GSF Slides: The great Promount Giveaway from GSF

Press Release: The GSF Promount Giveaway

GSF Slides: The great Promount Giveaway from GSF

GSF Slides: The great Promount Giveaway from GSF

The great Promount Giveaway from GSF

Promount: The Fast Lock Instant Release Tool Storage Unit from GSF

For those of you who haven’t heard, Promount is the latest tool mounting system on the UK market and we’re delighted to announce we’re offering a select group of readers a chance to win a number of different tool mounts to trial.

Promount has been designed for the offroad, hard-wear market and it’s innovative quick lock fast release action means whatever it is you want secure, Promount can hold it down. Made from Polypropylene, glassed filled nylons and a mixture of high silicon / high rubber elastics, Promount is a highly durable, anti-corrosive system, highly favoured by the US military and used on Humvees to store cutting, ammunition and essential kit. Promount has also been hotly adopted by the British Defence industry and Emergency services, for it’s ability to utilise every inch of a vehicle’s storage capacity.

The competition is simple: We’d like you to visit http://www.gsfslides.blogspot.com and tell us why you could benefit from Promount storage solution. Simplicity itself! The best answers win a unique selection of the promount tool family, suited to the winner’s specific needs.

Best of British Luck to you….

For more information on the Promount range please call GSF on +44 (0)1691 770303 or visit www.gsf-promounts.com or to contact Angloco, please visit their website www.angloco.co.uk

Pickup Systems team up with GSF Slides for safer storage

Pickup Systems are vehicle converters who provide a secure storage solution to empty pickup trucks. As the sole distributors of ‘Avenger Workstyle’ truck tops they are able to provide a high quality and robust access system that gives operators all round access to the vehicle and the equipment inside.

The system was originally designed for the Utility Sector however Pickup Systems soon realised that their system could be adapted to suit the needs of the Fire and Rescue market. 

Pickup Systems had developed a drawer slide with a c-channel roller system- very similar to office filing cabinets. This was effective but not ideal. And they knew they needed a more rugged solution for the Fire Sector.

“We needed a cost effective slide solution with a large full extension and high load capacities,” said John Mcgauley, Director of Pickup Systems, “I spoke to the Hampshire Fire service who recommended GSF Slides.”

The GSF Container Slide is an all purpose 3 beam full extension telescopic slide, ideal for a vast range of applications such as drawers and storage units. The Container slide provided a cost effective solution which was able to withstand a maximum load of 75 kilos even on an extension of 1400mm.

“The container slide was perfect for our Utility Spec Vehicles,” said John, “but for the Fire Vehicle Spec we needed an even more robust slide solution. We used GSF’s RA7 slide. An extremely heavy duty slide that has been tested to carry 90kg even at its full extension of 1700m, this was exactly what the fire service needed.”

GSF’s extensive range of high strength, fully field tested products have enabled Pickup Systems to utilise a small amount of space to its maximum potential. The Container and RA7 Slides have ensured that Pickup Systems can offer a much larger ‘Coffin Drawer’ which can maintain a greater maximum load capacity on a larger extension. 

“GSF have also provided us with a very functional tool mounting system that provided and space saving economic storage solution which we use for brushes and fire beaters they provide easy access in an emergency situation even with a gloved hand.” Explains John, “Pro Mount has been specially designed as a tool storage solution and it is cheaper and easier to use than other tool storage methods, its not even feasible to design or make your own.” 

GSF Slide and Tilt - safe, efficient tool storage

GSF’s innovative Slide and Tilt system provides a safe and efficient storage solution for the defence, blue light and fire and rescue markets. With exceptional smooth movement, high load capacity and rugged low weight components the GSF Slide and Tilt system features slam shut locking mechanisms making this system one of the safest configurations for operators to use.

Operator safety is a key consideration in the design of all GSF products and the Slide and tilt system is no exception. GSF’s design ensures a more controlled opening movement allowing the operator to maintain maximum control over the drawer.

According to Jeremy Binnington, “Swing boards are a very useful and interesting way of storing equipment however they don’t provide the same level of accessibility as slide drawers. There’s no extension on the swing boards and operators need space to open and access the equipment. Our slide and tilt system, however, provides a safe and efficient storage solution designed with the safety of the operator in mind and also ensuring that all tools and equipment are immediately accessible.”

For more information on GSF's Slide and Tilt system please click here

GSF Slides into the States as standard

GSF Slides have recently returned from the Fire Department Instructors’ Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis. With more than 900 manufacturers and suppliers showcasing their latest products and technologies the FDIC is arguably the world’s largest fire show.

It was an exciting year for GSF and as well as having their products demonstrated on a number of vehicles at the show GSF has also ensured that one of the US’s most successful OEM’s are now making GSF products standard across their range.

I asked Alec Don, GSF’s Export Director why GSF was having such a positive impact in the US.

“Our products are fully field tested, featuring high strength components and providing maximum health and safety benefits for the fire operators. These are the qualities that make GSF such an important supplier and as new users become more convinced about the merits our products can offer we know that they will start calling for more and more GSF products.”






GSF’s telescopic slides and slide and tilt systems have already impressed the US markets and Alec has high hopes for the future of Europe.

“One of the things that interested me was that the Pro Mount range of tool mount products is now in almost universal use on US fire trucks. This is down to the obvious quality of the product guaranteed for the entire vehicle life, the fact that it is now a complete range with a solution for safely stowing every type of fire tool, and finally that there is an undoubted benefit for OEMs to standardise on an off-the-shelf range of tool mounting, as opposed to trying to continuously design and fabricate their own mounting solutions. We fully expect Pro Mount to be as important a product in the European market as it is in the US and the UK.”

Safety at sea with the Pro Mount System

Tool safety at sea is a paramount concern for private boat owners and commercial shipping operators alike.

One of the main problems is the constant battle against corrosion. Greasing edge tools and wrapping them in oil-soaked cloths is an obvious necessary and a basic precaution. This helps to keep your tools ship-shape and reduces the necessity to replace damaged and rusty tools. However, rust and corrosion are only some of the factors that can lead to tool damage.

Loose tools can cause numerous problems at sea and safe tool storage can prevent a range of costly, frustrating and dangerous situations. Loose tools can become chipped and damaged through repetitive knocks. Direct damage of this kind can’t be treated with an oiled cloth and, more than likely, your tools will need to be replaced.

Without suitable storage there is more of a chance that your tools will become misplaced, not only very frustrating but also very dangerous if you need to make repairs at sea.

Tools need to remain secure during rough sailing. This is an important consideration concerning the health and safety of you, your passengers and your boat!

Until recently there have been few methods of onboard tool storage. These include plastic bags, boxes, bungee cord and Velcro. Most of these are ineffective.

Bags tear and burst, boxes allow tools to roll and bang and even bungee cords and Velcro have their limit. Velcro for example can suffer from hard handling and extreme weather conditions which can compromise the material’s strength and purpose leaving it ineffective and inefficient. However thanks to GSF Slides there is a new storage solution.

The Pro Mount tool mounting system has been meticulously tested by the US navy and is proven to be a rugged tool storage solution. Made of highly durable and non corrosive materials, including polypropylene, glassed filled nylons and a mixture of high silicon / high rubber elastics, the Pro Mount brackets are resistant to UV damage, corrosion and vibration making it an exceptional storage solution even at sea.

Indeed US Navy has commended the products rugged fast lock and instant release mechanisms and recommended them for ‘all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defence,’ having proved highly dependable in emergency and hostile environments.

The system is versatile and flexible allowing you to create a bespoke tool storage system that meets your exact needs. In fact we’re so confident in the Pro Mount System that we will offer a lifetime guarantee if any part of the system fails under normal use.

For more information on the Pro Mount System please click here

GSF Slides heading to the FDIC

Alec Don, Export Director GSF Slides.

As you know, next week, we are venturing forth to the world's Largest Fire fighter Training Conference and Exhibition, the FDIC in Indiana. The FDIC has become synonymous with world-class fire fighter training and is universally recognized as the premiere fire industry conference and exhibition.

This will be GSF’s second visit to the FDIC and we will be taking a number of established products with us including our telescopic, ball bearing slides, slide and tilt systems and linear motion systems. All of our products are fully field tested and have been designed and engineered to ensure maximum protection for fire fighters operating them.

From Left: Jon Lye-Managing Director, Jeremy Binnington-Sales & Marketing Director, Alec Don Export Director

We will be exhibiting between the 20th - 23rd April on Stand Number 8052 we would love to meet you so please come and visit us if your going to the show.

For more information on the FDIC please click here.

Garden Tool Storage the Pro Mount way

Spring is upon us and gardens all over the UK are being spruced up in preparation for summer. Whether you’re a Tree Surgeon, a Landscape Designer, a Private Gardener or you work for a Local Authority, transporting your tools to and from site can be problematic. Especially as incorrect storage can lead to extra costs.

Firstly there are some very serious health and safety issues that need to be considered. There is always the risk that loose tools can cause personal injury, whether you’re a private enthusiast or an employer this can have serious ramifications. For more information on Health and Safety please click here.

Of course personal injury is a primary concern but there are other costs involved with incorrect storage.

The tools themselves, for instance, can be a very heavy cost especially if you are having to constanly replace or repair them. Garden tools especially power tools such as chainsaws are increasingly expensive and having to replace them due to incorrect storage is a waste of time and money. At GSF we believe we have the answer to your tool storage needs.

Pro Mount Tool Mounting brackets are specifically designed to safely store a wide range of tools and equipment. Specifically designed for moving applications the Pro Mount Tool mounting system ensures that your tools can be securely mounted to your vehicle so that they don’t roll or knock which can cause unnecessary damage. Fixing and replacing tools is expensive, by investing in the Pro Mount system you can ensure that your tools have a longer life span which in turn will save you money.

Tool Solution
Handle Tools such as rakes, spades, hoes etc can be securely mounted by using the Pro Mount Handlelok or Toolok. These flexible mounting brackets can be mounted either horizontally for vertically and the quick release system ensures that they are easily accessible when you need them.

Hoses, ropes and chains can also be stored safely and efficiently by using the Pro Mount Universal Hanger. Used as a single unit pairs and even triples this highly versatile mounting bracket provides numerous storage solutions to a variety of tools and equipment.

Electric lawnmowers, wheelbarrows and chainsaws can be mounted using the Pro Mount Extended Adjustamount or Super Adjustamount. These adjustable flexible mounts can store a wide range of cumbersome tools and equipment making your vehicle or garage more space efficient.

Strimmers, Trimmers and nozzles can be stored using the JumboLok which provides instant release technology to ensure that your equipment is always on hand.

Tool Hangers are a rugged and secure mount bracket for forks, shovels and brooms, used in conjunction with other Pro Mount components they provide a unique storage solution.

All in all the Pro Mount Tool Mounting system is a safer and more efficient way for you to store all of your garden equipment. Pro Mount can save you money, time and space. The system is so versatile that you can store your tools in your garden shed or garage and then move the whole system to your van or vehicle when you need to be on the road. For more information on any of the Pro Mount tool Mounting brackets please visit www.gsf-promounts.com or Contact Us.

Caravan Accessories - The Pro Mount solution

Caravan sales are at their highest for five years as families opt-out of expensive overseas breaks in favour of UK holidays.

Nick Lomas, director of marketing for The Caravan Club, said: “We confidently predict that 2009 will be the year that welcomes the return of the great British holiday, something Caravan Club members have enjoyed for over a century.

“Caravanning is enjoyed by people from all walks of life and all age-groups – in the last year, it has become particularly popular with young couples and families”

Caravan and camping holidays are even more enjoyable when you have your creature comforts on hand; barbeques, garden furniture and bicycles can make all the difference. The problem is storage. Where do you put everything?

GSF has the answer, the Pro Mount Tool Mounting System. Pro Mount has been specifically designed for equipment storage on moving applications. Already in wide use across the US fire and defence industries Pro Mount is a necessary devise for tool and equipment storage.

With these unique mounting brackets you have the capability of safely storing a vast range of camping and caravan accessories directly to you vehicle or caravan. With the Pro Mount system you don’t have to compromise your creature comforts because of lack of space. This form of safe storage means that you can take even more equipment and make your holiday an even more pleasurable experience.

The flexibility of the Pro Mount system means that one bracket can be used for multiple purposes. Bicycles, picnic tables, folding chairs, steps and a whole host of other, bulky camping and caravan accessories can be safely and securely stored by using a single mounting bracket such as the Adjustamount or Super Adjustamount. Handle tools such as mallets, spades or even walking sticks and camera tripods can be mounted safely using the HandleLok or Toollok brackets. Electrical cord, ropes and aerial leads can be stored using the Universal Hanger or the GM Hook.

The aluminium tool board allows you to mount any of the brackets that make up the Pro Mount system without having to drill holes it also allows you to move, remove and continuously update the mounting brackets to meet your needs. For more information on the Pro Mount system and to start building your own tool board please visit www.gsf-promounts.com or Contact Us.

Garage Storage - Tool Storage the Pro Mount way

Our range of Pro Mount tool mounting brackets has been specifically designed for the safe storage of a wide range of tools and bulky equipment. These heavy duty mounting brackets are incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of unique and unusual ways from garage storage to industrial storage.

Over the next few weeks we will be discussing exactly how these mount brackets can be utilised to meet your individual needs.

Garage Storage

Is this a familiar scene?

In our experience it probably is.

However with the Pro Mount Tool Mounting System you can clean up your garage making it a more dynamic and useful space.

The Pro Mount wall mounts can be fitted directly to the patented

aluminium ‘Trac’ and then moved and removed without the need to drill more holes. This can save you time and money and allows you to be flexible with your tool storage. Our wide range of mounting brackets allow you to safely store a wide range of bulky equipment.

The Adjustamount, Super Adjustamount and Extended Adjustamount can enable you to store bicycles, ladders, electric lawnmowers and a whole host of large, cumbersome equipment. Keeping it out of the way in a simple, affective organised manner.

Handlelok’s and Tooloks allow you to mount a wide range of handle tools including hoes, shears and hammers.

Tool Hangers are the perfect brackets for storing shovels, spades and brooms.

Pickhead Axe and Flathead Axe hangers allow you to safely store axes and sharp tools way out of reach from children who may hurt themselves.

The whole Pro Mount range can be utilised in a way so that your garage becomes a more organised and safer environment not just for you and your family but also for your tools which can get damaged if stored incorrectly. If you use the storage system to its full capacity, who knows, you may even be able to get your car in! For more information on any of the pro mount tool mounting brackets please visit http://www.gsf-promounts.com/ or if you have a specific question please Contact Us.

Precision Products by GSF

Over the last 20 years we’ve been involved with some pretty interesting vehicle builds. Our experienced team have offered expert advice to anyone with stowage and accessibility issues which has meant that we have been involved with a range of unique builds. From wheelchair manufacturers, emergency services and defence contractors, we have helped vehicle builders solve a variety of issues from space and storage to movement and accessibility.

Our products have a very good reputation; durable, hard wearing and engineered with precision in mind our team knows that they don’t have to compromise when they meet clients.

GSF’s telescopic drawer slides, for example, are made from high strength cold rolled steel which maximises their load capacity and yield strength. Rigorous testing has proved that our slides are durable, hard wearing and are resistant to shock and vibration making them a valuable asset for the blue light, defence and fire and rescue industries.

The above video demonstrates a 507kg load being dropped on our RA7R Slides.
Manufactured from cold drawn steel sections and reinforced with carburized ball bearings the pull out RA7R telescopic slide is a flexible, high strength drawer slide and is an excellent choice for specialist vehicle applications or manually operated systems.

For more information on GSF Slides please visit our website www.gsfslides.com or for more information on our products please visit our new e-commerce solution www.gsf-promounts.com

Test for the Best

The Pro Mount Tool Mounting System has been specifically designed to provide a secure method for tool storage. Having been rigorously tested by the US Navy the Pro Mount tool mounting system has been praised for it’s health and safety benefits and longwearing work-life, as well as it’s practical and useful design.  Current tool mounting systems used by the UK military are generally designed from fibreglass and Velcro products which are not as durable and suffer from hard handling, corrosion and deterioration.

The US Navy shock tested the Pro Mount system in line with their MIL-S-901D qualification. Nine high impact blows were conducted vertically, 30 degrees on a front down inclination and a 30 degree side down inclination, to simulate the rough seas and the type of damage incurred during wartime service, such as the effects of nuclear or conventional weapons.

The materials used in the system have also been tested and made of highly durable and non corrosive materials, including polypropylene, glassed filled nylons and a mixture of high silicon and high rubber elastics in its strengthening straps and soft mounts.

Indeed US Navy has commended the products rugged fast lock and instant release mechanisms and recommended them for ‘all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense,’ having proved highly dependable in emergency and hostile environments.

Initial trials have been so successful that the system is currently being installed in the US latest aircraft carrier and across the US Airforce and Military. 

For more information on Pro Mount or to buy any of the GSF products please visit www.gsf-promounts.com 

GSF's Latest Solution

GSF prides itself on developing innovative, customised solutions that focus on product design, performance and value. With the launch of our ecommerce Pro Mount website, www.gsf-promounts.com, we have made our most popular precision engineered products available world wide.

Products-
The GSF Pro Mount site gives you access to the complete range of Pro Mount Tool Mounting brackets from Adjustamounts to Universal Mounts which ensures that whatever you tool mounting and tool storage needs are we can provide the most suitable safe storage component. 

As well as the Pro Mount range we also offer some of our most popular performance slides. From Locking Container Slides to our Heavy Load Shock Resistant RA7R's we can supply some of the most durable, dependable slides available. In order to offer a complete safe storage solution you can also purchase a variety of drawer handles which  been designed to eliminate the risk of possible pinch injury.

Payment-
We offer our customers a secure payment facility in the form of WorldPay. The WorldPay payment system uses a combination of both established and innovative techniques to ensure the security and integrity of all sensitive data for more information on WorldPay please click here.

Delivery-
We offer world wide delivery and we want you to get your products fast! To ensure that you get your products as soon as possible we offer next day delivery for orders in the UK and 2-7 days for European and International customers.

To see our complete range of safe storage products please visit www.gsf-promounts.com or Contact Us

If You Can Make It there, You Can Make It Anywhere...

GSF Slides are delighted to announce a fantastic business opportunity with KME Fire Apparatus - manufacturers of a full range of fire

vehicles and apparatus. The venture, which will see GSF Slides being rolled out across the whole product line, with initial implementation across KME's rescue vehicles to start with.

We asked Andrew Yenser, Rescue Product Manager at KME, to take some time in answering a few questions.

1. What type of vehicles are the GSF slides being used on?

Currently the slides are being integrated onto our Rescuer trucks and then t the balance of our product lines. The first GSF product we will be using will be the slide / tilt and later adding the RA5 and RA7 slide assemblies to production.

2. What are the unique features of this product and the equipment KME makes when fighting fires?

The strength and quality of the GSF slides are what caught our attention; both are qualities to which we build our apparatus. The fluid movememt of the slide/tilt operation coupled with GSF Slide's ability to provide proof of reliability through testing, gave our customers a sense of comfort to make a change.

3. What are the benefits of using this product?

The installation of the product has been easy to integrate into our production. Prior to offering GSF products on our apparatus, an evaluating committee at KME thoroughly reviewed the materials, mechanics, serviceability and availability of the slides. Approving new products by committee allows KME to ensure components meet both our safety and quality requirements.

Andew Yenser

Rescue Product Manager, KME Fire Apparatus

http://www.kovatch.com/

If you have stowage, secure storage or heavy load requirements, GSF slides are exceptionally versatile and strong. Visit our new site where you can buy a whole range of steel slides and additional stowage components. For more details visit www.gsf-promounts.com

Super Slides

GSF’s wide range of telescopic, linear motion, drawer slides are precision engineered from cold rolled steel making them stronger and maximising their load capacity. They are Zinc plated to reduce the chance of corrosion and to provide a smoother pull out motion. Our extensive product range – small light duty telescopic slides through to ultra high precision and heavy duty slider are rated to carry loads in excess of 1,250Kg. 

Our experienced team offer advice and support so that you can choose the most suitable telescopic, linear motion, slide out drawer and tool mounting bracket for your application. 

Our slide system can withstand extreme shock and vibration making it extremely valuable for mobile applications such as fire engines and other emergency vehicles. However our extensive range of telescopic, linear motion drawer slides can also be used in a host of other applications

including furniture, electronic racks, banking equipment and industrial storage. 

Our experienced team can also offer advice on more unusual builds and, thanks to them, we have provided slides for horseboxes, caravans and wheelchairs, to name but a few. 

There’s not a lot we don’t know about slides, we have been in the industry for more that 20 years and we know that our experience can help you. 

To find out more about our range of slides and drawer slides visit www.gsfslides.com or visit our Case Studies and Press Pages to see more of our telescopic slides, drawer slides and Pro Mount Tool Mounting brackets in action.

Time Saving, Life Saving

In an emergency there is one thing that you can not sacrifice and that is time. The Pro Mount tool Mounting System has been developed so that tools can be stored efficiently, safely and so that they can be accessed immediately, helping you to save time and more importantly, lives.  

We understand that each fire department has different tool needs which are dependant on a variety of factors including where they are in the country and we believe that the Pro Mount tool mounting system can cater to these unique needs.

Firstly the system comprises of a wide range of mounting brackets able to safely secure a variety of tools, from folding ladders and cutting equipment to handle tools and nozzles. For more information on the PRO MOUNT mounting brackets please visit www.gsfslides.com

Secondly the flexible tool board allows you to move, remove and custom position the brackets, according to you and your department needs, without having to drill any holes.

These two factors give you the versatility and flexibility to store a variety of tools and equipment, dependant on your needs, anywhere you need. This system ensures that tools can be accessed quickly and efficiently helping you to save time in even the most dire emergency situation.

Health and Safety

In 2007/2008 there were 335,000+ work related injuries in the UK with a loss of 6 million work days (http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/index.htm). At GSF we are aware of the need to protect our workforce from unnecessary work related injuries and we strive to support our clients with a product range that can help them with their health and safety issues.

Our drawer handles have been designed to eliminate the risk of possible pinch and cut injuries. The GSF double handle, push button lock gives the operator excellent control over the movement of a potentially heavy drawer.

GSF’s drawer slides are engineered from cold rolled and cold drawn steel increasing their maximum load bearing capacity and allowing operators full 

control and safe access to the equipment and tools that are stored on these drawers. Many of our slides are Zinc plated, as standard, to reduce corrosion and allow a smoother pull out motion so that the slide operators don’t have to struggle when gaining access to the slides.

The Pro Mount tool mounting brackets are manufactured from glass filled nylons and corrosion resistant elastometers and can safely store a wide range of tools and equipment. The clamp like action of these brackets and the versatility and flexibility that they provide ensure that all your tools and equipment can be stored safely and efficiently allowing you easy access.

Made from specialist materials our precision engineered products provide a durable, rugged, safe storage solution which will help you to maintain a safer working environment. For more information on our products please visit www.gsfslides.com

Coming to America

Happy New Year and welcome back to the GSF Blog.

As you know 2009 is upon us and it’s set to be a good year. With the imminent introduction of the PRO MOUNT website and our monthly Newsletter we have plenty of exciting opportunities and developments to tell you about. However our most exciting news is that we’re coming to America!

In April we are venturing across the pond to the The World's Largest Firefighter Training Conference and Exhibition the FDIC in Indiana. 

The FDIC has become synonymous with world-class firefighter training and is universally recognized as the premiere fire industry conference and exhibition. We will be exhibiting between the 20th - 25^th April on Stand Number 8052 we would love to meet you so please come and visit us if your going to the show. For more information on the FDIC please click here.