2014 Aluminium Towers Brochure - MK Tower Services

ALUMINIUM ACCESS

PRODUCT GUIDE – HIRE & SALES Tel: 0843 289 3660

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Welcome to MK Tower Services Specializing in mobile aluminum access/scaffolding towers & access products.

All our equipment is industrial standard, suitable for all trades.

Equipment Available for Hire & Sale

Contact Details: Tel: 0843 289 3660 Web: www.mktowerservices.com Email: info@mktowerservices.com

Available for Hire & Sale

Aluminum Access Towers 3T Ladder Frame Towers Available in two widths: SINGLE WIDTH 0.7M WIDE and DOUBLE WIDTH 1.35M WIDE Both single and double width ladder frames are available in three, four and five rung sizes to provide maximum platform options.

The tower comprises of the minimum possible multi-purpose components, no separate ladders or guardrail frames are necessary.

All frames can be used as uppers or lowers simply place your platform on the third rung below the top of the tower and the correct guardrail height is achieved.

Advanced Guardrail Towers Available in two widths: SINGLE WIDTH 0.7M WIDE and DOUBLE WIDTH 1.35M WIDE This new advanced guardrail makes use of specially designed guard rail units.

The guard rail units provide collective fall prevention and are in place before the operator accesses the platform The specially designed guardrail units can be used in conjunction with our standard MK Tower Single and Double Width Towers.

232 Towers The Euro 232 tower conforms to TUV DIN BS EN 1004 European standard.

It is available in two widths: SINGLE WIDTH 0.7M WIDE and DOUBLE WIDTH 1.35M WIDE This new tower has a 232mm rung spacing which enables climbable access on either side of the tower still ensuring internal access through the trapdoor 3T method.

This new Tower contains 3 types of frames, 6 rung, 8 rung and 10 rung to ensure flexibility on different platform heights.

Available in three different lengths, 2m, 2.5m and 3m.

Tower Components All items manufactured and certified to a TUV approved quality management system ISO 9001:2008

Crimping  Ten indent configuration to resist tension and torque load.  Extremely strong, the casting would rupture or the tube fracture before the joint would fail.  Under test conditions crimped joints are at least twice as durable as a welded joint even when the crimped joint has loosened due to abuse.

Platform  Bolted wide hook extrusion for easy replacement.  Plywood deck with non-slip mesh phenol finish.  Heavy duty frame to give maximum strength and maximum deflection of 9mm under test conditions.  Carbon spring steel wind lock clip as standard.

Hook  Full strength profile to reduce abuse damage.  Constant lever pressure from double torsion stainless steel spring.  Very strong and reliable, easily maintained and repaired.

Spigot  Unique cast design to give maximum strength and durability.  Splined for easy frame assembly and disassembly.  Designed to eliminate interlock clip misalignment.  Incredibly robust to withstand abuse.

Tower Components All items manufactured and certified to a TUV approved quality management system ISO 9001:2008

Adjustable Leg  Rolled square thread for increased strength and durability  Multi-start for rapid adjustment  Very robust. Burrs caused by knocks can easily be removed without risk of weakening leg  Full nut ensures loading down the leg is uniform

Braces  Colour code for ease of identification  Seam welded tube for fine tolerance control  Improved strength characteristics of seam welded tube that is 10% stronger than braces made of extruded tube

Plain Frames  All frames can be used anywhere in the tower, no special lower, upper or guardrail frames required  The fine tolerance seam welded tube used in the main frame construction ensures all components fit perfectly  All frames have four reinforcing struts to increase resistance to twist and racking

Ladder Frames  All frames can be used anywhere in the tower, no special lower, upper or guardrail frames required  The fine tolerance seam welded ribbed tube used in the Ladder frame construction provides safe secure footing for user confidence  The ladder elements are constructed from the same seam welded tube, and added to the frame as an H section. This increases the durability of the frame and helps to prevent twisting and racking

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Folding Units Klikfold Unit For all those tight corners where height and space is limited, gain speedy, easy access with the Klik Fold Unit  Easily portable and maneuverable, either open or closed, the unit passes easily through standard doorways.  Both lightweight and robust.  Provides a working platform 0.7m wide and 2m long.  Six optional platform levels between 0.2m and 1.7m will suit most requirements.  Fitted with lockable 5” castors and nonslip platform boards.  Captive folding bracing system means minimum components. When closed the board will hook onto the unit for compact storage.

Klikfold Unit Safe Working Load Width Lengths Platform Heights

250Kg 0.70m 2m 0.25m – 1.75m

Extension packs available up to 5.5m platform

Minifold Unit The Minifold Unit is ideal for all the jobs that require a steady hand, such as painting the windows, hanging wallpaper, cleaning the gutters, or just trimming the hedge. Either inside or outside your home or around the work place.  Ideal for one man use, unfold the unit, fit the board and start work.  Provides a working platform 0.7m wide and 1.5m long.  Six optional platform levels between 0.25m and 1.75m will suit most requirements.  Fitted with lockable 5” castors and nonslip platform boards.  Easily transportable, compact when folded flat to fit in a small van, estate car or on a roof rack.

Minifold Unit Safe Working Load Width Lengths Platform Heights

150Kg 0.70m 1.5m 0.25m – 1.75m

Extension packs available up to 5.5m platform

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Staircase Access Stairwell Access Unit The need for safe access on both industrial and domestic stairwells has long been a problem for the hire industry.

The basic stairwell pack features special narrow base plates, and non-slip platform boards.

Easy access from both sides of the stairwell unit to the platform is provided by a ‘walk through ladder frame’.

Simply walk through the frame and climb up the ladder.

Optional Extras…

Extension pack to raise the platform level from 2.7m to 4.20m from the lowest step Additional side props for extra support on narrow applications Stairwell Access Unit Safe Working Load Width Lengths Platform Height Extension Option

150Kg SW (0.70m) 1.5m 2.7m From Lowest Step 4.2m

Stairpod 500 Podium The unit has been designed to provide a safe way of working on staircases, providing a platform level of 0.5m For all of those applications that are just out of reach, the Stairpod is the answer!

Allowing stable, safe access whilst working on a staircase, this unit is ideal for 1 man use & rapid access.

This unit is also suitable for use on flat ground, providing platform levels of 0.25m & 0.5m Stairpod 500 Podium Safe Working Load Platform Dimensions Platform Height Ground Platform Height

150Kg 0.6m x 0.6m 0.5m 0.25m & 0.5m

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PAS250 Podium Steps Microfold 1000 Podium Step This unit has been designed to provide a safe way of working at low levels and offers four platform levels of: 250mm, 500mm, 750mm, and 1m

Unique Features: With a telescopic handrail section, the correct guardrail height is achieved at each of the four levels, to ensure user safety.

When open or closed the unit will pass through the doors and corridors with ease.

Optional Extras‌ Extension pack that can raise the existing platform level to 1.5m, this includes the base unit and two stabilizers for extra stability.

Microfold MK1 Safe Working Load Platform Dimensions Unit Dimensions Platform Heights

150Kg 0.6m x 0.6m 0.88m x 1.2m 0.25m, 0.5m, 0.75m, 1m

Stepfold Podiums 1&2 Using a specially designed telescopic guardrail frame, the user is able to access the step platforms to gain easy access to and from the working platform.

Anti Surf Option Also Available Stepfold Podium 1 Safe Working Load Platform Dimensions Unit Dimensions Platform Heights

150Kg 0.6m x 0.6m 0.6m x 1.2m 1m & 1.2m

Safe Working Load

Stepfold Podium 2

Platform Dimensions Unit Dimensions Platform Heights

150Kg 0.6m x 0.6m 1.2m & 1.45m

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2m Podium Stepfold Podium 3 Providing a platform level of 2m (Working Height of 4m) Ideal low level access for internal and external use.

The inclined ladder allows a gradual ascend to the working platform.

This unit has a folding mechanism, great for transportation and storage.

Includes an extendable guardrail gated frame to minimize the amount of components and to clip back into position for storage purposes.

Optional Extras Include: Anti – Surf Base Plates Toeboard Assembly External Tool Tray Kynol Decked Platform Stepfold Podium 3 Platform Height Safe Working Load Dimensions Unit Weight C/W Stabilizers

2m 150Kg 0.9m x 1.2m 56Kg

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Specialized Units High Clearance Unit This new unit is specifically designed to be constructed over non moveable objects such as desks, hedges, conveyers etc.

Optional Extras:  

Toeboard Assembly (Softwood or Plywood) Base plates for a fixed unit

High Clearance Unit Safe Working Load Width Length Platform Height Clearance Height 2m Unit Clearance Length 2.5m Unit Clearance Length 3m Unit Clearance Length

250 Kg 0.7m 2m, 2.5m & 3m 1.4m 1.2m 1.6m 2.1m 2.6m

Windscreen Access Unit If you need to get up higher to replace a windscreen you need to do it fast. Gain safe, speedy, easy access with the MK Tower Windscreen Access Unit.  Easily portable and manoeuvrable.  Assemble in minutes using our captive folding bracing system with minimum components.  Windscreen can be loaded safely without removing any part of the guardrail section.  Folding base section with minimum components for compact storage.  Folds flat for easy transport in your fitters vans.  Platform heights to suit even the tallest trucks.  Non-slip ladder and gate mechanism for fast safe access.

Windscreen Access Unit Platform Height Safe Working Load Dimensions

1.3m 250Kg 0.7m x 1.5m / 2m & 2.5m

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Chimney Access Klikstak Chimney Scaffold Designed to meet the many demands of the hire industry today.

This versatile unit is available as ¼, ½ or full set to suit any, or all, corners of a chimney.

Can safely be extended both down the roof to the gutter, or upwards off the platform to access taller chimneys.

The Klikstak incorporates many of the abuse resistant, easily maintained, Klik features.

Minimize your stock holding, maximize your options and solve all your chimneys access platforms with a Klikstak unit from MK Tower Services The Klikstak can be adapted for special applications such as access to dormer windows, please contact us for more details.

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Telescopic arms for easy adjustment No ballast required Lightweight and simple to assemble Minimum number of components Utilizes standard single width tower frames.

Adjust for different angle pitch

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Tower Additions As well as the standard items in our stock, we supply a range of other products to suit our access towers for more specialized applications‌

Goalpost Frames Goalpost frames are used in areas where access is needed at the foot of a tower, for example, a doorway, or window or can be used if an obstacle is preventing the tower from being constructed, such as a hedge or a working station.

Three Optional Lengths include 2m, 2.5m & 3m Standard frame offers a maximum clearance of up to around 1.8m subject to the type of obstacle in question.

Contact MK Tower if you have a bespoke requirement for clearance on your access tower.

Bridging Units A quick and simple way of creating a bridge on two towers...

Bridge Beams are the easiest way to link two towers together to create a very large working platform area and a long clear span between them.

Ideal for bridging over machines, desks, pipe work runs etc.

With the use of standard ladder frame tower components, the systems are very cost effective.

Available in 2m, 2.5m & 3m Lengths

Additional Specialized Solutions...

MK Tower Services also supply Walkthrough Frames, Cantilever Systems, Facade Systems, Double Double towers.

Many solutions for all of those unusual applications.

Repairs With many years experience, MK Tower Services offers full repairs to all makes of aluminum access equipment to the highest standard. We understand your need to get your equipment repaired asap to get back out into hire so we work around the clock to make this happen.

We offer full repairs to YOUNGMANS BOSS, EURO TOWERS, EIGER, INSTANT, CLIMALLOY, and many more.

We can also repair ladders, staging boards, bridge beams etc.

All repairs are jig worked to ensure 100% accuracy and repeatability.

Our repair team have many years experience in the industry and welds are tested to BS EN 9606-2:2004 each year to ensure quality throughout.

Please contact us with a list of your repairs and we will organize the collection of your equipment, we offer the best price repairs to each component so you have no unexpected outlay, if your equipment is beyond economical repair we will simply return it to you or offer you scrap value and deduct off your bill.

Specialized / Bespoke Applications MK Tower Services also offer a range of specialized tower set ups for unusual applications, please contact us for more information.

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