InterContinental Yujiapu Hotel and Convention Center / InterContinental Hotels Group
The Luxury hotel in China’s new Manhattan
Tianjin, ChinaA completely battery powered BMU
The InterContinental Tianjin Yujiapu Hotel and International Convention Center is a unique building shaped by slopes and curves. Its facade is going inward at every floor. Located in the heart of the Tianjin Yujiapu Financial District, it is home to a five-stars hotel, a convention center and several major financial corporations.
FBA Gomyl design and manufacture a wide variety of Building Maintenance Units (BMU), including rail, suspension, wheel, insert rod, or sliding types, tailored to different building facades, roof structures, and specific customer needs. Our suspended working platform is versatile and can be used for parapets and complex buildings at various heights. Additionally, we can provide customized platforms to meet specific requirements from customers.
Scope
Design and produce a discreet system for cleaning the façade that does not require the three-phase power supply to avoid suspended wire cables.
Strategy
A climbing SafeAccess C rail is integrated in the building’s canopy and merges into the architecture of the building. High friction trolleys powered by battery roll along the track. The battery-powered RopeClimber cradle can reach any point of the concave facade thanks to restraint systems.
- RopeClimber cradle A lightweight battery powered BMU for 2 users with ropes
- Concealing rail SafeAccess C 600m
- Sloped rail sections Up to 15º
- Pins restraint system For work positioning at inward facade