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SIMPLE, QUICK AND SAFE – THE NEW SCAFFOLDING ‘STAR’ FROM LAYHER ARRIVES
Europe’s leading manufacturer of system scaffolding, Layher Ltd., is
announcing a hybrid enhancement of its highly successful
Allround® and Speedyscaf® systems. Now available in the
UK, the new ‘STAR Frame’ comprises just two additional
components which interface directly with the Allround®
rosette design. This results in both rapid assembly and
relocation benefits, complementing those which, to date,
have most notably been associated with the Layher
Speedyscaf® system.
“The two new component
elements – rectangular frames and separate guard rails –
feature our highly versatile rosette connector design,”
says UK Managing Director Sean Pike. “However, because
these are pre-formed, erection and dismantling speeds
are significantly enhanced whilst overall, a weight
saving of some 42% against comparable Allround®
components – which are already well known for their
lightweight characteristics – can be realised.”
The simplicity of the guard rail connection, which
comprises a hook system that can be assembled without
tools and then securely locked with a high visibility
closing bracket, is a key safety factor. This means that
correct locking can be established ‘at a glance’
although the design means that, even when the bracket is
not closed, guard rails are secured against accidental
removal.
Importantly, any standard Layher deck
can be used with the new system although there is no
requirement for every lift to be fully decked – reducing
the equipment costs as a direct result.
“We
believe this is a revolutionary concept which will be
recognised by everybody that benefits from our scaffold
systems,” adds Sean Pike. “Thanks to the rosette
connector design, it further extends what we believe to
be a highly versatile system.
“Because the STAR Frame links directly to the
Allround® product, users can benefit from the full range
of installation capability of the established system,”
he concludes. “This brings together the multiple
benefits of safety, speed, versatility and cost
efficiency into a single, simple design.”
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