Spider, a division of SafeWorks LLC, recently supplied equipment and expertise to rig a powered access solution to enable glass installation on the 48 projecting levels of Panama City’s spiraling Revolution Tower.

Designed by architect Pinzón Lozano & Asociados Arquitectos and owned by F & F Properties, this unique 797-foot office building presented several suspended access challenges. Contractor Estructuras Y Remodelaciones selected Spider’s experienced engineering team to develop the solution.

A 40-foot platform powered by two SC1000 electric traction hoists and equipped with two outrigger beams positioned two floors above the working floor level enabled the glass installers to safely access protruding levels. A transfer wire rope was connected to a third outrigger beam to facilitate moving from the underside area of the floor to the vertical face. Three additional outrigger beams were used to allow mid-air transfer of suspension points when moving to the next working position.

Additionally, a Spider stage equipped with two ST-180 work baskets from the contractor’s own fleet was used to complete the work in the property owner’s tight four-month project timeline.

“Spider has established a strong presence in Panama with expertly engineered solutions and reliable equipment,” said John Daugherty, sales representative Spider de Panama. “With the Revolution Tower project, our local team has demonstrated our ability to plan and execute complex projects, safely and on time. Making the equipment move around this twisting structure without any production time lost is an example of the tough jobs Spider is known for.”

Headquartered in Seattle, Spider is a provider of powered access solutions, including baskets, traction hoist and platform rental, safety and training, and specialty-engineered products. It is No. 69 on the RER 100.