Tamco Tools

  • Narrow Chisels
  • Moil Point
  • Chipping Hammer Chisel
  • Chipping Hammer Point
  • Jumbo Buster Upper Sleeves
  • Jumbo Buster Lower Sleeves
  • Jumbo Rubber Bumper
  • Jumbo Poly Bumper
  • Jumbo Buster Lock Spring
  • Jumbo Rivet Buster
  • Moil Point Rivet Buster

First Vanguard's relationship with industry leaders such as Tamco Tools make its easy for you to get the products you need, when you need them.  

  • Paving Breaker Steel
  • Rivet Buster Steel
  • Chipping Hammer Steel

 

APT Tools


American Pneumatic Tools (APT) is a leading provider of exceptional tools for the construction and industrial markets.
 
Superior performance, excellent product reliability, competitive pricing, ergonomic designs, and a warranty second to none, are what makes American Pneumatic Tools an industry leader.

First Vanguard is an authorized distributor of American Pneumatic Tools. 

  • Pavement Breakers
  • Rock Drills
  • Clay & Trench Diggers
  • Backfill Tamper
  • Chipping Hammers
  • Rivet Busters

Road Plate System

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Ideal substitute for steel plates. 

Easy to install modular system.  No special lift equipment needs. Two-man lift for installation (97 lbs. per section).

Tested to vehicle weights of 96,800 lbs.  Single wheel load, 14,520 lbs. at 27.5" trench width.

  • No rust or corrosion, long lasting polymer material
  • No “rattle” from crossing vehicles - rubber ends adapt to road surface and eliminate noise
  • Deters metal thieves
  • Anti-slip surface, tread pattern provides grip
  • Ramp design slows traffic for increased safety
  • Features “Drop Pins” that increase stability - pins protrude into trench preventing lateral movement of plate
  • Steel linking brackets lock sections together
  • End sections must be bolted to ground in order to lock unit into position
  • Stacks securely for transportation and storage 

Trench Covers

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Trench Covers designed to cover trenches up to 35" and 27".  

  • Takes the weight of a vehicle up to 4,410 lbs.
  • Deters metal thieves
  • Beveled edge prevents tripping
  • Molded from a single piece of fiberglass composite - underside has ribbed framework for added strength
  • Recommend bolting to road surface
  • Available in yellow
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Pedestrian Trench Covers -- Ideal for Sidewalk Construction

  • For Pedestrians Only - takes up to 553 lbs.
  • Covers trenches up to 27.5”
  • Anti-slip surface
  • Smooth rubber edge greatly reduces tripping hazard Resists sliding, no need to bolt down
  • - flexible material which grips the surface underneath
  • Available in yellow

Stop Slow Paddles

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Two-sided traffic signaling sign indicates STOP and SLOW.  Ideal for traffic control and lane closures.  Standard paddle options for 12" hand-held paddle or 72" metal handle.  

TAPCO flashing LED BlinkerPaddles contain 8-super-bright LEDs on each face flash in unison, dramatically increasing the paddle's visibility to warn drivers of the presence of guards and schoolchildren.

BlinkerPaddles can flash their warning all day long, and they are especially effective in rain, fog, snow, and during low light conditions. Also available - 84" telescoping pole to mount paddle. 

Safety Wear

First Vanguard now offers a wide variety of personal Protection Equipment.

First Vanguard can establish accounts for you with any of our manufacturers and dealers who provide quality protective wear and equipment.  Looking for Dewalt Gear?  Contact us for a complete 2015 catalog of Dewalt Gear's tough and reliable protective and safety gear.

Ladders

Titan ladders 

A-FRAME STEP LADDER FIBERGLASS DOUBLE STEP

  • 4ft. Step Ladder 
  • 5ft. Step Ladder
  • 6ft. Step Ladder
  • 7ft. Step Ladderr
  • 8ft. Step Ladder
  • 10ft. Step Ladder
  • 12ft. Step Ladder

A-FRAME STEP LADDER FIBERGLASS DOUBLE STEP

  • 4ft. Step Ladder TYPE 1A
  • 5ft. Step Ladder TYPE 1A
  • 6ft. Step Ladder TYPE 1A
  • 8ft. Step Ladder TYPE 1A 
  • 10ft. Step Ladder TYPE 1A
  • 12ft. Step Ladder TYPE 1A
  • 14ft. Step Ladder TYPE 1AA
  • 16ft. Step Ladder TYPE 1AA

SINGLE LADDER HEAVY DUTY FIBERGLASS TYPE 1A

  • 8ft. Ladder
  • 10ft. Ladder
  • 12ft. Ladder
  • 14ft. Ladder
  • 16ft. Ladder

First Vanguard is also an authorized distributor of all Werner ladders.  Werner's reputation for manufacturing quality climbing equipment makes it an excellent choice to ensure accessibility and safety.

Also available from Werner:

  • Stepladders
  • Multi-Purpose Ladders
  • Fire Escape Ladders
  • Stages
  • Planks
  • Pump Jacks

Traffic Drum

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Channelizer traffic drums are durable and impact resistant.

  • Convenient top handle.
  • (2) holes on top for attaching barricade lights.
  • Anti-roll sections on base of drum.
  • Base made of recycled truck tires. Also available with plastic ring base.
  • Overall dimensions: 40"H x 23"W. Weight: 8 lbs.
  • NCHRP-35 Accepted, Meets MUTCD Standards

Delineators

42" delineators with recycled rubber base. Delineators are available with white or yellow tape.

Used to indicate the roadway alignment.  UV inhibitors help minimize fading of the fluorescent orange tube.  Durable Polyethylene construction for durability and flexibility.

Posts are constructed of low density polyethylene with support rings around the reflective bands for added protection. Bases are constructed of 100% recycled rubber.Tested and certified to meet the crashworthy requirements of NCHRP-350.

Plastic Barricades

Type 1 and Type 2 Plasticade barricades

  • All plastic and maintenance free, never rusts, needs painting, or leg straightening
  • Molded hollow so it can be internally ballasted with up to 10 lbs. of dry sand
  • Molded handles with mounting holes for attaching flashing lights
  • Features “click lock” hinges for a positive interlock in the open position
  • Sandbag bar (if additional weight is required) 
  • Stacking lugs keep stacked units from sliding
  • Names can be stenciled on the barricade for identification
  • NCHRP-350 Accepted, Meets MUTCD Standards

Water-Wall Temporary Crash Barrier

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The TrafFix Water-Wall Barrier is an economical and highly effective temporary crash barrier system.  Water-Wall is a durable temporary crash barrier system that can be quickly deployed and used in many situations, from construction sites, to work-zone safety, to roads and highway projects.

  • Water-Wall can quickly and easily connect directly to the SLED end treatment

  • For added privacy and security, the Water-Wall can be equipped with with chain fence sections to create a secure barrier

  • MASH Tested, Passed and Eligible

Product Overview

The TrafFix Water-Wall™ is a plastic, water filled portable module that can produce the desired energy attenuation characteristics to decelerate an impacting vehicle.

TrafFix Water-Wall sections are designed to link together to form a portable TL-1 longitudinal water filled barrier that provides positive separation between moving vehicles and workers or pedestrians in the protected zone. Single TrafFix Water-Wall sections are designed to be used as a portable barricade in TL-1, TL-2, or TL-3 applications.

  • Linked units meet NCHRP-350 crashworthy test requirements for a TL-1 LONGITUDINAL BARRIER 

  • Single units meet NCHRP-350 crashworthy test requirements for a TL-3 BARRICADE

Water Wall barrier for special events provided by 1ST Vanguard Rentals & Sales
 

Traffic Paint

Spray Down Traffic Paint

Standard Dry - User friendly traffic marking designed specifically for curbs and parking lots as well as other interior and exterior concrete and asphalt surfaces

Fast Dry - User friendly, high solids, traffic marking formulated specifically for use in both airless and conventional air-atomized striping equipment

High Build - Formulated for increased durability and retroreflectivity through greater film build

Dura Sheen® - Specially formulated to give excellent durability while at the same time being extremely resistant to oil, grease, and other road residues.  Commonly used for curbs.

Extended Season - Fast drying waterborne traffic marking that can be applied at temperatures as low as 35°F

Solvent Based - Formulated for use on streets and highways, local roads and parking lots. Solventborne is especially suitable for colder ambient applications where waterborne traffic paint cannot be used.