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Curb Guard And Benefits Of Installation

By Claudia Campos


Winter snowfalls can become blinding especially whilst driving. Snow packs up against the sides of the road and renders visibility of the sides of the sidewalk poor. Snow ploughs are called out to clear away the excess snow packed against the sidewalks. In order not to damage the metal of the plough, it is advisable to attach a curb guard for its protection.

Snow impacts itself along the sides of the sidewalk and this is where getting the plough up close enough to the concrete edge can cause some problems. Curb guards come in various sizes and have differing functionalities. One such functionality is attaching it to the sides of the large shovel like attachment fixed to a tractor or pick up.

The way to do this is to purchase this attachment. Various sizes are available to fit the particular dimensions you need. Prices vary and may range depending on the size plough you have from as little as $80 to $400. What this saves you in the long run in case you do damage to your plough is immeasurable.

The product is made from a thermoplastic rubber which is designed and manufactured to withstand rough handling. Frictional forces that build up when the vehicle is in use can raise the temperature of the material and it is for this reason that they are designed especially to maintain their integrity when in use and when making contact with hard surfaces such as asphalt and cement.

Guards come in various sizes and functionalities. There are those that have two attachments that are attached to either side of the metal pusher. Then there is the type that protects the whole part of the underside and sides of the plough. This type runs across the length of the underside of the metal and up the sides. In this way the underpart of the blade is protected when lowering and moving snow from the road surface.

Not only do they protect the machinery itself but they offer peace of mind to the driver behind the wheel. Drivers who are removing snow can now come within closer range of the sidewalk without fear of pushing up against the concrete thereby damaging the machinery including the sidewalk and incurring the expense of these errors. It is a fact we disregard but this emotional factor is important to take into consideration when efficiency of the work involved needs to be completed quickly.

If you are mechanically minded it is straightforward to fix these add ons to the rig you already have. Bolts should be secure but not too tight as to damage or compress any metal parts. During installation ensure that the guards are aligned properly. Any deviation may cause them to buckle and break against the strain placed on them.

Another type of curb guard is those used around the tyres of your automobile or car. When snow is thick against the sides of the roads visibility is at a minimum making it hard to judge how close the tyres are from curb. It is more often than not that drivers will hit against the sides of the road and do damage to both the tyre rims and in some cases may put the car wheel alignment out of synchronization.




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