Lowest Cost BMU Often Proves Most Expensive in Long Run

Whether times are good or tough, building
owners and contractors are always seeking

the lowest possible price when considering
a building maintenance unit. This pursuit
often leads a client to develop a tunnel
vision causing them to overlook equally
decisive factors such as quality engineering,
safety, functionality and reliability.
Considering that a buildings minimum life

expectancy is 25 years, it is logical to
anticipate an equally matching effective
operational life span of its BMU. In addition,
these maintenance systems should provide
uninterrupted, effortless and daily, if
necessary, access to the desired facades.
This in fact will prove that machine to be the
most economical choice of all and not that
one of the absolute lowest initial cost which,
in some cases, is unable to complete one
cleaning cycle.
Pictured to the right, a 40-year old maintenance unit by Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme,

GmbH still serving Bundesanstalt fr Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe building in Hannover on
daily basis, is one sample of their many similar machines. All of which attest that a well designed
and engineered product proves most cost effective.
Since their establishment in 1953, Mannesman Building Maintenance Units with their unmatched
first class superb engineering has designed, manufactured and supplied more than 8000 BMUs
worldwide. Emerging as Manntech in 1999, the company has become today the undisputed world
leader in the business. MACE BMU is proud to offer Manntechs state of the art building access
systems to meet the needs and challenges of the Kingdoms modern, complex and continuously
evolving market.
Next we will breifly go over the entire Manntech product range.
Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

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E-mail: sales@macebmu.com Fax: +49 (0) 8145 999-290
www.macebmu.com www.manntech.de
BMU Product Range: Additional BMU features include:
Series 1 - Standard twin jib Telescoping jib.
Series 4 - Compact crane Telescoping mast.
Series 6 - Crane BMUs Luffing jib.
Series 10 - Self powered platform Hinged jib.
Series 11 - Single travelling faade ladders Articulated jib.
Series 12 - Boxed travelling faade ladders Glass Handling Unit (GHU).
Series 13 - Gantries
Series 17 - Mast Climbers / Pole Lifts
Special Design BMUs
Platform Range:
Platform with overhang.
Eccentric platform.
Telescopic (cantilevered) platform.
Oversize platform.
Scissor platform.
Attachable extensions.
Platform Guidance:
Curtain wall mullion tracks.
Wire rope restraint system (ISA).
Guide rope system.
BMU Track Systems:

Free laid tracks.
Anchored tracks.
Track switches.
Lifting tables.

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Series 1: Standard Twin Jib BMU
General Characteristics: Available Options:

Double jib. Body slewing.
Drum hoist unit fixed to frame. Jib head slewing.
Max reach up to 4.5 m. Longer platform.
Light weight. Glass Handling Unit (GHU).
Economical.
Next we will show the main variations of this series.

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Series 1 - Type 1.1: Standard BMU with horizontal track on roof

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Series 1 - Type 1.1 Low Profile: Standard BMU with horizontal track on roof & low profile
design (only 800mm high in park position)

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Series 1: Type 1.2: Standard BMU with vertical track along roof parapet

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Series 1: Type 1.3: Standard BMU on roofs with load baring concrete runway (guided by
single L-track or by parapet)
Above: BMU guided by parapet is driven back into parking space
Above: BMU guided by parapet featuring an optional slewing jib head.

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Series 1 - Type 1.3 Low Profile: Standard BMU on roofs with load baring concrete runway
(guided by single L-track or by parapet) & low profile design (only 800mm high in park
position)
Above: Low profile BMU guided by L-guide
Above: Low profile BMU guided by parapet

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Series 4: Compact Crane BMU

Single jib. Luffing jib.
Slewing ring on top of mast. Telescopic jib.
Drum hoist unit fixed to frame. Longer platform.
Suitable for narrow passage. Special platform.
Economical crane. Glass Handling Unit (GHU).

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Series 4 - Type 4.1: Compact crane with horizontal track on roof

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Series 4: Type 4.2: Compact crane with vertical track along roof parapet

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Series 4: Type 4.3: Compact crane with load baring concrete runway (guided by single L-
track or by parapet)

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Series 6: Crane BMU

Single jib. Luffing jib.
Slewing ring on top of frame. Telescopic jib.
Drum hoist unit fixed to mast. Telescopic mast.
Suitable for heavy TSL. Longer platform.
Special platform.
Glass Handling Unit (GHU).

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Series 6 - Type 6.1: Crane with horizontal track on roof

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Series 6 - Type 6.1 C-Luffing: Crane with horizontal track on roof
This type 6.1 crane

installed on Sabic Sittard
building in Netherlands.
The machine showcases a
C-Luffing feature which is
exclusive to this type
crane. The telescopic jib
option gives it a max
outreach of 34 m.

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Series 6 - Type 6.2: Crane with vertical track along parapet
Above crane installed in Rabdan Complex in Abu Dhabi and features an optional telescoping mast

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Series 6 - Type 6.3: Crane for use on roofs with load bearing concrete runway

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Series 6 - Type 6.4: Stationary crane anchored on roof
Above: mock-up in Germany allows full system

testing and insures smooth installation.
Below: machine installed and fully operational.
Type 6.4 stationary crane

installed on Jade Ocean
tower in Miami, Florida.
The machine features a
telescoping mast, luffing
and telescoping jib with a
max outreach of 32.6 m.

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Series 10: Self powered platforms
State of the art self powered

platforms feature lifting motors
and cable winders neatly
installed inside the unit. Packed
with many safety features the
platform can be utilized with
outdoor monorail or indoor
gantry systems.

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Series 11: Single travelling ladders
Faade ladders can provide safe access where a

buildings geometry does not allow a roof based
system or if access is required only to limited
areas. Customizable to meet many applications,
Manntech's attractive design for gantries and
ladders guarantees an aesthetic integration of the
Building Maintenance System with the overall
architecture.

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Series 12: Boxed travelling ladders
Box Type- and Single Ladders also suit technical

codes and rules according to national and
international standards for design and
manufacturing.

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Series 13: Gantries
Versatile both indoor as well as outdoor; gantries

can prove very versatile in many applications.
Note worthy variation is the telescopic model to
Series 17: Mast Climbers / Pole Lifts
the right.

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Series 17: Mast Climbers / Pole Lifts

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Additional BMU features:
Telescopic jib
Telescopic mast

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Luffing jib
Hinged (Elbow) jib

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Articulated jib

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Glass Handling Unit (GHU)
The GHU further exploits the functionality of a BMU when taken into consideration at the
design stage of the system. It facilitates the safe replacement of glass or faade panels
by means of a dedicated added winch that lifts the new panel in parallel with the platform
from where two workers handle and install it.

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Platform Range:
Platform with overhang
Eccentric platform

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Telescopic (cantilevered) platform
Oversize platform
Above: example of an oversize platform; 15.5 m wide with 700 kg glass replacement capacity.

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Scissor platform
Attachable extensions platform

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Platform Guidance:
While access platforms are operated weather permitting, they will always be vulnerable to certain
conditions such constant winds or sudden gusts. In their relentless pursuit of providing the safest
and most versatile access solutions, Manntech always incorporates a restraint system when
considering any structure over 60 m high. Shown below are three available technologies:
Curtain wall mullion tracks

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Wire Rope Restraint System (Manntech innovation)

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Guide Rope System

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Track Systems:
Free Laid Tracks: with no penetration to the roof, loads from the tracks are relayed to the
roof at the support points via pressure distribution plates.

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Anchored Tracks

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Track Switches

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Lifting Tables

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Special Design BMUs:
While each BMU is custom built, many are simply alterations of base machines that belong to one
of the previously listed series. However, when architects and designer get very creative, the result
is usually a rather attractive structure. At the same time, materializing it represents a real
challenge for each participating contractor. Here are a few examples where we showcase
Manntechs unparalleled know-how and cutting edge engineering in solving the most complex
access problems associated with the most prominent structural designs worldwide.
Kingdom Trade Center, Riyadh
System comprised of 5 BMUs:

Main BMU with 2-stage articulated jib
Max height coverage: 300 m
Max outreach: 20 m
Wire rope restraint system

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Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur

Max outreach: 21.2 m
Main BMUs hoist unit mounted to jib
Other BMUs feature elbow jib
Guide rope restraint system for main BMUs
Restraint system for other units

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Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai

Max outreach: 7 m
Low profiled design
Restraint system

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Posbank H.Q., Singapore

Two main BMUs feature a 3-stage telescopic
jib with C-Luffing option
Cantilevered platform
Max outreach: 23.5 m
Guide rope system

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First Canadian Place, Toronto
Building is 30 years old and has 44,000 panels which

need replacement.
Highly customized type 1.1 machine.
2 platforms; 11 m and 6 m long.
Hoist unit capacity 4 tons
SWL 1450 kg or 2 men + 8 marble panels.
Power supply in platform for working tools.

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Singapore Exchange Center (Capital Tower), Singapore

BMUs feature 3-stage telescopic jib
Max outreach: 25 m
Lifting Table to raise & lower BMU
Restraint system

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Rose Rotana, Dubai
System comprised of 1 BMU:

Two independent luffing jibs Vertical track
Max height coverage: 320 m Restraint system
Max outreach: 21 m each System completely hidden when not in operation

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Grand Lisboa, Macau China

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Two main BMUs feature telescoping mast & jib
Max outreach: 25 m, 23 m
Mullion track restraint for main BMU A
Restraint system for other BMUs

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ING Bank, Amsterdam
System comprised of 1 BMU:

BMU climbs @ 45 via rack &
pinion system
Fully automated wash robot
interchangeable with standard
platform.

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Manchester Civil Justice Centre, United Kingdom

Max outreach: 10 m
Cradle length 15.5 m on main BMU
700 kg glass replacement capacity

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Whether times are good or tough, building

owners and contractors are always seeking

Considering that a buildings minimum life

Pictured to the right, a 40-year old maintenance unit by Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme,

Next we will breifly go over the entire Manntech product range.

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

BMU Track Systems:

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

General Characteristics: Available Options:

Next we will show the main variations of this series.

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Above: BMU guided by parapet is driven back into parking space

Above: BMU guided by parapet featuring an optional slewing jib head.

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Above: Low profile BMU guided by L-guide

Above: Low profile BMU guided by parapet

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

General Characteristics: Available Options:

Next we will show the main variations of this series.

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

General Characteristics: Available Options:

Next we will show the main variations of this series.

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

This type 6.1 crane

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Above: mock-up in Germany allows full system

Below: machine installed and fully operational.

Type 6.4 stationary crane

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

State of the art self powered

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Faade ladders can provide safe access where a

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Box Type- and Single Ladders also suit technical

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Versatile both indoor as well as outdoor; gantries

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Hinged (Elbow) jib

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Platform with overhang

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Attachable extensions platform

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Curtain wall mullion tracks

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH

Mohammed Al-Khaldi Mechanical Contracting Est. (BMU) Manntech Fassadenbefahrsysteme GmbH