Mastclimbing platforms are one of the latest advancements in construction technology. All models offer safety and convenience features which have proven to cut labour costs in excess of 30%. They also reduce injuries and shorten production time. They are ideal for a wide range of jobs from new construction to repairs and refinishing on existing buildings.

WORK PLATFORM BENEFITS

• Moving tools and providing power at different levels costs money...

  Reduces access time by as much as 90%
• Reduces building ties by up to 80%
• Improves site security both during and after working hours
• Flexible extension platforms to contour most buildings
• Precision levelling reduces repetitive strain injuries
• Freestanding possibility up to 30 m indoors and 20 m outdoors
• Mobile chassis for quick and easy relocation
• Less damage to components compared to traditional multi handling
• Replaces trailing cable and expensive distribution points
• Reduces contract times by as much as 40%
• Weather screening improves productivity

TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES

• High free standing – Untied machines can work up to 20m without being fixed to the building
• Heights are no problem with some projects reaching over 270m (800 feet+)
• High payloads, single masted capacities up to and over 5000 kg and twin masted of over 10,000 kg.
• Modular system, many machines are built to a modular design, enabling the machine to be built to suit the project, interchangeable mast sections, wheel chassis, mini- chassis, railings, wall anchoring, etc. giving flexibility and efficientcy on stocking.
• Hot dip galvanised. Most manufacturers now use hot dip galvanising, giving extended life on Mast sections, anchors and railings
• Variable Platform width: With the use of extension the front edge of the platform can be extended to contour the face of the building.
• Platform lengths can be variable fron 2m up to 19.2m on a single mast, providing an efficient working area.
• Self-propelled wheel chassis – Many manufacturers offer the option of a self propelled mobile chassis, giving the platform mobility around the site

TIME AND COST SAVING

• Materials and other necessary equipment can be lifted on platform at the same time as the workers
• Projects will be done faster and with reduced labour and plant costs
• Quick and easy erection and dismantling
• Safe and ergonomic - always working at the optimal height with material and tools within easy reach
• Safe for workers
• Solid construction, cheap to maintain and easy to service
• Long platforms will speeds up work on wide facades

APPLICATIONS WHERE A MASTCLIMBER CAN BE USED

If you are working at height – A mastclimber can be the answer, whatever the application.

New Build – Refurbishment – Bridges – Office Buildings  

· Aircraft Maintenance  · Block Laying · Brick and Masonry · Caulking · Cleaning

· Chimney/Stack Repair · Cleaning · Demolition · Drywall · EIFS · Exterior Curtain Wall

· Film Studios · Glazing · Waterproofing · Installation  · Insulation · Oil and Storage Tanks

· Overhead Electrical Work · Painting · Pipe Work · Plastering · Pointing · Replacing Windows

· Restoration · Window Cleaning

WHY USE A MASTCLIMBER?

Mastclimbers improve on traditional methods of access by positioning both men and materials at the most ergonomic height creating a "workshop in the sky" which is economical, efficient and safe.

Increased Productivity
The units can be erected and dismantled typically in 30% of the time required to erect a conventional scaffold, this creates more time for production. Driven by electric motors on a rack and pinion system they are powered up or down the mast, ensuring the platform is always at the most efficient height. Keeping workmen at their optimum work height realizing dramatic productivity increases.

No more waiting on the crane or material hoist that is normally shared with a number of other contractors translates into more working time. When work at a certain floor is not ready, remobilize forces with the touch of a button to the next level, reducing wasted time translates to increased production by creating the options of being able to work at another level.

Imagine how tired a worker gets climbing up a conventional scaffolding to go to work, to go to lunch, to take a break or go to the restroom. How much time is lost standing waiting for the personnel hoist to take them to their workstation? With mast climbers, the scaffold takes them there instantly, no waiting or wasted time, and when they get there they are fresh and ready to work.  

REDUCED LABOUR
First, the act that the scaffold can be erected and dismantled in 30% of the time required for conventional frames translates into far less labour

Quicker installation, means less labour
The fact that the scaffold can now come to the ground for restocking, means for trades such as masonry and plaster, materials like brick and blocks can now be placed where needed by a forklift. This means less labourers are required to help distribute the material.

Taking men AND materials means less labour
Since these platforms can be raised or lowered by the touch of a button, means that the platform can always be in the most ergonomically efficient position.

Being more efficient, means less labour
Proven to reduce labour by over 30% means savings all the way.

SAFETY 
Since, unlike conventional scaffold, the entire deck moves with the workforce, you have essentially reduced hundreds of planks and guardrails from having to be constantly scrutinized to make sure they are at all times securely in place. This means that the person in charge of that can now spend a larger amount of time doing something more productive.

All platform are built to strict safety regulation of the areas they are built, although these regulation do vary from country to country / area to area all units have sufficient braking and fall arrest systems. Limit switches top and bottom control the movement of the unit vertically and limit functions of the unit, Guard rails are used to ensure safe areas are kept at all times.

• HOIST AND WORK PLATFORM IN ONE
• AT LEAST 30% INCREASE OF PRODUCTIVITY

COST COMPARISONS

BPS SCAFFOLD vs. SCANCLIMBER® SC1300
Based on actual job (Info from www.scanclimber.com)

Job description:

Wall area 13,000 sq. ft. = 130' length x 100' height, Slate Placing

CONCLUSIONS

1. Work completed in 3 months vs. 4 months scaffold
2. Work completed at $177,390.00 savings vs. scaffold.
3. 55% savings in dollars and 25% in time.