Inspecting the elevated (EL) Chicago Transit Authority structures over the Stevenson Expressway in downtown Chicago required a permanent scaffold. That scaffold had to function under the high-voltage “EL” trains and over the heavily trafficked junction of the Dan Ryan and Stevenson Expressways. We used a Cable Scaffold system to permanently suspend a scaffold from the bridge structure. It’s safe. It’s economical. Just what maintenance crews need in our new economy.

Swing-Lo Cable Scaffold
Put your crew to work without interfering with activities below.

Conventional scaffolding gets in the way when you need to do regular inspections, light bulb changes, painting or overhead maintenance on bridges or in the rafters of pools, gymnasiums, hangars and warehouses. So we engineered a safe, more cost-effective solution that puts your crew up where the work is without interfering with activities below. The solution – Swing-Lo Cable Scaffold.

Simple installation.

Here is all your crew has to do to install Swing-Lo Cable Scaffold:

• Anchor the cables. Select a suitable spot that is structurally sound and able to withstand the “pull” tension exerted when tightening the cables. You can often connect the eyebolt cable anchors to the bridge or facility beam flanges, columns, girders or walls.
• String the cables between the anchors. Keep the cable straight. Tighten the cable using a winch or ratchet binder. Sag clamps, double-barrel anchors and “U” cradles help reduce sag.
• Attach frame or stem-truss hanger over cable.
• Add stage. Then lock into place.
• Install guardrails, static lines and toeboards. Your crew is safe to start working.

Move scaffold easily.

Once the scaffold is suspended, one worker can easily move it along the cable, set the brake and lock it into position – without leaving the deck.

Enlarge your working deck to meet your job needs.

You can increase the size of your deck surface by using a longer truss suspended on cable hanger roller brackets. Talk with our technology team about size options.

Get time and money-saving ideas for your tough-to-reach applications.

There is no need to let obstructions and day-to-day activities stop your crew from doing regular maintenance, painting or inspections. Contact us for a Swing-Lo solution and start seeing the savings on your bottom line and schedules.