Skylotec ACX Power Ascender

Skylotec ACX Power Ascender

Rope Supplied Separately! A variety of different ropes and rope lengths available. Please contact us for compatible ropes for personnel lifting and Equipment, Material and Tool Lifting.

In combination with our proven SKYRAIL, the battery-operated ACX POWER ASCENDER forms a highly flexible facade access system for the simple cleaning and maintenance of complex building structures. The SKYRAIL is mounted to the facia or facade and both the working rope (e.g. SUPER STATIC 11.0) and the backup rope are connected to a SKYRAIL runner. For building cleaners and maintenance technicians, it is child's play to move across a facade or rope up loads, because no muscle power is required. Movement with the device is possible from top to bottom and from left to right and vice versa - so any desired working position can be achieved. In addition, no expensive facade access system or mobile elevated work platform is required. In an emergency, the ACX can be controlled by remote control. The operation and use of the ACX is quick and easy to learn.

Key Features

• Ultra-light battery-operated Power Ascender.
• Self-locking enclosed rope grap system.
• Quick and safe insertion of the rope.
• Easy operation via bi-directional throttle.
• Speed regulation from 0 to 24 metres per minute.
• Intelligent battery management system with LED display.
• Long battery life with very short charging times.
• Remote control with a range of up to 150 metres.
• Water and dust resistance class IP 55.
• Persons and loads up to 200 kilogrammes.

Personnel lifting

The ACX Ascender, when used to lift people, must be used with personal protective equipment approved for work at height, rope access and/or rope rescue.

Basic requirements:

The rope system must consist of a primary work rope system and a secondary backup rope system. For personnel lifting the primary rope used in the Ascender must be approved to EN1891 A and have a diameter of 11 mm (7/16”) and the backup system must fulfill the respective requirements. Each rope system must be connected to an anchor that meets the appropriate personal lifting requirements. A competent person shall judge if the anchor points are sufficient and safe to use.

DO NOT USE the Ascender without a backup system. Take particular care of the suitability of the system when lifting more than one person.

Equipment, Material and Tool Lifting

The ACX Ascender is, in combination with the Skylotec Equipment Lifting Rope (ELR), approved under the Machinery Directive as an equipment lifting system provided that all other equipment used also meets lifting requirements. The lifting system must be connected to an appropriate anchor that meets requirements for load lifting anchors (a competent person shall judge if the anchor is sufficient and safe to use).

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