Smart Access Solutions

NortherN StraNdS WINSaFe productS delIver INduStry leadINg:

Innovation: Many of our products are industry firsts. Does your worksite have complex or unusual access needs? We can help!

Safety: All of our access products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed applicable OH&S and CSA requirements.

Value: Less scaffolding is required, saving time and money. Faster, easier equipment setup and removal means reduced costs.

NEED TO MAINTAIN OR REPAIR A BOILER, SCRUBBER, OR ABSORBER?

LOOKING FOR SAFER, EASIER ACCESS?

WANT TO REDUCE LOST GENERATION TIME?

NortherN StrANdS WINSAFe ACCeSS SYSteMS For the PoWer GeNerAtIoN INdUStrY

LArGe Work AreA PLAtForMS

NortherN StraNdS WINSaFe productS caN help.

BoILer UPPer FUrNACe ACCeSS

BoILer NoSe ACCeSS INdUStrIAL LIFtING

BoILer throAt ACCeSS

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• An innovative work platform solution that is installed just under the nose of the boiler.

• Provides a robust support base for scaffolding and access systems to maintain and repair the nose and upper furnace areas.

• Suspended platforms can be rigged from the trusses for lower furnace wall access.

• Overall scaffolding requirements can be reduced by 2/3.

• Continuous floor deck allows simultaneous upper and lower furnace work without risk of falling objects, welding slag, and debris.

• Quick and efficient access—the entire system can be installed in an 8 hour shift.

• Installed platform can support: - Scaffolding in excess of 100,000 lbs. - 50 Workers (12,500 lbs) - 4000 lbs. of materials and equipment.

BoILer MAINteNANCe Work PLAtForM

• Experience: Decades of experience engineering and manufacturing access platforms and fall protection equipment form the foundation of our team.

• Engineering & Design: Expertise, design skills, and attention to detail translate into great solutions and innovative products. An access system can be custom tailored to suit your application and your specifications.

• Manufacturing: Skilled tradesmen, modern production equipment, and detailed quality control throughout each manufacturing process ensure a best built product.

• Technical Support: Our products are backed with exceptional sales service and support. We would be happy to provide advice for your application.

the Northern Strands WINSAFe advantage:

• No cost proposal drawings and quote.

• Onsite consultations and demonstration.

• Turn key installation services.

• Onsite training.

• After sales service: - equipment inspection - repairs - ongoing engineering support.

Northern Strands offers:

• Provides a working deck just below the first level of nozzles in a wet scrubber.

• Eliminates the need to drain the vessel in order to access spray headers safely.

• The rotating platform is turned using a ratchet type crank system, providing 360° of access.

• A dual launcher, continuous deck system is recommended for Scrubbers in excess of 50 ft in diameter.

FGd (SCrUBBer) MAINteNANCe Work PLAtForM

BoIler throat acceSS SyStemS

• Provides personnel access across the boiler throat, through a series of portable aluminum planks that straddle the throat area.

• Tool-free assembly.

• Lightweight aluminum construction, with recessed carrying handles and a non-skid checker plate deck surface.

• 20” wide panels fit easily through openings.

• Interlocking panels provide a continuous work surface.

• Vertical stabilizer braces adjust to contact the throat face.

• Feet adjust to keep the deck level on the sloped surface, conforming to the contour of the boiler and accommodating throat tube deflections.

Available in two configurations:

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BoIler NoSe acceSS SyStemS

• Lightweight, high strength sectional and modular designs, sized to fit through small openings.

• Easy to handle, easy to store.

• Simple, fast assembly without the need for tools or loose parts.

• Designed for harsh environments.

design features include:

• Decks are set in place individually, following the changes in level resulting from tube damage.

• Support feet and throat engagement legs telescope to the required extension; spring-loaded locking pins engage automatically to maintain position.

• Hinged panels at the ends of each deck cover the end gaps through the full adjustment range.

• Provides personnel access just above the upper nose arch of the boiler in order to service reheat and super heat platens.

• Braces are clamped to screen tubes or to the back of platen assemblies.

• Tool-free assembly.

• Lightweight aluminum construction.

For applications that have encountered significant slope damage, or where multiple size boiler use is desired, N.S. WINSAFE has developed a new throat scaffolding system that provides an even greater range of adjustment.

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NoSe MAINteNANCe Work PLAtForM

BoIler upper FurNace acceSS SyStemS

• Provides access to tube platens without the need for suspended scaffolding.

• Offers the ability to weld from both sides of the platen assembly.

• Clamps to boiler platen tubes.

• Can be used at any height and can be accessed using WINSAFE Sectional Ladders.

• Two decks can be and bridged together with planks to create a larger work platform.

• 750 lbs rating per deck.

• Tool-free assembly.

• Lightweight aluminum construction.

• Clamps to boiler reheat and superheat tubes, supporting scaffold planks.

• Telescopic feature compensates for tubes that are distorted or out of alignment.

• 500 lbs rating per pair.

• Tool-free assembly.

• Lightweight aluminum construction.

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• Clamps to boiler platen tubes, supporting scaffold planks.

• 500 lbs rating per pair.

• Tool-free assembly.

• Lightweight.

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• Clamps to boiler screen tubes on upper nose arch or onto the back of platen tubes, supporting scaffold planks.

• The pivoting foot compensates for slope variation and tube deflection.

• Modular designs allow multi-configuration flexibility.

• Easily transportable.

• Costs can be spread by using equipment to maintain multiple vessels.

• 500 lbs rating per pair.

• Tool-free assembly.

• Lightweight aluminum construction.

• Most systems can be setup in less than a shift, offering significant cost and time savings as compared to traditional built up type scaffolding.

• Quick setup times can extend the time between major outages by allowing use of more frequent mini-outages.

• Provides worker access to furnace upper boiler panel areas.

• Clamps to boiler platen tubes.

• Sections pin lock together to provide continuous length.

• Tool-free assembly.

• Lightweight aluminum construction.

• Fall protection anchorage connector.

• Clamps to boiler platen tubes.

• Designed for 3,600 lbs fall arrest force.

• Tool-free assembly.

• Lightweight aluminum and steel construction.

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• Welds to compatible steel materials to facilitate lifting.

• Fabricated from A36 Steel.

• Available in 2, 5, 10 and 15 ton maximum rated capacities.

• Colour coded and stamped with rated capacity to provide quick identification.

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Contact our Suspended Access Division for pricing and details. Toll free 1-800-242-7073 or email staging@northernstrands.com

3235 Millar Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Y3 PH: 306.242.7073 F: 306.934.2920 www.northernstrands.com

Northern Strands offers the largest rental fleet of suspended access equipment in Saskatchewan. We offer standard suspended access configurations along with specialized platforms and lifting systems. Adhering to OH&S regulations and industry standards, we offer engineered suspended access solutions to accommodate our customer’s requirements.

Our experienced personnel provide consulting services to help our customers develop the right solution for their job. We also deliver training and issue Certificates of Authorization in the safe operation of suspended access equipment. This

includes providing hands-on training and offering best practices to our customers.

Dedicated to the safety of everyone that uses our equipment, Northern Strands employs trained technicians who are authorized by the manufacturer to recertify and repair hoists. This ensures we are able to provide the best turn-around service to our customers.

Northern Strands offers professional services and equipment that will have you up in the air working safely and confidently.

• Boiler Maintenance Work Platform

• FGD (Scrubber) Maintenance Work Platform

• Absorber Access System

• Double Deck Platen Access System

• Boiler Outrigger System

• Corner Burner Access System

• Nose Maintenance Work Platform

• Throat Maintenance Work Platform

• Angel Wing Basket

• Sectional Access Ladder

• Knee Brace

• Horizontal Plank Brace

• Back End Brace

• Fall Arrest Tie-Off

• Horizontal Life Line Tie-Off Spreader

• Weld-On Lifting Lugs

• Custom solutions to suit your access needs