product information access references TRACMOD powered platforms ref.: M 4759 rev. no.: date: 08/98 page: 1/1 Application: Two Man TRACMOD Powered Platform Customer: International Broadcasting Bureau, Site: Voice of America, Washington D.C. - ref: 9866 Equipment: DC Powered Two Man Platform Suspension & Secondary wire rope Description of Application: The International Broadcasting Bureau of the United States required a permanent maintenance platform to access the Voice of America ‘curtain’ antenna. The antenna is part of an international system used to broadcast HF frequencies around the world. This particular site directs programs such as ‘Radio Free Europe’ to Europe and Africa. The unit is suspended from the structures cantenaries, and provides access to the intricate parts of this site. Technical Data: Hoist Type: TIRAK X500P, dual line, with dual reelers Power supply: 24 VDC – battery powered Working speed: 30 ft./min. Working time: 1 hour continuous operation before recharge Max. operators: 2 Traverse system: manual Suspension: Primary & secondary anti-spin wire rope Max. work height: 450 ft.
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TRACMOD powered platforms
ref.: M 4759rev. no.:date: 08/98page: 1/1
Application: Two Man TRACMOD Powered Platform
Customer: International Broadcasting Bureau,Site: Voice of America,
Washington D.C. - ref: 9866
Equipment: DC Powered Two Man PlatformSuspension & Secondary wire rope
Description of Application:
The International Broadcasting Bureau of the UnitedStates required a permanent maintenance platform toaccess the Voice of America ‘curtain’ antenna.
The antenna is part of an international system used tobroadcast HF frequencies around the world. This particularsite directs programs such as ‘Radio Free Europe’ toEurope and Africa.
The unit is suspended from the structures cantenaries,and provides access to the intricate parts of this site.
Technical Data:
Hoist Type: TIRAK X500P, dual line, with dualreelers
Power supply: 24 VDC – battery poweredWorking speed: 30 ft./min.Working time: 1 hour continuous operation before rechargeMax. operators: 2Traverse system: manualSuspension: Primary & secondary anti-spin wire ropeMax. work height: 450 ft.
Site: Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center – Auditorium Interior
Federal Triangle 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. - ref.: 9925
Customer: A.J. Contracting Inc.
Equipment: 120 ft. (37m) – Inclined monorail track 2 – Friction drive trolleys & pulling device 1 – 6.5 ft. (2 m) TRACMOD powered platform
Technical Data:
TRACMOD powered platform:
Maximum suspension height: 100 ft. (30 m)Suspension type: dual-lineHoist type: TIRAK XE500P, tractionPlatform load capacity: 500 lbs. (225 kg)Working speed: 30 ft./min. (9 m/min.)Number of operators required: 2Traversing system: manual
Monorail track:
Track type: ‘C’ channel, straightTrack mounting: bolted, flush to ceilingTrack load capacity: 700 lbs. (315 kg)Track support: spreader bar across 3 beamsTrolleys: friction type for inclined track
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TRACMOD POWERED PLATFORMS
ref.: M 4767rev. no.:date: 10/98page: 1/1
Description of the application:
The new Federal Triangle, owned by the U.S. GovernmentServices Authority, was designed by architects Pei, Cobb,Fred & Partners.
The Ronald Reagan Building Auditorium houses a theaterthat required maintenance access to lighting suspendedfrom an inclined ceiling.
Tractel Ltd. supplied monorail track along both sides of thefixtures, mounted flush to the ceiling. The load of thesystem required that the monorail be supported from threestructural members above the ceiling level.
The TRACMOD powered platform is ground rigged fromspecial friction trolleys designed to be stable along theslightly inclined monorail.
When not in use, the platform is de-rigged and stored outof sight.
Traction Trolley
Monorail Track
Pulling Device
Tractel provided many different access systems on thisproject, including a SENIOR Roofcar and special RollingLadders (see Product Information sheets M-4780 &M-4781).
This new project, owned by the Dormitory Authority of theState of New York, required access to all vertical andinclined building surfaces. A typical modular TRACMODplatform system was developed for the project bySwingstage Division.
The davit sockets were bolted to steel pedestals providedby the General Contractor during the steel constructionphase of the project.
Technical Data:
SYSTEM:
The three separate roof levels are serviced by 5 pairs ofdavit arms. The platform and davits are necessarilytransported from location to location with wheels providedon all assemblies.
The building’s maximum height is 97’ from grade.
A total of 6 intermittent safety tie-ins are provided, spacedvertically at 3 story intervals.
HOISTING:
TIRAK XE500P traction hoists, Dual-line suspension, dualreelers, tilt switches, upper travel limit switches, Emergencystop buttons, slack and overload protection, central controlwith power cable.
PLATFORM:
The TRACMOD ‘T’-type platform is supplied at a totallength of 27’, with modular sections:
2 x 2’, 2 x 3’, 1 x 3’-3”, and 2 x 6’-6”,
each with fitted with an independent horizontal lifelines. Atotal of 4 safety lanyards are supplied with the system.
Intermediate stirrups allow the platform to be cantilevered.Continuous & ski-type bumper rollers, water buckets, fireextinguisher, and an obstruction bar are also provided .
Schematic Plan showing Roof Levels &Davit Socket locations
Application: Davit system, Travsafe, Monorail andExterior and Interior Rolling Gantries
Site: New Washington Convention CenterWashington, DC - ref. 8182
Contractor: Clark / Smoot, ajoint venture
Architect: TVS D&P - Mariani, PLLC
Equipment: 14,350ft Travsafe System206 Portable Travsafe Travellers5,995ft Monorail Track10ft InteriorPowered Platform21ft - 42ft Powered PlatformDavit System and Tieback Anchors
Technical Data:Travsafe System consists of:
- 28,750ft of 5/8” dia. s/s wire rope- 34 Inclined Portable Travsafe Travellers for Inclined wire rope sections. - 172 Portable Travsafe Travellers- 10 Body Harness and Shock Absorbing Lanyards- 194 End Support Posts and Terminal Kits- 133 Corner Posts and Corner Anchors
Monorail Track consists of:- 534 - 10ft Sections- 669 Monorail Support Brackets- 16 Monorail Turnatables with Support Brackets- 136 Monorail Track End Stops- 137 Suspension Trolleys and Safety Line Pullers- 1- 10ft two man powered workcage
Description of the application:
The New Washington Convention Center requiredaccess to the interior and exterior to provide windowcleaning and regular maintenance to the building. Tractelprovided the complete Facade Maintenance packagethat the convention center required. The building has noparapet and required our patented Travsafe dual lifelinesystem provided the fall protection system required onthe convention rooftop . Tractel provided a total of14,350ft of Travsafe among the three buildings of thetrade center. Tractel also provide in all three buildings5,995ft. of interior monorails track to provide completeaccess to the interior windows for cleaning and mainte-nance. The monorail track supported a two manworkcage that manually travelled the monorail track.
Technical Data:2 Roofcars - Senior Model Standard features
- 2 - Twin Tirak Hoist - Magtron/PLC control system- 15’ high hydraulic telescopic mast ( storage)- 360º Slewing and 180º travelling cross boom - Powered traverse along wide flange track- Counterweight rear boom- Electrically interlocked position indicator- 1 - 720’ Service Height
- 33’ Fixed Boom maximum reach- 1 - 640’ Service Height
- 47 Fixed Boom maximum reach
2 - 14’ Modular Stage Platforms c/w- 2 - 1M Center Section- 1 - 2M Center Section- 1 - 0,5M Section- 2 - 1M long roll-out ends- 2 Special bumper rollers for rolling on metal fins- 2 Telescopic stage transition stabilizers- 2 Hurricane tie-down lanyards- 600 lb. capacity
Davit Systems- 154 - XHD Davit bases with 18 Portable Davit Arms with a maximum reach of 7’-6”- 1 - XXHD Davit Base with XXHD Suspension Arm
with maximum reach of 10’-3”
Description of the application:
Tractel was awarded the building façade maintenanceequipment for the new Time Warner Center. Featuringthe New World headquarters of Time Warner, a five starhotel, five star restaurants, five star living residences andoverlooking Central Park this building is sure to becomethe new landmark of New York City.This project featuresnothing but the best of the best. So when it came time toselect the building façade maintenance equipment, theyturned to Tractel. The recognized leader in BuildingFaçade Maintenance Equipment.
At Tractel we know every building is unique, and ourstrength is in engineering customized façade mainte-nance systems.The Time Warner Center presented sev-eral design challenges, which necessitated incorporatingmost of our product ranges into the final scheme. Thebuilding features 2 Senior Roofcars, 2 nominal stageplatforms, 3 power stage platforms, a special interiorrolling platform, interior monorail and portable davits.
Technical Data: Roofcar - Senior Model with 490’ service height
- 2 - Twin Tirak Hoist - Magtron/PLC control system- Hydraulic telescopic mast (storage)- 360º Slewing and 180º cross boom rotation- Powered traverse along wide flange track- Counterweight rear boom- Electrically interlocked position indicator
1 - 21’ Modular Stage Platforms c/w- 2 - 3M End Sections with end Panels- 1 - 0.5M Center Section- 750 lb. capacity
D2C Window Washing Unit- 360º Rotation - Powered Traverse- 8’ - 6ˇ Maximum Davit Reach- Electrically interlocked position indicator- Power cord supply reel-32’ Modular Powered Platform- 2 Twin Tirak with dual line suspension
Davit Systems- 42 - HD Davit bases with 12 Portable Davit Arms- 28’ Modular Powered Platform- 2 Twin Tirak with dual line suspension- 2 - 1M long end section with end panel- 1 - 3M and 2M long center section- 2 - 1M long center section
Description of the application:
Tractel was awarded the building façade maintenanceequipment for the Espirito Santo Plaza. Espirito Santo isa 36 story complex that will cover a full city block in theheart of Miami’s financial district. When it came time toselect the building façade maintenance equipment, theyturned to Tractel. The recognized leader in BuildingFaçade Maintenance Equipment.
The size and scope of the building necessitated incorpo-rating most of Tractel’s product ranges into the finaldesign. The building features a Senior Roofcar, D2CPowered Davit unit, Interior Monorail system, a manuallyoperated Rolling Gantry and Portable Davits.
