Reports

Light yet robust, the new “Gordon” fall arrester device from SKYLOTEC can be used at great heights and individually adjusted to suit any situation. As well as an EN 360 certified version for use when climbing up or down, the manufacturer of fall protection equipment also offers a version with integrated rescue eyelet, which means that it can also be used as a lifting device to lift or lower people. The addition of pulleys allows this fall arrester device to offer a variety of customisable configuration options. Lire la suite → Read more

The new EU regulation for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE regulation) has now placed increasing demands on manufacturers. Its area of application is overall more comprehensive than before. For example, the complete supply chain is taken into account when considering the traceability of products. Distributors may therefore be equally under obligation as manufacturers and must keep a full record of the PPE which they deal with. However, this is where SKYLOTEC can provide useful assistance. The experts for fall protection equipment offer with their “Homebase” a free-of-charge and detailed administration tool which can be maintained online. Lire la suite → Read more

Suite à l’incendie tragique du bâtiment à Londres et à ses conséquences dramatiques, la société SKYLOTEC a étudié les produits du secteur industriel qui pourraient être utilisés pour l’auto-évacuation dans le secteur privé. Notre vaste gamme de produits a permis de trouver la solution de système adaptée et c’est ainsi que nous avons créé le KIT DEUS EXIT prêt à l’emploi, destiné à une utilisation privée. Lire la suite → Read more

Friedrichshafen, le 18/06/2017: Et le gagnant est... Voilà une phrase qui a déjà souvent précédé le nom de l'entreprise SKYLOTEC par le passé. Et cette année encore, l'entreprise allemande de Neuwied a su convaincre un jury indépendant avec son kit de via ferrata innovant, le RIDER 3.0 équipé d'un frein de câble coulissant, et remporter le Médaille d'or de l'Outdoor Industry Award 2017 dans la catégorie « Équipement sportif de montagne ». Au total, 330 participants se sont présentés pour remporter le trophée, remis pour la troisième fois à SKYLOTEC. Lire la suite → Read more

As a manufacturer of fall protection equipment, SKYLOTEC offers a wide range of products for the wind energy sector. The family-run company, which develops and manufactures its products in Germany, will be presenting comprehensive solutions – from harnesses to descent and rescue devices and rescue stretchers – at Offshore Wind Energy in London. At the world’s largest offshore trade fair, SKYLOTEC will also be focussing on rescue concepts and training courses. Lire la suite → Read more

SKYLOTEC will be presenting a full range of tactical rope access technology products at the IWA Outdoor Classics and Enforce Tac trade fairs. The manufacturer of fall protection equipment, which designs and produces in Germany, will be presenting specially designed equipment to fulfil the demands of special units, task forces, the police and military, as well as private personal protection, at the exhibitions held in Nuremberg. Lire la suite → Read more

The IGNITE SERIES of harnesses made by SKYLOTEC impresses with its many clever details, which make it considerably easier to use by people working at heights. The manufacturer of fall protection equipment has set a new benchmark in terms of design and comfort – and has once again been recognised accordingly. The specialists based in Neuwied, Germany, have won the gold prize in the Germany Design Awards 2017. This top international prize is awarded every year by the German Design Council (“Rat der Formgebung”) for a unique product design. Lire la suite → Read more

Avec le rachat d'un fabricant slovène de descendeurs, SKYLOTEC a exploité dès le mois de mai de nouvelles possibilités. Le fabricant de protection antichute complète ainsi ce domaine – et reprend immédiatement la fabrication des appareils de sauvetage DEUS. Lire la suite → Read more

Nous avons découverts, sur nos produits PEANUT I et PEANUT Y , une éventuelle erreur au niveau du traitement. Par conséquent, nous vous demandons, pour votre propre sécurité, de vérifier les appareils se trouvant en votre possession. Nous souhaitons absolument empêcher l'utilisation de produits défaillants, car cela pourrait avoir de graves conséquences. Lire la suite → Read more

SKYLOTEC takes over the Slovenian family-owned company ANTHRON. With this, the specialists for fall protection extend their production capacity and enlarge their product range at the same time. ANTHRON is one of the most important manufacturers and developers of special hardware and safety devices for the industrial fall protection and the sports sector. Lire la suite → Read more

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Due to a defective carabiner closure (return spring) last year, we made a recall of SKLYOTEC via ferrata sets SKYSAFE II. Affected sets can still be sent to SKYLOTEC for review. Here the sets will be checked. Should an error exist, it will be corrected immediately. Here you can find out how to recognize a renewed via ferrata set. Lire la suite → Read more

SKYLOTEC has been awarded with the TOP JOB label for outstanding employer qualities. In a nationwide performed comparison of in total 103 medium-sized enterprises we impressed with good results. Employees at SKYLOTEC appreciate, for instance, the good working atmosphere and their various areas of operations. A strong identification with the enterprise encourages a more outwardly-oriented reflection of our core values. SKYLOTEC protect people from falling from a height. Lire la suite → Read more

All information concerning the courtesy safety notice and the inspection of the click buckles (COBRA®) can be found here. Lire la suite → Read more

Due to recent events, please inspect your BEAMTAC (Art. No. AP-017, Batch No. 225376 to 254052) as described in attached manual. Lire la suite → Read more

With their new range harnesses IGNITE SERIES SKYLOTEC sets new benchmarks with regard to ergonomics and design. The personal protection equipment (PPE) against falls from a height is designed such that the user hardly notices it when wearing and consequently enjoys wearing it. The harnesses from this series are available in different versions suitable for almost all scopes of application, and they represent a genuine relief for all who need to be secured when working at heights. Lire la suite → Read more

With the DOUBLE series, SKYLOTEC presents new carabiners with twistlock and trilock closures that can be rotated by 180°. This is an optimum solution for all employees who work left-handedly or two-handedly and need to climb. Lire la suite → Read more

SKYLOTEC have extended their large and varied product range by a new door jamb anchor truss. JAMBTAC is the name of this mobile anchor point that has been given a unique feature by the fall protection specialists: With this truss it is possible for the first time to cover all conventional door widths. Lire la suite → Read more

We have extended our product range with the height access runner SPEED ATTACH. The guided type fall arrester is used for fall protection on permanent systems, or it is used to enable worker access to maintenance shafts or plant and machinery. The particularity: The height access runner can be fitted on and taken off at any point of the rail. In addition, it scores with many characteristics that facilitate operation for the user – and minimise the risk of accident. Lire la suite → Read more

SKYLOTEC have extended their product range by a new tripod and a davit arm system. Both innovative products are part of the new JACKPOD series, with which we now offer two helpful solutions for working in confined spaces. The key feature: the portable systems can be operated by means of a winch and allow for flexible application due to additional modules. Lire la suite → Read more