High Access Equipment

Transport Platforms

Rockcastle offer transport platforms for hire, which are seen as a hybrid option between a Good & Personnel Hoist and a Goods Only Hoist.

Our Capabilities:

A transport platform is the ideal solution for those larger bulkier loads, where an enclosed Goods and Personnel hoist may not allow for sufficient headroom.

Suitable for items such as large glass panels, scaffolding, etc. Rockcastle provide platform sizes ranging from 1.5m x 1.5m up to 6m x 3m. We have also created bespoke platforms to suit our clients needs when required.

To find out more about our range of transport platforms and how they can help further you project, contact one of our sales staff.

Our smallest Goods & Personnel hoist is the Alimak CM12, 1.5m x 2m on plan with a 1200kg capacity. The more common 2 tonne Goods & Personnel hoist capacity has a cage size of 3.2m x 1.5m.

The operation of goods only hoists is carried out from the ground level using a pendant control attached to the base enclosure. This allows the operator to stand back from the hoist, enabling them to see the required landing level and stop the hoist cage within the permitted zone.

If the hoist cage stops outside the permitted zone, then it is not possible for the person on the landing to open the landing gate and gain access to the hoist cage for unloading. Our Goods Only Hoists range from capacities of 1200kg to 2000kg.

Bespoke Design

Rockcastle has the knowledge and facilities to create bespoke solutions to suits individual client needs.

For example, hoist located in lift shafts. Rockcastle has on multiple occasions, created specific platform sizes to suit many different lift shafts. We have also supported hoists over voids and against bridges where tie lengths reached up to 9m. Whatever the hurdle, Rockcastle will find a solution to overcome.

Benefits of using Rockcastle Construction Hoists

Construction hoists provide many benefits over other solutions like crane loading decks or scaffolding. Some of which are:

Fast multi story travel

With speeds up to 42 m/min, your workforce spends less time climbing scaffold

Delivery to every floor

Construction hoists let you begin your fit out at every floor and not just which landing has the crane loading deck

Quick erection and dismantling

Rockcastle’s team of installer could have your construction hoist operational in less than 4 days

Experienced team of maintenance engineers

Rockcastle can provide all servicing and maintenance checks for your construction hoists

Our Clients

At Rockcastle we pride ourselves on working with such titans of the construction industry. Dedication to finding the best solution for each challenge is a promise we make to ourselves and our valued clients.