Accessories

PLATFORM BOARDS

Platform boards are constructed from 240 x 50 mm F11 KD Oregon/Pine with metal plated ends. Cleats are screwed to the underside to ensure positive location within tower frames. The machine fluted Boards present a natural non-skid surface as a preferred alternative to plywood decks which can be large, awkward to handle and slippery when either oil or water are present.

Convenient to use as ‘stair treads' to assist one in going up a tower where a ladder is not required, they are also useful in constructing 1/2 full platform landings at a height of from 2m to 3 m as set down spaces for tools and materials moving up or down the tower. They are especially handy when one is working solo.

Use 2 boards at the base of the tower for a ladder landing when using a conventional standard ladder as access up to the platform. Note: In order to comply with A.S.1577 the ladder must extend min. 900mm above platform. Boards are treated and proofed against taking up moisture.

 

TRAPDOORS are generally required on platform levels above 3m, they take the place of 2 platform boards.

HAND RAILS. Extra hand rails add to the versatility when using towers in varying configurations.

BASE RAILS  Extra base rails add to the versatility when using towers in varying configurations.

CLIP ON RAILS  These rails serve a dual purpose:

·          As a platform guard rail, they are clipped on to the frame legs mid-way between the hand rail and platform.

·          As ledgers to enable the connection of one tower to another

VERTICAL BRACES  Extra clip on Vertical Brace rails add further stiffness when increasing the height of a tower.

ADJUSTABLE FOOT PLATES

These are heavy duty and can be added to any frame to form the base of the tower when working on uneven or graded surfaces. They allow a screw jack height adjustment of 300mm,.

CASTORS

·          125mm. diam.  Light duty, economical castor. Directional and swivel locking foot brake. Solid nylon wheel, rubber tyre, bearing race swivel, with a load capacity 180kg.ea. Ideal for timber floors, carpets and smooth surfaces etc.

·          200mm. diam.  Heavy duty castor with directional and swivel locking foot brake. Solid polyurethane tyre over solid nylon centre with a working load capacity of 350kg. ea. For external use and high wear areas.

Also available as a Screw Jack, adjustable height castor.

OUTRIGGERS

Simply clip on to tower legs to increase the tower base width by 1800mm. per pair. In most cases this enables the platform to be raised by a further 2 lifts (approx 2m) and adds to the overall stability of the tower.

 

WALL TIES - Clip on stabilisers, 2 types available:

·          Sidefix, with a variety of positions along the length (700mm) for side fixing through by nail or screw to a supporting structure (e.g. Stud work, Post & beam)

·          Facefix for Masonry (face plate dynabolted). Both give ultimate stability to the upper levels of the tower and also dampen out any vibration as people move about the tower. Enable towers to exceed freestanding height limits. Clip on rapidly to any part of the tower.

ACCESS LADDERS

Custom made tower access ladder incorporating hooks to the top section of the styles and clip on swinging arms to the base section. The ladder, 3.0m long, can be added to in increments of 1.8m enabling full versatility over all tower heights and allowing for easy cartage.

 

BRIDGE BEAMS

As a pair of lightweight beams they can be connected horizontally between two towers, Platform Boards then dropped in to position to form either a continuation of existing tower platform levels or an independent Bridge Deck at any height. Ideal for linking towers in a line. Please consult Hi-STAGE personnel for further details before using this configuration as bracing and other safety factors may need to be taken into consideration.