GRP Zone 1 Tower is specifically designed to be used where the use of Aluminium Towers is not appropriate. Providing a safe, non-conductive, clean and efficient full-protection tower system.
Zone 1 Areas
Zone 1 areas are areas in which an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation. In these areas only Zone 1 rated materials are ACCEPTABLE and where the use of GRP is highly recommended.
The Zone 1 Tower is made up from Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP). It won’t spark, oxidise, conduct electricity or corrode, it combines strength, durability and ease of use.
Conductive
Zone 1 Tower is non-conductive, making it safe to use around electrical installation for repair, inspection and maintenance work It is particularly appropriate for use in electrical engineering applications and in the rail industry.
Non-Sparking
Static electricity represents a real hazard in many industrial applications. Zone 1 Tower will not ‘spark’ and is therefore safe to use in areas where dust, vapour or other combustible material is present.
Non-Corrosive
GRP is a tough, non-corrosive material that is resistant to electrolytic corrosion caused by salt water, deterioration caused by caustic chemicals and damage arising from contact with gasoline, oils, lacquers and most solvents commonly found on industrial sites.
Non-Oxidising
Unlike aluminium, GRP does not oxidise and so keeps work surfaces clean and residue-free. This is essential in food manufacture, food preparation areas and in applications that are ‘clean’ or hygiene sensitive.
Features & Benefits
Comfortable to handle in both very cold and warm climates
Manufactured using a tube with an additional circumferential winding for increased compressive and flexural strength (up to 4 times greater than other GRP tower systems)
High visibility
Impact resistant claws
Integral ladders with 250mm easy climb rung spacing
500mm frame rung spacing in compliance with Work at Height Regulations
Ribbed rung tubing for increased grip
3T –Through the Trap build method
Two widths –850mm Single Width and 1450mm Double Width
2 slip-resistant platform lengths –8 and 2.5m with self-closing trapdoors and windlocks
The maximum platform-safe working load is 225kg
Primed brace claw mechanism
Ease of brace identification:
Red –horizontal
Blue –diagonal
Horizontal braces used as guardrails
Self-cleaning adjustable legs
Castors with compact trail/no trail positive locking brake mechanism
Deck board edge protection provided by profile of GRP deck
Easy-to-use toeboard system
No scrap value leading to increased security on-site
