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.