After twelve months development, including sales to several Bus depots, ABEX officially launches its mobile access platform, the MAP3 at the ‘Bus and Coach Live 2009’ show at the NEC on the 7th and 8th October.
Setting a new standard in safety for bus and coach window and bodywork repair and maintenance, the MAP3 is a safer, simpler and more cost effective solution to high-level work. The electric powered rechargeable truck is controlled from the platform and is easy to manoeuvre with pinpoint accuracy. Able to carry up to three personnel and a typical bus or coach windscreen, the MAP3 reduces the manual handling required by other access platform equipment, for significantly safer repair and maintenance operations.
The simple and effective design allows the platform to be quickly adjusted to specific bus and coach profiles, ensuring a neat and tight fit. Other safety features include a locking system, which immobilises the unit when the front gates are moved out of the way for working and extending sidebars for a safe and secure operator environment. Robust and stable, the MAP3 has been tested to a 10° side tilt which exceeds current legislation.
The ABEX MAP3 is already in use at several garages and its introduction has had a very positive effect on maintenance and repair procedures. It is also being used for more general duties such as lighting and workshop door maintenance.
Birmingham based forklift truck specialists ABEX developed the MAP in conjunction with TOP-TEC Industrial at Dalen Limited. Each company has brought its respective specific expertise in motorised trucks and access platform engineering to create a unique product that will not only make bus and coach maintenance safer but can also be used in many other sectors.
ABEX MD Martin Connop comments: “The MAP3 will help to eliminate compromises on safety. High level working always carries a risk and the MAP3 makes it safer and easier to repair windows and bodywork at height. It’s a robust but highly manoeuvrable unit that is proving successful and popular with users. We are now rolling out production across the UK and the ‘Bus and Coach Live 2009’ show is our opportunity to let operators know that high level repair just got safer.”
ABEX can be found at stand D63 in Halls 17 & 18 at the NEC on 7th and 8th October, where an ABEX MAP3 platform will be on show.
Abex Ltd Tel: 0800 358 2623 email: info@abexltd.co.uk www.abexltd.co.uk
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