High Access Solutions can now offer a complete fabrication service.

Offering more cost effective products for our clients whilst providing strict quality assurance procedures has brought fabrication possibilities in-house. High Access Solutions have the facility to fabricate bespoke solutions in a range of materials from 100% recycled plastics, GRP, galvanised steel and aluminium.

Investment in new equipment and plant has driven down costs associated with outsourcing fabrication allowing for more competitive prices to our clients. No matter what size of your project, we can now accommodate bespoke products with reduced lead times and costs.

Current fabrication projects include:

• 1,414 metres of aluminium roof top walkway with a roof top guardrail edge protection incorporated into the design
• Smaller projects such as the bespoke materials handling trolleys shown below

High Access Solutions have invested in the design development of 100% recycled plastic Roof access walkway supported products. The raw materials are locally sourced from 100% reground plastics and stabilised with a UV absorber.

So confident in our products High Access Solutions are able to offer a 20 year guarantee with walkway products that was previously unavailable.

The main walkway surface is constructed from a GRP Glass Reinforced Plastic and provides the highest level of non-slip available. The hollow construction of the walking surface allows for water to drain away to prevent ice build-up or algae to form.

New Mezzanine Floor Extension for Manufacturing July 2012

Due to the high demand from you our clients to provide bespoke solutions for complex working at height situations; High Access Solutions have further expanded the total working area of the current premises to 12,000 square foot.

The new mezzanine floor has provided a solid foundation to further develop in house manufacturing facilities to provide more cost effective products for our clients. High Access Solutions now have the facility to fabricate bespoke solutions in a range of materials from 100% recycled plastics, GRP, galvanised steel and aluminium.

High Access Solutions have become a Rigg Access Partner Member as part of our continued marketing campaign for 2012.

Rigg Access is the ‘go to’ site for all relevant guidance on Rope-Access.

High Access Solutions are now offering a revolutionary new concept for cleaning applications with the addition of specialist soda blasting equipment.

What is Soda Blasting?

With most blasting media such as sand, grit, glass beads etc, the process of blasting is ‘abrasive’. That means that it literally scratches the surface being blasted, like using sandpaper, removing any coatings present.

The soda used in soda blasting is a particular form of Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda). Soda is virtually non-abrasive and will leave the original surface clean and unharmed. It does this by a remarkable process. Soda exits the nozzle at very high velocity and as it hits the hard surface, each soda crystal explodes on impact. The sudden release of energy blasts away the coating on whatever is being blasted. It is a very gentle way of removing whatever is present.

This ‘non-abrasive’ blasting means that polished surfaces like marble and stainless steel can be cleaned thoroughly without damage, removing any paint, ingrained dirt etc. It also means that soft materials like aluminium and timber can be blasted without distortion and damage to the surface. Precision, machined surfaces of engine components can be blasted with no fear of removing any material, just the surface dirt – ideal for pistons, gears etc. Car panels can be stripped of paint and, as no heat is generated during the process, there will be no distortion or rippling.

Soda is a natural degreaser and is thus ideal for engine parts. It is also completely harmless to bearings, seals etc so you need have none of the fears associated with bead and grit blasting. As soda is also a deodoriser and neutraliser, it is perfect for cleaning down kitchen equipment. Thick, burnt on grease can be blasted off cookers and back plates, leaving them like new.

Soda is also harmless to the environment. It washes away with water and causes no damage to any surroundings. The only precaution to take is with nearby vegetation such as grass etc. Any soda dust settling on vegetation should be washed off as it will cause brown staining – no harm, just staining. A thorough rinsing with water will eliminate this possibility.

Uniline Safety Systems becomes part of Capital Safety Group, the world’s leading Fall Protection Equipment Company.

Capital Safety Group have on the 16th March 2011, completed the acquisition of Uniline Safety Systems, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of ‘engineered’ fall protection systems.

Capital Safety Group CEO Anders Pettersson comments: “The acquisition of Uniline is a great addition to Capital Safety Group’s portfolio. Uniline shares many of the same beliefs that drive Capital Safety Group; a commitment to quality, an endless drive to satisfy the customer’s needs and dedication to innovation and solving otherwise unmet customer needs. Uniline has succeeded in developing relationships with key customers in strategically important segments to Capital Safety Group and has established specifications for their products around the world. Adding Uniline to Capital Safety Group will be a large step forward for our European business and add key solutions and additional expertise around the world.”

Uniline CEO and Owner Simon Luke comments: “Uniline Safety Systems was started eleven years ago and has built a substantial reputation around the world for delivering excellence in the design, manufacture and sale of engineered fall protection systems. Our success has been built on our technical knowledge, expertise and customer service. By joining Capital Safety, we have more opportunities to keep workers safe, localise supply and further develop innovative product and service offerings, to continue to meet the needs of our customers and achieve the aspirations we have for the business.”

Capital Safety, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of height safety and fall protection equipment with 19 operating sites worldwide, is home of the DBI-Sala and PROTECTA brands. All of Capital Safety’s fall and rescue systems are backed by the best training, technical assistance and customer service in the industry.

High Access Solutions are proud to announce becoming one of Tata Steel Approved Contractors.

Tata Steel was established in 1907 and is one of the top ten global steel companies.

UK Steel Enterprise Ltd (UKSE) is the wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Steel given the task to have the responsibility of helping the economic regeneration of communities affected by changes in the steel industry. UK Steel has provided support with finance of our new premises at Access House.

The UK Tata Steel Board members are very interested to see how the finance they have provided to businesses may have assisted in the growth of the business.