Aluminium Mobile Scaffold Towers

An aluminium mobile scaffold tower is a mobile work tower for working at height on walls, ceilings and facades of limited height. It is the typical solution for painting, plastering, plant work and maintenance on sites or in warehouses. It moves on braked wheels, provided the floor is level. For taller work or extensive facades, other access systems are needed.

Mobile scaffold towers are governed by the European standard EN 1004 for mobile access and working towers, while their use on site falls under D.Lgs. 81/2008 (Italian Legislative Decree 81/2008 on workplace safety). Check the marking and the load and maximum height data on the frame or in the manual. Assembly that does not follow the manufacturer’s instructions compromises the safety of the system, even if the model is certified.

For tight spaces or simple transport the range offers the foldable Facal models from the Special Piego series, designed to be folded and moved easily. The Svelt modular towers, such as Millenium and XTower, are assembled in height by modules and are better suited to greater heights. Check the width of passageways and the weight to be moved before choosing.

The main variables are working height, base size, maximum load and wheel type. The range includes many Svelt versions, such as Tempo Tech S and L, Roller S and Roller Plus L or Tempo Safe Comfort, which differ in height and footprint. Compare the technical sheet of each model for these data, rather than relying only on the trade name.

Set up the tower on a level, stable surface, lock the wheels with the brakes before climbing, and never move it with people or materials on top. Do not use ladders placed on the tower to gain height. Keep the guardrails fitted on the working platform and observe the maximum number of people and the load indicated.

Among the dedicated accessories is the document holder, which keeps sheets, drawings or small tools to hand without having to put them down on the working platform. Reducing the objects on the deck helps prevent falls and prevents things from falling on people below. Choose the accessory compatible with your scaffold tower model.

The aluminium scaffold towers in the range are designed for professional use on sites, in warehouses or in maintenance. For occasional work at home, simpler solutions should be considered, such as a portable ladder compliant with EN 131. If the work is high up on tall walls, ask a technician which system to use.

For painting and plastering, stable platforms at a constant height are needed, such as the Svelt towers from the Tempo series or the Roller models, which offer a surface suitable for finishing work. The working platform should have a wide surface and guardrails. Place materials evenly, without concentrating loads on a single point.