Preparing our Region for the Winter Ahead
18th November, 2024
Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures can make our roads turn into challenging, even hazardous routes. This is why our local councils need snow ploughs to keep our region safe and accessible for drivers.
In this article, we’ll outline what winter conditions we should expect this year, and how our snow plough rubbers help the region.
What can we expect this winter?
The region’s landscape, i.e. hills, valleys, and coastal areas can make travel particularly difficult when the snow starts falling.
Snow pose a hazard for drivers, meaning they can also impact emergency services, local businesses, and public transport.
To help with this, Aquaseal creates reliable rubber equipment that can help keep the North East moving safely and efficiently, despite the weather.
The Importance of snow ploughs
Snow ploughs are essential for tackling the accumulation of snow on our roads. As snowfall can happen quickly and unexpectedly, having a reliable fleet of ploughs allows councils to respond promptly, reducing risks for drivers and pedestrians.
These ploughs clear the roads, prevent dangerous icy patches, and ensure that essential routes remain open. However, maintaining their effectiveness depends on having the right equipment, in particular the snow plough rubbers.
What are snow plough rubbers?
Snow plough rubbers ensure the ploughs perform effectively. They are rubber blades, which are attached to the bottom of the plough and are designed to make direct contact with the road surface. Their material allows them to scrape away snow and ice without causing damage to the road underneath. Unlike other materials, rubber is suited to ploughing because it absorbs shock and resists wear, even during prolonged use.
Having dependable snow plough rubbers ensures that the ploughs operate smoothly, providing effective clearing and preventing premature wear on the ploughs themselves.
Aquaseal produce high-quality snow plough rubbers that councils across the North East can rely on to keep their fleets in peak condition.
Preparing for the winter ahead
To ensure the North East remains prepared for the winter months, councils need to invest in high-quality snow plough rubbers and other essential maintenance.
Contact us or visit our snow plough rubbers page to find out more.
