Hire Station moves low-level access outdoors

Phil Black - PII Editor 07/08/2013

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Hire Station, a member of the Vp Plc group of companies, displayed its ingenuity in providing low-level access solutions at the recent Network Rail track and plant show. Showcased on the Vp group stand was a variant of the PecoLift which has been specifically designed for outdoor use.

The compact PecoLift is the first ‘non-powered’ powered access platform. It does not use batteries – so no charging requirement or mains power consumption – just step on and turn the handle. Using a unique winding mechanism, the access platform requires minimal effort from the operator to attain a safe working height of 3.5 metres, and its wheels are automatically braked on elevation.

Graham Haigh, who is Business Development Director for the specialist Hire Station division that deals with low-level access for sectors such as facilities management, petrochemical and rail, explains: “Like many low-level access products, the standard PecoLift is not wind-rated and is therefore only suitable for use indoors, on a flat level surface. However, at Hire Station, we could see great potential for this product in outdoor maintenance applications. Together with the manufacturer, we came up with a wind-rated PecoLift which has all the necessary attributes for working in the open. The newly-designed PecoLift provides excellent stability, can be operated on gradients up to three degrees and has a wind rating of 12.5m/s.”

Hire Station reports that it has now taken delivery of the initial batch of production machines, with further units ordered to complete the hire fleet, and has already placed equipment with clients. Initial contracts for the new PecoLift include 10 units on hire to Hertel (UK) Ltd – a leading maintenance and facility management services provider.

For further information about Hire Station and Low-level Access:

Contact Graham Haigh on 0844 8920137 or visit www.lowlevelaccess.co.uk