Sideways Scaffold
Pre-assembling scaffolding onto large horizontal steel structures that are later crane-handled into a vertical orientation is not the usual way access is provided in the industrial sector. Read more
Safe access and sound-proofing
Corrosion remediation work on coal terminal stacker-reclaimers generally involves noisy machinery that frequently has to be operated on a 24-hour timetable to bring reclaimers back on-line as quickly as possible. Read more
Wind Blast Protection
Paragon Scaffolding was approached to provide a sheeted temporary wall to complete the encapsulation of a large shed to allow for blasting and painting operations. Using their Layher Allround Lightweight (LW) scaffolding, Paragon was awarded the contract with a design to withstand wind speeds of 135kph. Read more
The FW System bridges the gap
The replacement of cladding on substantial plant enclosures is usually a simple process. However, in this case adjacent plant structures at a lower level required a bridged solution. Integral Scaffolding took up the challenge. Working closely with Layher’s technical team, a 18m truss was designed using Layher’s FW System. Read more
Keder Coal Reclaimer
Rize Scaffold in the Hunter Valley of NSW recently completed this impressive blast and paint facility in Newcastle. Past difficulties with assembly and encapsulation were experienced when carrying out this project with an alternative scaffolding system. On this occasion, Rize worked closely with Layher’s technical team to design a Layher Allround Lightweight scaffold, together with a Layher Keder roof. Read more
Choreography – As applied to the art of scaffolding
The Orvad business was presented with challenging problems to overcome on this heat-exchanger installation project. No ties were permitted to the permanent works; access solutions involved cantilevers and bridges; weather protection was needed for preparatory work; and there was the imperative for safe and efficient assembly and dismantling procedures. Read more
Scaffolding Landsdowne Bridge
Caledonia Scaffolding provided this technically demanding solution to achieve access for Stone Mason Artists, to effect stonework repairs to the heritage-listed Landsdowne Bridge on the Hume Highway. Power lines prevented any crane-handling of structures, and no anchor points to the bridge were permitted. Read more
Thinking above the conventional
At a height of 30m above ground level, cladding panel damage required repair on this building. After receiving a number of full-height conventional scaffolding proposals, the principal contractor approached Above Scaffolding with a request for some lateral thinking. Read more
Efficiencies on shut-downs
Remarkable efficiency was achieved by Ausscaff with their provision of access for shutdown remediation works on this project. Using laser scanning technology, Ausscaff produced a clever design incorporating their Layher Allround Scaffolding, together with Layher’s FW Bridging System, to achieve impressive 20m spans. Read more
Mobile maintenance scaffold
Traditionally, every time an area of this marine jetty required paint and blast maintenance, a small suspended scaffold had to be erected. Read more
Industrial Tank Access
Central Scaffold and Rigging Services secured a contract to provide external access to a number of large industrial tanks to enable maintenance work to be carried out. Central prepared a clever design using their Layher Allround scaffolding to provide a safe and efficient modular solution. Their design achieved close access to the curved geometry of the structures. Read more
Brisbane River Suspended Scaffold
Benchmark Scaffolding took on the challenge of suspending a scaffold over a 26m span between two timber headstocks to provide access for blast and paint repairs on an active fuel line in the Brisbane River. No connection to the pipe was permitted due to its age and condition. All loads had to be transferred into the headstocks, which had their own structural issues. Read more
