Rigid Anchor Posts and Poles

The non-deformable turret is a fixed support that carries the anchor point or the fall arrest line above the roof edge. The catalogue includes turrets for edges, honeycomb and swivel types. It raises the work point and keeps it away from the roof slope, so the system stays in position even during movements on the roof.

The post is available in heights from 35 to 65 cm, such as H35, H45, H55 and H65. The choice depends on the height of the work point and that of the guardrail or line. For posts to be embedded the size is in the product code. Check the usable height on the project before buying.

The flat base rests on horizontal surfaces, such as a slab, while the inclined base adapts to a roof slope with a single pitch. The double-inclined base is for roofs with two pitches. In the catalogue the bases are identified by the post types A-C. Choose the base according to the actual pitch of the roof, measured on site.

The energy absorber absorbs part of the energy of a fall and reduces the force transmitted to the post and the structure. The catalogue lists it in non-deformable posts with energy absorber of type A-C, such as models 503-75, 504-75 and 506-75. The absorber must be considered an integral part of the system and must not be replaced with a different component.

Small posts to be embedded are placed into the concrete pour before it sets, and provide a stable anchorage when the pour is already planned. The turret to be fixed is installed afterwards, with plates and back plates. The post to be embedded must be planned at the pouring stage; it cannot be added later.

For honeycomb turrets there are perpendicular and diagonal collars, double-slope collars and back plates. The collar is chosen according to the shape of the roof and the pitch of the slope. The back plate spreads the load from the side opposite the fixing. Use spare parts from the same system to maintain compatibility.

They are used on sheet metal roofs, timber roofs and concrete slabs, where a fixed anchor point is needed for work at height. The catalogue lists them for roof maintenance, installations and work at height on roofs. Each installation must be designed according to the actual work point.

Turrets and posts are part of fall arrest anchorage systems and fall under EN 795, which classifies anchor devices. Legislative Decree 81/2008 requires the use of systems suitable for work at height. The type and class must be checked on the product data sheet before installing the system.