Working at height involves major endangerment . This is true for the horticulture sector as well , of course . employer want staff or contractors to be able to carry out their study without risk .

After a long research and development mental process , Van der Waay has uncover their unexampled concept consisting of the Glass Repair Cart and the Glass Elevator .

The tune vents can remain open during the mend

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The Glass Repair Cart offers outer space for two people who are safely rope up during the work . At the jam of a button , the Cart drives through the Methedrine gutter to the fixing spot . Releasing the release is sufficient to block the Cart immediately so that unintentional bowel movement is no longer potential .

The glass pane is pick up and maneuvered with the void rack hanging on a swivel arm . The galvanising windlass and joystick institute the vacuity stand to the right tallness , down to the last millimeter .

A lightweight 24V Lithium battery was chosen for the driving system . This type of battery delivers a unremitting current for a long time , can be supervene upon quickly , and can be recharged in no time .

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The vacuum stand

Bending tool makes the methamphetamine hydrochloride pane spring slightlyThanks to a cunning letters patent - pending invention , it is possible to keep using the original glass pane dimensions instead of combining minuscule panes and additional profile . This is because it reverts to an air vent-hole . With the bending tool provided , the small glass dot under the air vent is slenderly distort . This distortion is just enough to fit the field glass Zen into the rods . After installation , the pane springs back , and the greenhouse cover is restored to its original condition .

Thanks to the folding walkways , work can be done safely , indoors under the rooftree

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Tom Zwanenburg , responsible for sales event at Van der Waay , number the advantages : " There is no longer an increased jeopardy of leaks , no need for unlike glass in origin and there is less light interception than when using profiles . "

All workplace is carry out from the outside . tom turkey : " In times of virus pressure and hygiene protocol , this is a very authoritative advantage . " Another advantage is that the air vents can remain open , and covert cloths fill up , during the resort .

GRC on platform , elevator in position

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The Glass Repair Cart fits on the program of a Top Cleaner greenhouse deck of cards cleanser , and can therefore be strike along the greenhouse wall . Alternatively , it can be placed like a shot on the right canopy using a Hart Crane . However , a platform is preferred : more user convenience and safe work .

With the aid of the Glass Elevator , the panes can be raised . Thiselevatorcan be attached to the political platform of the Top Cleaner or mounted to the nook of the greenhouse with the aid of particular support .

Glass lift mounted on the greenhouse

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After place the glass , it is ship up by pressing a button . Once at the top , the glass rack with the dot is tilted horizontally and the glass pane is placed on the Glass Repair Cart with the help of the vacuum rack .

Finally , a wastefulness glass container and a cock container are also available , which can also be farm with the Glass Elevator . Tom : " This means we can offer a complete concept .

The Glass Repair Cart and the Glass Elevator are project and build up in accordance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42 / EC and have a CE German mark .

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Tom is proud that Van der Waay can contribute with these root to increase this aspect of safety in the horticultural sector : " The first units have been built and are on their way to the client . "