Masonry Magazine January 1971 Page.75
Bulletin HM-3
New from PSCo. hoist-O-matic Scaffold continuously elevates to keep the bricklayer where the work is.
PSCo.'s new "Hoist-O-Matic" is a unique raise-up type of scaffold that uses a portable winch mechanism to raise the masons' platform and the materials platform simultaneously as the work progresses. Specially designed for masonry work by a mason, "Hoist-O-Matic" Scaffolds have all these features:
* Average time required for one man to raise one 7' section Scaffolding 9" is less than one minute.
* Scaffold height increases by adding posts and braces while bricklayers continue to work.
* Brick, block and mortar need not be rehandled. Planks handled once... do not have to be "jumped"
* Easily sets up on eneven ground
* One-man winch operation
* Ideal for ramps-saves cost of hoist or crane
* Also ideal for washing down masonry
PATENT SCAFFOLDING CO.
A DIVISION OF Harsco CORPORATION PS8