Reports

  SKYLOTEC, a manufacturer of protective equipment based in Neuwied, Germany, is donating mouth-nose protection to the St. Franziskus School in Koblenz. The educational institution will receive 10,000 medical face masks that teachers, students can wear when they return to the classroom. Lire la suite → Read more

SKYLOTEC is launching new medical face masks that exceed the standard requirements with a filtering performance of over 99 per cent, have an optimal fit and are still very breathable. The German manufacturer of protective equipment thus offers a solution for healthcare workers that is certified according to EN 14683:2019+AC:2019 and can also be worn in everyday life. This helps to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Lire la suite → Read more

Protective clothing is urgently needed due to the increased demand in the course of the corona pandemic. To counteract supply bottlenecks, SKYLOTEC has now converted parts of its production. Effective immediately, the globally active brand for fall protection systems, which is headquartered in Germany, is producing simple oronasal masks. These are designed to help prevent the spread of potential pathogens that are present in the exhaled air in the form of droplets, thus reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The family-owned company is also investigating the possibility of producing respiratory protection masks. Lire la suite → Read more

CW 13: Due to the current situation, delivery difficulties can also occur with various Rope Based Access products. CW12: Due to the current situation, the following products may cause delivery problems: SIRUS, LORY, CLAW, RINGO. Lire la suite → Read more

With the Swedish company ActSafe, SKYLOTEC acquires the worldwide market leader for motor-driven power ascenders. SKYLOTEC’s integration of ActSafe into its company group will allow it to expand its product program in this area and create additional development and production capacities. The ActSafe solutions for ascending and descending persons and loads provide multifaceted application possibilities: wind farms, confined spaces, building facade cleaning as well as rescue and tactical situations, among others. Lire la suite → Read more

When it comes to wearing comfort and design, SKYLOTEC has set new standards on the market with its “Ignite Series”. Now the manufacturer of fall protection has expanded its popular harness series with new models that are optimal for use in rope-assisted work for industry and tree work. It has expanded the harness program with different models for almost every possible area of use. Just as with the other models, the new harness “Ignite Series” has clever details, real simplification, and added safety for all who work at heights. Lire la suite → Read more

SKYLOTEC athlete Yannick Flohé from Essen surprised everyone by winning the bronze medal in bouldering at the world championships in Hachioji, Japan. On Tuesday (August 13, 2019), the 19-year old Yannick was just behind second-place Austrian world-class climber Jakob Schubert. The Japanese Tomoa Narasaki won the gold medal. Lire la suite → Read more

Since the foundation of the association in 2008, SKYLOTEC has supported the inclusive climbing groups of the non-profit association "Ich will da rauf! e.V.". (IWDR). As an inclusion ambassador, the association is committed to the self-evident cooperation of all people. The idea of "Ich will da rauf" is easy to explain: Climbing is effective! Climbing has a positive effect on the climber's body and psyche. Climbing strengthens self-confidence, restores confidence in your own abilities and makes you fit for everyday life. Climbing is the ideal sport to complement various therapies, especially for people with disabilities. Lire la suite → Read more

To be able to leave a wind turbine quickly in an emergency, European standards and occupational health and safety laws prescribe a second escape route. The SKYLOTEC rescue system is often used for this purpose. It is stored in place in the "Seal Pac" (a sealed aluminium box) for up to 10 years. Now the manufacturer of fall protection systems offers the possibility of extending the service life by another ten years. This is cost-effective and sustainable. Lire la suite → Read more

Les produits SKYLOTEC sont fabriqués à partir de matériaux de grande qualité. Dans des conditions d'utilisation normales, leur durée d'utilisation maximale dépasse donc les recommandations de la réglementation DGUV 112-198. Lire la suite → Read more

With its Claw Line steel cable fall-arrest system, SKYLOTEC offers a new solution for fall protection on ladders. The system can easily be installed on existing structures or on ladders. It can also be adjusted flexibly to suit specific on-site requirements. Lire la suite → Read more

L'Éthiopie est l'un des berceaux de l'homme moderne et a, outre un patrimoine historique et culturel unique, beaucoup à offrir. Caractérisé par un paysage varié, le plateau éthiopien se distingue par ses diverses formations rocheuses et est donc une destination populaire chez les alpinistes. Mais pourquoi choisir un pays dont les sites sont difficilement accessibles et dont la qualité des roches est assez méconnue ? C'est la curiosité et le goût pour l'aventure qui ont décidé l'athlète SKYLOTEC Michael « Much » Mayr et son partenaire Hansjörg Auer. C'est un ami qui leur a inspiré ce projet. Il avait adopté un enfant de cette région il y a quelques années et vantait sans cesse la beauté des impressionnantes montagnes de grès. Le climat des hauts-plateaux d'Abyssinie permet de profiter du soleil même en mars, ce qui est loin d'être le cas partout sur le continent africain. Ce n'est pas sans raison que cette région abrite l'endroit le plus chaud du monde. Lire la suite → Read more

Neuwied, le 29.05.2018 – La marque SKYLOTEC est synonyme de sécurité maximale dans l’industrie et le sport de montagne et le garantit par des normes strictes ainsi que des tests internes. SKYLOTEC a l’objectif, en particulier dans le domaine critique des kits de via ferrata, de proposer le « kit de via ferrata le plus sûr du marché » depuis le lancement sur le marché du « RIDER », et en conséquence les contrôles qualité chez SKYLOTEC sont stricts. Lors du contrôle qualité de routine du dernier lot du mousqueton SKYSAFE, il est apparu que ses valeurs de casse sont diffuses, bien que les contrôles de dureté n’aient indiqué aucune déviation. Avec un échantillon étendu, il a même été possible de déterminer des valeurs de diffusion qui ne se trouvaient plus dans la zone pertinente pour la sécurité / non conformes. Lire la suite → Read more

En tant que l’un des fabricants leaders d’EPI et d’équipements de protection en hauteur dans l’industrie et le sport, SKYLOTEC compte parmi les big players de ce secteur. Lire la suite → Read more

With the “Inceptor GRX” industrial climbing helmet, the manufacturer SKYLOTEC has developed a solution offering many impressive advantages in terms of criteria such as comfort and ergonomics. The new range of helmets features an EPS core with well-designed interior padding and the maximum permitted ventilation openings, making it comfortable to wear. Various accessories such as hearing protection and headlamp can also easily be added. The wide range of adjustment options makes the “Inceptor GRX” suitable for a variety of applications in trade and industry. Lire la suite → Read more

Raptor” is the name given to SKYLOTEC’s new retractable type fall arrester. Intuitive to operate and inspect, it significantly enhances workers’ safety. A special feature is the two fall indicators that show whether the device can still be used. The fall arrester device is available in various versions with steel cable or webbing. The “Raptor” can also be stacked efficiently for storage purposes. Lire la suite → Read more

“Ignite Niob” is the name given to the new model to join SKYLOTEC’s Ignite Series of harnesses. And so the manufacturer of fall protection equipment now offers a new solution, which scores points with its many cleverly designed details in terms of comfort and ergonomics. The latest member of a range of harnesses that won gold in the German Design Awards 2017 is the ideal fall protection equipment for the energy, steel construction, rescue and rope access sectors. Lire la suite → Read more

SKYLOTEC has extended its range of rescue equipment with the “Conrest” advanced rescue stretcher. The new advanced rescue stretcher is particularly well suited to transporting injured persons as quickly as possible in confined spaces. The stretcher is shorter than comparable solutions, but protects and secures the most important areas of the body. A pelvic strap ensures increased stability of the patient. Lire la suite → Read more

When working at heights, fall protection is an absolute must. The same applies to having the appropriate rescue plans. In some cases, workers need to be able to get themselves to safety and solutions for self-evacuation are therefore required. Devices with centrifugal brakes are ideal in these cases. As a manufacturer of fall protection equipment, SKYLOTEC is the market leader in this sector – offering a variety of abseil and rescue devices from the “Deus” range. Lire la suite → Read more

People living or working in high-rise buildings are often exposed to danger many metres above the ground. This includes the risk of being trapped by flames in the event of a fire. The importance of inhabitants and workers being able to rescue themselves in an emergency should therefore not be underestimated. As a manufacturer of fall protection equipment, SKYLOTEC now offers the “Deus Exit Kit” to allow people to leave a building safely and independently if other escape routes are already blocked. Lire la suite → Read more