Posted to News on 29th Nov 2012, 00:00
British Waterways trials new emergency stop plank
British Waterways called upon aluminium profile specialist Sapa Profiles to design and manufacture a fully-fabricated, extending aluminium stop plank assembly in spring 2011, for use in the event of breaches in our canal waterway systems. Trials in London and Derbyshire have now begun.
>The stop planks act as a temporary measure whilst repairs are made to canals when the banks have been breached. Aluminium stop planks are a welcome alternative to the wooden ones currently in use across the UK. These aluminium planks are telescopic and lightweight, and they can be used almost anywhere regardless of whether there is a stop plank already in situ.
>Sapa, a specialist in designing when using aluminium profiles, continues to work with British Waterways with the objective of creating a system that is quick and easy to install. The initial trials have gone well and British Waterways plans to develop the system further.
>Chris Rainger of British Waterways comments "When designing an innovative system such as this, a strong working relationship is paramount. With Sapa, we are working mutually to improve the system for the future; they fully understand our aims and are helping us achieve them."
