The Rigorous Safety Testing of Trimax Mowers Unveiled
I of turf maintenance , where the wheels of progress are in perpetual motion , the unspoken hero is often overlooked . Picture this : the hum of machinery , the scent of hard work in the air , and the collective pulse of an industry beating with ambition . Yet , beneath this bustling surface lies a crucial undercurrent – a commitment to uncompromising safety .
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The Rigorous Safety Testing of Trimax Mowers Unveiled
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I of turf maintenance , where the wheels of progress are in perpetual motion , the unspoken hero is often overlooked . Picture this : the hum of machinery , the scent of hard work in the air , and the collective pulse of an industry beating with ambition . Yet , beneath this bustling surface lies a crucial undercurrent – a commitment to uncompromising safety .
For Trimax , world leader in flail and rotary cutting equipment , safety isn ’ t just a tick box exercise .
“ From the design and development of our machines to the testing and manufacturing processes , safety is always at the forefront of our minds . We believe that by prioritising safety , we can not only protect operators but also enhance their productivity and efficiency .” Caroline Shaw , Global Brand Manager at Trimax . Here we ’ ve got an exclusive , behind the scenes look at the meticulous safety testing that every Trimax machine undergoes before it hits the market !
Thrown Object Testing
When cutting grass , mowers can come into contact with foreign objects like stones , sticks , and golf balls . When mowers come into contact with them , there is a danger that the struck object may be thrown and cause injury to the operator or any bystanders . The thrown object test looks at how and where objects are dispersed .
During the test , the machine is surrounded by specified targets and will run over sand and stones . To pass the test , no object can be thrown to the side or in the operator area , and only low impacts in the discharge area are acceptable .
Blade Impact Testing Although Trimax blades are designed and made with durability in mind , in the event of a blade breakage , it must not fall in an unsafe way .
During testing , the mower is surrounded by targets . While the blades are moving , the mower is lowered onto a high-tensile steel bar .
To pass the blade impact test , there must be no loss of any part of the mower , and the targets must not be punctured by blades or any other part of the mower weighing more than 30g .
38 GroundskeepingJournal . co . uk | May / June 2024