The Swedish company Malmqvist High Climber is showing a new series of modular work platforms, MA 2000, at the Bauma Trade Fair in Germany. Extensible beams make it easy to adapt the platforms to the shape of the facade, which among other things simplifies work below balconies and at the corners. The maximum lifting capacity is just over two tons.

Bauma 2001
Stand 1101/1

The systems consist of platforms 1.8m x 1.8m, which can be built up to 19,2 meters long platforms on a single mast. The platforms are longer and wider, making them quicker to erect. In addition the loading height is reduced and the same kind of safety rail can be used for all the platforms.

"By using mobile motor-driven platforms, instead of scaffolding, construction time can be reduced by up to 30%," claims Thomas Vissgården, the company's Managing Director. Builders can always work at a convenient height and have their tools and material with them. This speeds up the job and quality is improved. The platform can be transported by a normal lorry, which, together with the shorter erection and construction time, means a higher level of utilisation. Nor does it spoil the view as much as scaffolding and it can be locked to prevent anyone breaking into the building.

Correct work posture and the absence of heavy lifting prevents physical stress on the labourers. By providing the platform with protection against rain and wind and the facility for heating, the work environment is improved, and the guard rails and kick plates reduce the risk of accidents.

Mechanical safety system
"If there is a power cut the mechanical safety system automatically operates to prevent the platform from falling," says Thomas Vissgården. Non-slip checker plating, a self-closing gate and a ladder with hand rails are other features that increase safety. The platforms are approved according to national regulations and the requirements of the EU Machinery Directive. Reliability is high, regardless of the environment and climate, and maintenance costs are low.
"Hire companies in the mechanical engineering branch are important clients," relates Gudmund Bergh, Sales Manager for Malmqvist. "They also train the users, such as construction company staff, and are responsible for after-sales service, together with our representatives. Our platforms have already been used on such sites as the construction phase of the Sydney Opera House and Nokia's head office in Helsinki. Bricklaying, facade renovation, demolition, painting and electrical installation are some examples of applications, apart from new building construction."

The new platform modules are available in lengths of 4.8, 8.4, 12.0, 15.6 and 19.2 metres, with a transport width of 1.8 m. The chassis has two wheel drive, swivelling telescopic legs and support legs in the middle. The legs incorporate jacks to make the platform easy to move. The mast sections are 1.25 metres long and the maximum mast height is 200 metres.

Malmqvist High Climber AB was founded in 1947. Since the 1980s the business has been wholly concerned with the development and manufacture of mobile work platforms. The company is a world leader in this area with distributors in many European and Asian countries, as well as in North America and Australia. 95% of production is exported.


For further information, please contact:
Malmqvist High Climber AB, Thomas Vissgården, MD, or Sales Manager Gudmund Bergh.
Box 811, SE-781 28, Borlänge, Sweden
Phone: + 46 243 840 90. Fax: + 46 243-808 85
E-mail: office@malmqvist.se. Home page: www.malmqvist.se

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