Scaffolding Samiez - perfect logistics ensure continued success
‘In addition to computer-aided planning, well thought-out logistics are our guarantee of success for a customer-orientated service. This is especially true for largescale projects,' explains Christian Lengnick, Technical Manager at Gerüstbau Samiez GmbH, adding: “Our positive experience with our first Palfinger hooklift led us to invest in another one.”
The Ronnenberg-based company with more than 40 years of experience throughout Europe offers high-quality scaffolding systems, comprehensive services and intelligent concepts for industry and event organisers, insurers and banks, construction and production companies, monument protection and many more. The company quickly recognised the importance of logistics for construction site equipment and relies heavily on the use of hookloaders.
But it all starts with the planning of the order. For larger projects, 3D models on the PC support the preparation. The company also relies on quality components from the scaffolding manufacturer Layher. At Samiez, the scaffolding components are then picked on waiting flats or containers in a 24/7 service. In the morning, the hooklift truck then picks up the container and supplies the scaffolding crew on site with the material. The hookloader vehicle is then free again for other logistics tasks and does not stand around on a construction site all day, but is on its way back to the depot to supply the next crew or drives to another construction site to pick up equipment. This logistics concept helps to keep the costs of the vehicle fleet low and to operate the hooklift vehicle in a significant more economical way than a pure flatbed or swap body lorry.
This experience of improved fleet utilisation prompted Samiez to invest in a further hookloader in a version for long-distance transport, i.e. with a larger cab. A Palfinger POWER P 24 A with a lifting capacity of 24 tonnes and double articulated design of the arm was purchased. This enables the hooklift to load and unload containers and flatbeds particularly close to the rear of the vehicle or under the floor without any problems. This is an enormous advantage, especially on inner-city construction sites or other often tight spaces on site.
Unlike standard hookloaders, the Palfinger POWER P 24 A requires over three quarters of a meter less clearance in the height than usual thanks to its additional articulated arm when rolling off or picking up a container, which can be a decisive advantage when used in halls or under obstacles. This also results in a very flat pick-up angle, even with short containers. This is important when there are bulk materials or tilt-sensitive machines in the container. The pneumatic locking mechanism on the hook ensures a secure connection to the bracket of the container during all loading/unloading processes. All containers according to DIN 30722 and flats are suitable for the P 24 A hookloader. With a lifting capacity of 24 tonnes, sufficient power is available under all conditions.
In addition to the standard internal controls with automatic sequence control for quick and easy operation from the driver's seat, the hooklift is also equipped with a remote control. The intuitive radio control system allows the hookloader to be operated more precisely and safely in pedestrian zones, between parked vehicles at the side of the road and on construction sites, for example.
Gerüstbau Samiez ordered some extra equipment for its hooklift, such as special brackets and storage boxes. The experienced regional Palfinger partner Fahrzeugbau Kluck GmbH from Garbsen near Hanover carried out the professional assembly of the hooklift and was able to realise all customer-specific equipment requirements.
With a Palfinger PK 580 TEC crane, Samiez will expand its range of services from spring 2024 and take on scaffolding erection and assembly work with its own equipment in future. Previously, service providers were used for such tasks.
Scaffolding - well thought-out logistics offer opportunities for greater efficiency
In many cases, the scaffolding industry still relies on classic flatbed lorries for construction site logistics. The convoy drives to the construction site and the lorry then often remains on site or the vehicle must first be unloaded in order to be able to take on further transport tasks. Access to the scaffolding elements is significantly more difficult and therefore more cumbersome compared to a container standing flat on the ground. ‘Of course, a certain company size is necessary to manage the logistics with hookloader systems. We operate throughout Europe and it pays off for us,’ summarises Christian Lengnick from Samiez.
