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Flexible Lifeline
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FlexRail Systems |
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Trolley Beam System
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Wingrip |
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Access Platforms |
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| Dust and Debris |
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Rating:
Better
8mm Cable has very small area on which dust and debris can
settle. Shuttle “sweeps” the cable each time it
passes over the cable. Not susceptible to hangups caused by
dust-debris. |
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Rating:
Best
Enclosed Track completely eliminates dust and debris build-up
providing a maintenance-free system even in dusty and dirty
environments. Ideal for paint hangars. |
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Acceptable
Dust and Debris Build-Up (Interior Systems) - With old-style
trolley beams, the horizontal flanges of the I-beam gather
dust and debris which can cause the trolley to drag behind
the user causing a dangerous situation known as a Swing Fall.
It is not uncommon for old-style beam trolleys to trail behind
the user 10' or more due to the friction caused by dust and
other debris on the beam. This condition results in high maintenance
costs as a result of the requirement to clean the beams in
order to provide a safe work environment. If your environment
is dusty or dirty, consider the Flexible Lifeline or FlexRail
Systems. |
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Rating - Best
Simply wipe the surface where you intend to attach the Wingrip.
The Wingrip secures itself to any non-porous surface providing
a highly portable anchor point. |
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| Ice and Snow Build-Up |
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Rating: N/A
If your requirement is for fall protection on the flightline
in inclement weather conditions, consider the Wingrip or our
line of Access Platforms. |
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Rating:
N/A
If your requirement is for fall protection on the flightline
in inclement weather conditions, consider the Wingrip or our
line of Access Platforms. |
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Rating: N/A
If your requirement is for fall protection on the flightline
in inclement weather conditions, consider the Wingrip or our
line of Access Platforms. |
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Rating: Good
Simply wipe away the snow and ice to provide access to the
aircraft skin. The unit has even been tested on de-icing fluid. |
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Inside Hangar - N/A
Outside Hangar - Placement of mobile access platforms may
be hindered by snow and ice on the ground. If placement is
not an issue, platforms provide safe access to the aircraft’s
elevated surfaces outside and in inclement weather conditions
where you need fall protection the most. Platforms do not
prevent slips and falls on the elevated surfaces of aircraft. |
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| By-Pass Capability |
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Rating: Excellent
With parallel systems each user is on his own system, Flexible
Lifeline Systems economically provide the users the ability
to bypass each other resulting in increased production and
lower overall costs over time. |
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Rating:
Excellent
Since each user is on his own track, FlexRail systems provide
the users the ability to bypass each other resulting in increased
production and lower overall costs over time. |
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Rating: Not Available
Old-Style Trolley Beams with their single beam do not allow
the users to bypass each other resulting in decreased productivity,
higher costs over the lifetime of the system and decreased
safety. When users must pass each other, rather than climb
down the aircraft and swap retractables, the users have a
tendency to unhook while on top of the aircraft and swap trolleys
resulting in the potential for a double fall. Installing parallel
beams is usually not economically feasible. If bypass is required,
consider the Flexible Lifeline or FlexRail Systems. |
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Rating: Excellent
Using the Flexible Lifeline Systems in conjunction with the
Wingrip System, we can provide fall protection with bypass
capability for multiple users on the elevated aircraft surfaces. |
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Rating:
Excellent
The Mobile Free-Standing Units offer the option of one or
more fall protection anchor points either as single points
or horizontal rails providing multiple users with safe and
effective fall protection. Permanent platforms are custom
designed to meet your requirements, including criteria such
as the number of maintenance personnel, access points. |
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| Durability |
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Rating: Excellent
Flexible Lifeline Systems are manufactured from 100% marine
grade stainless steel. The systems boast a life expectancies
of 25-30 years. System have been salt-spray tested and tested
for the effects of wind vortex shedding by 3rd party testing
facilities, all of which were passed with flying colors. |
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Rating:
Excellent
FlexRail Systems are hot-dipped galvanized resulting in a
life expectancy of up to 20 years before requiring any coating
maintenance. The teflon wheels of the beam trolleys do not
damage the galvanized coating. |
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Rating: Excellent
Trolley Beam Systems are hot-dipped galvanized resulting in
a life expectancy of up to 20 years before requiring any coating
maintenance. The teflon wheels of the beam trolleys do not
damage the galvanized coating. |
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Rating: Excellent
The Wingrip System is manufactured of the highest quality
components. User serviceable consumables such as the seal
and filters are readily available. Technical training for
the maintenance of the units is provided at the time of deliver. |
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Excellent
All of our platforms are coated with an exceptional coating
system in the final color of your choice for excellent corrosion
control. |
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| Reliability |
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Rating:
Excellent
Flexible Lifeline Systems are manufactured from highest grade
components. All of the components are batch tested or individually
tested to exacting requirements. Each component is serialized
to ensure traceability. The manufacturing process is certified
to ISO standards to ensure exacting specifications are exceeded. |
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Rating:
Excellent
FlexRail Aircraft Fall Protection System are the most reliable
systems available in the industry today. The enclosed track
eliminates dust/debris build-up resulting in the 100% up-time. |
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Rating: Acceptable
in Clean Environments. Poor in Dusty/dirty
Environments.
Old-Style Trolley Beam systems are subject to dust/debris
and ice/snow build-up on the flanges of the beams reducing
the performance of the beam trolley and creating potentially
hazardous FOS conditions. |
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Rating: Excellent
The Wingrip System is highly portable and user-friendly. It
can be operated using shop air, using the optional portable
nitrogen bottle or using the nitrogen cars typical on most
flight lines. |
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Excellent
Our Access Platforms are highly mobile and easy to locate
at the work area. Some are hand-positioned, others are positioned
using aircraft tugs. The swivel casters are designed for ease
of use and durability and feature locking capability to secure
the platforms in place. |
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| Affordibility |
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Rating: Excellent
With excellent span capabilities, the number of supports is
reduced resulting in lower costs. Flexible Lifeline Systems
are the most economical fall protection systems in use today.
This coupled with the increased productivity obtained using
the bypass system adds long term value to your production
process. |
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Rating:
Good
With excellent span capabilities, the number of supports is
reduced resulting in lower costs. Flexible Lifeline Systems
are the most economical fall protection systems in use today.
This coupled with the increased productivity obtained using
the bypass system adds long term value to your production
process. |
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Rating: Acceptable
Depending on the application, trolley beam systems may be
most suitable. Particularly inside where the systems can be
easily attached to existing structural supports. Inexpensive
I-beams result in a user-friendly and economical system. |
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Rating: Excellent
When on the flight line, there are typically not many options
for providing fall protection. When compared with placing
an aircraft on maintenance downtime while waiting for hangar
space, the Wingrip can be used at the gate while loading passengers
in order to perform routine spot checks and maintenance, the
Wingrip increases aircraft up-time and decreases maintenance
costs. |
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Excellent
When compared to the old and cumbersome access platforms,
all of FLS’ access platforms are lightweight and easy
to position. This encourages their use and provides quick
and easy access to areas requiring maintenance resulting in
lower maintenance costs and increased aircraft uptime. |
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