En dag med Scanmast: Å bygge en telekommast under tøffe nordiske forhold
Da vi møtte Scanmast på byggeplassen deres i Torsång en kald og våt senhøstdag, ble vi møtt av klassisk skandinavisk vær: regn, gjørme og bitende fuktighet. Perfekte forhold for å teste verneutstyret vårt – TEGERA PRO 9125-hanskene og JALAS 9998/9998 GTX-verneskoene.
En 48 meter høy telekommast ferdigstilt på bare halvannen dag
I Torsång har Scanmast bygget en 48 meter høy telekommast uten integrert elektronikk. Til tross for utfordrende værforhold ble hele byggingen fullført på bare halvannen dag. Vi fulgte feltingeniørene deres gjennom hver eneste fase av jobben, og så hvordan ekspertise, sikkerhetsrutiner og presisjon går opp i en høyere enhet på en ekte byggeplass.
Byggeprosessen – trinn for trinn
- Grunnarbeid
Betongplater og -sokler støpes på stedet og danner det stabile fundamentet som masten står på. - Montering på bakkenivå
Mastseksjonene monteres horisontalt – en oppgave som krever både styrke og presisjon når man arbeider med tunge, kalde stålkomponenter. - Sikring av masten for løfting
Kjettinger og strekkstropper festes for å klargjøre masten for et trygt og stabilt løft. - Løft med to kraner
To kraner løfter masten opp i vertikal posisjon. Feltingeniører styrer prosessen fra bakken, og holder kontinuerlig kontakt med kranførerne for millimeterpresis plassering. - Endelig installasjon
Når masten er på plass, boltes den fast til soklene. Deretter klatrer en tekniker opp i masten for å fjerne løftekjettinger og gjøre den siste sikkerhetskontrollen og sekundærstøpingen.
More Than a Job — A Lifestyle in the Field
Scanmast’s field engineers describe their work as a lifestyle. They travel across the country, often to remote locations far from towns or roads. They appreciate the freedom and variation, but the work also demands resilience — especially in harsh weather, strong winds, rain, and cold.
Safety is always the top priority:
- They always work in pairs when heights are involved.
- Every project begins with a thorough site and risk assessment.
- They follow a detailed construction manual, supported by Scanmast’s engineering department that calculates load, wind tolerance, and structural requirements.
- New technicians are trained by experienced colleagues and at Scanmast’s own training tower in Mora — including height-safety exercises.
The Products and What the Technicians Thought of Them
Working long days outdoors in cold, wet, and muddy conditions puts high demands on personal protective equipment. During the Torsång project, Scanmast’s field technicians had the opportunity to test some of our most popular PPE products: TEGERA PRO 9125 precision gloves and JALAS 9998/9998 GTX waterproof safety boots.
Below, you’ll find the technicians’ testimonials along with links to the product pages — simply click on the product.
TEGERA Pro 9125
Perfect for hand-held tools
Ergonomic, synthetic glove with Microthan®+ and reinforced safety features.
JALAS Exalter 9998 GTX
A GORE-TEX boot for medium cold winters
A waterproof safety boot with GORE-TEX, ideal for a wet and medium cold season.
JALAS Exalter 9988 GTX
A mid-cut safety shoe, now with GORE-TEX
A light, comfortable, waterproof shoe with side-mounted BOA® and highest protection.
TEGERA PRO 9125 – Precision Gloves for Technical Work
Field engineers prefer thin gloves for installation and mounting work because they need excellent dexterity and fingertip control. TEGERA PRO 9125 fit their needs perfectly.
“I use this model often. It’s thin, durable, and perfect when you’re screwing and assembling.
In winter I switch to a lined version.”
— Alexander, Field Engineer
JALAS GTX Safety Boots – Lightweight, Waterproof, and Stable
Both the JALAS 9988 GTX and JALAS 9998 GTX safety boots made an immediate impression. Coming from heavy low-cut safety shoes and rubber boots, the upgrade was significant.
Technicians highlighted:
- exceptionally lightweight feel
- high ankle support and stability
- excellent grip while climbing
- waterproof GORE-TEX protection that kept feet dry in muddy terrain
“They felt very light and stable.”
— Mattias, Field Engineer
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