Manriding/Working Cages
SPA manufacture and supply manriding cages fully compliant with current legislation and UK safety in Tunnelling standard BS6164, including the necessity for all manriders to be fully enclosed.
We offer standard capacities of 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 16-man units, ensuring a solution for every requirement. In addition, we provide bespoke designs tailored to meet our clients' specific needs and specifications, delivering safe, efficient, and customised solutions for every project.
Capacity | Length | Width | Height | Additional Information |
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1 Person - SWL 125kg | 0.65m | 0.65m | 2.3m | |
2 Person - SWL 250kg | 0.8m | 0.8m | 2.3m | |
4 Person - SWL 500kg | 1.0m | 1.0m | 2.3m | |
8 Person - SWL - 1000kg | 1.6m | 1.0m | 2.3m | |
12 Person - SWL - 1500kg | 2.4m | 1.2m | 2.3m | Can be used as an ambulance cage (cage include mouse hole for stretcher access/egress). |
16 Person - SWL 2000kg | 2.0m | 2.0m | 2.3m | Can be used as an ambulance cage or a cable installation cage. |
Manriding Cage features:
- Removable mesh panels to allow manriders to be used as a suspended working cage.
- Harness attachement points for when operating as working cages.
- Wire rope assemblies with secondary bonds (double bonded) fitted as standard.
- CE plated and BS6164 compliant (fully enclosed).

Suspended Working Platform
Suspended working platform with a SWL of 2250kg.
- Dimensions - L 5.75m X W 2.2m.
- Minimum shaft diameter of 8.2m.
- Fitted with rubber tyred wheels to run on shaft wall.
- Removable gate to allow materials loaded on pallet.
- Harness attachment points for 4 men.
