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Para asegurarse horizontalmente contra una caída y alcanzar puestos de trabajo más altos o más bajos, se utilizan anticaídas guiados cuando se trabaja en altura. SKYLOTEC presenta ahora una impresionante novedad para este tipo de aplicaciones: con el anticaídas automático "Scout", el fabricante alemán de sistemas anticaídas ha desarrollado una solución de uso intuitivo, que se desliza casi sin resistencia y que proporciona a los usuarios una protección adicional gracias a unos detalles muy bien pensados. El "Scout" también está equipado con un amortiguador y ya cumple los requisitos ampliados de la norma EN 353-2, que pronto se publicará en una versión actualizada. Continue reading → Read more

Poco visibles, pero indispensables como parte de los equipos de protección individual contra caídas: éstas son las principales características de los elementos de amarre con absorbedor de energía integrado. En caso de caída, minimizan las fuerzas que se producen y, por tanto, el riesgo de lesiones graves. Estos elementos de amarre también forman parte de la gama de productos de SKYLOTEC, como el "Skysafe Pro". Ahora, el fabricante de sistemas de protección anticaídas ha perfeccionado este concepto y presenta "Skysafe Pro+", una nueva serie de elementos de amarre con amortiguador integrado, cuya talla se ha reducido en un 50 % en comparación con la versión anterior. El elemento de amarre también es adecuado para un rango de peso de 50 a 150 kilogramos. Continue reading → Read more

SKYLOTEC ha desarrollado continuamente su experiencia y capacidad de fabricación en el campo del trabajo asistido por cable. Esta empresa familiar alemana es líder del mercado de tornos de cable motorizados. El último miembro de esta familia de productos es el "ActSafe ICX". Tiene un peso reducido, un diseño compacto y ha sido desarrollado para uso industrial ligero. El dispositivo se ha desarrollado en el marco de una asociación estratégica con Husqvarna, fabricante líder de herramientas eléctricas para la silvicultura y el mantenimiento de jardines y zonas verdes. Continue reading → Read more

Trabajar en altura con sistemas de protección de ascenso es todo un reto para los empleados de los sectores de proveedores de energia, telecomunicaciones y otros. Por ello, cuando se trata de protección contra caídas, se requieren soluciones que combinen protección y confort. Con el "Speed" y el "Speed Attach", SKYLOTEC ofrece los únicos anticaídas guiados del mundo para raíles verticales equipados con dos sistemas anticaídas redundantes. Además, pueden utilizarse tanto con el pecho como con las anillas de protección de ascenso y descenso, lo que aumenta notablemente el confort. Los dos patines anticaídas también han sido probados y certificados para los raíles "Söll GlideLoc" en determinadas condiciones*. Esto los hace compatibles con la mayoría de los sistemas de raíles del mercado. Continue reading → Read more

Los aparatos de protección en altura "Raptor" de SKYLOTEC son los únicos hasta la fecha que disponen de dos indicadores de caída. Estos muestran si todavía se pueden utilizar. Esto protege a los usuarios de utilizar por error un dispositivo que no está intacto y aumenta su seguridad. Recientemente, el fabricante alemán de sistemas anticaídas ha perfeccionado su serie y ha añadido versiones adicionales. Además de las versiones con cinta textil y cable de acero, ahora existe otra versión con cable de acero inoxidable y el "Raptor Hub", equipado con una unidad de elevación de rescate. El "Raptor" con cable de acero también es adecuado para aplicaciones horizontales y opcionalmente horizontales gracias a su etiquetado intercambiable. Continue reading → Read more

SKYLOTEC has developed from a single company into a globally active group of companies. Founded in 1947, the family-owned company from Neuwied is now one of the world's leading manufacturers of fall protection systems and is considered the innovation leader in its sector. For this, SKYLOTEC has now been honoured by the Sparkasse Koblenz with the Founder's Prize in the category "Creative Corporate Achievement". At the award ceremony in the Apollo Kinocenter in Koblenz, Managing Partner Dr. Kai Rinklake and Managing Director Alexander Merl accepted the award. Continue reading → Read more

oof surfaces are a high risk area for workers (BG Bau 2021 statistics). When it comes to fall protection, contractors, employees and building operators are therefore equally obliged to comply with all safety-relevant regulations and implement preventive measures. Continue reading → Read more

Para una salida urgente de un aerogenerador en caso de emergencia, las normas europeas y las leyes de seguridad y salud laboral requieren una segunda vía de escape. Para estos casos se suelen utilizar equipos de rescate almacenados en la propia turbina. SKYLOTEC ha desarrollado ahora la solución óptima. Con el "Deus One", la marca de equipos de protección de ámbito mundial presenta una innovación que permite el descenso en rápel totalmente automático, y completa su gama en el ámbito de los sistemas de rescate y evacuación. Continue reading → Read more

In the year of its 75th anniversary, SKYLOTEC will establish a foundation for charitable purposes. The family-owned company with headquarters in Neuwied would like to support projects in areas such as youth development, education or environmental protection as well as people in need. Managing Director Dr Kai Rinklake wants to name the foundation after his mother Karin and provide it with start-up capital of 500,000 euros by the end of the year. Continue reading → Read more

As of 1 April 2022, SKYLOTEC, headquartered Germany, has taken over the intellectual property and assets for individual product groups of the Dutch TAGS Group. The acquisition completes the product range for law enforcement and armed forces (LEAF), making the German brand the world’s only manufacturer of complete solutions in the field of tactical access. Continue reading → Read more

In the year of its 75th anniversary, SKYLOTEC continues to grow. Now the manufacturer of protective equipment has also positioned itself for the future in the area of management. From now on, this will consist of a duo: in addition to owner Dr. Kai Rinklake, Alexander Merl will also act as Managing Director in the future. The long-standing sales manager and authorised signatory will continue to lead his previous area of responsibility, but will also be given new areas of responsibility with the topics of occupational health and safety as well as compliance. Continue reading → Read more

As one of the leading brands for personal protective equipment, SKYLOTEC has continued its growth strategy with the acquisition of Climbing Technology from Italy, a brand known worldwide in alpine mountaineering and sport climbing. At Vertical Pro, new and further developments from the areas of the high ropes course, climbing halls and rope access will be presented in a joint brand presentation. Continue reading → Read more

At the beginning of 2020, SKYLOTEC expanded its range to include respiratory protection. Since then, the German manufacturer of protective equipment has consistently developed this area and is now presenting new mask models "made in Germany" that are suitable for almost every area of application. These include new variants of IIR type medical face masks and FFP2 masks as well as a new foldable cup mask. All models offer an optimal fit and are at the same time very breathable with high filter performance. Continue reading → Read more

Falling accidents from lower heights can already cause serious injuries, not infrequently they end fatally. The “Skyvest” airbag waistcoat significantly reduces this risk. SKYLOTEC, as a manufacturer of protective equipment, presents a solution that is designed to prevent serious injuries in the event of falls from low heights. The “Skyvest” is equipped with an intelligent system that protects all relevant parts of the body and functions wirelessly. It is ideally suited at heights between 1.70 and 3.20 metres. Continue reading → Read more

The use of safety helmets, which originally come from the sports sector, has increased in the industrial sector. This also and especially applies to rope-based work, where helmets according to EN 12492:2012 are worn in many cases. All helmets in the “Inceptor GRX” series from SKYLOTEC now also meet this mountaineering standard. The manufacturer of protective equipment is now expanding its range of head protection with models that include a chin strap approved in accordance with the mountaineering requirements as standard equipment. This offers a wide range of applications, as each helmet can be adapted to the requirements of different workplaces. Continue reading → Read more

With the “Sirius” descender, SKYLOTEC presented a solution specifically for use in rope-based work - and has set standards with it since its market launch in 2019. Now the world's leading manufacturer of rescue and evacuation devices has developed “Spark”, a solution based on the “Sirius”. The “Spark” is primarily aimed at experienced users and for this reason does not have an anti-panic function. However, they do not have to do without the advantages of the “Sirius” in terms of ergonomics and user-friendliness. Continue reading → Read more

The globally active brand SKYLOTEC from Neuwied relies on a growth strategy. This is also evident at the trade fair appearance of the family-owned company, which has been developing and manufacturing protective equipment in Germany for over 70 years. SKYLOTEC has consistently developed its product range and presents, among other things, respiratory protection with many mask models "made in Germany". Continue reading → Read more

A second escape route is required by European standards and occupational health and safety legislation in order to be able to leave a wind turbine quickly in an emergency. A rescue device from SKYLOTEC is often used in such cases. This is stored in a sealed box at the site of operation. Continue reading → Read more

Con el "Skyline 2.0", SKYLOTEC ha seguido desarrollando su acreditado sistema de cuerdas de acero inoxidable para la protección anticaída permanente. El sistema de accionamiento puede instalarse en estructuras existentes o en edificios nuevos con poco esfuerzo y, por lo tanto, adaptarse individualmente a las condiciones respectivas del lugar. Los instaladores, los trabajadores de mantenimiento o los techadores pueden sujetarse a un deslizador de marcha suave para desplazarse a lo largo del sistema de cuerdas sin restricciones y con seguridad en todo momento. También son adecuadas las cuerdas de seguridad certificadas con mosquetones; esto aumenta la flexibilidad a la hora de realizar el trabajo. Continue reading → Read more

La empresa familiar SKYLOTEC adquiere "Climbing Technology" de Italia, el mayor fabricante europeo de mosquetones. Continue reading → Read more