Work platforms
FRSM-20K

Overview

POWER AND FLEXIBILITY

The FRSM-20K work platform combines safety, sturdiness and capacity for mid- to large-size job sites. Used with one or two masts, this system of cantilevers and bridges allows users to bene˜it from over 130 different configurations. The FRSM-20K is perfect for masonry projects below 80 feet (25 meters) in height, but it also distinguishes itself when comfort, safety and performance in high altitude are required. Its ratchet drive mechanism calls for minimum maintenance and gives the FRSM-20K all the power required.

BUILT FOR MASONS BY MASONS

With the 127 feet x 45 feet (38,7 meters x 13,7 meters) freestanding set-up, only 2 hours are necessary to move 5 715 square foot (530 square meter) of workable area from point A to B. This can be done with few picks under regular jobsite conditions by using an 8 000 pounds (3 630 kilograms) payload forklift. This set-up is also ideal for masons as it offers a payload of 150 pounds (68 kilograms) per linear foot and an even distribution of material, which greatly improves efficiency and productivity.

Technical data

Units :

Maximum length of platform w/ single mast (double)

14,5 m (38,7 m)

Maximum payload (single mast configuration)

4 535 kg / mast

Lifting speed

0 to 2,2 m / min

Maximum width of upper step working area

1,78 m + 1,5 m

Maximum width of lower step working area

1,5 m

Maximum height (on ground base and anchors)

168 m

Maximum height (on freestanding universal base)

13,7 m

Standard distance between anchors

9,1 m

Lifting system

Hydraulic ratchet drive mechanism

Type of engine

13 H.P. gasoline honda engine
(electrical and diesel also available)

Motorized unit dimensions (l x w x h) / weight

2,3 m x 2,3 m x 1,6 m / 1 340 kg

Universal freestanding base dimensions (l x w) / weight

3,78 m x 3,94 m / 975 kg

Mast section dimensions (l x w x h) / weight

0,5 m x 0,5 m x 1,49 m / 115 kg

Westbury Montreal

Montreal, QC, Canada

FRSM-20K

Westbury Montreal

Montreal, QC, Canada

Built on the site of the former Armstrong (floor tile manufacturing) plant in the Côte-des-Neiges / Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough, the Westbury Montreal project is another example of the current trend to create urban neighborhoods. It is less than 15 minutes from any major destination, and close to three major revitalization axes that will see the light of day in the coming years. The construction of the first two buildings at one point monopolized 16 FRSM-20K work platforms manufactured by Fraco.

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Initiated by real estate developer Devmont (Montreal, QC), a builder who is not new to the neighborhood, the WESTBURY MONTRÉAL project will have eight residential and commercial towers, consisting of six residential buildings of 10 to 12 floors, a tower of 12-story offices and a 250-room Hilton hotel. The construction of phases 1 and 2, 11-storey towers, began in November 2017.

While the work of the first two buildings was progressing rapidly, Les Structures Danaco (Laval, QC), one of the largest rental companies of mast climbing work platforms in the metropolitan area, was given the mandate to install the platforms to be used to realize exterior finishing works. In early April 2019, Danaco installed Fraco's first FRSM-20K unit on Phase 1 of the project. The first two phases were built simultaneously, some 16 platforms were active at the end of summer 2019.

Since the façades of all buildings will be made of brick, the choice of work platforms has naturally moved to the Fraco FRSM-20K model. This easy-to-use platform is characterized by a load capacity of 4535 kg (10000 lbs) in single mast configuration, the configuration that has been favored on this project because of the architecture of the buildings themselves. In order to maximize platform efficiency and worker productivity, eight Fraco FRH-4000 portable lifting devices were used and allowed a fluid supply of materials on the platforms. As the FRSM-20K platform has been proven for a long time, no major disruption has been reported.

Phases 3 and 4 are currently under construction. The project should be fully completed by 2022.

For more information, please contact:

Gyslain Rousseau
Representative
Les Structures Danaco
(514) 796-8698
grousseau@danaco.ca

Jacques Lainé
Public Affairs and Marketing
Les Produits Fraco Ltée
(514) 713-1212
jacques.laine@fraco.com

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Documents

FRSM-20K Leaflet - (PDF) (1.66 MB)

FRSM-20K User's Manual - (PDF) (18.41 MB)

International Paper - Riverdale Mill

Selma, AL, USA

FRSM-20K

International Paper - Riverdale Mill

Selma, AL, USA

Fraco’s most recent intervention involves the construction of a 650-ton high-density reservoir at the Riverdale Mill of International Paper (Memphis, TN) located in Selma, Alabama. This project was carried out by Universal Blastco (Sumter, SC) in collaboration with TAC. The work platforms present on the site were supplied by Mastclimbers LLC (Grayson, GA), a long-time partner of Fraco Products Ltd. Mastclimbers LLC also supervised the installation of the equipment by providing a foreman and a few installers.

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To carry out the work, the Fraco technical team proposed the use of four (4) FRSM-20K units outside the tank and four (4) others inside the structure. With a diameter of 34' 4'' at its base, another of 60' 4'' at a height of 92', the vessel presented several challenges that Fraco team took up by offering to use various special parts.

Outside Units

The configuration of the 24' long FRSM-20K motorized units installed outside the tank was established to encircle the tank by using four (4) 30' bridges to support the end of each 8' 4'' extension. Special 42''-long bridge adapters have been developed to facilitate angular positioning. In addition, each unit was mounted on a special ground base capable of receiving two masts attached to each other, namely the ascending mast as well as a reinforcing mast which allowed freestanding use over a height 40'.

Inside Units

Installing the four (4) FRSM-20K units inside the tank was also a challenge. The configuration chosen had to take into account the flared shape of the structure. Two 34' 8'' units were opposed to cover most of the interior circular walls. They were supplemented by two (2) other 23' units supporting two 30’ transverse bridges, also fitted with special bridge adapters. The respective masts of each of the four (4) motorized units were bolted to special bases anchored at an angle of 31 degrees at 21' from the ground. This configuration made it possible to install on the two transverse bridges a concrete pouring arm supplied by a pump located on the ground. The workers were thus able to pour concrete continuously into the inside perimeter of the tank.