SAFETY SYSTEMS
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ABSEIL LADDERS TRACK WIRE
INDEX
SAFETRACK® Pg.3
A horizontal fixed track
system used for fall
arrest, fall restraint &
abseil applications.
CRADLETRACK® Pg.4
An alternative track
system ideally suited for
the suspension of cradles
and seats.
LADDERTRACK® Pg.5
A system designed for the
suspension and guidance
of our mobile ladder
systems.
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FALLGUARD® &
INVISIRUNG
Vertical fall arrest ladder
safety systems.
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INTRODUCTION CUSTOM DESIGN
Protecting workers from the possibilities of injury, arising A large percentage of
from a fall from height, is a major concern for todays safety the products offered
officers. At Metreel we have developed a range of horizontal from within our range
and vertical safe access and safety systems, to provide a are designed to suit a
complete solution to this problem. building or structure
and as such could be
Working at height and the safety aspects to be considered classed as custom
is an area where our personnel have specialist knowledge. designs.
We understand that a safety system must be practical,
allowing operators to move freely in designated areas, The existence of
operators must be safe from injury and be able to work to our in-house design
a legally accepted practice. In addition to these requirements, and manufacturing facility
we also understand the wishes of planners who aim to ensure for these products enables us
that such systems do not interfere with the overall aesthetics to offer bespoke solutions for our
of the building. complete range. Our experience and
knowledge in this capacity offers you
Metreels portfolio of installations has ranged from prestigious the customer complete satisfaction
corporate headquarters in the heart of major cities to heavy knowing that we will provide a solution
industrial facilities. Each installation provides the end user best suited to your requirements.
with the ability and confidence to work in complete safety.
THE METREEL PACKAGE TRAINING
& DEMONSTRATION
As a quality supplier we offer more than just a product. We
believe that being able to provide the customer with the
essential services necessary to ensure that the final installation To ensure that customers and specifiers have the opportunity
is an effective solution, is of paramount importance. to fully assess our products we have available a comprehensive
demonstration room at our offices in Ilkeston. In addition we
As part of this package we offer the following services as an also use this area for training operators and installers to
individual component or collectively for turnkey projects:- ensure complete safety in the use of our equipment.
Consultation
Surveys
Custom Designs
Finite Element Analysis
Bespoke Manufacturing
Installations
Commissioning & Certification
Training
Services & Maintenance
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SAFETRACK®
PERSONNEL ACCESS/SAFETY
The Safetrack® system is a Horizontal Fall Arrest / Fall
Restraint & Abseil system that comprises of a permanently
installed track and free running trolleys housed within its
enclosed profile.
Manufactured & tested in accordance with EN795, Class D
Safetrack® provides operators with the freedom of movement
whilst carrying out maintenance and operational tasks in
hazardous / dangerous locations.
in a variety of finishes such as Plain Steel, Zinc Plated, Hot
Dip Galvanised or Powder Coated to any BS or RAL paint
specification.
The 500 profile system is also available in 304 Grade Stainless
Steel.
Metreel have the ability and capability, to design and
manufacture bespoke Safetrack® systems to suit almost
any application.
For Architectural applications the Safetrack® system can be
incorporated into the structural design allowing it to be
concealed within areas such as eaves of a building, ensuring
that the overall aesthetics are intact.
The Safetrack® system and ancillary components require
very little maintenance. Due to its modular design, the system
is extremely simple to install and replace. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Safetrack® is available in four profile
sizes, 400, 500, 600 & 700 each profile To complete the package
available with a reinforcement spine offered by Metreel, a
for longer spans between fixing range of Retractable Fall
centres, this can be extremely Arrest Blocks, Lanyards and
beneficial in areas where the Safety Harnesses are
supporting structure is limited. available.
All components are manufactured
from mild steel and can be supplied
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All components are manufactured from carbon steel which
CRADLETRACK® can be supplied in self colour form or in a variety of finishes
CRADLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM such as Zinc Plated, Hot Dip Galvanised or Powder Coated
to any BS or RAL colour paint specification.
As a complement to the Cradletrack® range Metreel offer
two powerfeed options, specifically chosen for their resilience
to outdoor weather conditions.
Powerfeed Options
Cradletrack® is an alternative track system ideally suited
for the suspension of mobile cradles and seats.
Two track sizes, 600 and 700, each offering high strength,
low weight and small overall dimensions, perfect for installations
where aesthetic requirements demand that the support track
Multiconductor®
is integral with the building design. A compact, reliable and safe powerfeed system
incorporating continuous copper conductors which eliminate
The design of the profile ensures accurate wheel alignment expansion problems and reduces brush wear to ensure
with minimum friction, thus eliminating snagged movement minimal maintenance.
when traversing across a façade area. The enclosed profile
also protects the traversing wheels from potential damage The patented flexible sealing protects the systems against
from external elements. outdoor weather conditions. Standard current capacities
of 50, 80, 125 and 160amps are available.
A comprehensive range of standard components is available Multiconductor® utilises minimum space and is easily
for each track size and if required bespoke fitting and systems concealed.
can be developed through Metreels in-house design and
manufacturing service. Galaxy® Reeling
Drums
This version of Galaxy®
Cable Reeling Drum is
fitted with a 2-position
rotary limit switch for
use in controlling raise
and lower limits. With a
maximum payout of
around 23 metres these
are ideal for most cradle
applications.
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LADDERTRACK®
MOBILE LADDER SYSTEMS
Laddertrack® is a system designed for the suspension and
guidance of our mobile ladder systems. Typical applications
include access to façades, large curtain walled / glazed areas
or non-load bearing panels for cleaning and maintenance
purposes and can be utilised during building construction.
The major reason for incorporating a Laddertrack® system
into the design of a building is to provide a means of access
to areas, which would normally be unsafe to reach due to
either their location or material make-up.
This permanent access system can be installed internally
and/or externally and is available as either manual or
alternatively powered travel. This option is usually depicted
by the size of the ladder or the complex travel/transfer
arrangements.
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As all our Laddertrack®
systems are designed
specifically to your
building specification, we
ensure that firstly the
minimum of steelwork is
used. Secondly wherever
possible, the design is
created such that we
obscure the installation
of our steelwork and
fittings in conjunction
with the building
structure. This enables
the aesthetics of the
building to be maintained
which is often a major
concern with architects
planning modern day
buildings.
Metreels Laddertrack® systems are designed and
manufactured utilising our in-house capacity. Materials and
finishes are chosen not for convenience of our process but
absolute suitability to the installation environment. A variety
of finishes can be called upon to match the building aesthetics.
These systems can, if required, be supplied with an integral
fall arrest or restraint system to provide ultimate safety for
personnel using the systems. This option is designed not to
hinder the movement of the operator but to provide a lifeline
in the event of an unexpected incident.
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These notches are also used for fixing various accessories
FALLGUARD® A12 and wall mounting brackets without compromising the safety
FALL ARREST LADDER SYSTEM of the user.
The notches are evenly spaced along each profile length and
Manufactured and tested in accordance with EN353-1, the are closely positioned so that should a fall occur the carriage
Fallguard® system has been developed to provide the is quickly arrested reducing the shock load to the body.
ultimate enclosed track vertical fall arrest system.
The retaining carriage is the
The concept of this system has not been taken from off the travelling link between the
shelf components such as ready made or standard extruded Fallguard® system and the
profiles, this system has evolved from much experience in user. Trouble free, this is
regards to safe working practices. also extremely simple to use
and has been designed as
Unlike other enclosed track systems, Fallguard® has a unique small and lightweight as
asymmetrical track profile, which coupled with its retaining possible.
carriage / traveller ensures correct orientation during insertion
every time, without the need of additional bolt on guides. The Fallguard® system has
been used to provide
With the Fallguard® complete fall protection for
system, not only can the personnel in many different
user travel in a vertical applications and
direction utilising the environments.
turntable section, the user
can move into an adjoining Typical uses range from
horizontal profile without maintenance access for
disconnecting from the telecommunications
safety of the system. structures, electricity pylons,
railway signals, towers and
The Fallguard® system incorporates notches within the track silos to roof access systems
profile, which enables the retaining carriage to lock off on extremely high
should a fall occur. commercial and industrial
buildings.
The Fallguard® system has
also been used for specialist
applications such as
confined space installations
for water utility companies
and industrial chimney
installations for steeplejack
access.
For extremely high applications the Fallguard® system has
optional fold away platforms that can be used as rest or work
stations. These are usually
positioned every 6-9 metres. The
platforms are fitted to the rear
of the track profile and fold neatly
away when not in use. The
Fallguard® system and its
components are available in either
carbon steel with a galvanised
finish or, 304 grade stainless steel.
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The two main forms are rail only, used for attaching to existing
ladders and rail with rungs, a complete ladder system generally
used for new access installations.
The Fallguard® system has been used worldwide for almost
every conceivable vertical access application.
The Fallguard® system is generally more cost effective than
installing a fabricated ladder with an additional fall arrest
system.
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INVISIRUNG
DISCREET FALL ARREST LADDER
The INVISIRUNG system
is a new design, which had initially
been developed for the
telecommunication industry but has
also generated an immense amount
of interest from other market
sectors.
INVISIRUNG has been developed
so that the visual slim line
appearance of a telecommunication
pole stays intact whilst at the same
time provides riggers with a means
of safe permanent access to FALLGUARD® AL2
antennae etc. ALUMINIUM FALL ARREST
Once the user is connected to the
LADDER SYSTEM
system via the retaining carriage
they then place their hand behind The AL2 system is an alternative to the standard Fallguard
the rung depress the locking product. Manufactured from aluminium this option provides
mechanism and simply pull it down the operators with a much improved ergonomic solution and
into a horizontal position. also a visually more impressive ladder for designers and
architects.
This process is repeated for every
rung as you climb the system then
as you descend the rungs are simply
folded away back to the vertical
storage position. Rungs are locked
in both open and closed positions
The INVISIRUNG system also Locking
has a newly designed slim line anti Mechanism
climb cover, this shields the rungs
and prevents the
system from being
accessed by
unauthorised persons.
The cover simply
hooks onto the
INVISIRUNG
systems mounting
brackets and is then
held in position with a
dowel pin and can then
be made secure by the
addition of a padlock
(not supplied)
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AL2 MOBIL SYSTEM SELECTION OF LADDER OPTIONS
MOBILE FALL ARREST LADDERS
The AL2 Mobil & AL2 Mobil F Rest Platform
system, offer a perfect solution for Fold away platforms that
non permanent applications. Simply can be used as rest or work
transport the ladder sections to site stations. These are usually
and assemble as you climb, within a positioned every 6-9 metres
matter of minutes, a completely safe over the climb distance.
fall arrest ladder is available for your
engineers to carry out their work
no need for expensive access
platforms. Dismantle after use and
stow away for the next job.
The AL2 Mobil is manufactured from
aluminium and comprises a central Entry/Exit Sections
upright ladder with side stringers. The Entry / Exit section allows for
easy insertion and removal of the
The top of each ladder section contains retaining carriage. It can be provided
a self locking safety catch preventing at any position, within the ladder
the retaining carriage from exiting the system, where it is safe for the
system until the next ladder section operator to use, e.g. platforms.
has been inserted. The lower section
of ladder houses a coupling mechanism
that automatically engages with the
safety catch and provides a secure
connection with the ladder section
beneath. Straight Step-Over with
Swivel Device
Various bracket configurations
available, all of which are designed Step-over to a standing area at the
for quick and easy fastening during top end of a ladder, e.g. stepping
installation. onto a roof.
A complete Step-Over consists of
a Safety Rail, Strengthened Rail and
a Swivel Device.
The AL2 MOBIL F system
consists of individual ladder
parts with a quick fit bracket
system mounted to the back
of the rail. These brackets
are equipped with web straps
and a ratchet, locking catch Switch Unit
or fixed stop catch at the top,
Horizontal Switch, provides access
and a connector or supporting
from vertical A12 (Galvanised) or
base at the bottom.
AL2 system (Aluminium) to
Horizontal A12 (Galvanised)
The AL2 MOBIL F system
System.
requires no brackets fixed to
the mast for its support,
therefore simply attach to any
suitable mast and climb in
complete safety.
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