Safe Access Systems
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Righthite Mobile Platform
Canal Engineering, the UK’s leading manufacturer of Tanker Access Systems, has developed a “Light Weight Mobile Vehicle Access Platform”. The equipment is designed to cater for tanker loading areas where floor space is considered to be at a premium. This is often an issue in the Chemical industry and also applies to other operations elsewhere, such as those using bulk powder loading bays. The concept of the system is for the operator to easily transport the platform to wherever the vehicle may be parked. The height of the platform is adjusted to suit that of the vehicles used by way of a mechanical hand winch. Once in position and secured, a safe access onto the vehicle can then be achieved, without compromising the safety of the operator at all. The mobile platform is constructed from various Aluminium and mild steel materials, which when combined, give structural strength, flexibility and manoeuvrability to the unit. This is particularly important to end users, as is the fact that the end unit is light in weight and requires minimum effort to operate and manoeuvre.
Applications
Safety Features
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Righthite Step Access System (Folding Step Unit)
The Righthite Folding Step Unit has a primary function in the loading of road tankers. They are put to use by a wide range of companies that include Petrochemical, Cement, Ash Reclamation (including power stations), and the Milk Marketing Board. The Units are mainly used to provide a safe working environment to anyone who wishes to gain access to an area that is of a different height, and where safety is a priority. They are supplied with handrails that run from the top fixed step to the end moving step and can also incorporate a full cage to enclose the worker in a safe area. There are many variations of the Righthite Folding Step Unit available and all can be manufactured specifically to suit the environment in which they will be used. The range begins with the Mk.2 Unit that, as the name suggests, has two steps, and continues upwards to Mk.3, Mk.3A, Mk.4, Mk.4A, Mk.5, Mk.5A and Mk.6A. This allows access to various heights using one unit. The ‘A’ denotes that the units’ moving steps are manufactured from aluminium to minimise the weight of the overall item and thus make operation easier. All the Step units are available in various tread widths, the standard range being 800mm, 1000mm, 1200mm and 1500mm. Specific customer requirements outside of these widths can be supplied on request. In the case of the wider Units (1000mm - 1800mm) it would be usual to fit aluminium treads to minimise overall weight. In general the units are used in the maximum down position of 45° below horizontal and therefore do not require a ‘locking off’ facility. In cases where the unit is required in any other position a locking system is available. There are two different types of locking mechanism that can be supplied. The first is a manual type which is actuated by the operator and uses a cam system to hold the Step unit in 15° increments anywhere on an arc from 75° above horizontal down to 45° below horizontal. If the unit has to be locked off in a position which is not on a 15° increment, a hydraulic parking lock is considered advisable. This system uses a hydraulic ram that is attached to the compression spring of the step unit, so that when the unit is in the required position the cylinder is actuated by the operator, locking the Step unit in place. The operation of the Step unit can be either manual or pneumatic. The manually operated units are moved down by the lifting of the side handrails. Once the Step unit is in position, it can be locked off as previously explained. The pneumatically operated Step unit makes the operation easier in that it has a pneumatic cylinder mounted to each of the two spring boxes and can therefore be operated by one hand. This is ideal for the larger units and in particular those ones fitted with a full cage. Again, once the desired position is obtained, locking can be achieved by using either the manual or hydraulic locking system. The finish of the Step units is something which should also be taken into account, depending upon the area in which the unit is to be used. A Step unit in an indoor or sheltered location may be worthy of a Powder Coated finish, an outdoor location may require protecting from the elements by being Hot- Zinc Sprayed, and a corrosive chemical environment may even require the unit to be Hot-Dipped Galvanised. These processes are all available to suit the customer’s individual requirements.
Services offered
Righthite Step Access System Mk4Applications
Typical Droprite Bridging Platform
Services Offered
Droprite Bridging Platforms –
Technical Data
Type of Operation
Manual with footlock (secures the unit in the closed position).
Finishes
Grit blast/hot zinc sprayed to BS 2569 part 1. Powder coated yellow to BS 08E51 (other colours available upon request). High build zinc primer to BS 5493 (final paint finish by others). Typical Droprite Bridging Platform in the open position (handrails unfolded)
Ajax Safety Barrier
Since introducing the original Ajax Safety Barrier in 1965, Canal Engineering Ltd has continually strived to introduce new models, all of which are designed to cater for the ever -increasing demand in pallet movement and size. The primary function of the Ajax Barrier system is to provide all-round edge protection to pallet truck operatives when loading or unloading pallets onto high level floor openings.
Available Models
Ajax Model 01 Standard pallet 1200 x 1000 x 1500mm high. No Headroom Restrictions.
Ajax Model 02 Standard pallets 1200 x 1000 x 1500mm high. With Headroom Restrictions.
Ajax Model 03 Standard pallets 1200 x 1000 x 1800mm high. No Headroom Restrictions.
Ajax Model 04 Standard pallets 1200 x 1000 x 1800mm high. With Headroom Restrictions.
Ajax Model 05 Standard pallets 1200 x 1000 x 1800mm plus. No Headroom Restrictions.
Headroom restrictions refers to areas where the minimum headroom directly above the safety barrier is less than 2550mm. In these situations the lower section of the front panel is hinged, which enables the barrier to operate within a smaller turning circle. Models from 1 to 4 are generally of a spring operation type and can be adapted to suit double pallet widths. Model 5 is a counterbalance operation and can be adapted to suit load heights from 1800 to 2500mm high. All models are constructed from mild steel material and are supplied in a powder coat finish which is usually yellow to BS08E51. However, other material and finishes can be provided on request.
Ajax High Level Safety Barriers – Technical Data
Ajax – Standard Safety Barriers
Operation Spring assisted manually operated.
Finishes Powder coated yellow to BS 08E51
Maximum standard loads - up to 1800 high x up to 1500 deep x from 1200 to 3000 wide. Special options - Pivoted siderails which can be folded back to clear fire doors, security doors etc. - Hinged bottom section to reduce the arc of the barrier when headroom is limited. Ajax - Swing Arm Safety Barriers
Operation Spring assisted manually operated. Pneumatically operated. Finishes Powder coated yellow to BS 08E51
Maximum standard loads - up to 3000 high x up to 2000 deep x from 1200 to 3000 wide. Special options - Mounted on rails so that the barrier can be moved back into the building to clear fire doors, security doors etc.
Services Offered
Special Arrangements
Special safety barriers can be designed to suit individual requirements.
Pneumatic Vehicle
Access Platform
The Pneumatic Access Platform has been developed to provide a purpose – built solution to the high risk and potential onsite dangers to operatives using container type vehicles such as barrel type top – loading tankers. The emphasis on overall safety is paramount. The system is primarily pneumatically operated, and incorporates a variety of fail-safe features including interlocks, speed controls, automatic locking devices and tilt feature, which enables the platform to lower at a controlled speed horizontally onto the vehicle below, and also tilt downwards to suit the gradient of the tanker body in the case of sloping type barrel tankers. Once in position over the vehicle, the operative can achieve safe access to the top of the vehicle, working at height without the fear or risk of suffering serious injuries. In the event of an air supply failure, the platform remains in the static position, enabling the operator to exit safely. Typically, the environment in which this system is used is highly volatile, often carrying a high explosive risk. This has led to an emphasis on the design and construction of a system utilising materials and components that discharge any build up of static electricity to earth, thus assisting in lowering the risk of explosion. In order to satisfy clients of the compliance of the system as a whole, comprehensive documentation is produced to evidence that all components and materials comply fully with the latest ATEX Directives (94/9/EC). |
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