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.”

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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.

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