Choose by Application! Types of Rolling Towers and Their Uses
Choosing the right scaffolding work platform for the job site is essential for safe and efficient work at heights.
Rolling Towers are utilized in a wide variety of sites, including events, commercial facilities, renovations, and interior work. Depending on the product, features such as ease of climbing and descending, lightweight design, and work space dimensions will vary.
This article provides a clear overview of the basics of Rolling Towers, their applications, and the differences between the products we offer, along with key points on how to choose the right equipment for your job site.
Table of Contents
1.Aluminum Rolling Tower / Wide Type
2.Interior-step Aluminum Rolling Tower - Wide Type
3.Connected Aluminum Rolling Tower
4.Rolling Tower (Steel)
5.Rolling Tower with Internal Staircase (Steel)
What is a Rolling Tower?
A Rolling Tower is a mobile working platform assembled from individual components. By stacking frames, the height can be easily adjusted to suit the work requirements. Unlike standard fixed scaffolding, rolling towers come equipped with casters as standard, making them exceptionally convenient as they can be easily pushed by hand to new work locations even after assembly.
Rolling Towers have a working platform height of approximately 1m to 9m, enabling work up to heights equivalent to the 2nd or 3rd floor of a building. They are available in steel and aluminum, with specifications such as standard types and internal staircase types.
Please note that assembling Rolling Towers requires completion of the "Special Education Course on Scaffold Assembly." For heights of 5 meters or more, a "Scaffold Operations Chief" qualification is also required. For details, please refer to the related article below.
Applications
Rolling Towers are widely used for high-level work that requires mobility, such as setting up and decorating event venues, interior finishing work in commercial facilities, and ceiling and wall construction on renovation sites.
The required specifications vary depending on site conditions. For example, in equipment and interior finishing work that demands a wide working space, the basic "standard type" is frequently used. On the other hand, at sites with frequent vertical movement and strict safety standards, the "internal staircase type" may be considered to help reduce the physical burden on workers and mitigate fall risks.
Among the various available specifications, aluminum Rolling Towers have seen a growing demand in recent years. Because they are lightweight and easy to assemble, they can be set up smoothly even in facilities with restricted access or on complex jobsites with uneven surfaces. Furthermore, by utilizing the connection specifications exclusive to aluminum models, it is possible to cover long horizontal work areas all at once, leading to an increasing number of cases where large-scale renovation work is significantly streamlined.
This ability to flexibly adapt to the varying conditions of each work site is undoubtedly one of the reasons why aluminum Rolling Towers are so widely used.
Rolling Towers available from us
1．Aluminum Rolling Tower / Wide Type
Lightweight and easy to assemble, available in standard and wide types.
The standard type can be selected from 1 to 4 tiers in 0.5-tier increments, and up to 3 tiers can be installed even in locations with level differences. The wide type supports up to 6 tiers, with a maximum working platform height of 9,160 mm.
Featuring the largest lineup among our Rolling Towers, this series offers flexible solutions for a wide variety of job sites.
2. Internal Stair Aluminum Rolling Tower Wide Type
Available in 0.5-tier increments from 1 to 6 tiers, supporting a maximum working platform height of 9,160 mm.
It features a spacious work platform measuring 1,326 mm wide by 1,090 mm long, combined with the lightweight benefits of aluminum. Additionally, it is the only model in the entire lineup to adopt handrail-equipped internal stairs, ensuring safe and smooth ascent and descent on various job sites.
3．Aluminum Rolling Tower Connected Type
This is the only interlocking model in the entire lineup.
By connecting Aluminum Rolling Tower of the same size and number of stages, the working area can be expanded horizontally. It supports up to 4 stages and up to 3 connected units, allowing work areas to be linked using catwalk boards. This is ideal for jobsites requiring efficient work over a wide area.
4.Rolling Tower (Steel)
Available in 0.5-tier increments from 0.5 to 5 tiers, supporting a maximum working platform height of 8,020 mm.
This is a basic model featuring a spacious work platform measuring 1,524 mm wide by 1,829 mm long with a load capacity of 250 kgf, making it ideal for a wide range of elevated work.
5．Rolling Tower with Internal Staircase (Steel)
Selectable from 1 to 5 tiers in 0.5-tier increments, supporting a maximum working floor height of 8,020 mm.
By adopting a "fully open scaffolding board" that opens and closes with a single touch, it provides the same working floor space (1,524 mm width × 1,829 mm length) as standard types despite being an internal staircase design. It is well-suited for high-place work where ease of ascent and descent is a priority.
At Act-One Yamaichi, to meet all kinds of on-site demands, we started with handling steel Rolling Towers and subsequently introduced lightweight, user-friendly aluminum models.
Furthermore, we offer a comprehensive lineup, including internal staircase specifications, so they can be used with confidence on any job site.
We will recommend the most suitable Rolling Tower according to your application and setup conditions, so please feel free to consult with us.
In addition, we offer a wide range of equipment and materials designed to improve on-site safety, save labor, and enhance efficiency. We can recommend the right solutions for your site conditions and specific needs, so please feel free to contact us.