Industry Focus: Access solutions for Pulp & Paper Mills

Designed for some of the most challenging access scenarios, Sky Climber’s digester access systems and paper mill equipment solutions are among the safest in the industry.

Since 1955, Sky Climber has been designing and delivering platforms, hoists, and workcages to access cellulose processing vessels, and our access expertise allows us to apply solutions from other industries to continually improve efficiency and safety in Pulp and Paper maintenance processes.

Our Digester Access system utilizes a compact air hoist to lower a fold-up work cage through the narrow throat of a digester.  Mounting the hoist above the digester means it is not in the way during an emergency – other configurations mount the hoist in the center of the platform, making rescue nearly impossible if a worker were to become incapacitated while in the tank.

Once in the digester, the platform opens at the touch of a button on the pendant control. Riders control the hoist operation at all times, and additional controls at the top of the system allow rescuers to pull the platform back to the top of the digester in rescue scenarios.  Workcages can be designed for any size vessel and hoists are available in several configurations. Remote receivers, wire winders, and other components can be mounted in a variety of locations, making this system one of the most versatile in the market today.

Download a full PDF of Pulp and Paper Mill solutions here.