2. • 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
3. • 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
4. R27 Access Rail
27 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
5. R32 Access Rail
32 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
6. • 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
7. A B
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Installation
Used as Suspension/Rope Access for Facade maintenance Installed on wooden ceiling for Human/Load suspension
11. BMU/Cradle Access Rail
Operational 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 Appearance
The 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 profile
No appearance on building
Does not affect aesthetics and external view
No storage required at all.
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12. BMU/Cradle Access Rail
Time 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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13. BMU/Cradle Access Rail
Environmental Environmental
Requires electricity
High 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 sizes
Can 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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14. • 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
15. • 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
16. • 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
17. - 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
18. - 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
19. - 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
20. - Overhead Crane
Task - 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 safely
Working practices comply with their internal health and safety advise
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Case Study # 4
21. - 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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