19.06.2012
Nationwide to add 220 Power Towers
Nationwide Platforms is adding more than 220 Power Tower self-propelled low level aerial lifts to its fleet.
The platforms will feed into the fleet throughout this year and will include the NanoSP and the NanoSP+, taking its low level access fleet to more than 1,250 units.
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Nationwide Platforms is ordering 220 Power Towers this year.
The NanoSP has a working height of 4.5 metres. The NanoSP Plus offers a similar 4.5 metre working height but also features a larger one metre deck extension. Weighing 478kg and 540kg respectively Nationwide says both machines can be delivered by standard 500kg tail-lift vehicles.
“Since the emergence of low level access platforms in around 2005 we have seen a significant and growing demand from our customer base,” said Nationwide Platforms executive director Richard Miller. “In particular we’ve seen this from clients in the retail and facilities management sectors who are looking for safe, efficient and cost-effective alternatives to more traditional means of access. By investing in these new units we’ll be able to provide low level access from our depot network right across the country and meet the present and future needs of customers.”
Paul Harte
There is obviously a use for this particular machine but I can't help wondering about it's limitations.
It can't go upstairs.
It may be able to straddle a desk but I've never seen a working desk without computers, monitors etc on the top and waste baskets, trays etc underneath. The general design of desks also have a back panel which would prevent the machine from getting underneath.
Add this to a typical office where space is at a premium and even walking around the clutter is awkward at times.
Whilst it will have some uses and benefits surely easier and cheaper to use a small scaffold tower.