Mechanical tarpaulin system Hy-Tower™

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Overview
The HyTower is a semi-automatic sheeting system designed to cover containers on hookloaders, skiploaders and drawbar trailers. The tower raises to allow operators to guide the tarp over the bin from ground level using a rope and to secure tie-down side flaps with an extendable ground hook. Tarp extension and retraction are controlled via remote control or a spring-loaded rollerbar for flexible operation.

Materials and finish
Shur-Co® painted steelwork undergoes a six-point paint process to ensure durability and long-term colour retention: adhesive stripping, shot blasting, degreasing, zinc-rich primer, barrier protective primer and a final topcoat meeting GSB standard, Qualicoat Class 1.

Operation and features

• Semi-automatic operation — tower raises to permit safe sheeting from ground level.
• Rope-guided tarp deployment with optional tie-down side flaps for secure closure.
• Side flaps can be fastened safely from ground level using an extendable hook.
• Tarp extension and retraction via remote control or spring-loaded rollerbar.
• Designed to maintain driver visibility through the reversing window while covering operations are performed from ground level.

Health, safety and compliance
Tarpaulin securing devices are engineered for quick, safe operation and to comply with applicable health and safety legislation. The system enables efficient ground-level workflows to reduce risk during load covering and securing.

Service and support
Replacement parts for the HyTower are available. Product documentation and downloadable support files are provided to assist installation, operation and maintenance.

Technical specifications

• Product type: Semi-automatic sheeting system for containers (hookloaders, skiploaders, drawbar trailers).
• Control: Remote control or spring-loaded rollerbar for tarp extension/retraction.
• Tarp handling: Rope-guided deployment; tie-down side flaps; extendable ground hook for securing.
• Materials: Painted steelwork with six-point paint process including zinc-rich primer and barrier primer; final coating to GSB standard, Qualicoat Class 1.
• Installation: Designed for straightforward installation and ground-level operation.
• Compliance: Engineered to comply with relevant health and safety legislation for load covering devices.
• Support: Replacement parts and downloadable support files available.