Snow & Ice Division helps keep New York City bridges clear
Photo by Kevin Woehler
One of the 15 specialized electro-hydraulic systems designed and developed by the Snow & Ice Division at Muncie Power Products, Trius, and Hi-Way Equipment.
New York City, one of the largest cities in the United States, has an estimated 1.6 million workers commuting in and out of the city on any given day, according to the United States Census Bureau. With that many people needing to use the roadways, it’s imperative that they’re able to drive safely.
The Snow & Ice Division at Muncie Power Products recently teamed up with Trius and Hi-Way Equipment to design and develop 15 specialized electro-hydraulic systems to help manage a portion of the 793 bridges and tunnels the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) maintains.
These highly customized systems utilize the Omni-System™ Plus controls platform and components, like the TITAN® MC1 PTO, 75CC PVJ piston pump, fabricated reservoir, DC Power Pack, custom harnessing, custom control logic, and numerous sensors. Together, these components allow the operators to control the plow, the dual auger spreader system, a directional spinner mechanism to precisely place material on the roadway, and an anti-ice system for applying liquid deicing agents to the road.
Although the 2019–20 season was one of New York City’s lowest snowfalls on record (only 4.8"), the city received an average of 25.8" of snow. It’s critical to keep the bridges clear during winter storms—regardless of the amount of snowfall— because they serve as a key entrance into the city.
New York City bridges
Below are a few of the bridges Muncie Power will be helping take care of.
Brooklyn Bridge
Estimated 124,000 vehicles cross per weekday
Williamsburg Bridge
Estimated 110,000 vehicles cross per weekday
Manhattan Bridge
Estimated 75,000 vehicles cross per weekday
Queensboro Bridge
Estimated 178,000 vehicles cross per weekday
Source: New York City Department of Transportation
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