Facade Access Systems

FACADE ACCESS SYSTEMS
Zarafa Group - Specialists in Suspended Access & Fall Protection

Zarafa Group specialise in the provision of facade access. Permanently installed equipment to provide safe, efficient and cost effective access to structures across the UK.

PERMANENT FACADE ACCESS SYSTEMS


Zarafa specialise in the design, supply and installation of facade access equipment permanently situated on a building for access and maintenance purposes.

As UK distributor for European manufacturer Skygondola, Zarafa provide a range of products to suit the building requirements. Zarafa's in house design and engineering team work closely with Skygondola to provide a product suitable for our customer's needs.

The service does not stop at the installation. Zarafa's Cradle Maintenance division provide ongoing routine maintenance, testing and repair from multiple locations in the UK. Please visit the Cradle Maintenance page of the website for further information. 

BMU Replacement Case Study

Our Manchester team recently installed a replacement BMU on a 29 storey tower in central Manchester. Here is a review of the work carried out using drone and time lapse cameras.
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BMU Replacement Case Study

Our Manchester team recently installed a replacement BMU on a 29 storey tower in central Manchester. Here is a review of the work carried out using drone and time lapse cameras.
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CONCEPT > DESIGN > MANUFACTURE > INSTALLATION > MAINTENANCE

CONCEPT


Zarafa work with clients at concept stage when access is a particularly challenging element of a project. Across the Group we have considerable years of experience in the access industry which, together with a culture of education and continuous personal development, ensures that experience and the application of the latest technology are reflected in proposed solutions. Please call us on 01476 575400 to discuss any access requirements that you feel will benefit from our knowledge and experience.

DESIGN


A well designed and engineered access solution will be safe, meet statutory requirements and be cost effective. Our graduate engineering team work closely with experienced rigging, maintenance and installation personnel as well as the equipment manufacturer to bring together many years of on-site experience with a high level of technical knowledge. Recruitment policies and a culture of continuous education ensure our engineers maintain technical knowledge and awareness of technology advances.

MANUFACTURE


Systems manufacture is managed by the Engineering team based in our purpose built facility in Grantham. The facility is certified to Quality Assurance standard ISO 9001 2015. In house resources are supplemented by the services of specialist sub-contractors in the UK and Europe. For further information, please call the engineering team direct on 01476 575400.

INSTALLATION


Our engineering team retain ownership of projects from conception to commissioning. During the installation process they work closely with the in-house installation and rigging team. The entire project is handled by Zarafa personnel including on-going maintenance and training. For further information, please call the engineering team direct on 01476 575400.

MAINTENANCE


Dedicated ongoing maintenance support is provided by trained and experienced mobile and factory based engineers. With engineering teams based in London, Manchester and Grantham, Zarafa can provide full support for permanently installed facade access equipment. Contact us for further information on the services that we can provide.

OUR PRODUCTS

BMU

Zarafa offer a diverse range of Building Maintenance Units (BMU) options , customisable for the building access and maintenance requirements.
SKY P.I CRADLE

The SKY P.I cradle is a cost effective, demountable platform that can be used in a number of access systems including monorails, davits and gantries.
MONORAIL

Monorail track systems offer a flexible and cost effective option for internal and external access and maintenance needs.
DAVITS

Davits are a portable suspension system mounted on base plates permanently fitted on the roof.  A SKY P.I is used with the davits providing a cost effective option.
TROLLEY SYSTEMS

 A trolley system is similar to a BMU but the hoist system is built into the platform and not the trolley housing. 
ACCESSORIES ETC.

A wide range of accessories are available to provide further enhancements to the permanent access system selected for the building.

20 YEARS TRADING

EXPERIENCED TEAM

30 COUNTRIES

Skygondola are experts in the design and manufacture of cutting edge  equipment to provide access to building facades for cleaning and maintenance requirements.

With over 20's years experience and hundreds of successful projects spanning the globe, it is a testament to the experience, professionalism and skills of the Skygondola team.

Equipment is designed and manufactured in Skygondola's facility just north of Barcelona, Spain. Supported by an established supply chain, cutting edge software and a passionate professional team, Skygondola are a proven manufacturer who can support your access needs.

As the UK distributor, Zarafa's engineering team work closely with the Skygondola team to develop access systems suitable for our customers needs. Our local installation and maintenance teams bring the project to fruition.  

RECENT ZARAFA PROJECTS

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

FALL PROTECTION

Our service does not stop at BMU installation.....Zarafa can also provide all of your building fall protection needs at the same time.

Wire systems  |  Handrails  |  Eyebolts  |  Walkways  |  Ladders  |  PPE

NEED MORE HELP?

If you are unsure which area is of interest to you, please visit the ‘Quick Contact’  below and contact the team, who will point you in the right direction.
QUICK CONTACT

When it comes to Facade Access...look for the giraffe.

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