When working at height, the first rule is you have to have the best equipment for the job. Some pieces of kit like stepladders give you stability but not a great deal of height. You might find that some ladders give you the height you need but you might worry about stability. Enter the mobile scaffolding tower which is the best of both worlds. But why would you use a mobile scaffold tower, and is it as convenient as a ladder? Read on to find out.
A mobile scaffolding tower gives you unrivalled stability
The first obvious thing to point out us unlike conventional two-legged ladders, mobile scaffold towers don’t need to be laid against a strong structure to keep them upright and stable. For extra peace of mind, some towers also have extra support legs that can be fitted so the structure is even more stable.
Scaffolding towers are versatile
Towers can be used for many different jobs, as long as they are stationed on a level surface. They can be used indoors and outdoors, as the wheels make them easily manoeuvrable, and the working platform is surrounded by support bars that will allow you to work on surfaces in front and above you (like the outer walls of a house).
They can be moved to wherever they’re needed
Standard scaffold towers have to be assembled and taken down every time they need to be used somewhere else. Whereas mobile scaffold towers can be easily moved to wherever they’re needed.
They are stronger than ladders
Mobile scaffolding towers have a strong cross-beamed structure, which makes them stronger than standard ladders. This means that they can take more weight and workers can potentially use heavier equipment without any safety concerns when they are working on the platform.
They are very safe
Safety is paramount when working from height. Mobile scaffolding towers are designed to provide a strong, stable, and safe base to work at height from.
Our scaffolding towers
When it comes to quality construction and ease of use, Scaffolding Towers provide all the functionality of fixed scaffolding. Yet they are completely portable and easy to move from one work location to the next. They are a great investment for builders, construction workers, roofers, DIY enthusiasts, and painters. As they’re made from top-quality materials and are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions.
In the safetysteps.co.uk collection, you’ll find a selection of Scaffolding Towers for indoor and outdoor use. They are highly versatile semi-permanent structures that you can erect on any floor surface, they are equipped with non-slip support feet to create a sturdy working platform, and they are fully mobile on integrated wheels for easy manoeuvrability.
They fold neatly for storage and transportation in any works vehicle or large estate car. While providing a safe and secure access solution for those working at height. All our Towers and Podium Ladders meet current European safety standards, and they are supplied with a manufacturer’s warranty for peace of mind.
Different Types of Scaffolding Towers
Our Alpine Tower is commonly used by workers to gain access to hard to reach levels to carry out work both inside and outdoors. It’s quick and easy to erect and has quick release pull rings with a stainless steel pin on bracings for super easy assembly. Its narrow width means that it can easily fit through doorways and easily be transported between work sites in most small vans or estate cars.
Our Easy Tower with its handy folding capability would be a good addition to any location where space might be limited such as small workshops, retail stores, and offices. It cleverly incorporates a platform and tool tray for storage of items. It’s easily accessible with a 60° inclined ladder and when folded, it can conveniently fit through doorways and narrow aisles. This tower comes with a 3 year guarantee for peace of mind.
Our Podium steps are made from high-quality materials to ensure strength and safety in a variety of manual working environments. The unit only has 2 removable parts and it can fold and unfold in seconds. It is moved easily on 2 x swivel braked castors and incorporates saloon safety gates for easy access and exit from the platform. It also has a 1000mm all-round guardrail system with a non-slip platform for extra safety. The unit is available in three different working heights.
If you would like to know more about our scaffolding towers, our friendly sales team will be happy to help. Just give us a call on 01684 252212 or drop us a line at [email protected]. If you liked this article and interested in more helpful articles and interesting tips. Check out the rest of our blog.