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Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Zarges Aluminium Boxes

As preparations are underway for Sir Ranulph Fiennes’s latest expedition “The Coldest Journey” he and his team will be using Zarges Aluminium Boxes as their preferred transportation cases for their food and other vital supplies.

The six-month expedition will begin as the southern winter begins placing Sir Ranulph and his team in the coldest place on earth at the coldest time of year!

With temperatures averaging -30 to -50 and dropping to a scary -90, Zarges was the chosen container brand for such a tough and hostile enviroment.

Being able to safely transport life saving equipment is not something to take lightly at the best of times let alone a trip into Antartica.

Zarges cases have been used for decades all over the world in all continents.

They have been used in peace time and war.

They carry anything and everything from food and clothing to war heads, guided missiles and sensitive electronic equipment used by countless military forces. Zarges are the preferred brand of box by the aviation industry for shipping equipment around the world and re-using them over and over for multiple trips. Zarges are also the preferred brand for transporting medical equipment, hazardous and corrosive chemicals, explosives and highly flamable products.

In fact, any where in the world where professionals work or need to transport their products Zarges is the preferred brand.

At ROCK N ROAD 4X4 LTD, we are proud to be suppliers of  Zarges boxes as our preferred brand of transportation Aluminium Boxes. For us and many professionals around the world, there are no substitutes!

Quite simply, if you want the best buy Zarges from another world class team… Zarges and ROCK N ROAD 4X4 LTD.

At present we show the Zarges “Eurobox” range on our site but we are suppliers of the entire Zarges Aluminium Boxes range.

Please take the time to browse through our range on our site and contact us anytime if you have any questions.

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FEATURED PRODUCT – RESCUE TAPE

In this months “Featured Product” we are going to cover one of  those items that should be in everyone’s vehicle, from motorcycle to truck and boat to plane…. RESCUE TAPE.

Originally designed for the U.S. Military and now available in the UK from ROCK N ROAD 4X4LTD, this awesome product can be used to repair certain vehicle faults that would otherwise result in specialist recovery.

Rescue Tape has amazing properties which allow it to repair a multitude of faults found on all types of vehicles in every day life or when being used in extreme conditions like off roading, competitions and remote location expeditions.

In every day life it can be used in agricultural and building industry and is very popular in the plumbing profession.

Rescue Tape resists fuels, oils and acids, solvents salt water, road salt and UV rays. It can also be used on leaking pipes which are totally submerged.

Rescue Tape is an award winning self fusing silicone repair product emergencies and all purpose repairs. Rescue Tape is the strongest, fastest-fusing repair tape on the market and is now available in the UK from ROCK N ROAD 4X4 LTD.

Just by stretching Rescue Tape and wrapping it around any project onto itself, Rescue Tape will quickly and easily create a permanent air-tight, water tight seal in just minutes or even seconds!

You can repair leaks on plumbing and hoses in a flash, make underwater repairs, use it on electrical wiring or as shrink wrap, wrap tool handles and much more!

  • Self fusing
  • Pressure resistant up to 8 Bar (with hose diameter 25mm)
  • Withstands extreme temperatures -50C to +260C
  • Permanent seal
  • Waterproof – airtight
  • Insulates 8,000 volts
  • Can be applied under water
  • Never gets gummy or sticky

Originally designed for the U.S Military, Rescue Tape is now available in the UK from ROCK N ROAD 4X4 LTD.

Rescue Tape has infinite uses, here are just a few suggestions…

  • Keep it on board vehicles & equipment for emergency hose repairs
  • Seal leaky hoses, pipes, tubing & fittings
  • Neaten up lines and extension cords in stowage
  • Whip the ends of rope
  • Wrap tools and handles for a great non-slip grip
  • Wrap wiring harnesses and custom split-looming
  • Waterproofing electrical connections and terminals
  • Use it as an emergency O-ring
  • Wrap hydraulic fittings and other exposed metal connections to help prevent corrosion
  • Works even over wet, dirty or oily surfaces
  • Works under water
  • Wrap it around anything that you want to secure or repair and it will never leave any sticky residue.

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Rescue Tape dimensions: 2.54cms wide x 3.66mtrs long x 0.5mm thick

Available in 6 colours: Black, White, Clear, Red, Yellow, Blue.

 

 

 

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SOMETHING NEW AT ROCK N ROAD 4X4 LTD…

Due to our ever increasing product range, we have decided to add a  ‘Featured Product’ section to keep you up to date with all our current and newly arrived items.

Every month, we will choose one of our Specialist products or brands and give you a detailed description, and where possible, some additional images.

By adding our ‘Featured Products’ to our ‘Latest News’ section, you will be able to scroll back to see all previously entered items. This means that all featured items will always be available to view and not just until a new item is added.

If you would like to see one of our items become the ‘Featured Product’, simply send us an email request, or give us a call and we will be happy to feature any specific product(s) of your choice in our next available months feature.

So, as of September we will begin our new service.

Remember, all our new posts on our website also appear on our Facebook page. Pop on and like us if you like what you see, or if tweeting is your thing, click on our twitter page and tweet away!