The HEK TPL 500 and 300 extension: cost-effective
Vertical access products manufacturer Alimak Hek has extended its light range with the introduction of a new line whose design makes it suitable for all vertical access including direct to buildings and scaffoldings, for new construction or for refurbishment work. The HEK TPL 500 and 300 extension has a flexible, robust and simple design and offers the most cost-efficient vertical transport solution on site with delivery in either three-phase 500 kg capacity or 300 kg single-phase configuration, the company said. Each unit has dual functionality, and can be used as either a transport platform or material hoist, it added. For the three-phase 500 kg machine, the travelling speed is 12 m/min in transport platform configuration and 24 m/min in the material hoist configuration. In the single-phase 300 kg machine the travelling speed is 10 m/min. With a simple key switch, positioned on the electrical control panel, the machine can be converted from a transport platform to a material hoist, with all appropriate safety features enabled. Configuration flexibility The TPL 500 and 300 line is designed on a modular concept providing unrivalled flexibility in platform configuration for the user. The load ramp position is fully interchangeable and can be installed on side A, B or C. It can be replaced by a bi-foldable gate to permit easy loading of the platform with a fork-lift or when it is to be used as a transport platform for ease of personnel access. The exit ramp is also interchangeable and can be installed on the A or B side, and includes options for a control bar system with vertical or horizontal bar opening. The third side of the machine is provided with a fixed railing or, alternatively, with a ramp or bi-foldable gate. The enhanced mast design allows tie distances up to 7.5 m to be achieved, giving the ability to easily span three floors of a building or scaffold. The tie pipes are fixed on the mast sections via a double-frame arrangement that also affords greater rigidity to the masts, whilst still being quick and simple to install. The TPL 500 and 300 are fitted with an The safety systems for the full control and operation of the machine are housed in the control panel, and conform with the latest available safety standards. The internal panel layout has been optimised to be compact and provide ease of use for installers and service engineers. The design of the control panel and the installation platform, which are positioned either side of the main drive unit, can also be interchanged, allowing the optimum configuration for each installation to be achieved. ‘Robust, reliable and safe’ The platform floor structure comprises of folded and perforated plates, which are both structural elements and a rigid and anti-slip walking surface, suitable also for the transport of loads. A hot dip galvanised finish ensures that the surface does not corrode, thus ensuring that there is little need for maintenance and replacement of the surface itself. The installation platform, ramps, mast and tie-ins are also delivered hot dip galvanised to secure the long life of the product in the tough construction environment that would be expected of an Alimak Hek product. The mast sections are fixed to each other by means of four eyebolts, permanently attached to the mast section itself, making assembly faster, and eliminating the risk of loss or misuse of these mast bolts. The installation platform allows safe access to the mast and the facade, thus ensuring the installation of the mast, and the fastening of the masts and ties to the wall, can be completed in the safest method possible. The TPL 300 and 500 are fitted with an overspeed safety device that comes into operation if the platform exceeds the rated speed, bringing the hoist to a controlled stop. The hoist is also fitted with an overloading sensing device which prevents the use of the machine if too much load is carried, thus ensuring safety and prolonging the working life of the machine. "The latest Alimak Hek light range builds on the experience gained from thousands of transport platform installations worldwide, which have been given a vote of confidence by customers across a spectrum of industries. With over 30,000 vertical transport solutions installed, Alimak Hek products are today used to provide safe, reliable heavy lifting access in the toughest environments," a company statement said.
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