Spider Launches 360° Blade Access Platform

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spider, a division of SafeWorks, LLC, launches the first truly modular 360° blade access platform solution for complete blade coverage that can be easily reconfigured to also meet simple blade inspection and tower access needs. Modularity makes transporting the system to site easier for blade specialists and WTG owners. It conveniently breaks down into pick-up truck loads, easily meeting DOT requirements.

“The modular, simple design of the 360° platform helps the O&M professional’s investment go farther and eliminates mobilizing expensive ground-based solutions.”

The 360° platform is modular, stable and simple to install and operate. With extensive user-inspired features, Spider’s platform uses simple manual winching to access blade surfaces, rather than fussy powered systems to train on, operate and maintain. The stabilization frame connects to the tower and eliminates ground-based tagline crews, making it operable by just two people for most blade work.

This trusted solution relies on an extensively field-tested, wide stable working platform to improve workers’ confidence and productivity. The entire system is available for purchase or rent from 25 locations in the Americas, where after-sale service support is also available.

“Our blade contractor customers look to this platform as a no-brainer for their uptower work – easily configurable product to a range of jobs, 20 years of field-tested performance, easily rented from a trusted supplier, and simple to operate, own and source,” states John Sotiroff, Vice President – Spider Sales & Distribution. “The modular, simple design of the 360° platform helps the O&M professional’s investment go farther and eliminates mobilizing expensive ground-based solutions.”

To view the 360° blade access product animation click here

http://www.spiderstaging.com/wind/360BladeAccess.aspx

To rent or purchase this product from one of Spider’s 25 locations in the Americas, call 877-774-3370.

About Spider

Founded in 1947, Spider, a division of SafeWorks, created the powered suspended access business by introducing the well-known Spider basket. Since then, our product and service offering has expanded greatly to serve the needs of an ever-growing marketplace. Spider is the largest manufacturer and distributor of access and safety solutions in North America, serving more customers from more locations with a wider variety of products and services than any other company. From baskets, traction hoist and platform rental, to safety and training, to specialty-engineered products - Spider has a strong team of professionals, along with a national network of sales, service and support capabilities to provide you with the most reliable access solutions available.

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