active plow control considerations

Polly blades offer limited functionality, movement of bulk snow but with no scraping effect, Non contact Protocall requires .75-1 inch of clearance from hard blade edges to runway surface to clear in pavement lighting, either option leaves material that requires added expenditure to remove.

This system was born due to the inefficiency of the polly blade or the raised blade operation commonly accepted by the industry as a protection method for in pavement lighting.

To maximize upfit options a design complementary to all Tube style caster systems was chosen, replacing the current adjusting and thrust bearing mechanism we insert a (Patten Pending) compact hydraulic cylinder with built in oil bath thrust bearing. This design allowed all adjustment and braking functions from the plow to remain untouched, added benefits were a completely protected component with minimal moving parts.

This smart system is offered with four means of operation. Positive remote function, negative remote function, local signal generator operation or GPS geofencing tech (this option requires a subscription with our GPS provider affiliate)

Currently in its second season of testing the Active Plow system has proved a safe in pavement lighting protection method that allows the reintroduction of carbide cutting edge to the field. This product is due to be released to the public spring 2025

These immediate operational benefits will be seen. Decreased snow packing, decrease in required broom time, decrease in required deicing material and an increase in MUE traction ratings.