Raising and lowering systems can greatly simplify safe access for maintenance of high bay lighting, with minimal disruption to production.
For the maintenance of high bay lighting in manufacturing settings access can be a real problem. In an environment which is driven by production times it is vital that disruption is kept to an absolute minimum. Traditional methods of access such as the use of scaffolding become expensive both in hire costs and downtime in production.
There is an alternative: raising and lowering systems can be installed to both existing and new lights. Relying on a hoist or hoists to bring your lights up and down from the ceiling removes the need for unstable ladders or disruptive scaffolding, protecting the workers and your lights. Both single rope and multi-rope systems are available to raise and lower lighting of different shapes, sizes and weights.
Such systems are used around the world, to lower priceless chandeliers in places such as Buckingham Palace as well as keeping production floors moving and working while maintenance is carried out.
Innovative design
Systems designed by companies such as Penny Hydraulics incorporate the use of contact suspension units which combine innovative design with robust construction and simple, reliable operation. When the light is in its raised and operating position the contact suspension unit automatically makes the electrical circuits and engages a mechanical lock, consequently relieving the winch, pulleys and wire rope from tension. Unlocking the unit to lower the light for maintenance automatically breaks the electrical circuits so no live cables are lowered with the fitting.
The system is operated by a remote self-sustaining hand winch or motorised winch which is connected to the contact suspension unit by a steel wire rope. Pulleys are supplied to carry the wire rope along the desired rope runs. One person sited at the winch position can easily and quickly lower the light for cleaning and maintenance without the need for ladders or scaffolding.
Safety compliant
Penny Hydraulics R & L Systems are experts in helping employers fulfil their duty of care to employees. All products comply with best practice guidelines by eliminating the need to work at height and making sure that the suspended load has two means of support. All systems are tested and certificated to LOLER regulations and the company’s service packages ensure continuation of these compulsory annual checks.
Although Penny Hydraulics systems are most commonly used for lighting fittings such as chandeliers, high and low bay lights and high mast lighting, they can also be used for items such as menu-boards, artwork and speakers. The company is fully accredited to ISO 9001, is registered with the Utilities Vendor Database (UVDB) and is Safe Contractor Approved. Site engineers are registered under the Construction Skills Certification Scheme, guaranteeing good working practices and relationships are established and maintained well beyond the lifespan of the project.
To keep your workforce productive, while accessing lighting in a safe and efficient manner, consider specifying a raising and lowering system as part of your upgrade or next project.
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