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Access Systems - Ladders, Trestles and Scaffolding
News Release from: AFI Aerial Platforms | Subject: AFI Pipe Stand
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 March 2006
AFI launches Pipe Stand
AFI Aerial Platforms is now providing a number of scissor lifts which feature a specially-adapted stand for holding pipes.
In a move to further increase safety in the access industry, AFI Aerial Platforms is now providing a number of scissor lifts which feature a specially-adapted stand for holding pipes AFI Technical Director Roger Thorington said: "We are introducing the AFI Pipe Stand because there is now increasing pressure on construction site operatives to find safer methods of carrying materials into the air
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 15 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The stand is designed to offer a safe alternative to some of the bad practices which sometimes occur - such as contractors balancing a number of heavy and unstable pipes on the hand rails of a scissor lift, or even using a boom lift which is even more unsuitable for that type of task.
Productivity can be increased due to improved man handling and increased working height to install pipes and fixings.
The AFI Pipe Stand is designed to offer variable adjustment for operations and only weighs 74kg".
The AFI Pipe Stand is simple and easy to load from a forklift or telehandler and it will safely hold a number of 2 , 3 , 4 or 6 inch diameter pipes.
The pipes are strapped into special grooves to stop any movement and to maintain the stability of the scissor lift.
"We have launched the AFI Pipe Stand after successfully carrying out extensive field trials.
It is available on a number of our large double deck diesel scissors, and a number of our electric scissors, and we are looking to extend its application to a greater proportion of our scissor range," said Mr Thorington.
"Scissors fitted with the AFI Pipe Stand are available for only a small addition to the rental rate and we are expecting significant demand from the building industry in general and the HandV sector in particular," he added.
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