November 2015 - G-Tech

G-Tech Quarterly Newsletter

UK PATENT NO. GB2490722

Rail Alliance 15’ G-Tech had an extremely construc�ve week at Rail Alliance and look for-

ward to 2016 posi�vely. As a company we have taken the opportunity in

the months passed to grow and improve ourselves and our products,

star�ng with a new large site and home for G-Tech as well as Colt Construc-

�on; with modern office space, purpose built manufacturing facili�es and

over four acres of external storage space.

G-Tech’s new premises con�nues to expand, adding a new dedicated train-

ing development facility and industrial technical centre, keen to con�nually

innovate into our products and expand our Main Produc�on Facility to pro-

mote and accommodate larger contracts. It is G-Tech’s vision to expand on

the already impressive success na�onwide.

In the coming weeks and into 2016 we will be offering the opportunity for

Network Rail organiza�ons to visit the new site and view the developments

and technologies for themselves. Including all related and on going devel-

opment, and new innova�ve technologies poten�ally accompanying the G-

Tech Coper in the near future. G-Tech Stand at Rail Alliance 15’

KEY ASPECTS OF THE G-TECH

• TIME SAVED ON MAN HOURS

• MONEY SAVED ON MAINTENANCE

• POSSESSION COSTS REDUCED AS 30% MINIMUM

FASTER LAYING TIME THAN TRADITIONAL

• FROST HEAVE ELIMINATED

• TRIP HAZARDS REDUCED CONSIDERABLY

• OVERHANG EXTENDED

• LARGE BRIGHT UV STABLE TACTILE COLOUR RANGE

• PRECAST LIFTING SOCKETS FOR EVEN, SAFER

MOVEMENT

• TACTILE REPLACEABLE WITHOUT TAKING OUT EN-

TIRE COPER UNIT IF DAMAGE OR VANDALISM OC-

COURS. The G-Tech Coper Team and Stand at Rail Alliance 15’

Nov 2015

COMPANY HISTORY With over 20 years of Colt working with Network

Rail and having such a wide range of knowledge

and experience in the construc�on industry, the

problems rela�ng to rail became a large element

of day to day working. Colt were spending a tre-

mendous amount of �me contracted into jobs

which included removing trip hazards caused by

the tradi�onal tac�le and coper methods moving

independently. The managing director of Colt at

the �me Glenn Telford and his construc�on

team, working closely with Network Rail set out

to find a method to solve problems of the high

costs on con�nually maintaining pla3orms. G-Tech Hazard Yellow Dual Unit

Traditional coper and tactile in-stallations were failing

due to them having separate cement beds and intense movement against

the pla3orms from the trains and frost heave, causing huge problems for

sta�on managers and travellers. The movement of the various elements

causing trip hazards on the edge of a pla3orm.

With the full backing of Network Rail the Colt Group carried out

the first trial of the G-Tech coper at Bentley Sta�on in Hampshire, 100 test

copers were laid on a pla3orm. The coper had features which had not

been seen before, and problems which were being caused by tradi�onal

methods had been eradicated by a simple but effec�ve design. The tac�le

element is made of a polyurethane, uv stable material, which is bonded

into a recess on the coper with adhesive that is adhered in temperature

controlled factory condi�on, ensuring the previous problems with surface

mounted tac�le installa�on had been eradicated.

The problem of the copers components moving individually had been solved

as each coper is laid on a single cement bed, levelling and laying becomes

easier and quicker; also with the G-Tech Coper is a single unit there is no

independent movement and the slips, trips and fall hazard is considerably

reduced.

Bentley Station Before

Bentley Station After

We tried to overcome smaller issues affecting Network Rail as well as the larger problems

our coper comes complete with a chlorinated rubber white line on the nosing and li8ing socket caps so only minor

touching up is required on site. Dependant upon the line speed the hazard yellow tac�le is popular at present, as it is

being trailed as a replacement for the painted yellow line. The tac�le gives a wider more prominent line, and the

blisters apposing to a painted line making visually impaired more aware of the pla3orm edge. It saves a huge cost on

periodically re-pain�ng of lines on the pla3orm, as the tac�les colour runs throughout and rather than just on the

surface, making minor chips or scratches less apparent. Ul�mately this saves on a huge maintenance cost to Net-

work Rail over �me and is another reason as to why the G-Tech Coper has become a;rac�ve..

4 Years on Bentley Station is maintenance free

with no faults recorded to date and G-Tech is s�ll growing at a rapid rate. We con�nue to be ambi�ous to economize

in the UK along with Network Rail, making safer pla3orms, saving �me on working hours, minimizing hazards and

saving on maintenance over a period. Our most impressive record to date states over 300 copers laid in one week-

end possession, this due to the G-Tech being a single unit, making a saving on �me and labour of approximately 30%

comparing to tradi�onal methods. We always knew this was a keen factor to Network Rail with over 3 billion pounds

spent per annum on possessions.

The high speed growth of G-Tech in a short time confirms confidence in our product

going into 2016 the G-Tech coper is fully UK patented, we own a 4.8 acre premises for offices, storage and manufac-

ture; and have sold almost 25,000 copers in the UK to date. As a company G-Tech has the full backing of a 28 year

established business in Colt Construc�on, ideas, knowledge and determina�on which has put us at the forefront of

our compe��on. We now produce the largest selling combined tac�le coper in the UK and maintain as a team to

keep it that way for the foreseeable future in what looks to be exci�ng �mes ahead, for rail innova�on.

G-Tech Buff, Charcoal and Hazard Yellow Units

G-Tech UK Sta�ons

Bentley Sta�on, Hampshire GU10 5JZ

Buff Dual Units—Over 50no Units

Ashtead Sta�on, Surrey KT21 2DR

Yellow Dual Units —Over 300no Units

Vauxhall Sta�on, London SW8 1SS


Wandsworth Town, London SW18 1SU


Crowhurst Sta�on, East Sussex TN33 9DD


Gatwick Sta�on, Crawley RH6 0RD

Buff Dual Units—1600no Units

Fleet Sta�on, GU51 3QY

Yellow Dual Units—Over 400no Units

Three Bridges Sta�on, Crawley RH10 1LY

Yellow Dual Units—Over 1200no Units

Twickenham Sta�on, London TW1 3SX

YHazard Yellow Dual Units—Over 300no Units

Rainham Sta�on, Essex RM13 9HY

Buff Dual Units—380no Units

Wimbledon Chase Sta�on, SW20 8JT

Yellow Dual Units—350no Units

Rochester Sta�on, Kent ME1 1HU


National Rail Network

Cranbrook Sta�on, Devon TN17 3LU


Lea Bridge Sta�on, E10 7LN

Yellow Dual Units—388no Units

Wessex Route

Yellow Dual Copers—Over 18000no Units

Ukfield Line

Yellow Dual Copers—780no Units.

For latest sta�on count please contact either;

lucy@g-techlimited or 01482 755755.

Why G-Tech?

At G-Tech we de-signed a product which eradicates previous issues which were being caused on rail-ways with tradi-tional coper sys-tems.

The ongoing tra-ditional method consists of vari-ous components; a concrete coper and blistered blocks behind. Problems continu-ously occurred because of the separate parts having to be laid on cement beds which were at dif-ferent levels, and different mixing gauges; causing movement in the elements con-tracting when dry-ing out occurs at different rates, this begins to be a huge issue.

Different compo-nents leaves the platform has nu-merous joints, which after move-ment occurs, wa-ter then ingresses causing frost heave between components, leaving a very uneven surface.

G-Tech Factory

Why there are over 20,000 G-Tech Units Sold Over the UK

Saves Possessions

Our unit, with 4 li8ing eyes in the design, makes the weight evenly propor�oned on

manoeuvring, the G-Tech Coper can be lowered evenly onto a pre-prepared bed. As a re-

sult of our copers single bed construc�on the laying �me is drama�cally reduced.

Saves Money

The G-Tech coper saves on a con�nual maintenance costs, due to its low maintenance

design. Our tac�le is a UV stable hazard yellow colour, and our unit comes with a factory

adhered white line on the nosing - minimizing site labour.

Laying Methods

The li8ing of the unit can be done simply by using small machinery such as a counterbal-

ance, A-frames etc with M16 li8ing eyes, and tested shackles to coincide with double leg-

ged brothers. Most units will accommodate small or narrow openings.

Less Accidents

With the installa�on of cast in li8ing eyes, movement of the coper is safer as apposed to

using stone magnets, or slings. the li8ing eyes give an even li8. The aggregates used man-

ufacturing our coper achieve the highest slip result, with a percentage of copers tested

regularly in-house to ensure a constant pass rate is a;ainted. Records are available and

provided on delivery to site.

Less Maintenance

Up-keep of pla3orms is always a huge cost to Network Rail. The movement in the beds

between the separate components on older systems meant the replacement or re-

bedding of tac�les was a huge element in constant maintenance at sta�ons. G-Tech have

made it so any movement is limited taking away huge needs for a8ercare maintenance.

EXTENDED OVERHANG G-Tech have looked into a common problem for NWR and found a genuine solu�on.

Q: What is the maximum coping stone projec�on that can be achieved?

A: This is subject to a number of factors including design loading (pla3orm load class) and

the riser wall / support structure being in good condi�on. G-Tech have extended their

overhang from a basic 150mm up to 225mm due to weight loadings.

Q: What are the benefits of extended overhang to NWR?

A: The gauge on pla3orms can be achieved without needing any further adjustments to

riser walls or pla3orm structures, by simply replacing copers to achieve desired results saves

on cost. An increased projec�on allows safer train to pla3orm gap flexibility.

Q: What will G-Tech consider if I do extend my overhang?

A: G-Tech will always consider correct calcula�ons before a projected overhang is provided.

Maximum pla3orm loading restric�on for 'pedestrians loading' including agreement of

management aspects with Network Rail and overturn checks will be undertaken.

Safety is OUR Priority Our in-house tes�ng facili�es to cover all main

aspect of; NWR Standard NR/L3/CIV/030.

• Slip Resistance Tes�ng

• Overhang Structural Unit

• NWR Drop Tes�ng

Safety is our main priority at G-Tech as a compa-

ny we slip resistance test 2% of every order

which leaves our premises to ensure NWR stand-

ard is always met.

In house and Independent Slip Testing

G-Tech’s Internal Overhang Test Unit

NWR Drop Test

Drop Tes�ng Drop tes�ng is carried out at our Hull facili�es

with a 102kg ball weight, dropped from a 1 metre

height providing a 1Kn impact force onto the tac-

�le.

Our G-Tech tac�le is made from a strong blend of

materials, compared to the original un-reinforced

concrete tac�le blister type. Con�nual tes�ng has

provided us with a wealth of test results which

with the independent tes�ng we con�nue to use

confirm the robustness of the product.

CASE STUDY

Twickenham

Station

Greater London

TW1 3SX

In April 2014 G-Tech

received an order to

supply all the copers for

Twickenham Sta�on.

500 1220mm x

1160mm copers were

delivered to site and

were to be laid onto

the sta�on harp

pla3orms.

The hazard yellow tac-

�le was intended to

replace the yellow line,

which we were confi-

dent would be an

a;rac�ve feature speci-

fied by Network Rail.

Compared to a painted

line the blisters on the

tac�le make travellers

aware they are stand-

ing on a line making

them more conscious

to step back and move

behind it. The product

is yellow throughout

and no amount of

scratches or impact to

the product will have

an affect on the bright

and vivid colour. The

yellow is now being se-

lected by more and

more sta�ons and may

well become accepted

as the yellow line.

Twickenham Station

Brendan Keogh Construc�on Ltd. Twickenham Sta�on was completed in a

three weekend possession over several

weeks of contract. G-Tech had a constant

liaison with the main contractor Osborne’s

and were ready to assist if necessary as on all

sta�ons. The works to date highlighted the

largest amount of copers laid in the shortest

amount of �me.

The conven�onal product would have re-

quired considerably longer �me taken to lay

than the G-Tech Coper. In a 72 hour week-

end possession the Brendan Keogh team lay-

ing the G-Tech coper laid 300 units. Brendan

Keogh himself said that “it’s a great product

and so easy to lay saving a minimum of 30%

laying, seOng out and drying �me, it gives

great benefits to the industry”

“We have installed the

G-Tech coper at a large

number of stations now

and on all occasions the

product has installed

extremely well and saves

many installation hours

in comparison to the

more conventional plat-

form edging product”

- Brendan Keogh

Contact Us

Give us a call for more infor-

ma�on about our products;

G-Tech Copers Ltd.

Freightliner Road

Hull, HU3 4UR

(44) 1482-755755

[email protected]

Visit us on the web at

www.g-techlimited.co.uk

G-Tech Premises G-Tech along with Colt Construc�on moved into the new offices at the be-

ginning of April 2015.

The impressive building was an innova�ve addi�on to the area in Hull,

which is a well-established industrial town in itself. With the backing of

MP’s and councils we have been acknowledged on how we have be;ered a

neglected building which was under u�lized for many years.

Loca�on and Size

Close to the A63 off the M62 it was in a perfect posi�on for deliveries and

expected traffic. With a large, fully concreted yard we have enough space

for all expected types of vehicles coming in and out including Hiab loaders

and Ar�culated vehicles.

Expansion

Due to the success of the product to date we are already in discussions

with the owners of the adjoining land to take a further poten�al five acres.

The coper is a;rac�ng such interest across the network we are already

holding over 10000 vested units for several contractors. With further vest-

ed orders expected before the end of the year we will soon reach our op�-

mum external storage space limit.

We have already purchased adjoining buildings to expand the current pro-

duc�on facili�es.

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