Ice-O-Force Blade System
Expansion joints, pavement changes, and other variations in the road surface create shock and vibration. A rigid blade is not equipped to adapt to these irregularities and may skip, chatter and leave patches of snow after plowing. The same shock and vibration contributes to operator fatigue. Ironhawk’s patented Ice-O-Force™ blade system suspends the blade allowing it to travel reducing shock and vibration. Less vibration = less noise. Reducing potentially harmful noise levels experienced over significant periods of time can help reduce operator fatigue.
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Comes as a complete kit - one part number gets you everything
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Initial kit includes:
(3) Blade Segments
(3) Clamp Bars
(2) BP Series Corner Guards
(1) Hardware kit
Dampen Shock and Vibration
A standard plow cutting edge transmits a tremendous amount of vibration into the moldboard and then the plow truck. This vibration can play havoc with a plow truck’s mechanical and electrical systems. The Ice-O-Force™ blade systems use a flexible urethane isolator to eliminate the metal-to-metal contact between the blade and the moldboard.
Reduced Driver Fatigue
As any plow truck driver can attest, noise is a major cause of operator fatigue. In-cab noise levels can exceed the OSHA limits for a shift. Our Ice-O Force™ system has been proven to reduce the in-cab noise levels by 8 to 10 decibels, which is equivalent to reducing the volume by half.
Increase Blade Life 2 to 3 Times
Tungsten carbide’s hardness is the key to the long life of a carbide insert blade. However, while it is very hard, it is also brittle and will fracture and fall out of a normal carbide blade over time. The Ice-O-Force™ blade system uses a urethane isolator and an AR500 welded-on cover to protect the carbide, which in turn increases the blade life by 2 to 3x over a typical carbide blade system.
Rigorously Tested
To demonstrate the effectiveness of our vibration isolation technology, we conducted a test with a state DOT. We ran back-to-back tests of a standard carbide blade and then an Ice-O-Force™ blade. The test was conducted using the same truck on the same route. The pictures to the right were taken after running them for the same mileage. The Ice-O-Force™ blade system had a smooth and consistent wear, with no loss of carbide.
The BP series offers the greatest flexibility of curved and straight end geometries, hardfacing, and AR wear patch options. This series also comes in various gauges and bolt patterns to work with multiple types of plows.
