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News Release from: Lobo Systems | Subject: Lobo system
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 October 2006
Lobo re-configurable work platform saves
costs
The Lobo System is a re-configurable work platform product that combines the flexibility and strength of traditional scaffolding with the simplicity and mobility of tower systems
The Lobo System is a re-configurable work platform product that combines the flexibility and strength of traditional scaffolding with the simplicity and mobility of tower systems This combination provides a versatile access system that has applications in maintenance and cleaning in the food and process industries
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 5 Feb 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Food processing machines are often difficult to access for maintenance or cleaning tasks.
Traditional scaffolding or aluminium tower systems could be used, but as they cannot be quickly or easily assembled, they cannot be deployed from one machine to another.
For this reason they do not meet the changing requirements of the industry.
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Outsourced scaffolding labour is expensive and not available 24 x 7, aluminium frame systems are cumbersome, inflexible, and will not adjust to fit into awkward areas.
When not in use, they take up a lot of space and cannot be easily transported around the production areas.
Regular access to elevated areas, for example above conveyors, is awkward and difficult to reach.
The Lobo System, utilising a unique patented clamp, can be reconfigured and adjusted, without the need for tools, into any shape or size required.
This simple system can be assembled by anyone, as the components are modular.
The Lobo steel legs and components can be flat packed when not in use and transported easily for storage or utilisation elsewhere.
Your own in-house maintenance crews can assemble the Lobo System quickly, easily and safely around, under or above machinery or conveyors.
This means out-sourced scaffolding labour costs can be reduced without comprising safety.
Areas previously considered difficult to get to, can now be accessed with ease for maintenance and cleaning purposes.
In addition, it is available 24/7 and so puts you in control of what and when you schedule your maintenance tasks.
Product Benefits:.
a) Lobo is scalable, adaptable and adjustable to meet your on-going and changing requirements: simply add more components or alter your existing configuration to satisfy the demands of the next task.
Protect your initial investment with a product that will meet all your access needs safely!.
b) Lobo is a rigid and stable product, which meets or exceeds current safety regulations: handrails can be fitted in seconds, at any point in the erection process.
c) The Lobo steel structure ensures many years of product life cycle and a system that will not shake or rattle: the system also includes anti-sway braces and outriggers for totally rigidity on taller systems.
d) The Lobo modular approach means components fully integrate and can be hand carried.
Fully constructed systems can also be made mobile by the addition of wheels.
Experience shows that deploying the Lobo system reduces the costs associated with hiring scaffolding and constructing bespoke access systems.
By reducing your reliance on out-sourced scaffolding and engineering companies, cost savings will be achieved - easily achieved in a 12-month period.
With this quantifiable reduction in costs comes the added saving associated with reduced down-time and greater productivity from your maintenance department: Available 24/7, quick to erect - and above all Safe! Lobo is immediately adjustable for your next job with no staff waiting time while new fixed-frame structures are built.
Re-configurable, again and again, this product comes with no disposal costs and minimal replacement and on-going training costs.
An example list of existing customers includes: Geest, Fox's Biscuits, Wrigley Company, Carlsburg, Miller Brewing, Anheuser Busch, Kelloggs, Heinz, ADM Milling, Allied Bakeries, Muller, Arla Foods, Dairy Crest.
The Lobo system conformities include.
EU: BS 1139 parts 3 and 4, EN1004.
USA: OSHA Compliant, ANSI A10.8, 29 CFR Part 1920 (General Industry).
Canada: S269.2 Access for construction purposes.
Australia: AS/NZS 1576.5:1995, AS/NZS 1576.3:1995 Tower.
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