Area of Application
The ISOSTOP systems are generally characterized by a slim design. This makes transport and installation in high alpine terrain much easier. They are an effective and efficient system used to protect life, infrastructure and other elements at risk. ISOSTOP 1:1 scale tested carrying both European and Swiss certifications.
Rope Guidances
The upper and lower bearing ropes are led through a rope guidance that is integrated on each post head and base plate. Each guidance provides large curved surfaces to help protect the ropes and allow unobstructed movement. The guidance is designed to be robust and with no movable parts in order to ensure longevity and zero maintenance.
Integrated Ladder
Post are constructed from a conventional profile-section. Each post has an integrated ladder composed of rungs spaced at 50 cm intervals in the webbing of the I-beam. The ladder assists in the installation of the fence as well as routine inspection and maintenance.
Base Plate
The universal base plates of the ISOSTOP systems can be used for compression-tension anchoring, as well as for placement on foundations or walls. The unique mounting bolt enables free-standing installation of the posts, which saves significant time, especially when assembling a helicopter.
Lateral Anchorage
The lateral anchoring of the ISOSTOP systems is clearly structured and can be reduced to a minimum of anchors by use of efficient brake elements. This shortens the construction time and reduces construction costs.
Retaining Rope Anchorage
ISOSTOP systems do not have brake elements on the upslope side of the fence and are therefore particularly insensitive to surface loads such as static snow loads, avalanches or landslides. Due to the optimal interaction of the nets, ropes, posts and brake elements, the forces in the retaining ropes are small and enable a small number of anchors and reduced anchor lengths.
Simplex Brake Element
Friction-based brake elements, such as the SIMPLEX brake, have a long history of proven use and impresses with its simplicity during transport, installation and maintenance.
