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Ashford Cladding Installs Tata Trisomet Panels with 4 Cladding Services Clad Boy Lifter
Tata Trisomet panel installation with Clad Boy lifter
Company: Ashford Cladding, Hull
Project Name: Immingham
Panels Lifted: TATA Trisomet Insulated Panels
Vacuum Lifter used: Clad Boy CB4
Project Date: December 2024
Company Overview:
Ashford Cladding, based in Hull, East Yorkshire, has been a leader in roofing and cladding installation since its establishment in 1988. Specialising in a broad range of external envelope and cladding works, the company provides complete solutions, from design to installation. Ashford Cladding is also experienced in all aspects of access and netting requirements, and offers aluminium windows and doors, along with steel personnel doors, as part of its extensive service offering.
Project Overview:
For the Immingham project, Ashford Cladding needed a vacuum lifting solution for the TATA Trisomet insulated roof panels, designed for use in large industrial building installations. These high-performance panels offer excellent water drainage, strength, and walkability, making them ideal for this project. The challenge was to handle and install these heavy and cumbersome panels with maximum safety and efficiency.
The Challenge:
Ashford Cladding has long relied on vacuum lifting equipment for roofing and wall cladding projects, appreciating its versatility and safety benefits. However, handling larger, heavier panels posed several challenges, particularly in minimizing manual handling and managing work-at-height risks.
Objectives:
• Eliminate manual handling of roof panels.
• Reduce work-at-height risks during installation.
• Utilize longer panels to reduce end laps to a single joint, improving the overall quality of the installation.
• Achieve a faster installation process.
The Solution:
Ashford Cladding chose the Clad Boy Vacuum Lifter for its reliability, ease of use, and ability to handle large, heavy panels efficiently. The Clad Boy is renowned for its robust design and performance in lifting and positioning roofing and cladding materials. Find out everything you need to know about a clad boy here.
Implementation:
The Clad Boy Vacuum Lifter was integrated into the installation process at the Immingham project with minimal disruption. It proved essential for the safe and efficient handling of the TATA Trisomet panels, reducing manual handling and significantly decreasing the risks associated with working at height.
Customer Experience
“The Clad Boy Vacuum Lifter has been a constant for many years in our installation process. It suits a wide variety of roofing and wall installations, and its performance on the Immingham project has been no exception.”
— Dave Orr, Contracts Manager, Ashford Cladding
Summary:
The use of the CB4 Clad Boy Vacuum Lifter to the Immingham project allowed Ashford Cladding to enhance both safety and efficiency. The lifter provided a reliable solution for handling TATA Trisomet panels, reducing manual labor, improving installation speed, and ensuring safer working conditions.
Future Plans:
Ashford Cladding plans to continue using the Clad Boy Vacuum Lifter in future projects, as it has proven to be an invaluable tool in improving operational efficiency and safety on-site.
To learn more about Ashford Cladding’s services and products, visit www.ashfordcladding.co.uk or to hire your Clad Boy fill out the hire enquiry form on this page.
