Builders and construction engineers rely on an extensive range of equipment to facilitate their work, where cranes, lifts and trucks are all used for the completion of complex architectural projects. This includes equipment that allows construction workers to attend to project requirements at various heights, where this can be achieved with the help of access platforms.
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These mechanical platforms come in a variety of shapes and sizes to account for various construction contexts, where all of these options allow for safe and effortless access when working at height. Whether you’re repairing ceilings in a domestic property or fitting skylights at the top of an office block, there’s an access platform to suit your needs.
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Read on for a brief guide to various types of access platforms, with a look at how they are used for construction work.
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Personal Lifts
Personal lifts are a compact, low level access option, typically used for indoor repair work and domestic projects. These lifts are narrow enough to fit through a standard interior doorway, whilst still offering their users plenty of space on the platform for equipment. Despite their size, these lifts are capable of reaching heights of around five metres.
Vertical Mast Lifts
A vertical mast lift is the perfect access tool for projects that require a bigger platform than a personal lift, but a more compact frame than a scissor lift. This type of machinery utilises a mast design to lift the platform, where this provides a particularly sturdy form of access for a range of construction projects.
Scissor Lifts
A popular access platform option, the scissor lift is powered by the opening and closing of crossed support beams, which allow this lift to stretch out to impressive heights whilst still being able to fold back down to a compact size. These can be used for a range of interior and exterior construction jobs and maintenance projects.
Self Propelled Boom Lifts
A self propelled boom lift is an ideal access option for tight spaces, where these lifts can be driven into compact corners over a variety of ground conditions. These come in a range of sizes, meaning that they can be used for construction jobs at an array of heights where extra manoeuvrability is required.
Compass Access: Dependable Lifts & Access Platforms For Your Project
At Compass Access, we provide a comprehensive range of powered access platforms to help you to work safely at height. Our selection includes scissor lifts, self propelled machinery and vertical mast platforms, all of which are kept in top condition by our professional team. Get in touch today to find out more about our full range of machinery.
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