Swing Stages

With 15 years experience in providing swing stage height access services throughout Sydney, NSW, and Australia, Alphasafe is a leading expert in the application of swing stage access.

 

WHAT IS A SWING STAGE?

A swing stage is a 2 point suspended access platform which is typically supported by a free-standing counterweighted rostrum at the top.  The platform has the ability to raise and lower to the required height by using a pair of electric traction hoists with flexible steel wire ropes running through the hoists.

 

ADVANTAGES OF USING SWING STAGES

With inherent advantages over other access methods such as scaffolding. Swing stages can add significant value through improved efficiency, reduced risk, and reduced project duration.

They provide a safe, fast and cost effective method of getting the right tradesman to the right point at the right time on your project whether it’s on a façade or within an industrial plant.  They achieve this without the need to install a scaffold or tie to a building, and they minimise disturbance to the daily operations of your building or project.

Because swing stages require fewer parts than a scaffold designed to cover the same working area, swing stages are considerably faster to install and are generally a more cost effective option for certain tasks.  Typical advantages include:

  • Reduced manual handling risks compared to scaffolding
  • Rapid installation times can aid project schedule
  • Reduced labour and transport costs compared to scaffolding
  • No tying to building required
  • Minimal disruption to other trades with the site 

 

APPLICATIONS FOR SWING STAGES

Typically swing stage platforms have one working level.  This makes them suitable for building inspections, caulking, painting, building remedial repairs, cladding and glass and window replacement

 

VERSATILE SWING STAGE OPTIONS

Our extensive fleet of swing stages gives us capacity to service any project, and our experienced engineering team can develop innovative and safe solutions to the most challenging of access situations.

Alphasafe can design a specialized solution for your access problems including traditional swing stage drops, monorails in single and double configuration, both parallel and perpendicular to the building, cantilevered platforms, and a range of engineered and custom designed components.
Alphasafe swing stages solutions include:

  • Stages up to 16m in length
  • Monorail suspensions systems
  • Corner sections
  • Single person cages
  • Engineered custom platforms

 

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Alphasafe have a strict maintenance regime with qualified service technicians at hand to provide support to all operators using the world famous Astro Traction hoists by Powerclimber.
Our maintenance and inspection programme exceeds the manufacturer and Australian Standards requirements giving all operators peace of mind when using one of our systems.
All servicing and inspection records are completed and recorded digitally and are available to every user at the start of the project.

 

HOW TO USE A SWING STAGE ON YOUR PROJECT

Think your project needs a swing stage solution?  Searching for swing stage hire? Not sure of the most suitable access option?  Contact the team on contact@alphasafe.com.au to arrange a site inspection..