Advanced rigging and hauling
When a crane has left site and the hoist is gone, a panel still has to reach the 30th floor. We rig hauling systems that lift, traverse and place loads on a façade under control.
Rigging we set up
Every lift is planned on paper first: the load, the anchors, the path and what happens if something jams.
- Hauling systems
Mechanical advantage systems for panels, glass and long flashings.
- Y-hangs and deviations
Ropes positioned exactly where the load must travel.
- Vacuum lifters
Suction lifters for smooth panels with no lifting points.
- Re-anchors
Mid-façade anchors to work under soffits and overhangs.
- Edge protection
Ropes kept off sharp parapets, glass edges and openings.
Questions about advanced rigging
Short answers. Call us for the long ones.
How heavy a load can you lift?
It depends on the anchors and the path. We size the system to the load and the anchor rating and tell you if a crane or hoist is the better answer.
Can you work around a live street?
Yes, with an exclusion zone below and a spotter on the ground. On busy frontages we lift early or at night with the right permits.
What about overhangs?
We re-anchor below the overhang so the technician and the load hang where the work is, not a metre out from it.
Do you install what you lift?
Usually. Our technicians fix panels, flashings and trims, or hand the load to your installer at the façade.
Loads on the move
A long panel on a vacuum lifter, and ropes fed through a protected opening so nothing rubs on steel.
