What is a Suspended Platform?

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    What is a Suspended Platform?

    A suspended platform is a temporary elevated work platform suspended from a building or structure by means of ropes or cables. It provides a stable and mobile working environment for personnel at significant heights.

    Components of a Suspended Platform

    A suspended platform (or "swing stage") is a temporary aerial work system comprising:

     

    Suspension mechanism: Anchored to rooftops/structures (e.g., front/rear supports, counterweights)

     

    Platform basket: Worker-carrying unit with guardrails and decking

     

    Lifting system: Motorized hoists, wire ropes, and pulleys

     

    Safety devices: Fall arrestors, limit switches, tilt sensors

     

    Working Principle

    Powered by electric motors, the platform ascends/descends via steel ropes. Safety systems like anti-tilt devices and emergency brakes activate automatically during anomalies.