A UK specialist in safety platforms for working at height has launched an all-terrain telescopic platform to plug an age-old gap in the professional access equipment market.
Industry demand prompted Henchman to develop the product, which blends adjustability with the robust stability required for uneven or sloped terrain.
From groundskeeping and hedge cutting, to event rigging, property repairs and lighting installations, the platform has been engineered “for professionals who need a reliable, adaptable transportable system to complete various jobs safely and efficiently”.
Said to be Henchman’s most versatile platform yet, it aims to meet the needs of sectors including horticulture, construction, building maintenance, facilities management and live events.
“By offering safe, rapid access on variable ground conditions, it enables teams to work efficiently and with greater flexibility than traditional podiums, towers or static-frame platforms, Henchman says.
Key features:
• Independently adjustable legs for sloped or soft terrain
• Telescopic platform height variance of up to 80cm for the 3 Step and 120cm for the 5 Step
• Certified to EN131-7 safety standards by British Standards Institution (BSI)
• Compact transport size – fits in a VW Caddy (3 Step) or Transporter (5 Step)
• No roof rack required – folds flat for van storage
• Quick folding design – collapses flat in seconds for rapid deployment
• Indoor and outdoor use for landscaping, events, maintenance and installation work
Available in 3 step and 5 step versions, the platform has independently adjustable legs to ensure a level working space on uneven or soft surfaces such as slopes, steps and verges.
Telescopic height can be adjusted to suit internal and external tasks, including landscaping, building maintenance and decorating, window cleaning and event set-up.
Manufactured from high tensile aluminium with auto-locking pins for secure adjustment, the platform is certified to BSI EN131-7, the industry’s leading safety standard for mobile ladders with platforms.
Market demand
“Professionals were frustrated by the limitations of current telescopic platforms,” said Henchman managing director Owen Simpson, “particularly when working at varying height and on uneven terrain.
“This launch is a direct response to that demand – a truly portable and adaptable access platform that’s quick to deploy, easy to transport, and most importantly, safe to use on various ground surfaces.
“By meeting BSI EN131-7, users can work confidently and compliantly across sites with changing conditions, from soft verges to hard construction ground,” he added.
The platform is quickly setup and broken down, with no need for external fixings or levelling kits. “It folds flat in seconds and fits inside most commercial vehicles, including small vans, for easy transport between sites. The integrated transport wheels and compact frame further enhance mobility without compromising on strength,” Henchman states.
Family-run Henchman has pioneered specialist garden ladders and safe hedge-cutting platforms since 1994, when it launched its first model at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. It is said to be the first and only fully EN131 certified tripod ladder, the product is found among customers as diverse as The National Trust, the England Rugby team and Royal Households.
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