Selina, High Reaching Solutions, Platform Basket 22.10 EVO tracked spider was booked to attend site with a qualified operator, as although our client had their own qualified operators, they were not proficient with tracked spiders. 

 

To gain access to the work area Selina had to first pass through a narrow gap between a wall and structural equipment, so her tracks had to be placed in the ‘narrow’ setting and her basket removed. Her basket was then carried to where she would be sited. 

 

Having set Selina’s tracks to narrow presented another issue to overcome. After passing through the narrow gap and to allow her outriggers to be deployed on the wall side, she needed to be as close to the structural equipment as possible. This meant that one track had to climb up a concrete step whilst leaving the other track on the lower level. This wouldn’t be a problem in normal circumstances, however, being close to the wall meant that the sideways lean created climbing the ‘step’ with one track would cause Selina’s boom to come into contact with the wall. To rectify the lean our experienced operator drove Selina onto her outrigger spreader pads, which were placed under the ‘lower’ track as her ‘upper’ track climbed the ‘step’, lessening the lean angle. She was then driven toward the set-up area with one track on the higher concrete ‘step’ and the other track on her outrigger pads, moving the pads from front to back as we went. 

 

Recently High Reaching Solutions were asked to assist with an awkward glazing repair. The contractors needed a solution to reach the damaged glazing panels, which were on a curved walkway tunnel, safely and efficiently. 

 

 

High Reaching Solutions selected Lottie, our 20m tracked spider Lithium Hybrid, not for her high working ability, but for some of her other attributes; 

 

 

• Ability to get to the worksite through a narrow access opening. 

• Able to set-up in a tight, awkward and sloping area. 

• Reach up and over the tunnel to work from above. 

• To use her rotating basket to get as close as possible. 

• But most importantly, to use her quiet Lithium Battery power so as to not disturb those close by. 

 

 

 

We hope you like the photos and if Lottie or one of her sisters can assist you with a project then please get in touch via our contacts page and we will get back to you. 

Selina, High Reaching Solutions Platform Basket 22.10 EVO Hybrid tracked spider cherry picker, was requested as the tree was located in a very awkward position, which could ONLY be accessed via a steeply banked field. On first seeing the steepness of the field, it was necessary to assess a safe route for Selina, as obviously we didn’t want her to tip over or get stuck getting in or out. Tracking her across the slope was out of the question as there was a high probability of her losing at least one track, if not both, due to side pressure load. After walking the route, we decided the best (and only) option, was to track her up the slope at an angle until we reached a ‘relatively’ level area, then across a few meters before descending, again at a slight angle, toward the tree. 

The property hadn’t been decorated for some years due to the awkwardness of its location in the grounds combined with a ground floor extension on one side, conservatory on the opposite side and an old slab-paved patio in the middle, which also contained large and heavy stone garden ornaments. 

 

The only access to the side with the extension and to the patio area further on was via a narrow, sloping and twisting gravel path. 

1. Sandy or other types of loose material, such as gravel, soft soil etc 

2. Boggy waterlogged ground 

3. Slopes 

4. Ploughed fields 

5. Restricted and narrow areas 

6. Obstacles in the way 

7. Uneven surfaces 

8. Internal, delicate floor surfaces 

 

The reason why spiderlifts can overcome these conditions is due to their design. They are light in weight and that weight is spread over the area of their tracks when moving, which reduces their ground pressure loading. The weight (point-loading) is then transferred and spread over a larger area when their outriggers (legs) are set, especially when using additional spreader plates at the ‘feet’. 

 

They say that a picture can save a thousand words, so please find below some examples of spiders overcoming the environments mentioned above. 

They needed Scarlett Grace, our Platform Basket 13.80 Hybrid narrow tracked spiderlift as she was small and able to set-up and operate in a confined area. With her outrigger footprint of less than 3 meters, both in width and length and her boom just short of 3.5 meters in length without the basket attached. She also had negative tail-swing and her lithium batteries kept noise down to a whisper and engine fumes were non-existent, which is ideal for working internally. 

On the first property Selinas amazing outreach came into its own with Trevor Lund getting to where he needed to be to inspect the chimney for stability and condition. After the first stack had been inspected Selina was moved to the rear of the building so the second stack on the list could be reached. This involved Selina negotiating a deceptively steep grass bank, so having her tracks on wide setting for the additional ground clearance and stability and running on her Lithium batteries so as not to disturb the residence of the neighbouring properties, she was able to perform the task without issue (please watch the accompanying video). 

If you require an excellent chimney sweep in and around the York area then please get in touch with Trevor Lund on 01904 760075 or 07801 529952, I'm sure he'll be glad to hear from you. 

Adam Smith, an excellent carpenter in Scarborough needed to work at height safely on one of his jobs in Scalby village. He needed to replace some rotten wood on a gable end of a house which entailed cutting out the old rotten wood before replacing it with new oak on this listed building. He didn’t want to use scaffolding as this was a straight forward and relatively quick job for him so decided on a cherrypicker for speed and security. 

 

He came to High Reaching Solutions through recommendation and after we surveyed the site we suggested that Scarlett Grace, our Platform Basket 13.80 Hybrid tracked spider would be the ‘lady’ of choice. Her light weight, easy manoeuvrability and quiet lithium batteries would be ideal in this peaceful village location. The house he was working on is opposite a local landmark, a K6 telephone box, newly refurbished by local decorating company J.W. Decorating - Scarborough which now contains a Defibrillator instead of a phone, great idea to conserve heritage and benefit the local community at the same time.