BILFINGER UAS - UNDERDECK ACCESS SYSTEM

BILFINGER SALAMIS UK
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BILFINGER UAS UNDERDECK
ACCESS SYSTEM
Bilfinger Salamis UK recognised that the use of conventional scaffolding as a means of access/egress in underdeck
and hard to reach locations is time consuming. Our bespoke
underdeck system, Bilfinger UAS, offers lightweight components, flexiblity of use, and fast installation time, both offshore and onshore.
Bilfinger UAS has been developed by Bilfinger and Layher to achieve an underdeck
access platform with minimal contact points to underdeck existing steel beam
framework. This new scaffold system uses 750dp aluminium lattice beams. These
beams are fixed directly onto Layher suspended upright standards which have purpose designed spigot plates at the top to connect to hanger beam clamps. The use
of these beams allows for increased spans between support points, which reduces
the number of touch up repair points at the dismantle stage.
Faster install, increased flexibility of use
Bilfinger UAS offers speed of installation, has minimum contact points and minimal
conventional tube/fitting components, yet offers loading capacity for various work
activities.
The system offers the flexibility to overcome various types of structural, plant and
pipework obstructions normally encountered in congested offshore/onshore locations. Additionally, Bilfinger UAS can cantilever past the platform edge by 2m, which
makes this product unique compared to other alternative access products currently
available.
Bilfinger UAS is fully compliant with industry legislation and BSEN12811-1. Due to its
lightweight design and ease of installation, the system reduces potential exposure
to manual handling and working at height activities.
Training
There is no need for for specialist vendors to install or carry out any modifications on
Bilfinger UAS. Our existing core crew scaffolders can be trained up in its use.
Benefits:
• Less contact points
• No requirement for third party vendors.
• Speed of construction and dismantle
• Less labour intensive
• Ability to cantilever out and access perimeter workscopes
• Reduced manual handling
• Less restriction due route of cables
• More flexibility around obstructions
• Once erected certification/maintenance can
be completed by onboard scaffold teams
• Individually tried and tested components
• Stable working platform
• Less movement due to wind uplift
• Better containment of expended abrasives
Uses:
• Painting
• Coatings
• Inspection
• Potential pre-installation on structures
• Small bore pipework installation/refurb
Bilfinger UAS Savings
Tonnage Component Savings
ConventionalTube&FittingScaffolding
No components
755
Tonnage
Contact Points
Bilfinger UAS System
Savings
No components
329
56.4%
5.36
Tonnage
2.75
48.7%
25
Contact Points
8
68.0%
Man-Hour/ Man-Day Savings
Conventional Tube & Fitting Scaffolding
Erect Man-Hours
228
Erect Man-Days
7.1
Dismantle Man-Hours
98
Dismantle Man-Days
3.1
Total Man-Hours
333.1
Total Man-Days
10.4
Bilfinger UAS System
Erect Man-Hours
Savings
160
29.8%
Erect Man-Days
5
29.8%
Dismantle Man-Hours
69
29.6%
Dismantle Man-Days
2.2
29.6%
Total Man-Hours
234
29.8%
Total Man-Days
7.3
29.8%
Demonstration
A demonstration unit of the Bilfinger UAS system is now available for review at the
Bilfinger Salamis Skills Centre in Aberdeen‘s Bridge of Don.
We are more than happy to discuss your access requirements in more detail with our
in-house scaffolding technical authorities and scaffolding design engineers.
Oil and Gas
Bilfinger Salamis UK
4 Greenhole Place, Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
Phone +44 1224 246000
info.salamis@bilfinger.com
www.salamis.bilfinger.com
Bilfinger UAS