A Glass Replacement Unit (GRU) consists of a winch incorporated in the BMU with wire rope running from the base via pulleys to the end of the jib. A snap-hook is attached to the wire rope and is suspended in front (or at the back) of the gondola. The hook can carry various tools, including a special suction tool that can hold heavy glass panels.

Telescopic BMUs are a series of heavy-duty maintenance equipment designed for large and complex buildings. With a telescoping jib that is made up of multiple sections, these machines are capable of reaching up to 40 meters, making them ideal for high-rise buildings. One of the key benefits of telescopic BMUs is their versatility.

Building maintenance units with a fixed jib can be equipped with a Glass Replacement Unit (GRU). Glass panels can be replaced by using the BMU. The ho ist system is used to lower the glass panels into place.

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Above: 2-stage telescopic jib BMU with 46 ft outreach, platform with 8 ft approach system (pantograph), moving counterweight and 880 lbs Glass Replacement Unit (GRU) on Saffron Square Building D, London, UK.

The BMU can be equipped with telescopic or scissor pantographs for recess areas, soft donuts to avoid any damage on the inclined ( positive and negatives) facades, soft rope system when required, Auxiliary Hoist or GRU for glass replacement up to 1Tn capacity ( according to EN1808 norm ), internal telephone communication between cradle, BMU and ...

When it comes to construction, implementing a Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) into a building in the earliest stage brings several advantages. For example, the Glass Replacement Unit (GRU) of a roof car be used for the hoisting of construction materials as long as the maximum capacity of the GRU is being kept in mind.

A Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) is a mechanical system designed to facilitate access to the exterior façades of high-rise buildings for maintenance and repair purposes. These units, often custom-built, provide a secure and stable platform from which maintenance tasks such as window cleaning, façade repairs, painting, and inspection can be ...

Sky Climber engineers developed a special motorized slewing system to cope with the BMU’s six steel wire ropes, four ropes for the cradle and two ropes for the approach system. The two BMU’s are also fitted with an auxiliary hoist for glass replacement (GRU) with 500kg capacity.

Manntech and CoxGomyl’s building maintenance units (BMUs) are chosen all over the world for their reliability and eficiency. Over the years a replacement may be required when an original building maintenance unit hasn’t been properly maintained and is beyond economical repair or when the BMU has reached the end of its service life.