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Market Report: Work At Height Latest products Euro Towers low-level units in demand The
Work
at
Height
Regulations
2005
require
a
risk
assessment
to
be
carried
out
before
starting
a
task,
to
enable
the
correct
equipment
to
be
chosen.
Euro
Towers
reports
this
has
led
to
increased
demand
for
low-level
products
and
podium
steps,
such
as
its
Klik
Fold,
a
lightweight
folding
2m-long
unit
with
six
platform
levels.
The
similar
Mini
Fold
is
only
1.5m
long,
while
the
Micro
Fold
1000
podium
steps
have
a
600mm
square
platform
area
and
four
working
platform
levels. Quick work from Turner Access In 1994, Turner Access’ PlusEight Modular Scaffold System was used in a successful Guinness Book of World Records attempt to achieve the fastest scaffold erection, when a two-man team built 100m2 of scaffolding in 19 minutes 59 seconds. It is designed to use fewer components than traditional tube and fittings, and weighs less. Also available is the PlusEight Frame System that has even fewer components. Parts can be stored on racks holding 140m2 of scaffolding and they are fully compatible with the Modular System. Advance guardrail protection is incorporated, and Turner Access says it is actively targeting the Frame System at the hire industry. T
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5555 Hampshire hirer chooses Monkey Tower The Monkey Tower towable access platform weighs 300kg, is designed to be transported behind any car or van, and can be set up by one person within five minutes. It provides a maximum working height of 6.5m and can be locked into place at 250mm intervals. Its minimum width of 700mm enables it to go through a standard door or gate. Hampshire-based Up and Out Access operates three Monkey Towers in its fleet. “They offer tradesmen an easy to use solution to working at height,” states Up and Out’s Andrew Barnes. “Many window installers have stopped using ladders or towers now, as they find it quicker to simply put the new window and their tools in the Monkey Tower, wind the platform to the correct height and then climb up to start work.” T
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356172 Compact Leonardo machine from Bravi UK The Leonardo, from Bravi UK, is a battery operated, compact self-propelled personnel lift. It weighs 450kg and can be loaded under its own power into a van or work vehicle. Maximum platform height is 2.9m and slide-out panels enable the basket area to be extended to 1.71m by 0.68m. Maximum carrying capacity is 180kg. The wheels can be locked in position when moving between long aisles and the battery provides up to 250 operations per charge. The machine was originally designed by the owner of a drywall panel installation company, to enable safer, more productive work at height. T
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4488 Modular GPC system GPC Industries has become the UK distributor for Netherlands-based Altrex BV, which manufactures access towers, modular suspended platform systems and ladders. A recent addition is the Modular Triangle Bridge system, which incorporates stackable trusses available in lengths of 2, 3 and 4m, providing free spans of up to 12.5m. It can be used with separate vertical support stands, and between rolling towers or façade scaffolds. Platform height can be set between 3-5m, and the system can be assembled on the ground and raised to working height by a hand winch. T
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753835 Hop up with Interlink Interlink Alloy Systems’ range includes a variety of low-level products, with three types of podium steps available to suit various height options. The company has just introduced the Hop Up, offered in two sizes and designed to fill a market niche between stools and podium steps. Interlink’s standard aluminium access tower line-up includes the Fold Easy folding tower, and the patented Stairdeck designed for use on stairways and which can be used as a conventional tower. T
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716579 Pop-Up has the plus factor Derived from the existing Pop-Up compact scissor lift, the Pop-Up+ is designed for a wider range of indoor, low-level access applications. Maximum platform height is 2.5m, 1m greater than its sister product, and it reaches full height in 24 seconds, with operation being controlled via a handset. Integral stabilisers are designed for quick deployment, and LED lights confirm correct setup. Weighing 365kg, it has a stated safe working load capacity of 240kg and can perform approximately 150 lifting operations per battery charge. When stowed, its measures 1200mm long by 700mm wide. T
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833111 Avant’s sure-footed scissor Avant Tecno’s Leguan 80SX scissor lift can be fitted with either a battery or a petrol engine, or both, for indoor and outdoor use. Hydraulic outriggers facilitate operation on soft ground and the machine has hydraulic four-wheel skid steer drive, with a motor mounted directly on each wheel hub, to provide grip on uneven surfaces even if one wheel lifts off the ground. Maximum platform height is 6m and the stated safe working load is 225kg. T
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714896 Birchwood launches Kicker toeboards New to Birchwood Products’ U-Go access line-up, the Kicker is a range of five quick-fitting one-piece folding toeboards, designed to fit leading brands of tower system scaffolding and to replace wooden board systems. Made from reinforced plastic and connected with welded injection moulded joints, all components are riveted to the extrusion to provide permanent fixing. Claw clamps on the four corners can be adjusted to give maximum security. The Kicker is available in 1.8 and 2.5m lengths and in various widths. T
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9000 Planet enhances mobile scissor Launched last year, Planet Platforms’ TP9000 mobile trailer scissor lift now has auto levelling outriggers to increase stability without the need for manual adjustment, following feedback from hirers. The towable machine is suitable for work at heights of up to 9m, and can be set up by one user in minutes whilst offering the capacity to lift two people, says the manufacturer. T
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