Happy Birthday Promount

It’s almost a year to the day that Promount, the fast lock-instant release tool mounting system, was first launched into the UK by GSF.  We take a look back and see how the industry has taken this tool mounting system and consider the implications for its use across the applications it operates under.

“Before Promount hit the market there was nothing quite like it,” confides Tony Macis, GSF’s UK Sales Director, “Most equipment was boxed loose against walls or tied with bungee cord and due to the way emergency equipment changes and modifies, tool storage needed to be constantly updated.  Promount changes all that.”

The versatility of the range is its crowning glory, designed to fit the tool, Promount units are fitted directly on vehicles or onto aluminium tool boards and whenever a new tool or modification comes into place, personnel only need to change the piece of Promount, not the entire mounting board.  It’s this universality that the GSF team credit with the success of the brand.  David Sandeman, Senior Design Engineer at Anteon concurs:  

“Promount is a rugged, robust tool mount that saves us time and money by offering a quick fit, easy solution without the storage design costs.  We’re very happy with Promount and Anteon now uses Promount as standard across the company.”

Indeed, Anteon are just another example of a new market penetrated by Promount in its first year.  Tony Macis, explains the connection between the defence industry and Promount:  “Promount is used extensively for the Defence Industry.  In the US Army and Navy, Promount, or as it’s known over there, PAC TRAC, has been fitted across vehicles as standard.  To achieve this the tool mounting system underwent the MIL-S-901D qualification.  Nine high impact blows were conducted vertically, 30 degrees on a front down inclination and a 30 degree side down inclination, simulating rough seas and the type of damage incurred during wartime service.”

The materials used in the system have also been tested and made of highly durable and non corrosive materials, including polypropylene, glassed filled nylons and a mixture of high silicon / high rubber elastics in its strengthening straps and soft mounts.

It’s no wonder Promount has made an impact in both the blue-light and defence sectors, but what is the future for product development?

“As long as there are new tools coming on the market Promount will always be developing new ways to store them,” continues Tony.  “We’re currently developing a new line to sit alongside existing Promounts, but we’re very much in the research and development stage with the product and therefore we can’t divulge too much at this stage.”

All we can say is, we look forward to see developments and hope Promount goes on to further its success in its second year.  Happy Birthday!

For more information about the the Promount range or any of GSF's products please visit www.gsf-promounts.com or contact GSF on +44(0) 1691 770 303

Drawer Front, Push-Button Slam-Locks

As one of the latest products to be introduced by GSF the Push-button Slam-Lock is a double handled push button mechanism that locks draws instantaneously. 

Fitted to the centre of the draw our locks come fully assembled and because they are made from steel they will not corrode and can be trimmed to length, suiting all models and makes of drawers. In addition this product works fantastically with our slide and tilt mechanisms adding that instant lock solution, designed to be used by a gloved hand. 

Even though the slam-locks fasten immediately, access to equipment couldn't be easier and due to their sturdy, simple design, our slam locks are highly durable.

For more information on draw front, push button slam locks please visit www.gsf-promounts.com or contact us on +44 (0)1691 770303. For information on this month's Drawer Front, Push Button Special Offer please click here