When a Bus Driver Finds Themselves on Black Ice..
Automatic Traction Chains have been around and used by fleets of emergency vehicles, utility trucks, school buses and truck drivers that must be able to travel during hazardous winter weather across the country. Automatic snow chain systems ensure that the driver is well equipped for all road conditions and that if the driver suddenly finds themselves on black ice, a simple flip of the switch can deploy the automatic traction chains and keep the vehicle under control, on the road and help avoid a weather related accident.
It has not been until recently that automatic tire chains were available for motor coaches and public transit buses due to the low profile and lack of space. The RUD Group has long been a leader in innovation in the chain industry, and the company has developed a solution to overcome the clearance issue by developing a compact version of their popular Rotogrip automatic tire chain system. The Rotogrip Compact Solution allows transit buses the same safety on slick wintery roads that utility and emergency vehicles already have when utilizing an automatic traction device.
Drivers can deploy automatic snow and ice chains with just a flip-of-a-switch from the driver's seat while the vehicle is under way. Since the automatic tire chains can be engaged and disengaged from the driver’s seat, the vehicle and its passengers can stay on schedule. RUD’s automatic chain system has the ability to work as well in reverse as it does in forward, providing excellent traction at speeds as low as (3-4-mph) and now with the CS version can fit a broad range of vehicles and suspensions.
RUD’s chain wheels are made up of three separate parts: the chain plate, the contact ring and the aluminum carrier wheel. A key advantage of ROTOGRIP® systems are that wear parts can be quickly and easily changed as needed. ROTOGRIP® is easily adjusted to fit a wide range of vehicles due to its universal mounting system; the universal mounting system can be easily installed in approximately four hours. Best of all, ROTOGRIP® does not require a lot of effort in fitting or maintenance and RUD backs up their products with training and outstanding customer service.
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