Accomplishing Facility Goals with Rope Access Methods

Facility managers in many industries are discovering the benefits of utilizing rope access for maintenance and service projects. Industrial rope access can prove to be more affordable, quicker, safer, and more versatile than other traditional means of work access. While the most common applications for rope access are inspections and structural testing, these innovative methods can actually be used for a range of industrial service needs. Surveys, rigging & lifting, demolition, construction, welding, and heavy material handling are just a few capabilities that can be accomplished by rope access professionals.

Rope access is exceptionally cost-effective and generally much quicker than other conventional methods of high-angle work methods like scaffolding or heavy machinery. Plus, rope access provides a much more thorough look at a structure for inspections compared to scaffolding which can obstruct views or limit access to hard-to-reach places. Not to mention, properly trained & certified rope access technicians uphold an incredible safety record which is not met by any other means of high access in the industry.

Because incurring a savings of 50% or more is not uncommon when utilizing rope access methods for service and repairs, facilities have been choosing to use rope access more and more over the last decade. The speed at which work is completed, lower equipment costs, the need for fewer workers, and shorter facility shut downs during repairs all contribute to cost savings, making rope access a viable option for many facilities.

Every rope access project is custom engineered to the facility and environment at hand. A fully trained crew and project supervisors are present at all times to ensure efficient, safe, and speedy work. A well-constructed rigging system is assembled at the top of a structure. Rope access technicians then descend, ascend, and traverse ropes for access and work while suspended by a harness or a work seat. Our technicians also utilize a fall arrest system in the unlikely failure of their primary means of support. This redundant system makes sure every technician is safe during work.

Rope access methods have become a popular choice for providing industrial services like industrial chimney inspections, smokestack repairs, and more. Facility managers are beginning to realize that many goals for maintenance and repair projects can be completed using industrial rope access. If you have not yet considered rope access techniques for your industrial facility, you are missing out on an effective, efficient, and cost-saving maintenance option. Although many rope access projects are completed at 500ft or more in height, you might be surprised just what tasks can be accomplished with this method. There are plenty of routine maintenance tasks that are effectively completed at much lower heights, making rope access the perfect solution for all types of industrial projects.

Speak with our rope access professionals to discuss how we can utilize these innovative and affordable techniques to complete all of your facility’s goals, whether they include regular inspection plans, emergency repairs, structural analysis, etc.