Quick-Lock Post & Signs System
A hot-swap, weight-saving and recyclable sign system.
Switch to Quick-Lock Signs and Free Yourself from Heavy Frames & Sandbags
The Quick-Lock Post & Signs System is a game-changing solution for Urban and Streetwork Schemes. First, it swaps steel frames for lighter, vertical posts with a compact footprint. Fixed-weight bases that do not split or spill replace traditional sandbag ballast. And more durable hot-swap plates take over from metal sign faces. Which together create modern temporary signs that are flexible, durable, and impressively light.
As a modular system, signs are configurable on-demand, signs swapped & Supplementary Plates added. Each part is replaceable and made from recycled or recyclable materials. Thanks to its reduced weight and stackability, more units can be transported, streamlining on-site deployment. Quick-Lock Signs deliver both sustainability & weight-savings that lower project costs & carbon impact.
- Space Saving Modular Sign System
- Hot-Swap Quick-Lock Sign Plates
- Uses Durable Enviroplate Substrate
- Vertical Posts for Improved Visibility
- Weighted Bases mean Sandbag Free
- Weight-Savings Increase Loadouts
- Stacks Compact for Optimised Deployment
Modular & Sustainable
A Pedestrian-Safe Weight & Space Saving Sign System
STREET SAFE
Round Edged Signs, Hi-Vis Posts & Bases
HOT-SWAP SIGNS
Quick-Lock Lugs & Keyhole Slotted Posts
MORE VISIBLE
Vertical Signs provide Improved Clarity
SUSTAINABLE
Recyclable Sign Plate, Slotted Post & Base
WEIGHT SAVING
Approx. 21kg per Sign, includes 18kg Base
Efficient & Sustainable Signs
Modernise your worksites with the Quick-Lock Signs System and benefit from efficient & sustainable equipment. One benefit is that it is modular, stacks neater, and is more compact than metal frames. The plates use Enviroplate, our recycled sign substrate that lasts for years. Each sign plates hot-swaps in a few seconds without needing tools. Switching to posts from frames is also more compact and less intrusive, reducing trip hazards.
Our sign plates, PVC posts, and bases are all recyclable and can be used to make new products. The bases are made from recycled PVC with a footprint of 12.34kg or 21.37kg CO2 per base. Posts are manufactured using rigid recycled PVC for its strength; this costs 1.05kg of CO2 per metre. The signs plates use Recycled ABS with an estimated footprint of 11.24kg of CO2 per m2 and are faced with Oralite Reflective. Summarising, a 750mm Chapter-8 MAW Quick-Lock Sign will have an approximate footprint of 28.9kg of CO2 and weigh about 21.22kg.
HOT-SWAP SIGNS
Sign Plates Can be Changed in Seconds
FAST DEPLOYMENT
Tool Free Assembly, Parts Slot Together
SANDBAG FREE
Uses Sealed Weighted Bases for Ballast
SMALL FOOTPRINT
Reduced Trip Hazard with Weighted Bases
Weight Saving
Alongside improving sign assembly and durability, we focused on weight savings. A Quick-Lock Chapter-8 sign weighs about 21kg, reducing deployment costs for each site, thanks to its modular parts. Not to mention reducing its overall impact on the environment. The table below shows the savings based on standard Site Schemes following the TMCA Guidance on BS 8442:2015 Ballasting of Temporary Road Signs. Results show installations can be completed by a single vehicle, cutting labour & fuel costs. As a partners Quick-Lock Case Study shows, the effects are wide-ranging and impressive.
Note: Our wind loading tests followed BS 8442:2022 Appendix C methods based on the maximum expected winds for urban and rural areas in all but the most severe conditions. Approved wind-loading ballast weights and base numbers can be found in the downloads section.
| Site Scheme | Metal Frame & Sandbags - kg | Quick-Lock Post & Base - kg | Weight Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Way Lights 30mph | 867 | 721 | 146kg / 17% |
| 3 Way Lights 30mph | 1262 | 1037 | 225kg / 18% |
| 4 Way Lights 30mph | 1655 | 1433 | 222kg / 13% |
| Road Closure & Diversion - 20 Signs | 870 | 605 | 265kg / 30% |
| Road Closure & Diversion - 30 Signs | 1210 | 813 | 397kg / 33% |
Specification Product Components
Sign Plates
Our sign plates use Enviroplate substrate, because it can withstand transport and handling without breaking. And it’s highly resistant to bending out of shape, so your signs last twice as long. For fast tool-less assembly, we fit plastic Lugs onto the rear to match our posts.
- Material: Recycled ABS in a semi-matt Black
- Max Size: 750mm Circle/Triangle & 1050mm Rectangle
- Fittings: Quick-Lock Toggles or Lugs
- Safety: Sign Substrate Does not Swell, Split or Fray
- Sustainability: Made from Recycled & Reclaimable Materials
- Sign Faces: Using Pre-printed Oralite Reflective
- CO2 Footprint: Approx. 1.5kg CO2e per kg of PPC
Slotted Post
The Slotted Post displays signs vertically, for increased visibility & a smaller footprint. To mount a sign, simply insert the Lugs into the keyholes and push down to lock it in place. For extra security, each post can be attached to the base using a metal pin.
- Material: Recycled PVC in a Hi-Vis Yellow
- Size: 60x60mm Post in 1/1.5/2/2.5m Lengths
- Features: Cut Keyholes for Quick-Lock Lugs
- Safety: Detaches & Deforms on Impact
- Sustainability: PVC Can be Reground or Recycled
- Co2 Footprint: Approx. 0.345kg CO2e per kg of PVC
Weighted Base
For stability, the assembly uses a solid sealed base that provides a guaranteed weight. As a result, you get a reusable ballast that’s durable & does not need re-filling. And increased sustainability, since it’s made from recycled PVC & plastics that can be reclaimed.
- Material: Recycled Thermoplastic PVC Base
- Weight: 9kg or 18kg Ballast Bases
- Size: 410x410mm or 595x390mm
- Features: 62mm Post Hole & Carry Handles
- Safety: Low Profile & Can Be Driven Over
- Co2 Footprint: Approx. 0.345kg CO2e per kg of PVC
Reduce Your Worksite Costs with Modern, Sustainable Streetwork Signs
Switch to the Quick-Lock Post & Signs System, for a modular solution that provides savings on deployment & assembly costs. As well as lowering your environmental impact, thanks to parts that are reusable, last longer and are recyclable.
For more on the Quick-Lock Post System, contact your account manager or get in touch. Contact us on 0115 9738088 or email tmsales@tennantsuk.com. Otherwise fill in the quick contact form above with your details.
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