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Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be carefully maintained. In times of a corona pandemic it is very important to clean it regularly to prevent pathogens from settling. This applies in particular to PPE used by emergency services or by several people at the same time. Here, SKYLOTEC offers a solution with the decontamination agent "Rescue Clean S1", which is virucidal to a limited extent - and also fights the corona virus SARS-CoV-2, the trigger for COVID-19 infections. Continue reading → Read more

With the Swedish company ActSafe, SKYLOTEC acquires the worldwide market leader for motor-driven power ascenders. SKYLOTEC’s integration of ActSafe into its company group will allow it to expand its product program in this area and create additional development and production capacities. The ActSafe solutions for ascending and descending persons and loads provide multifaceted application possibilities: wind farms, confined spaces, building facade cleaning as well as rescue and tactical situations, among others. Continue reading → Read more

SKYLOTEC now has a new solution for fall protection on ladders - the “Claw Line” - a steel cable fall-arrest system. The system can be installed on existing structures or ladders already in use with little effort. It can also be flexibly adjusted to individual circumstances and locations. “Claw Line” is certified under the latest standard EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017 and approved for stainless steel cables with diameters of 8mm and 10mm. When used with the vertical fall-arrest sleeve, “Claw” and its safety-relevant details, users can ascend and descend on a permanently secured fall-arrest system. " The new stainless steel fall-arrest system, ‘Claw Line” from SKYLOTEC makes ascending and descending ladders safe." Continue reading → Read more

The use of facade access systems and mobile elevated work platforms to clean and maintain complex building facades can often be costly and sometimes even impossible. SKYLOTEC now offers an alternative that makes working on such facade structures much easier: by combining the “Skyrail” rail system with the battery-operated “ACX” power ascender. This work device replaces access systems or mobile work platforms for building cleaners. “ACX” makes the place of work easier to reach and users can then carry out their work along the facade more efficiently and more flexibly. Continue reading → Read more

With its Claw Line steel cable fall-arrest system, SKYLOTEC offers a new solution for fall protection on ladders. The system can easily be installed on existing structures or on ladders. It can also be adjusted flexibly to suit specific on-site requirements. Continue reading → Read more

SKYLOTEC has launched the “Multipin” single anchor point, which boasts several advantages when it comes to fall protection on trapezoidal sheet roofing. The anchor point, which is presented by the manufacturer at the Dach + Holz International trade fair in February, is suitable for just about any trapezoidal sheeting; it is smaller than comparable products and therefore helps to make logistics more efficient. This is because its ergonomic design allows retailers, steel construction workers, roofers and industrial fitters to optimise many of their processes in storage facilities and on the building site. Continue reading → Read more

SKYLOTEC will be presenting its new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and products for fall protection when working on roofs at SICUR 2018. The focus here is on easy operation and enhanced safety for workers. As well as the new “Inceptor GRX” helmet range, which offers many impressive advantages in terms of criteria such as comfort and ergonomics, the family company also offers the “Raptor” fall arrestor device. This is the first to feature two fall indicators, which clearly display the functionality of the device. Also on show at the exhibition stand will be the new “Claw” cable runner for vertical ascent, which reduces the risk of incorrect use, and the innovative “Multipin” permanent anchor point, which is suitable for just about any trapezoidal sheeting and helps to make logistics in the warehouse and at the building site more efficient. Continue reading → Read more

The IGNITE SERIES of harnesses made by SKYLOTEC impresses with its many clever details, which make it considerably easier to use by people working at heights. The manufacturer of fall protection equipment has set a new benchmark in terms of design and comfort – and has once again been recognised accordingly. The specialists based in Neuwied, Germany, have won the gold prize in the Germany Design Awards 2017. This top international prize is awarded every year by the German Design Council (“Rat der Formgebung”) for a unique product design. Continue reading → Read more

The acquisition of a Slovenian manufacturer of descent devices in May 2016 opened new horizons to SKYLOTEC. Now, SKYLOTEC expands its rescue device product range and acquires the assets and intellectual properties of the DEUS Rescue descent device range. Continue reading → Read more

We have become aware of a potential error in the manufacturing process of our products PEANUT I and PEANUT Y. For your own safety, we ask you to please check all the products in your possession. We want to avoid the use of a faulty product in all instances, as this could potentially result in severe damage/s. Continue reading → Read more

SKYLOTEC takes over the Slovenian family-owned company ANTHRON. With this, the specialists for fall protection extend their production capacity and enlarge their product range at the same time. ANTHRON is one of the most important manufacturers and developers of special hardware and safety devices for the industrial fall protection and the sports sector. Continue reading → Read more

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SKYLOTEC has been awarded with the TOP JOB label for outstanding employer qualities. In a nationwide performed comparison of in total 103 medium-sized enterprises we impressed with good results. Employees at SKYLOTEC appreciate, for instance, the good working atmosphere and their various areas of operations. A strong identification with the enterprise encourages a more outwardly-oriented reflection of our core values. SKYLOTEC protect people from falling from a height. Continue reading → Read more

Due to recent events, please inspect your BEAMTAC (Art. No. AP-017, Batch No. 225376 to 254052) as described in attached manual. Continue reading → Read more

With their new range harnesses IGNITE SERIES SKYLOTEC sets new benchmarks with regard to ergonomics and design. The personal protection equipment (PPE) against falls from a height is designed such that the user hardly notices it when wearing and consequently enjoys wearing it. The harnesses from this series are available in different versions suitable for almost all scopes of application, and they represent a genuine relief for all who need to be secured when working at heights. Continue reading → Read more

With the DOUBLE series, SKYLOTEC presents new carabiners with twistlock and trilock closures that can be rotated by 180°. This is an optimum solution for all employees who work left-handedly or two-handedly and need to climb. Continue reading → Read more

SKYLOTEC have extended their large and varied product range by a new door jamb anchor truss. JAMBTAC is the name of this mobile anchor point that has been given a unique feature by the fall protection specialists: With this truss it is possible for the first time to cover all conventional door widths. Continue reading → Read more

We have extended our product range with the height access runner SPEED ATTACH. The guided type fall arrester is used for fall protection on permanent systems, or it is used to enable worker access to maintenance shafts or plant and machinery. The particularity: The height access runner can be fitted on and taken off at any point of the rail. In addition, it scores with many characteristics that facilitate operation for the user – and minimise the risk of accident. Continue reading → Read more

With their SKYRAIL system of rails that can be travelled over SKYLOTEC presents a permanent fall protection that ensures permanent protection for working at heights and simultaneous freedom of movement. Continue reading → Read more