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• The Access Rail System ________________________________________ 1
• Types of Rail ________________________________________________ 2
• System Benefits _____________________________________________ 4
• Installation __________________________________________________ 5
• ARS VS. BMU _______________________________________________ 9
• Certification and Warranty ______________________________________ 12
• Case Studies ________________________________________________15
Index
• Designed for use as an adjustable anchorage point for Suspension /rope access for External /internal maintenance on buildings + Fall Arrest
• Aesthetic, un-obtrusive solution for access and maintenance
• Provides total flexibility and freedom of movement at height
• Engineered to work in extreme environmental conditions.
• Certified under EN795.2012 + CEN/TS 16415 for single and multiple users
• Requires minimal maintenance
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The Access Rail System
R27 Access Rail27 mm size (Width)
Breaking Load 22 KN
Human Suspension & Fall Arrest
R27 - Single Rail, 1 Double Car – 1 person (max 136kg)
R27 – Single Rail, 2 Double Cars – 2 people, one (max 136kg) per double car
Material Lifting R27 - Single car - In accordance with LOLER (FOS 4:1) – Capable of lifting 500kg of materials
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Module : R27
Types Of Access Rail
R32 Access Rail32 mm size (Width)
Breaking Load 40 KN
Human Suspension & Fall Arrest
R32 - Single Rail, 2 Double Cars – 2 people, one (max 136kg) per double car
R32 system is rated to maximum load of 300kg to enable a 3 person rescue situation
Material Lifting R32 - Single car - In accordance with LOLER (FOS 4:1) – Capable of lifting 750kg of materials
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Module : R32
Types Of Access Rail
• Elegant and flexible system
• Can be installed on any Building /Structure/Towers
• Provides freedom of movement at height
• Lightweight
• Safe
• Has no visual impact on Buildings
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System Benefits
A B
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Installation
Used as Suspension/Rope Access for Facade maintenance
Installed on wooden ceiling for Human/Load suspension
BMU/Cradle Access RailOperational Cost Operational Cost
High cost of yearly maintenance.High cost of Spare Parts.3rd party inspection required on quarterly basis.
Minimal maintenance required.No spare Parts required.Pull test required once on yearly basis.
Appearance AppearanceThe heavy metal and equipment can cause disturbance and alter the view especially in projects like hotels, hospitals, VIP residents.…Cradle storage at sidewalks when not in use.
Low profileNo appearance on buildingDoes not affect aesthetics and external viewNo storage required at all.
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ARS vs. BMU
BMU/Cradle Access RailTime Factor /Efficiency Time Factor /Efficiency
Slow process of cleaning/maintenance.
BMU or Cradle can only accommodate 2 technicians at a time with a maximum range of 3 meters in one drop.
Can work with wind speed up to 18km/h
3 technicians required for a single drop.
High risk of mechanical breakdown
Decreases cleaning/maintenance time up to 80% of the BMU time.
The ARS can accommodate as many technicians as required around the structure with no range limit.
Can work with wind speed up to 25km/h
1 technician required for the same drop.
No mechanical breakdown.
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ARS vs. BMU
BMU/Cradle Access Rail
Environmental Environmental
Requires electricityHigh Carbon footprint
Does not require electricity.Low carbon footprint
Lifting Lifting
Limited to weight and dimensions
Can not reach all areas.
Can be adapted for various weights and sizesCan lift materials up to 750kg/car, This figure can go up depending on number of cars used.
Very flexible and can reach all difficult areas.
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ARS vs. BMU
• CE certified and tested under EN795.2012 Type B/D
• EN795:2012 Ensures consistent performance of anchor devices across Europe
• The Access Rail system is Certified by a Notified Body *, and exceeds the requirements of EN795:2012 and CEN/TS 16415
• CEN TS 16415 deals with multi-users anchor devices and stated that Multi-user devices must now be tested to simulate a minimum of 2 users falling simultaneously.
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Certification
• TERM• 10 years component anti-corrosion warranty• 3 years installation Warranty
• COVERAGE • Manufacture warrants that each ARS product, when properly used and
maintained, will be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of receipt
• NOT COVERED• Damages or expenses relating to defects caused by misuse, abuse, failure to
install, use, maintain or store the ARS product as specified in manual.
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Rail Warranty
• Created under Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 • Introduced to bring UK in line with European Directives , in particular AUWED
(Amended Use of Work equipment Directive 1995)• Came into force 1998• Purpose being to reduce the risk of injury from lifting equipment used at work• Areas covered include:-
Requirement for lifting equipment to be strong and stable enough for safe use To be marked to indicate safe working loads Ensuring any equipment is positioned and installed so as to minimise risks; Equipment is used safely ensuring that work is planned, organised and
performed by a competent person And equipment is subject to ongoing thorough examination and where
appropriate by competent people.
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LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
–- Dubai Mall Metro Link Bridge• Task –- Solution to enable the
customer to access the metro link on a regular basis.
• Solution -– R27 track with double attachment point,
• Benefits to customer • Able to maintain all
external glass without the need to build temporary structures over the tanks
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Case Study # 1
- Access Rail system installed in atrium of large commercial multinational building• Market :
Working at height.
• Company :
Omicron industry Austria
• Task – - Ability to carry out cleaning and maintenance work; whilst being able to navigate around obstacles.
• Solution –- Fix Access Rail directly to wooden beams on the atrium, with long screw fixings every 30 cm.
• Benefits to customer• Aesthetic, un-obtrusive solution for access and
maintenance • No requirement for building maintenance units.• Not affect functionality or appearance of building
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Case Study # 2
- Access Rail used for maintenance/glass cleaning on La Rinascente building• Market:
• Architecture.
• Location:
• Milan, Italy.
• Company:
• La Rinascente, a luxury shopping center in the heart of Milan.
• Task – - Method for maintenance/glass-cleaning on the La Rinascente building
• Solution - A special blue/grey rail was fixed every 10 cm with screws directly into the aluminium profile.
• Benefits to customer• Practically invisible solution, providing the aesthetically pleasing look the customer
required• Safety solution for all operators
• 100mm fastenings would distribute the load, preserving the aluminum structure and keeping operators safe in the case of a fall
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Case Study # 3
- OverHead CraneTask – - JS Fraser required an internal access system in order to meet working at height requirements on the advice of their internal health & safety advisor
Solution -–track was fitted to the underside of the crane girder with M8 fixings at 100mm intervals. A MR Car acts as a mobile anchor point, either fixed in place with the pinstop toggle, or moved under load to the working location.
Benefits to customer – Operators are able to work at height safelyWorking practices comply with their internal health and safety advise
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Case Study # 4
–- Facility Management and Maintenance
• Task – - The design of the building precluded the use of traditional BMU’s (cradles for upkeep & cleaning) – Acescott – Canada Waters
• Solution -– A portable davit system was designed to be used in conjunction with the PowerSeat to fulfil the clients maintenance needs.
• Benefits to customer • Cost savings gained of approx £100k per building.
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Case Study # 5
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