Work platform
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An automatic telescopic work platform has been announced by John Rusling. It is known as the Air-Lift and is powered by self-contained carbon dioxide cylinders or compressed air. Constructed of light alloy and having three telescopic support columns structurally framed in an equilateral triangle, the unit is said to have a lift capability comparable to that of heavier all-steel or timber equipment in the same category. Speed of lift is up to 20ft /min.
Base outriggers can be varied to permit the unit to be used close to walls, corners and floor obstructions. An alternative outrigger arrangement permits use in narrow warehouse gangways. When retracted it can be handled like a hand truck to roll through doorways, passenger lifts and narrow passages, and is easily loaded on to light vehicles for transport to other locations. The platform is claimed to be flame-proof and it cannot be overloaded. In emergencies the platform can be lowered by operation of controls at floor level.
Three models are available with platform heights up to 36ft giving working heights of up to 42ft. Operation is by pedal on the platform, leaving the operator's hands free at all times for work. The insulated platform is made in moulded fibreglass with an integral 6in. (152mm) high safety surround. Guardrails, having a height of 3ft 6in., telescope into the platform for storage and transportation. Specification includes highstrength outriggers fitted with dual locking castors and integral screwjacks for levelling.
Made by: John Rusling Ltd, Springfields, Newport, Shropshire.