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Media Spotlight Shines on Tamis Products in Indianapolis

February 1st, 2012

Super Bowl week means high visibility for Tamis products.  Blockader crowd control barricades, many featuring jackets with the logos of high-profile sponsors, have been a common sight at “Radio Row” (at the JW Marriott Hotel) and at Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.  

More than 600 barrier jackets (vinyl covers which fit over crowd control barricades) featuring the logos of corporations such as Snickers, Castrol, Xbox Kinect, and Gatorade, were produced by The Tamis Corporation for use at numerous public events which lead up to the Sunday championship game.

More than 100 steel barriers are helping to designate space at the event’s traditional “Radio Row.”  This year, more than 108 radio stations from around the world are broadcasting live from the same room at the JW Marriott.

Tamis also supplied Snickers, Castrol and other companies with vinyl table covers, so that the sponsors’ logos would be visible at other corporate and media events.

All in all, Tamis has supplied more than 3,000 steel barriers, 300 crowd management stanchions, and 300 feet of temporary fencing being used at various events surrounding this year’s Super Bowl.

Tamis Barriers, Stanchions Line Up at Indianapolis Super Bowl Events

January 18th, 2012

Crowd control and line management products supplied by the Tamis Corporation’s Ally Rental Division will once again help make the 2012 Super Bowl (February 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana) a safer and more orderly event.

Tamis is a long-time supplier of crowd control barricades and stanchions to the Super Bowl.  At this year’s event, visitors and television viewers will see numerous Tamis products being employed.  More than 3,000 steel barriers, rented from Ally Rental, will help manage crowds in and around the stadium and at numerous public and private events associated with the Super Bowl, such as the “NFL Experience” fan event. 

Additionally, more than 300 portable retractable belt stanchions will be used to create visible and efficient waiting lines on the grounds.  More than 300 feet of temporary fencing panels purchased from Tamis will also create visible perimeters at various locations.

A number of the crowd control barricades will feature barrier jackets produced by Tamis.  Visitors will see these “ground level billboards” on barrier jackets or table covers featuring the logos of Castrol, M&M’s, Snickers, and Xbox Kinect.

Blockader crowd control barricades will also be featured in a new Samsung commercial airing during the Super Bowl.

Calcium Chloride Anti-Freeze Plastic Jersey Barriers

January 12th, 2012

For Plastic Jersey Barriers that are used in wintry conditions, calcium chloride has been employed to prevent the water inside from freezing. Calcium chloride is the chemical compound resulting from the combination of calcium and chloride, usually comprised by dissolving marble or limestone chips in hydrochloric acid.

When kept at room temperature, calcium chloride remains in a solid state. However, even at very low temperatures calcium chloride will readily dissolve in both water and ethanol. Because of this characteristic, it is very effective in lowering the freezing or melting point of water. Calcium Chloride is the fastest ice melting chemical compound which is why it is used on roads and highways in winter conditions to reduce the risk of ice forming.

In chemical terms, calcium chloride is relatively cheap, costing about fifty cents to a dollar per pound. Each Jersey Barrier requires roughly 12 pounds or 1 ½ gallons of calcium chloride added to the water.

Please note calcium chloride is the acceptable solution by the EPA and in all states. Sodium Glycol is no longer accepted by the EPA and therefore is not offered.

Benefit of Interlocking Barriers

January 12th, 2012

The steel barriers have an interlocking mechanism which makes them all the more strong and sturdy. Let us take a look at the advantages of the Interlocking mechanism in the steel barriers.

 

  1. Strength and Durability: The steel that is used in manufacturing the base and the frames of the barricades is 16 gauge. Thus, it is very durable and can withstand a great deal of adverse conditions. The tubing is strong enough to hold a huge crowd or vehicular traffic and any high pressure in case there is an overflow of the crowd. The stronger steel prevents deterioration or damage to the barricade without adding any excess weight.

 

  1. Longer lasting hooks: The male hooks are inserted into the frames of the barricades and welded at both the ends so as to give an extra strength which makes them last longer than those that are welded at only one end. The hooks form one of the most important parts of the interlocking mechanism of the barriers and hence have to be extremely strong so that they are able to hold the entire structure of the barricades together. Thus the double sided welding provides an additional support to the steel barriers.

 

  1. Superior welding technique yielding a lower probability of breakage: The vertical bars that are present on the barricades are first inserted into the frames and then welded upon. This technique is far better than the spot welding that is done in certain barricades. If the uprights are just spot welded there is a higher probability of their breakage compared to those that are welded before inserting. You can learn more about this on our specifications page.

 

  1. Galvanization process for longevity: The steel used in the manufacturing of the barricades is subjected to a process called hot-dip galvanizing. Hot-dip galvanizing is a process in which the steel is covered with a protective sheath which helps in the prevention of any external corrosive elements to cause any damage to the underlying steel. This increases the life of your steel barriers and enables them to withstand a great deal of pressure. It also prevents it from getting rusted. Normal barriers which are just painted will not last long and will easily get rusted. Thus galvanized steel barriers should be used.

 

  1. Removable bases for easy replacement: The bases of the barricades are attached to the unit by means of a bolt and nut. This facilitates easy replacement of the base of the barricade. Thus if the landscape where the barricade has to be used changes, all that has to be done is unscrew the bolt and nut and replace it with a suitable base and we can accommodate any change in the land surface without being concerned about getting a new barricade altogether. This proves to be extremely handy when on the spot decisions have to be made and it is also very cost effective.

 

 

  1. Powerful Advertising Medium: The interlocking steel barriers can be used for advertising purposes. To facilitate this, the holes are drilled in the uprights before the hot dip galvanizing process, thus making them very sturdy. Thus any signs can be easily attached to the barricades without having to do any drilling just before the event. The holes are provided in such a way that a variety of signs and barrier jackets that are appropriate for the event can be used on the steel barricades. This maintains an effective inventory control and makes sure that nothing is out of place during the actual event.

 

  1. Positive interlock to maintain the barriers in place: The male hooks have a 30 degree bend created in them so that there is a positive interlocking between the steel barriers. This makes the interlocking very strong and helps in the prevention of the disengagement of any of the interlocked barriers. The positive interlocking mechanism is responsible for keeping all the barriers interlocked and in place without the possibility of any rearrangement during the event.

 

  1. Saddle-Cut Welding for high endurance: All the welds that are made make use of the saddle-cut welding technique. This technique is proven to be much longer lasting compared to the spot welding technique.

 

  1. Support for interlocking in various angles: The interlocking is provided in such a way that even when the steel barriers are interlocked at right angles, all four of the base points will always touch the ground. This provides more stability to the barricades preventing them from falling over.

 

These benefits make the interlocking steel barriers highly preferable for crowd management.

HYGEN™ Clean Water System from Rubbermaid

August 17th, 2011

Rubbermaid’s HYGEN™ Clean Water System is an ideal solution to the traditional mop & bucket.  This system cleans the water throughout the cleanup process reducing excessive use of chemicals and also eliminating the need to continually empty dirty water.

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New Electronic Queuing System Optimizes Line Management

August 3rd, 2011

The Qtrac electronic queuing system is now available from The Tamis Corporation.  This state-of-the-art queue management system enables sites to increase customer throughput, shorten average wait times, and keep customers engaged while they are in line.

Qtrac’s “Call Forward” system directs customers to the next available service point using a digital voice or other audio cue.  It allows an agent to pull customers from up to three different lines and virtually eliminates agent down time.  Additionally, directional arrows and other messaging are displayed on video monitors.  Customers can be kept informed and entertained, and messages can also promote impulse buying, increasing your business’ bottom line.

The Qtrac system is ready to use right out of the box.  There are pre-installed audio and visual messages, or you can create your own. Qtrac can be configured from almost any Windows PC.  It is a completely self-contained system which works independently from your other networks.

Tamis Company Outing at PNC Park

July 20th, 2011

The Tamis Corporation enjoyed a company outing at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on July 19, attending the major league baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds.  The Tamis team was among the crowd of 26,058 who watched the Pirates win 1-0.

Blockader Steel Barrier used by NYPD

July 8th, 2011

The NYPD uses a Blockader Barrier during the destruction of a large amount of fireworks confiscated on the fourth of July, 2011.

Visit the Tamis Exhibit, Booth 538, at the 2011 IAVM Conference

July 6th, 2011

The Tamis Corporation will be at the 2011 IAVM Conference, July 25-29 in Phoenix, Arizona.  Tamis representatives will be on hand to showcase and answer questions about our crowd management, line management, and traffic control products utilized by venues and events nationwide.

Visit Tamis at Booth #538 at “IAVM Venue Connect,” the annual conference and trade show of the International Association of Venue Managers (formerly IAAM, the International Association of Assembly Managers).  Tamis representatives Rich Graham and Zach Cardoza will be there in Phoenix to discuss Tamis’ capability to supply venues with a wide-ranging product mix, including crowd control and traffic control products.

Conference attendees can see and find out more information about Blockader crowd control barricades, Plastic Jersey barriers, jackets for crowd control barriers, queue management/line management solutions, temporary fencing, traffic safety products, and much more.

Plastic Jersey Barriers on Track at Dune Racing Site

June 29th, 2011

A private racing track in Winterhaven, California is demonstrating a unique use for Plastic Jersey barriers.

The sand dune track, owned by Ron Pratte, the nationally-recognized businessman famous for his car collection, utilizes hundreds of Plastic Jersey barriers to line the inside and outside of the track.

More than 750 of the barriers create the course on which off-road trucks, ATVs and dirt bikes are raced.  A small race track for kids is also located at the site.

Plastic Jersey barriers are most commonly used as traffic barriers on roadways and as barriers in construction or work zones.  But the water-filled plastic barriers have proven to be ideal for the desert track, said Jeff Bardwell, who handles special projects for the track.

“We had previously tried concrete barriers, but they were too heavy and hard to move and store,” Bardwell explained.  “With the plastic barriers, we can simply drain them and then easily move them into storage at the end of the season.”

The track also liked the 42-inch height of the barriers, after finding that 8-foot high concrete walls were too high.  The different color options were also a plus, said Bardwell, who selected orange barriers for the track.