Anchor Connect
DavitPro Anchor Connect is a roof anchor connection system designed to provide safe façade and rope access where standard davits won't fit. By positioning the anchor point away from the roof edge and extending reach with a rigging arm, it creates a secure working line over complex roof layouts. Ideal for buildings with limited edge space, weak perimeters or congested roof zones, Anchor Connect delivers safe, compliant access without compromising the structure.
DESIGNED FOR COMPLEXITY
Maximum Flexibility For Intricate Building Configurations
Where conventional davit base installation fails to overcome structural or spatial challenges, Anchor Connect reimagines building façade access by separating the anchor point from the working edge.
The system engages an engineered rigging arm to extend reach. With its innovative design, Anchor Connect solves common installation obstacles quickly – maintaining worker protection, full safety compliance, and operational efficiency.
Structural Versatility
Positions anchor posts away from weak roof edges, allowing safe installation on structurally verified areas when traditional davit bases aren't suitable.
Engineered Load Distribution
Designed for congested rooftops, letting you carry out rope access without being blocked by plant, walkways or architectural features.
Space-Efficient Installation
An adjustable support leg spreads forces under load, protecting the anchor point while allowing safe, extended reach from the rigging arm.
Rope Protection Technology
Built-in rollers guide the rope smoothly over the arm, reducing wear, improving control and extending equipment life.
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Intelligent positioning
Durable anchorage post installed further from the façade edge, ensuring structural capacity is verified and adequate.
Integrated safety and efficiency
Dual integral lugs enable safe and efficient rope rigging with redundancy built into the design.
Pre-engineered force distribution
The extended rigging arm reduces system strain with an adjustable supporting leg.
Innovative integrations
Strategically positioned anti-abrasion rollers prevent rope wear and ensure smooth operation.
Modular configuration
Multiple arm lengths and overhang options accommodate diverse building geometries and access requirements.
Independently tested and certified
By DEKRA – to EN 795:2012 and BS 8610:2017 for industrial rope access applications.
VERSATILE APPLICATIONS
Reliable Rope Access for Challenging Environments
Anchor Connect excels in scenarios where conventional davit installations face practical or structural limitations. By decoupling the anchor location from the working edge, this system opens up façade access possibilities on buildings previously considered difficult or unsuitable for traditional height safety equipment.
Key Applications:
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Buildings with insufficient edge structural capacity for davit bases
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Historic or architecturally sensitive façades where edge mounting is prohibited
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Rooftop environments with congested perimeters (e.g. plant rooms, equipment, services)
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Structures with complex parapet details or waterproofing concerns at edges
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Retrofit scenarios where structural reinforcement isn't feasible
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Multi-level buildings requiring flexible access points at various heights
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Industrial facilities with restricted edge access due to operational constraints
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Flexible Configurations That Meet Your Requirements
Anchor Connect is integrated with multiple configurations, allowing precise specification for your building's unique geometry and access needs.
Key technical parameters:
Anchorage pedestals (post heights)
1m standard height for typical installations with custom heights available on request.
Rigging arms (four standard configurations)
Arm 1: 3m maximum length, 1m overhang – 35kg. Arm 2: 3m maximum length, 1m overhang – 57kg. Arm 2A: 3m maximum length, 1.5m overhang – 57kg. Arm 3: 3m maximum length, 1.5m overhang – 90kg.
Supporting braces
Adjustable supporting brace for load distribution, integrated with arm assembly for optimal stability.
Material options
Grade 304 stainless steel (standard). Grade 316 stainless steel (coastal/industrial environments). Galvanized mild steel (budget-conscious applications).
CERTIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCE
Independently Verified for Performance and Compliance
Every component of the Anchor Connect system undergoes rigorous independent testing by DEKRA Exam GmbH to ensure compliance with the most demanding British, European and international safety standards. Our certification process verifies that the system performs reliably, safely and efficiently under both static and dynamic loading conditions representative of real-world industrial rope access scenarios – with the safety of workers paramount throughout the process.
All Personal Fall Protection Equipment and anchor devices are manufactured in line with EN 795:2012 standards, with safety protocols tested under BS 8610:2017. Structural steel and aluminium is manufactured in an EN 1090 tested facility, with all processes certified and marked by DEKRA and CE. Quality Management is certified across the board with ISO 9001:2015.
STANDARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
EN 795:2012
BS 8610:2017
BS 7883:2019
ISO 9001:2015
EN 1090
DEKRA Certified
CE Marked
FAQS
Anchor Connect Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor Connect is an engineered façade access system that provides davit-style suspended access without installing a traditional davit base at the building edge.
It allows the anchor post to be positioned away from the perimeter while still providing safe over-edge rope access for maintenance, inspection and cleaning.
Choose Anchor Connect when a perimeter-mounted davit base isn't practical.
This is common here:
- The building edge cannot support davit loads
- Roof sapce at the edge is restricted
- Waterproofing or achitectural features must be protected
- Retrofit or historic buildings limit edge alterations
Anchor Connect delivers suspended access without the structural demands of edge mounting.
Anchor Connect posts can typically be positioned well back from the edge using reach arms up to 3 metres in length.
Exact positioning depends on structural capacity, building geometry and load calculations. Our engineers assess each project and specify a compliant, certified layout.
Yes. Anchor Connect is designed for suspended façade access, including window cleaning and external maintenance.
The extended arm provides safe standoff from the building face, while integrated rollers reduce rope wear and improve movement control. It's ideal where permanent edge davits would be intrusive or impractical.
Yes, when configured corectly.
The system includes dual connection points, allowing a separate resuce line to be rigged win lin with best practice. A documented rescue plan and trained personnel are still required.
We can assist with rescue configuration and compliance planning.
We typically require:
- Roof plans and sections
- Structural material details (concrete, steel, etc.)
- Edge/parapet details
- Intended use and frequency
If drawings aren't available, our engineers can carry out a site survey and provide certified structural calculations and installation drawings.
Anchor Connect must be visually checked before use and formally inspected at least annually by a competent person under BS 7883:2019.
After any fall or structural change, the system must be assessed before reuse. We can provide inspection support or managed recertification services.
Physical installation typically takes 1-3 days depending on site conditions.
From enquiry to certified installation, projects usually take around 8-16 weeks to allow for engineering, calculations and approvals. Timescales are confirmed after initial assessment.
Any structural alteration near the anchor location should trigger a review.
New plant, roofing works, façade changes or penetrations ca affect load paths. The system may require reassessment or recertification to remain compliant.
Still have questions?
Our in-house engineering team is here to help. Contact us for project-specific technical guidance, bespoke solutions, or to discuss your façade access requirements.
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