Marina Towers Developer Hiap Hoe Grants Contract for Facade Access Solutions to XSPlatforms

The Netherlands, July 20, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Marina Towers developer Hiap Hoe grants contract for facade access solutions to XSPlatforms

​The international developer of Marina Towers in Melbourne, Hiap Hoe, has commissioned XSPlatforms for the development and installation of its facade access equipment that will provide its building maintenance personnel with unconstrained and safe but convenient access to the project’s shimmering glazing from floor to ceiling.

About XSPlatforms: XSPlatforms has been developing innovative solutions for working safely at height for about 20 years now. From its branches in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Australia, North and South America and its extensive Partner network worldwide, it also provides training for users, risk inventories, and worldwide consultancy services. Its product portfolio consists of fall protection, facade access equipment, suspended platforms systems, and scaffolding systems. For more information, visit xsplatforms.com.

XSPlatforms’ Facade XS solution for this 3,795 sq. m (12.450 sq. ft.) integrated development consist of three roof cars: one fixed roof car and two traversing roof cars. All are equipped with glass replacement units to facilitate safe transport of glass panels from one area of the facade to another. These roof cars are driven by the latest and most innovative access technology. Here are their specifications:

 Roof car 1

·         Fixed roof car with telescopic jib and column

·         A max. outreach of 22.5 m (73 ft.)

·         A max. vertical stroke of 4.3 m (14 ft.)

·         Glass replacement unit with a max. load of 300 kg (661 lbs.)

·         Gondola equipped with soft-rope system

Roof car 2

·         Traversing roof car with telescopic jib

·         A max. outreach of 16.5 m (54 ft)

·         Max. luffing angle of 20o

·         Glass replacement unit with a max. load of 300 kg (661 lbs.)

·         Gondola equipped with soft-rope system

Roof car 3

·         Traversing roof car with a fixed jib of 17.2 m (56 ft.)

·         Glass replacement unit with a max. load of 300 kg (661 lbs.)

The project is XSPlatforms’ biggest yet in Australia since it opened a branch in the country.

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For more information, please contact XSPlatforms at telephone number +31 183 569 111 or send an e-mail to marketing@xsplatforms.com.