How can AIRBAR Benefit my Business?
What is AIRBAR?
AirBar is a highly visible inflatable vehicle mounted flexible membrane that, when deployed, helps to create a safety zone around the vehicle. It was designed specifically to help protect drivers and Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs).
Creating safer zones around vehicles. Airbar is the world’s first vehicle mounted retractable safety device that helps save lives.
Companies are very focused on safety and protecting not only their own staff but the general public too. Any business that operates vehicles poses a risk to people surrounding that vehicle. The Airbar provides a solution to help reduce the chances of accidents or fatalities happening by providing an ingenoius system that WORKS!
The technical details of the AirBar are detailed further in this article but we can explain what it does and how it can be used first. The Airbar simply put has a similar concept to a party blower you get at childrens parties, when it is deflated, it is coiled, then it uncoils and inflates to provide a flexible inflated visible barrier for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users to see. This will encourage them to either stop behind the vehicle and not pass or overtake and give the vehicle ample room to keep the driver safe if working alongside the vehicle.
The Technology of AIRBAR
Manual Deployment
When a vehicle is stationary, the driver can activate AIRBAR from within the cab, which helps to create a safer and wider working zone for roadside workers in a live lane who are facing oncoming traffic.
Automatic Deployment
When the left turn indicator is activated, the nearside AirBars automatically deploy at less than 15 mph, providing a visible warning to cyclists or other VRUs.
Soft Safety Membrane
The AirBar is a brightly coloured inflatable flexible membrane.
Bright Flashing LEDs
A row of built-in flashing LEDs, when combined with the AirBar's vividly coloured membrane, provides a very visible warning to other road users.
Inflatable System
AirBars use an exclusive air control technology that inflates using compressed air at low pressure and contains a rebound mechanism to recoil.
Selectable Deployment
When working beside a parked car, drivers can activate AirBars on the nearside, offside, or both to create a safer area.
Indicator Stalk Deployed
When a vehicle is travelling less than 15 mph, the nearside air bars automatically activate when the vehicle turns left at a junction by activating the left indicator stalk.
Examples of Using AirBar
Where can an Airbar be used? There are many uses for Airbar and a few are listed below of where we have installed them
- HGV's: To assist cyclists and prevent them from entering an unsafe zone next to the HGV
- Recovery Vehicles: To protect drivers when working roadside
- Coaches: To protect drivers when loading luggage
- Car Transporters: To protect drivers when stationary and attending to the vehicle
Airbar is an innovative new product that will not only provide safety benefits but also make your business stand at the forefront of innovation and safety in regards to providing the best safety systems for your business.
If you are interested in seeing the AirBar in action, contact us on 01302 989126 or e-mail [email protected]