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.

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.

Thousands of NASCAR fans participate in the Coca-Cola Family Track Walks, and Blockader barricades are used for crowd control and directional purposes.  Many barriers are accessorized with vinyl jackets featuring the Coca-Cola Family Track Walk logo.

Walks will be held at five tracks during the 2011 NASCAR season: Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California; Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama; Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina; Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan; and Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Family Track Walk program is designed to encourage family fun.  NASCAR drivers who will walk alongside fans include Jeff Burton, Clint Bowyer, Michael Waltrip and Kurt Busch.  Post-walk events include games, music, racing simulations, and Q&A sessions with drivers.

The event attracted a sell-out crowd of 18,000 attendees.  Blockader interlocking crowd control barricades were lined at the front of the stage to prevent spectators from getting too close to the approximately 25 participants.

The tournament, which attracts more than 300,000 attendees over the course of two weeks, utilizes 150 Blockader barricades.  The interlocking steel barriers are placed in the upper levels of the Tennis Center at Crandon Park to create walkways to stairs.  They are also used to block off entrances to certain restricted areas.

Additionally, Blockader barriers are used in parking lots to designated line spaces for transportation vehicles which shuttle pedestrians to and from the tennis center grounds.

The Sony Ericsson Open is one of the largest and most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world.  The top-ranked men and women players, including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Kim Clijsters, and Venus Williams, will compete in the 2011 tournament.

Some of the barriers on the grounds will feature vinyl barrier jackets showcasing the Sony Ericsson Open logo.  These will be placed in front of high-profile locations, such as the event’s VIP area.

The Miami tournament has employed Blockader barricades for line management and crowd management for more than a decade.

Savannah’s parade is considered the second largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the United States.  More than 800 Blockader crowd control barricades (more than 5,000 linear feet) will be utilized at the most crowded points of the parade route.

The parade, now in its 187^th year, attracts 200,000 to 400,000 attendees.  Tamis Corporation representatives have worked closely with Savannah city officials to manage the efficient set up and tear-down of the barriers for the past four years.

 Twelve barricades, outfitted with jackets, helped designate boundaries and space at the celebration, held at Military Island in Times Square, on 43^rd Street between Broadway and 7^th Avenue.   The event featured Jillian Harris, designer on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and former star of “The Bachelorette.”  Created in 1961, Charlie the Tuna has starred in numerous commercials for the past 50 years.

 Blockader barriers are supplied by the Pittsburgh-based Tamis Corporation, which has a long-standing relationship with long-time Super Bowl contractor Noel Lesley Event Services (located in Ashland, Oregon).  Through its Nationwide Rental Program, Blockader compliments Lesley’s own supply of Blockader barricades for major national events.

 A total of 4,500 Blockader barriers (12 full truckloads) provided line management at various locations on the stadium grounds, including entrances, ticket windows, and pre-game fan events.

 The strength of event services supplier Noel Lesley, combined with Tamis’ ability to supply large quantities of crowd control barriers to major events, once again resulted in effective crowd management at the nation’s most popular annual sporting event.

A common practice is the use of moveable barriers.  Such barriers act as both a physical and a psychological restraint. They create the sense of a “solid wall” that discourages trespassing and encourages directional order and crowd control.  Blockader™ brand crowd control barriers had been used for crowd control in ever Presidential inaugurations since 1993, as well as the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, the Boston Marathon, and NFL and NCAA football games.

The Standard Blockader barrier is lightweight, portable, comes in a 2 meter length, made from 16 gauge galvanized steel tubing to reduce rust and wear, strengthened by uprights insert into the frame before welding, and sporting a welded sign panel at the center which also serves as a carrying handle.  The barriers interlock with two male pins designed with a 30 degree twist that prevents them from being disengaged by the crowd.  The base of each unit can be removed and replaced with different types of bases including bridge base, u base, flat base, wheel base, and a straight insert for joints or corners in the barrier.

Blockader also carries a full line of accessories to go with the barriers.  This includes barrier jackets that can display logos, earn advertising revenue or provide instructions.  Barrier gates allowed for controlled breaks in long lines of barriers  and admission for police, EMTs and other emergency personal.  Barrier Arches can serve as entrance ways, and combined with a barrier gate can be used as a turnstile for collecting admission.   At 10 feet tall, the arches have room to hang identifying signs.

Blockader barriers are also easily portable.  The welded sign balanced at the center of the barrier can be used as a handle allowing one person to be able to pick up and move a barrier without having to drag an end.  Blockader also carries a full line of carts for transporting their barriers.

For full details on Blockader barriers and other products they carry, visit their web site at http://www.blockader.com.