The Platforms have been designed with Ritzglas® poles to offer the lineman a safe and convenient base, in order to perform hot line works with the Rubber Glove or Hot Stick Methods.

It can be quickly assembled to the structures, so the lineman can be well positioned vertically and horizontally.

These platforms are quickly attached to the structure, by means of two assembling options:

- Adjustable type

for works which do not require frequent side changes on the platform position. The platform is attached to the pole using a chain tightener, or to the structure using brackets.

- Pivot-type

it offers a 180° horizontal turn of the assembled platform, with the possibility to install it at intermediary angles, to the left or right.

A The board is 0.25 m (0.82 ft) width and made of fiberglass with slidingproof surface, preventing the lineman from accidentally sliding.

The hand-rails and tripods are ideal as a supporting and fixing point of the fall protection device of the safety harness.

The Platforms are intended for pole attachment. Should the attachment to metallic structures be required, specific saddles must be ordered, according to the Platform Accessories tables.

Insulating Platforms

A solution to add a 0.30 m (0.98 ft) insulating span between the board of the platform and the pole attachment saddle, using two diam. 51 mm (2") Ritzglas® poles. This prepares the insulating platforms for hot line work on systems up to 34.5 kV with the Rubber Glove or Hot Stick Methods.

The nominal work load is 227 daN (500 lb)

1.80 m (6 ft) INSULATING PLATFORMS

Aerial Platforms

Aerial Platforms are intended for hot line work on systems with the Hot Stick Method.

The nominal working load for all models is 227 daN / 500 lb

1.80 m (6 ft) AERIAL PLATFORMS

Suspension Platform

The suspension platform allows a rotation of 180° relative to the horizontal plane, providing a better positioning of the lineman, with no need to disassemble it for new adjustments.

It is normally used on structures with reduced clearance, where the assembly of a conventional Platform would not be possible.

The nominal load capacity is 181 daN (400 lb) in an aligned and perpendicular to the structure position. Such capacity is reduced to 136 daN (300 lb) when positioned at any different angle.

SUSPENSION PLATFORM

Platform Saddle

The Platform Saddle was designed to meet specific requirements, when the lineman needs a foot supporting base on the pole, where the ladder is limited in height.

Made of aluminum alloy and is attached to the pole with a chain binder, for final tightening.

Nominal working load: 340 daN (750 lb)

PLATFORM SADDLE

NOTE

The utility platform and the platform saddle, due to their constructive characteristics, are not considered insulated..

Platform Ladder

The Platform Ladder allows the lineman to work either standing or sitting, offering a better positioning on the structure.

Composed of a 1.20 m (3.94 ft) Ritzglas® ladder and a fiberglass platform with a 0.25 x 0.51 m (0.82 x 1.67 ft) sliding proof surface. When supplied with adjustable hooks, they are used for the platform attachment to the structure.

This platform can be folded for easy transportation and storage

Nominal working load: 227 daN (500 lb)

PLATFORM LADDER