be a one and a half mile long elevated park consisting of eco-friendly and safety materials.

The Solution:

After several years and hundreds and hundreds of proposals, architects worked closely with the general contractor and metal fabricator to determine what material should be used for the non-slip stairs at the access points to the elevated park.  After many contending options, SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring stood out from the rest and was specified by a well-known architect firm for the non-slip stairs due to the extreme slip resistance in every direction, adaptability, aesthetics and durability.  The access points are located every two to three blocks.  Each access point will have ADA compliant, safe non-slip stairs to ensure safety and accessibility for all who come.

SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring was contacted by the metal fabricator to incorporate the non-slip stairs into the overall greater project.  The metal fabricator and SlipNOT® closely worked together for the Chelsea Street Market stairs, Southern Spur Entrance, 14th Street Landing and the Gansevoort Stair access points, following the specifications determined by the architects.

In order to create aesthetically pleasing yet safe non-slip stairs, 1/4” stainless steel stair treads were customized to the specifications.  The specifications called for a solid non-slip surface for the tread and nosing portion, but the riser needed to consist of a perforated pattern to allow for drainage and translucence.  The non-slip stairs were formed and fabricated to size and then coated with the SlipNOT® slip resistant stainless steel surface.

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The Impact:

Although the non-slip stairs are an extremely small portion of the one and a half mile long renovation, they provide safety and reliability for all residents and visitors entering the park.  The smallest details, such as the non-slip stairs, seem to have made the greatest impact on the overall transformation.  The non-slip stairs indicate a subtle shift from the busy street level below to the quiet, raised setting on the High Line.

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Owners:
NYC Economic Development Corp.
110 Williams Street
New York, NY 10038

NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
The Arsenal, Central Park
New York, NY 10021

Friends of the High Line
529 West 20th Street, Suite 8W
New York, NY 10011

Lead/Landscape Architect:
Field Operations
475 Tenth Avenue, 10F
New York, NY 10018
Ms. Heeyeun Yoon
212-433-1450 x237
hyoon@fieldoperations.net

Architect:
Diller, Scofidio + Renfro Architects, PC
601 W. 26th Street, Suite 1815
New York, NY 10001
Mr. Tobias Hegemann
212-260-7924
thegemann@dsrny.com (as of 2007)

The Situation:

In March of 2008 National Oilwell Varco (NOV) a design, construction and product manufacturer for the oil and gas industry worldwide contacted SlipNOT® to provide a non-slip product for a shaker/degasser demonstration platform.  This platform would surround state of the art products manufactured by Brandt a brand of National Oilwell Varco at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, TX.

The Solution:

SlipNOT® recommended that NOV use slip resistant aluminum plank for the project.  Plank is manufactured in 2’ and 3’ wide by 28’ lengths and then ripped to the width and cut to the length required.  SlipNOT® informed NOV due to the specialized widths available; there may be some small gaps between the adjacent panels based on the sizes required for this project.  The cut piece is then trim banded with 1” x 3/16” aluminum plate.  The end banding helps keep the panel from bowing during the SlipNOT® process.

NOV also wanted it painted gray to always make the display appear new and fresh over time.  Aluminum will not rust due to its properties.  The paint we suggested was a water-based paint which is easy to find and match for the future.  For long term use, we suggested SlipNOT® Grade 3 surface which is coarse and will provide peak-to-valley surface depth of approximately 0.035”.  We informed NOV they could add up to 10 mils of additional paint without affecting the slip resistance of the surface.

The Impact:

The planking fit nicely around the Feed Degasser and the King Cobra, Venom Series, Shaker while providing an aesthetically pleasing yet slip resistance walking surface for professionals visiting the Offshore Technology Conference demonstration.