MEWP Innovations

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MEWP Innovations

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We work closely with leading MEWP Manufacturers to source the latest innovations in MEWP technology

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We work closely with leading MEWP Manufacturers to source the latest innovations in MEWP technology.

Obtaining the best and most useful MEWP innovations for our clients will always be work in progress for Elev8.

Some of the key innovations that already exist in our current MEWP hire fleet to make your work at height safer and more efficient can be found below.

MEWP – Mobile elevating work platform

Electric motors for fume free work at height

Sometimes you need to work at height indoors or on a site that has restrictions on the use of diesel engines for safety reasons.  Our tracked access platforms are dual fuel, meaning they can be powered by electric for high level tasks indoors avoiding harm from diesel fumes. 

Tracked assess MEWPS are relatively light compared to other access platforms, which is useful when working on sites with restricted load limits.  Available with an operator or for self-drive hire our tracked access platforms offer up to 36 metres of working height. Some examples of where a tracked access platform could be useful are;

  • Work at height inside arenas or theatres
  • High level tasks inside workshops or factory production halls
  • High level access in internal atriums
  • High level work on ships for prolonged periods of time where the DPF is logged and a MEWP diesel engine would be unable to work for long periods
  • High level work on site that have restrictions on diesel engines for safety reasons 
Leo 25T tracked access platform in Sheffield high level internal clean

Lifting with MEWPS

As well as a safe platform for lifting people, MEWPS can be used to lift the equipment and materials they need (subject to capacity).  Using just one piece of equipment can simplify the lifting operation, save you money and reduce the space needed for plant.  To account for different shapes and sizes of load we have a range of specialist lifting accessories available.

S35EM powered access platform with cage winch in Reading

Cage winches

Electric or manual winches that attach to the MEWP cage. We have several cage winches options, with carrying capacity up to 400kg. Our Bronto 200kg cage winches are designed to work with the trucks trucks telemetry.

S56XR truck mounted access platform with boom winch

Boom winches

Elev8’s boom winches safely lift loads up to 1300Kg. They are designed by the MEWP manufacturers and recognised by the truck’s telemetry.

S35EM MEWP fitted with lifting frame to lift glass in Lincoln March 24

Lifting brackets or frames

An adjustable framework that attaches to the outside of the MEWP basket. Used for lifting bulky materials such as panes of glass or signage. Lifting frames are available fitted to MEWPS of 35m or above.

All lifting projects are unique and need to be planned by a competent person. Elev8’s qualified Appointed Persons are here if you need assistance with lift planning, or we can take care of the whole lifting operation for you with our contract lifting service.   Find more information about lifting with MEWPS here.

Work at height in complicated locations

Elev8’s tracked access platforms have innovative out rigger positioning technology which means they can be safely set up on complicated sites.

A fully hydraulic levelling system with outrigger set up monitoring allows them to be set up on slopes, or where there are obstacles in the way.

Projects with limited set up space are not a problem for our tracked access platforms.  They have variable outrigger systems allowing one-side or both-side narrow set up options which allow them to be safely set up in more complicated configurations.

Off-road access solutions

We also hire MEWPS with off-road capabilities for when you need to work at height off the beaten track.

Our P130 pick-up mounted MEWP is mounted on a Izuzu D-Max chassis. This 4×4 cherry picker can provide up to 13.1m of working height and up to 6.2m reach.

Our range of tracked access platforms have variable track height adjustments which means they can be driven in transport position on some slopes and hills whilst staying stable and level.

Once at the set-up location, our tracked access platforms have a fully hydraulic levelling system with outrigger set up monitoring which allows them to be set up on complicated ground conditions.

Leo36T tracked access platform on a glazing project in Oldham

Negative reach

MEWPs don’t just go upwards, some of them can go down too!

Negative reach is where the MEWP cage is lowered below the level of the truck.  Some of the MEWPs in our hire fleet have up to 15 metres of negative reach, very useful when you

  • Need to work under a road bridge.
  • Need to work over water, for example, safely working on a riverbank or dockside, without getting your feet wet.
Access platform with negative reach to work over water

Attachments for aerial filming

For outdoor filmsets where you need to film at height, we hire MEWPS with attachments designed to produce smooth camera footage from an elevated location or to shine a light on your film set.  Find out how Elev8 can support your aerial filming project here.

Camera cage and camera mounts

MEWP fitted with camera mount for aerial filming

The MEWP basket provides a comfortable and solid surface for the camera operator, and can be precisely positioned and  moved to follow the action.  The camera itself can be mounted onto the camera mount which is built  into the MEWP cage of a selection of our access platforms.

Our S70XR access platform is available for hire with a specialist camera cage. This cage has camera mountings and a seat for the camera person’s comfort, and can be revolved for all round aerial filming.

Lighting rigs (Wendy rig)

Lighting rig attached to the work cage of a MEWP

A metal lighting rig that is attached to the MEWP basket.  

Lighting arrays are attached to the rig, which can be held aloft and moved to provide film lighting precisely where you want it.

With lifting capacities of up to 600Kg, our MEWPS provide an excellent solution for high-level film lighting.

Our fleet of specialist MEWPS are available for hire across the UK, and some parts of Europe.  

 

  • Truck mounted MEWPS with up to 90m working height
  • Van mounted MEWP hire
  • Tracked access platform hire
  • 4×4 MEWP hire
Truck mounted MEWP hire

Elev8 MEWPS can be hired as a stand-alone service or part of a turnkey project solution.  Find out more about Elev8’s end-to-end project solutions here or to discuss your MEWP hire requirements please get in touch.

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