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Sky Pro, a division of Nu-Star Inc., is a safe and inexpensive way to clean windows, frames and exteriors of high rise buildings. This self-climbing, automated equipment leaves windows spot free and lowers the total cost of cleaning by 70-80%, when compared to manual chair or scaffold cleaning.
Showing posts with label Sky Pro window cleaning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sky Pro window cleaning. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Happy Holidays!
We hope you're enjoying relaxing and spending time with family and friends.
Best Wishes,
Sky Pro
Best Wishes,
Sky Pro
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Thanks for visiting us at ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America 2013!
We were so excited to see everyone, and show off the Sky Pro system in Las Vegas at the ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America 2013 show. If you want to see what all the fuss is about, or if you want to relive the show, check out the video on the ISSA.com website.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Managers Discuss Sustainability Efforts
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Facility Maintenance Decisions hosted a round-table with building and grounds managers across the country on the topic of sustainability. SkyPro prioritizes being clean n' green with our window cleaning systems, so we wanted to hear what decisions real managers make to tackle these issues. Read more on Facilities.net, and check out the excerpt below.
Devaney: [...] I once asked a group during a staff development training session, “What does sustainability mean to you?” So many related it to recycling. I was a bit surprised at that. So for the next hour we discussed sustainable initiatives. Recycling is much more than paper. We recycle lamps, batteries, engine oil, carpet, construction building materials, furniture, equipment, vehicles, to name a few. There is a sustainability policy associated with every department, from construction and design, procurement services, facilities, landscape and grounds, on through the academic programs. Planet, people and prosperity; relate one of the three, or all, in every business decision made, and you have a successful sustainable program.
Read the whole discussion on Facilities.net.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Quality Results and Customer Satisfaction
Facility cleanliness impacts a customer or occupant’s
impression of management or of the company as a whole. Therefore, keeping a
clean facility can improve client retention and improve worker satisfaction
within a facility. Automated window cleaning systems are designed to clean not
only the windows and glass, but also to scrub the entire exterior of the
building for a comprehensive clean. Some machines even offer an optional
in-line water heater to deliver hot water for removing stubborn stains and
soils. Plus, with a specially engineered, automated device performing cleaning
applications, users can benefit from a uniform cleaning result, something that
is difficult, if not impossible, to achieve with manual labor.
While no two cleaning applications are the same, most facility managers have similar goals: high-quality results that are achieved safely without impacting productivity. Automated window cleaning systems satisfy these demands without the time-consuming, laborious operation or safety hazards operation associated with traditional cleaning methods. Automated window cleaning expedites cleaning completion, with less labor and a consistent result.
While no two cleaning applications are the same, most facility managers have similar goals: high-quality results that are achieved safely without impacting productivity. Automated window cleaning systems satisfy these demands without the time-consuming, laborious operation or safety hazards operation associated with traditional cleaning methods. Automated window cleaning expedites cleaning completion, with less labor and a consistent result.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The Automated Window-Cleaning Solution
To meet the demand for a safe, effective cleaning solution, automated window cleaning systems have been developed to replace boatswain’s chairs and scaffolds. These units eliminate the need for employees to dangle over the edge of building, and instead, operators can safely control all window- washing activities from the ground or rooftop.
Automated systems offer diverse capabilities and are designed to increase cleaning quality and productivity by completing high-rise cleaning applications faster. Some systems can clean as much as 35 feet per minute and up to 65,000 square feet per day. Additionally, automated systems are engineered to effectively clean flat buildings without window offsets, as well overcome cleaning challenges presented by deep or irregular window offsets, curves, recesses, overhangs, protrusions, inset glass, asymmetrical frames or other obtrusive architectural features require.
With this solution, operators use a wireless remote control to perform and monitor all window-cleaning operations. The system can be easily integrated with existing rigging systems such as davit arms, rail hoists, anchors, outriggers or BMU crane systems. The hoist motor can either be operated from the roof attached to the rigging system, or users can implement a “self climbing” solution, which has the hoist motor and wire winder attached to the device. For flexible cleaning, there are three separate operation methods:
• A motorized roof hoist
• A self-climbing unit that has an integral motor
• A remote controlled unit that has an integral motor
For consistent cleaning results, some systems also feature a counter-balance design that uses dual hyper fans to ensure that the system attaches to the building contour, even when gusts and high winds are present. Further, to satisfy growing “green cleaning” standards, automated devices can utilize filtered, ultra pure water, eliminating spots without the use of harsh chemicals.
Automated systems offer diverse capabilities and are designed to increase cleaning quality and productivity by completing high-rise cleaning applications faster. Some systems can clean as much as 35 feet per minute and up to 65,000 square feet per day. Additionally, automated systems are engineered to effectively clean flat buildings without window offsets, as well overcome cleaning challenges presented by deep or irregular window offsets, curves, recesses, overhangs, protrusions, inset glass, asymmetrical frames or other obtrusive architectural features require.
With this solution, operators use a wireless remote control to perform and monitor all window-cleaning operations. The system can be easily integrated with existing rigging systems such as davit arms, rail hoists, anchors, outriggers or BMU crane systems. The hoist motor can either be operated from the roof attached to the rigging system, or users can implement a “self climbing” solution, which has the hoist motor and wire winder attached to the device. For flexible cleaning, there are three separate operation methods:
• A motorized roof hoist
• A self-climbing unit that has an integral motor
• A remote controlled unit that has an integral motor
For consistent cleaning results, some systems also feature a counter-balance design that uses dual hyper fans to ensure that the system attaches to the building contour, even when gusts and high winds are present. Further, to satisfy growing “green cleaning” standards, automated devices can utilize filtered, ultra pure water, eliminating spots without the use of harsh chemicals.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Sky Pro Demonstration in Minneapolis
Sky Pro® Window Cleaning System is a self-contained, self-climbing automated high rise window cleaning system that can clean 50 feet per minute and 30,000 square feet per hour.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Washing Windows Without Automation
Washing windows without the use of automated systems is not only time-consuming but also can pose significant safety risks.
To sufficiently clean the outside of the windows on the upper floors of skyscrapers without automated equipment, window washers need to suspend themselves from what is called a boatswain’s chair. The chair is supported from davits located on the building’s roof. Scaffolding ramps can also be suspended from the roof davits. Window washers sit in the chair or stand on the scaffold with buckets or other containers of window cleaner and water. They scrub the window with the cleaner and squeegee the window to remove dirt and water.
Manually washing windows on a skyscraper this way is inherently dangerous. The number one most cited safety violation in 2010, according to OSHA statistics, is scaffolding. There are over 700 deaths per year on the job from falls in general with 3-10 window washer deaths.
To sufficiently clean the outside of the windows on the upper floors of skyscrapers without automated equipment, window washers need to suspend themselves from what is called a boatswain’s chair. The chair is supported from davits located on the building’s roof. Scaffolding ramps can also be suspended from the roof davits. Window washers sit in the chair or stand on the scaffold with buckets or other containers of window cleaner and water. They scrub the window with the cleaner and squeegee the window to remove dirt and water.
Manually washing windows on a skyscraper this way is inherently dangerous. The number one most cited safety violation in 2010, according to OSHA statistics, is scaffolding. There are over 700 deaths per year on the job from falls in general with 3-10 window washer deaths.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Sky Pro Mini Provides Affordable Automated Window Washer
The Sky Pro Mini is an automated machine designed to clean windows and buildings up to 25 stories tall, while using less than two liters of water per minute. Weighing in at 47 kg, this lightweight, compact and easy-to-use unit fits in the back of a small truck or pull behind trailer to simplify transportation between buildings.
Using a reliable, variable speed Cordem winch motor, the Sky Pro Mini can clean anywhere from 2,000 to as many as 4,450 square meters in an average workday. Plus, Sky Pro's new finger brush technology ensures that windows, frames and smooth surfaces are cleaned thoroughly.
The system is available in two distinct models to clean flat and irregular building facades. Sky Pro can be conveniently purchased in a ready-to-use MINISYSTEM, which includes the cleaning unit, variable speed winch motor, roof outrigger, remote brush on/off controller, water hoses, tether cable, two lithium batteries to power the finger brush and a quick-charge battery charger. Sky Pro Mini starts at $22,985 and offers additional add-on features to meet individual application requirements.
Learn more about the Sky Pro Mini and see how it works or at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJmYdHtlFA0.
Using a reliable, variable speed Cordem winch motor, the Sky Pro Mini can clean anywhere from 2,000 to as many as 4,450 square meters in an average workday. Plus, Sky Pro's new finger brush technology ensures that windows, frames and smooth surfaces are cleaned thoroughly.
The system is available in two distinct models to clean flat and irregular building facades. Sky Pro can be conveniently purchased in a ready-to-use MINISYSTEM, which includes the cleaning unit, variable speed winch motor, roof outrigger, remote brush on/off controller, water hoses, tether cable, two lithium batteries to power the finger brush and a quick-charge battery charger. Sky Pro Mini starts at $22,985 and offers additional add-on features to meet individual application requirements.
Learn more about the Sky Pro Mini and see how it works or at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJmYdHtlFA0.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Building Envelopes: The Outside Story
This article was originally posted in Maintenance Solutions.
Facilities present maintenance and engineering managers with an array of evolving challenges and priorities. One constant, if overlooked, priority is proper maintenance of the building envelope. But this area of maintenance often presents more questions for managers than the initial problem suggests. In some cases, the answers to these questions can be disheartening, such as when workers must quickly perform large, burdensome projects.
A comprehensive building envelope maintenance program can deliver a range of important benefits to organizations. It can prevent building deterioration, reduce long-term maintenance costs, improve a building’s appearance, and reduce occupant disruptions caused by such problems as leaks.
Perhaps just as important these days, proper inspection maintenance of a building exterior can help workers identify and repair sources of energy waste caused by poorly installed or maintained exterior materials and components.
Inspection Issues
Maintaining building exteriors is essential for protecting the efficient operation and appealing appearance of a building. The envelope blocks the entry of water and wind, helping to prevent interior damage and disruptions and to maintain a comfortable environment.
If managers do not address these components as needed, the resulting failures and deterioration can prove costly in the long run. Exposure-related problems include damage from water infiltration, mold growth and loose elements falling from the exterior. A proactive approach to exterior maintenance can prevent these occurrences, reduce liability and keep tenants happy.
A maintenance program for building exteriors should include regular assessment and observation. Managers can implement the program using in-house workers who perform the inspections biannually. Specifically, inspectors should note areas of shifted or displaced elements, cracks, spalls, stains, or other forms of deterioration they can observe from the ground, roof, balconies, or terraces. Window cleaning crews can aid in inspections. Since they have access to upper stories of a building that maintenance staff probably can’t observe, ask them to report any exterior components or materials that might require attention.
Observations do not need to be confined to the exterior of the building. Inspectors also should record reports of water entry into a building, including when the entry occurred, its extent, and weather conditions at the time.
Read the full article here to learn more about facility exterior cleaning.
Facilities present maintenance and engineering managers with an array of evolving challenges and priorities. One constant, if overlooked, priority is proper maintenance of the building envelope. But this area of maintenance often presents more questions for managers than the initial problem suggests. In some cases, the answers to these questions can be disheartening, such as when workers must quickly perform large, burdensome projects.
A comprehensive building envelope maintenance program can deliver a range of important benefits to organizations. It can prevent building deterioration, reduce long-term maintenance costs, improve a building’s appearance, and reduce occupant disruptions caused by such problems as leaks.
Perhaps just as important these days, proper inspection maintenance of a building exterior can help workers identify and repair sources of energy waste caused by poorly installed or maintained exterior materials and components.
Inspection Issues
Maintaining building exteriors is essential for protecting the efficient operation and appealing appearance of a building. The envelope blocks the entry of water and wind, helping to prevent interior damage and disruptions and to maintain a comfortable environment.
If managers do not address these components as needed, the resulting failures and deterioration can prove costly in the long run. Exposure-related problems include damage from water infiltration, mold growth and loose elements falling from the exterior. A proactive approach to exterior maintenance can prevent these occurrences, reduce liability and keep tenants happy.
A maintenance program for building exteriors should include regular assessment and observation. Managers can implement the program using in-house workers who perform the inspections biannually. Specifically, inspectors should note areas of shifted or displaced elements, cracks, spalls, stains, or other forms of deterioration they can observe from the ground, roof, balconies, or terraces. Window cleaning crews can aid in inspections. Since they have access to upper stories of a building that maintenance staff probably can’t observe, ask them to report any exterior components or materials that might require attention.
Observations do not need to be confined to the exterior of the building. Inspectors also should record reports of water entry into a building, including when the entry occurred, its extent, and weather conditions at the time.
Read the full article here to learn more about facility exterior cleaning.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Sky Pro® Window Cleaning System for Mid-Height Buildings
The Sky Pro® Window Cleaning System marks a technological breakthrough in automated window and building washing equipment. The brand new model, the Sky Pro Mini, is a smaller version of the Sky Pro Window Cleaning System. It is portable and ideal for cleaning windows on mid-height buildings. A two-person operation can safely, quickly and profitably clean not only windows, but an entire building. It is much safer and easier to use than manual window cleaning equipment.
The Sky Pro Mini weighs just over 100 lbs. and is made of lightweight aluminum so it will not rust or corrode. It folds down for easy transport and fits easily into the back of a pickup truck. It has removable transport wheels for easy and fast maneuvering. The unit is easy to set up and ready to work in minutes.
The Sky Pro Mini’s 40-inch, self-cleaning, quick-change brush cleans all surfaces gently and effectively. The brush uses finger foam technology that keeps grit and dirt from becoming embedded in the brush. The dual-motor design maintains brush torque and speed to assure an even cleaning motion. The unit cleans an entire building at a variable speed up to 30 linear feet per minute, translating to 25,000 square feet per day. It uses less than half a gallon of de-ionized or reverse osmosis water per minute and leaves a spot-free clean without chemicals.
Learn more about the Sky Pro Mini here.
The Sky Pro Mini weighs just over 100 lbs. and is made of lightweight aluminum so it will not rust or corrode. It folds down for easy transport and fits easily into the back of a pickup truck. It has removable transport wheels for easy and fast maneuvering. The unit is easy to set up and ready to work in minutes.
The Sky Pro Mini’s 40-inch, self-cleaning, quick-change brush cleans all surfaces gently and effectively. The brush uses finger foam technology that keeps grit and dirt from becoming embedded in the brush. The dual-motor design maintains brush torque and speed to assure an even cleaning motion. The unit cleans an entire building at a variable speed up to 30 linear feet per minute, translating to 25,000 square feet per day. It uses less than half a gallon of de-ionized or reverse osmosis water per minute and leaves a spot-free clean without chemicals.
Learn more about the Sky Pro Mini here.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Introducing the Sky Pro Safe Sky Rise Window Cleaning Blog
Welcome to the new Sky Pro Safe Sky Rise Window Cleaning Blog, designed to bring you the latest technology, trends and tips on safe and inexpensive window cleaning. The blog will include information, strategies and equipment we can offer to enhance your productivity while lowering the total cost of cleaning. In addition to providing our own expertise, the blog will also focus on relevant industry news and issues.
With participation from a variety of Sky Pro representatives, from product development and technology, marketing and sales, we ensure detailed technical information and knowledgeable opinions on a variety of window cleaning topics.
Sky Pro, a division of Nu-Star Inc., is a safe and inexpensive way to clean windows, frames and exteriors of high rise buildings. This self-climbing, automated equipment leaves windows spot free and lowers the total cost of cleaning by 70-80%, when compared to manual chair or scaffold cleaning.
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