Quality starts with small things - SGS Frangible Towers
As rightly said – every step matters in creating a
classic product, same implies to the frangible and other airport structures
manufactured by SGS Frangible Towers. Below are the few “small things” that we
take care of to ensure high end quality frangible products, read further to
know in detail -
• Selection of materials for frangible structures - When
selecting frangible safety support structures, the materials used is one of the
most important considerations. For that matter, we use raw material of the best
quality that exhibits corrosion resistance, long term stability and
frangibility.
• Safety – As it is highly desired that the material
chosen for support structures should not cause radio frequency interference
(RFI) or electromagnetic interference (EMI) as that could compromise the safety
of aircraft communications systems, the materials (FRP) used by SGS Frangible
Towers do not distort the instrument landing or communication systems as they
are transparent to radio waves along with being a good isolator. When
considering the safety of maintenance activities, it is an important factor.
• Resistance to environment & corrosion – As per
directions, frangible safety masts along with their components should be highly
and fully resistant to environmental conditions. They are expected to resist
corrosion through their expected lifecycle in various temperature ranges along
with being tolerant to water, maritime climate, humidity, rain and ultraviolet
radiation from the sun. Such resiliency is important for safe operations of
airlines that actually operate in diverse global climates so for that the Fiber
Reinforced Polymer (FRP) we use is a low heat transmitter and thus does not
freeze during snowy and icy conditions and does not corrode and also tolerates
the chemicals which are often used in the airport environment.
• Environmental impacts – The manufacturing process for
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) at SGS Frangible Towers have a low carbon
footprint and are recyclable and therefore don’t lead to greenhouse and other
environmental effects.
• Design considerations – When towers greater than 6 m in
height are concerned, we understand any limitations regarding maintenance when
selecting a design.
• Installation, safety and maintenance - For easier
maintenance of lights, factually all masts of 2 m and higher should tilt that’s
why lattice masts over 6 m in height are fitted with a center hinge to tilt the
mast for servicing. Moreover, for extra tall structures of 12 m and higher, to
allow just one person to tilt the lattice mast from ground level, a concrete
base is used. Such lattice designs not only eliminate the need for cranes,
service platforms, winches, and heavier masts but are also safer.
• Standardization during manufacturing - The
manufacturing process of SGS frangible support structures follows Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs) to avoid any deviation at any point of time and is
monitored carefully under a certified quality system. The final qualification
of a design is performed on a production quality unit and each batch is tested
separately to ensure correct frangibility behavior.
Conclusion
Before an aid is considered for installation, its
frangibility should be proven at every step with small things being taken care
of. Applying the same principle to SGS Frangible Towers when evaluating
frangible support structures, approach lighting masts and meteorological
equipment etc., our structures are tested against the requirements by rigorous
frangibility and stability testing, thereby ensuring the quality of our offered
products. With SGS Frangible Towers safe and cost-effective maintenance
activities due to advanced design, manufacturing processes and materials,
airports can enhance the overall safety and profitability of their operations
and thus can rely confidently and freely on us for a support with a thought
that at SGS Frangible Towers quality really starts with "small things".