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Louisville Switching Blog

What are Insta-Chain Automatic Ice Chains?

Posted by Donald Robinson

Jan 29, 2014 11:31:00 AM

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When icy and snowy road conditions threaten your safety, just the flip of a switch can provide instant traction and relief. Insta-Chains, the automatic ice chains, activate from the cab of your truck, even while your vehicle is in motion, to provide provide automatic tire traction within 1.5 seconds.

Truck drivers don't have to risk their safety by leaving the cab and installing bulky, heavy chains to the tires. Insta-Chains are activated and retracted from the safety of the driver's seat with the flip of one switch. These revolutionary tire chains have been proven effective in all weather conditions and can be activated in forward or reverse. By instantly activating or retracting Insta-Chains, you only have to "chain up" when necessary. That saves wear and tear on the road and on your tires.

Besides the instant safety advantages of Insta-Chains, here are some additional benefits of using Insta-Chains on your trucking fleet:

  • Reduced Risk. Gaining traction can reduce traffic accidents and associated costs where lack of traction can be a key contributor
  • Versatile. Effective traction increase in both acceleration and deceleration, forward and reverse
  • Cost Effective. When compared to conventional tire chains, Insta-Chains far outlast other chains because they are only used as needed, resulting in longer service life
  • Time Saving. Drivers do not have to stop to install, contributing to potential lost time, late deliveries and towing charges.
  • Protective. Expensive body damage is eliminated due to broken cross ties. Because Insta-Chains rotate horizontally underneath the tire, vehicle bodywork is not damaged.
  • DOT Accepted. Insta-Chains have been accepted as an ATD (Alternate Traction Device) in all states with chain laws. Insta-Chain is used by most state DOTs for snow plow application.
  • Perfect Fit. Insta-Chain fits most vehicles from 1/2 ton through Class 8 Trucks

Louisville Switching hopes to keep our drivers safe out on the roads this winter. Installing Insta-Chains can help with that. One of their website sayings is, "flip the switch, avoid the ditch."

If you want to learn more about maintaining safety for your truck fleet this winter, contact us online and a member of our team will get in touch with you. Remember, "when seconds count, Insta-Chains deliver."

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