Highways & Motorways
Why UK Highways Rely On SSC Laser Cutting
When you drive down a busy motorway the last thing you will probably think about is where and how products like the crash barriers in the middle of the road are manufactured. You wouldn’t think that these barriers have been manufactured by using laser cutting production methods at SSC Laser Cutting.
At SSC Laser Cutting we understand all too well that parts and components that are produced for use within the highways and highways maintenance industry must be produced to the highest safety standards. They must be durable and are produced with longevity in mind. We have the skills and technical understanding to produce high-quality precision laser cut components for use up and down the UK’s motorways and road systems.
When the unfortunate event of a crash on a motorway or highway occurs, there is a less likely possibility of a fatality when there is a high-quality motorway crash barrier in situ. Motorway crash barriers are designed to help prevent cars and vehicles from crossing one side of the carriageway to the other. They are also produced in order to absorb some of the energy created from the impact of a crash if one does occur.
SSC Laser Cutting produce and manufacture components and barrier parts that are directly supplied to the leading manufacturers of road safety barrier systems across the United Kingdom.
We also supply laser cut components that support manufacturers when they produce motorway signage.
Why Do These Manufacturers Use SSC Laser Cutting?
Our Laser Cutting Quality Standards
Every component that leaves our manufacturing facility is produced to strict quality standards, giving customers complete confidence in the consistency and reliability of our laser cutting service.
SSC Laser Cutting is one of the few laser cutting specialists in the UK to hold ISO 9001:2015 and EN 1090-1 certification.
These accreditations ensure that our processes meet recognised quality and traceability requirements, allowing us to supply laser cut components for demanding applications such as motorway barriers, vehicle restraint systems, and other safety-critical products.
The European Standard EN1317
Motorway safety barriers are tested to European Standard EN1317 which means that the metal that has been used must meet stringent safety and performance tests. Manufacturers can be assured that the steel used by SSC Laser Cutting meets the requirements for all of the rigorous tests.
If you have an upcoming requirement to partner with a laser cutting sub-contractor who can deliver high-quality laser cut components for the highways and motorway industry, contact the team at SSC today on 01889 270241 or via email at sales@ssclaser.co.uk
Our Flexible Approach
SSC Laser Cutting has three flatbed lasers, three press brakes and two tube lasers, enabling us to have the capacity and flexibility to produce laser cut components to tighter deadlines giving our clients their components sooner rather than later. In a busy industry, with quick, tight deadlines, it is important that you partner with a laser cutting sub-contractor who can meet these timescales.
Our Laser Cutting Industry Knowledge
Our production expertise is second to none and when combined with our considerable experience in the production of laser cut parts and components gives our clients access to a laser cutting sub-contractor with the skills to produce parts utilising the most up-to-date skills