FAQ
Yes, providing you have the appropriate competencies and equipment. We can provide you with an
Yes. TRAM can be fitted with pneumatic or electronic sensor brake interlock.
Yes. The safety belt (sometimes called a harness) forms an intricate part of the system; however it is very comfortable and easy to use. Can TRAM be used with a full body harness? Yes. Some organisations already use full body harnesses for other purposes and prefer not to introduce another style of belt/harness. When used with a full body harness, lanyards for the TRAM system can either be girth-hitched, or attached by a connector (e.g. karabiner), to side Ds on the harness.
Yes. All height safety systems require periodic inspection. This is a simple process that can be tied in with any routine equipment maintenance schedule.
No. The TRAM is not reliant on air or electrical systems; however TRAM can be fitted with pneumatic or electronic sensor brake interlock if desired.
Yes. Standfast provides user training by certified trainers. A training CD-ROM, Operators Manual, Technical Manual and Installation Manual are also available.
Yes, and we can provide you with a copy. View TRAM Job Safety Analysis.
TRAM is the only product on the market that covers the potential risks for workers on platforms and walkways as well as during the transition between the ladder and the top of the vehicle.
This depends on the complexity of the application. As a guide, the standard rail-mounted TRAM system can be installed on a de-gassed road tanker trailer in approximately 5 – 7 hours.
The TRAM system is competitively priced. Leasing and rental finance packages are available. Please contact us for pricing information.
Yes. TRAM does not generate an electrical charge.
Yes. TRAM is very robust and has been proven in some of the harshest conditions. It is in operation in some of the roughest roads around the world and in corrosive environments. As an example, it is in use on plant equipment carrying ammonium nitrate in open-cut mines, and on trucks traversing the Dampier Peninsular and Gibb River roads in outback Australia, two of the most demanding unsealed roads in the world. Please read the Owner Driver Fact Sheet for more information.
The unit will last the lifetime of the vehicle as long as periodic maintenance and inspections are carried out in accordance with the technical manual.
Very little, however as it is a mechanical piece of equipment, it does require basic preventative maintenance and cleaning.
The TRAM safety system has a lifetime warranty on major metal components and two years on items that require periodic maintenance. (Maintenance requirements are minimal and are covered in the Technical manual.)
TRAM is in service on mobile and static equipment with a wide range of companies across the globe. customers.
Yes. TRAM comes in variants that pivot and rotate in different ways, allowing for most ladder-platform configurations. It can be installed on aluminium, steel and stainless steel equipment.
