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Short technical notes on standards, product choice and COSMOS / METIGO / ALUBERG. We aim for about two posts per month.
METIGO / ALUBERG – Certified Mobile Scaffold Towers From Poland
Who makes ALUBERG scaffold towers and why is PN-EN 1004 valid across the EU? METIGO's history, EU production and distribution by INTRAPOL.
Product & Brand Articles5 min readCOSMOS – 40 Years of Italian Access Systems (Since 1984)
Who is behind COSMOS? The Italian aluminium platform and scaffold maker founded in 1984: in-house engineering, robotic welding and its range.
Use Cases & Industry Solutions6 min readStep Stool or Platform? Working at Height in Warehouses
Archives and warehouses: when is a step stool enough and when do you need a platform? MiniGemma, Orsa Minore and Orsa Maggiore compared.
Use Cases & Industry Solutions6 min readAccess Platform for Rail Wagons and Vehicles – Super Tukan
Servicing vehicles, wagons, and machinery at height needs specialist access solutions. How does the modular COSMOS Super Tukan work and who is it for?
Use Cases & Industry Solutions8 min readSuper Torretta Stair Tower – Access Platform for Halls
Super Torretta stair tower: 2.70–5.91 m working height, 60×70 cm platform, 150 kg, stairs instead of a ladder. When it is enough and when to use a scaffold.
Use Cases & Industry Solutions6 min readAluminium Façade Scaffold Towers – 8 m Without Anchoring
Façade scaffold tower without anchoring up to 8 m (EN 1004): outriggers, wind, ground. ALUBERG 770S / 1370S, or Marte L for two workers. For sale, not hire.
Use Cases & Industry Solutions5 min readSupermarket Access Platforms – Regulations and the Right Models
A standard ladder in a supermarket is a liability. Which platforms meet H&S requirements in retail and how the MiniGemma with 360° protection replaces it.
Buying Guides6 min readBuy or Hire Aluminium Scaffolding? Price and Break-Even
Hiring a mobile tower costs €12–28 a day. When buying pays off for a business: break-even, what drives the tower price, ALUBERG quote within 24 h.
Buying Guides5 min readCOSMOS Marte S vs. Marte L – Which Model to Choose and Why
Marte S or Marte L? We compare width, heights, ServoTech, door clearance and user capacity to help you choose the right COSMOS mobile scaffold.
Buying Guides5 min readTelescopic Platform Ladder vs. Stairway Platform – Comparison
TeleGemma or stairway platform? We compare both types by height, space, frequency of use and number of users to help you make the right choice.
- Buying Guides6 min read
Aluminium Scaffolding for Industrial Halls: 5 Buying Specs
Aluminium scaffolding for halls: load class 3, 3–12 m working height (ALUBERG), 770 or 1370 mm width, Marte L above 12 m. What to include in an inquiry.
- Buying Guides5 min read
ALUBERG 770 vs. 1370 – A Guide to Choosing the Right Width
Narrow 770 or wide 1370? We compare both ALUBERG ranges by width, load capacity, door clearance and use cases to help you decide.
Buying Guides7 min readMobile Scaffold or Stairway Platform: Height and Users
Aluminium mobile scaffold (ALUBERG, Marte) or stairway platform (Orsa, Palco, Super Torretta)? Choose by working height and number of users.
- Safety & Standards7 min read
10 Most Common Mistakes When Using a Mobile Scaffold Tower
Overloading, moving the tower with someone on it, missing outriggers – find out which mistakes happen most often on mobile scaffolding and how to avoid them.
Safety & Standards6 min readAluminium or Fibreglass (FIBRA)? Choosing an Insulated Ladder
Aluminium conducts electricity – a risk near live cables. When to switch to the COSMOS fibreglass FIBRA range and what CEI EN 50528 requires.
- Safety & Standards5 min read
D.Lgs. 81/08 – Italian H&S Law and Why You'll Encounter It
Italian ladders and platforms reference D.Lgs. 81/08 in their documentation. What is it, what does it say about ladders and scaffolding, and why does it matter?
Safety & Standards7 min readAluminium Scaffold Inspection – Law and Practice
Who must inspect mobile scaffolding, how often, and what are the consequences of neglect? A practical overview of legal obligations for companies.
Safety & Standards6 min readEN 1004 vs. PN-EN 1004: What's the Practical Difference?
Mobile scaffolding comes marked EN 1004 or PN-EN 1004. Do you know what that means for product safety? We explain it without jargon.