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10 | 03 | 2010
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An alphabetical list of concepts from the climbing materials industry.

A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z


    A
  • Access scaffolding
    Rolling towers with scaffold stairs to climb the tower easily.
  • Adapter frame(s)
    Frame to make the adjustment from a wide to a small rolling tower.
  • Adapter pen(s)
    Separate pen on a coupling to adjust from a wide to a smalle roling tower on any desired place.
  • Aluminium
    Light weighted metal of which the APW producst are made off.
  • Anodize, Anodized
    Treatment of aluminium material that gives protection against corrosion and stains less.
  • Anti-climbing
    Special frames to avoid access to the scaffolding.

    B
  • Box-truss(es)
    Square trusses consisting of four tubes with small tubes in between.
  • Brace(s)
    Horizontal and diagonal tubes with claws, responsible for stability in the rolling tower.
  • Bridge carrier(s)
    Support for the triangle bridge or working bridge.
  • Bridge support(s)
    See Bridge carrier.
  • Building frame(s)
    Part of the rolling tower, the tower is build with these frames.

    C
  • Carbondeck(s)
    Light weighted alternative for wooden decks, to be used at the platforms.
  • Chimney scaffolding
    See Roof scaffold.
  • Climbing material (climbing materials)
    All products that are used to work on heights.
  • Combi-ladder(s)
    Ladder from Telesteps, can also be used as stepladder.
  • Combination ladder(s)
    Ladder that can be used as regular ladder or as A-standing ladder.
  • Conic link(s)
    Special connecting link with conic shape for the rolling tower.
  • Corrosion
    Degradation of the (aluminum) material, for example by weather.

    G
  • Guardrail frame(s)
    Part of the rolling tower, these frames are used as guardrail on top of the rolling tower.
  • Guardrail holder(s)
    Special holder for the working bridge or triangle guardrail.
  • Guardrail brace(s)
    See double brace.
  • Guardrail work
    All rolling tower parts that are used as a guardrail.
  • Gutter work trough leg
    See gutter tent
  • Gutter tent
    Special construction to place a sail from the gutter.

    L
  • L960 platform(s)
    L960 is a type of platform that is named after the profile used, this type is standard for the APW and HT rolling tower.
  • L997 platform(s)
    L997 is a type of platform that is named after the profile used, this type is standard for the Euro rolling tower.
  • Ladder(s)
    Product to work on heights for a short time.
  • Ladder put off holder(s)
    See Laddermax.
  • Ladder grip
    Non skid support to be used with a ladder.
  • Ladder hook(s)
    With this hooks you can place your ladder over a ridge i.e.
  • Laddermax
    Piece of extension for the ladder, keeps it away from the wall.
  • Ladder feet
    Rubber non skid feet at the bottom of the ladder.
  • Loft ladder
    Ladder to access the attic.

    M
  • Maximum load
    The maximum weight a scaffold or specific part can carry.
  • Middle platform(s)
    Middel, adjustable, support for the roof scaffold.

    N

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  • Non-skid profile
    Special profile with build-in non skid layher, avoids slipping away.

    P
  • Painters scaffolding
    See Renovation scaffold.
  • Platform(s)
    Platform, with or without trapdoor, is placed in the rolling tower to work on.
  • (Maximum) Platform height
    The maximum platform height is where the platform can be placed in it's highest position.
  • Pull-up ladder(s)
    The pull-up ladders can be pulled up with a cord.
  • Put of holder(s)
    See Wall put of holder.

    R
  • Rain sails
    See Raincover.
  • Rain cover(s)
    Rain cover made from a construction of frames and/or tubes covered with sail.
  • Renovation frame(s)
    Special frame for the renovation scaffold.
  • Renovation scaffold(s)
    Scaffolding made to work on long, but not very high, distances.
  • Roof console(s) (set)
    Tool to make all parts of a home easily accessible from rolling towers.
  • Roof ridge piece(s)
    Part of the roof scaffold that's placed on the roof ridge.
  • Roof ridge accessory
    Handles to place a ladder on the roof ridge.
  • Roof edge security
    Construction to protect the edge of the roof with guardrails.
  • Roof scaffold sleeve
    T-shaped piece to place the roof scaffold or console on the roof.
  • Roof scaffolding
    Special scaffold for use on the roof.
  • Rollerstep
    Special wheel construction to use with the stepladder.
  • Rolling tower(s)
    Temporary construction of aluminium to work on heights.
  • Rubble catcher(s)
    Part of the anti climbing set, catches falling rubble.
  • Rung(s)
    Part of the building frame on which you climb the rolling tower, provided with non skid profile.

    S
  • Safety feet
    See Ladderfeet.
  • Single stepladder
    Stepladder with access on one side.
  • Single guardrail holder(s)
    Vertical tube to be placed on top of the scaffold, to attach the guardrail braces.
  • Single ladder(s)
    Ladder made of one piece.
  • Spindle(s)
    Swivel spindle to adjust the height of a wheel or footplate.
  • Spindle with footplate
    Aluminium or steal footplate with swivel spindle to adjust the height.
  • Spread tape
    Woven textile tape that's used for spread standing security.
  • Spread standing security
    Security to avoid that two ladder- or stepladder parts slip away.
  • Stabilisation beam
    This beam can be placed at the bottom of a ladder for more stability.
  • Stabiliser(s)
    The stabiliser is fixed on the rolling tower to provide stability and to avoid the rolling tower to fall with high winds i.e.
  • Stabiliser link(s)
    Plastic link to attach the stabiliser to the rolling tower.
  • Scaffold(s)
    See Rolling tower.
  • Scaffold buffer(s)
    Used to avoid wall damaging from a scaffold.
  • Scaffold height
    Total height of the rolling tower, including guardrails.
  • Scaffold stair(s)
    Special aluminium stepladder for use in a rolling tower.
  • Scaffold support
    Used to avoid the scaffold to sink away in soft undergrounds.
  • Scaffold trailer(s)
    Special trailer to transport your rolling tower.
  • Stepladder
    Support to work on heights temporary.
  • Stepladder feet
    Rubber non skid feet at the bottom of the stepladder.
  • Stepladder handle(s)
    Handle for use on the double stepladder.
  • Storm security
    Special locking pen to keep the platform in the rolling tower, even at strong winds.
  • Stucco stepladder
    Stepladder specially designed for stucco workers.
  • Stucco floor
    See Interior Building floor.
  • Swivel link(s)
    Plastic coupling to connect multiple parts to each other.
  • Sail stretcher (triangle bridge)
    Part of the triangle bridge rain covers, used to stretch the sail.

    T
  • Telescopic ladder(s)
    See Wakü ladder or Telesteps.
  • Telescopic folding scaffold
    Length adjustable folding scaffold.
  • Telescopic stabiliser(s)
    See Stabiliser, only telescopic so the end is adjustable.
  • Telesteps
    Telescopic (adjustable) ladder or stepladder.
  • Top platform
    Top support of the roof scaffold.
  • Toe board set
    Toe boards can be used on the rolling tower to avoid tools to drop down.
  • Toe board holder(s)
    Toe board holders are plastic parts to keep the toe boards on it's place.
  • Top roll(s)
    Plastic/rubber rolls that are placed on top of the ladder. It makes it easier to pull up the ladder.
  • Tool box
    Plastic box to place on a double stepladder.
  • Truss(es)
    Triangle trusses consisting of three tubes with support tubes in between.
  • Track(s)
    Flat trusses consisting of two tubes with support tubes in between.
  • Triangle bridge(s)
    Triangular shaped bridge for use at large distances.
  • Triangle part(s)
    Triangular shaped part of the triangle bridge.

    U
  • Exit platform
    Upper platform in the access scaffolding, from this platform you'll enter the building or object the scaffold's placed for.

  • Wall thickness
    The thickness of the material (tubes).
  • Workload
    See Maximum load.
  • Working bridge(s)
    Aluminium walking bridge for use in the working masts or between 2 rolling towers.
  • (Maximum) Working height
    Maximum height that can be reached with your arms, based on a person's lenght between +/- 1.60 - 1.80 m.
  • Working mast(s)
    Masts for the working bridges.
  • Working platform
    The working platform is the platform you work on.
  • Working floor(s)
    See Platform.
  • Working bridge carrier
    See Floor carrier.
  • Wheel(s)
    Double braked wheel with rubber or nylon tyre.

 
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