Fall protection
on fragile industrial surfaces
on fragile industrial surfaces
At Ypsos we offer fall arrest nets for industrial roofs, providing strong, high-quality solutions for different types of roofs.
Protection Systems for Translucent Panels
Fall arrest net systems are essential for collective fall protection on roofs, especially in areas with fragile surfaces such as translucent panels and rooflights.
Diamond
50x50 mm
Wire
2.7 mm
We meet the standards
- UNE-EN 14963:2007
- UNE-EN 1873:2015+A1:2016
- DIN-EN 1873:2015.
- Made in Spain
— Our models
Fall Arrest Nets for Translucent Panels on Roofs
To ensure fall protection on roofs with translucent panels, we offer safety nets that allow surveys, maintenance, and repairs to be carried out in any area, minimizing the risk of falls.
01 / PIGNUS
PIGNUS Plate
Net for metal sheet roofs
- Trapezoidal and flat metal sheet
- Fastened to a steel profile
- Galvanized single-twist mesh
- Quick installation
02 / PIGNUS
PIGNUS Panel
Mesh for sandwich panel
- Roofs with rooflights
- Protection over translucent panels
- Adaptable modular system
- Best-selling solution
03 / PIGNUS
PIGNUS Special
Custom rigid mesh
- Custom solutions
- Complex structures
- Project-based engineering
- Reinforced strength
— What roof do you have?
Safety Nets for Every Type of Fragile Roof
Fall arrest net for metal, sheet, fiber cement, sandwich panel, or rooflight roofs. Each surface has its own technical solution; the main difference is the type of anchor.
Trapezoidal Metal Sheet Roof
Metal sheet formed with corrugations or ribs
- Works as a lightweight enclosure
- No insulation
- Very economical
- Quick installation
Sandwich Panel Roof
Prefabricated element that integrates several layers
- Good thermal insulation
- Quick installation (all in one piece)
- Clean, attractive finish
- Less flexible
Complex Industrial Roofs
Special roofs
- Non-standard geometry
- Large spans
- Specific loads
- Integration with existing installations
Fall Arrest Net Manufacturer in Spain
Domestic manufacturer of safety nets. We design and manufacture to your needs.
All of our production takes place in Spain. This allows us to control quality, offer tight lead times, and customize any project without extra costs.
24h
Quote response
48/72h
Shipping after quote acceptance
— How we work
Advantages of Our Protection for Industrial Translucent Panels
Our net for translucent panels offers several technical features that make it the best choice for this type of roof:
01 / MATERIAL
Durable material
Galvanized single-twist mesh.
02 / WATERTIGHTNESS
Custom design
Sealing spacers for waterproofing the roofs.
03 / DURABILITY
Long service life
Outdoor durability of the system thanks to its stainless and galvanized components.
04 / SAFETY
Collective protection
Provides collective protection against the risk of falling through.
05 / VERSATILITY
Fully adaptable
Adaptable to any size and shape.
— QUOTE
Quote for Fall Arrest Systems on Translucent Panels and Rooflights
If you are considering buying fall arrest nets for industrial roofs, our technical team will advise you on selecting the most suitable protection system for your needs and will provide the complete documentation for its correct installation.
- No obligation Fixed quote in writing
- Technical advice included in the offer
- Financing available for businesses
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What People Ask Us Most
About Fall Arrest Nets for Translucent Panels
What Is a Single-Twist Mesh and Why Is It Used to Protect Translucent Panels?
Single-twist mesh is a metal mesh whose weave geometry lets it deform in a controlled way under a dynamic load, such as a person falling, without breaking or coming loose from its anchors. This energy-absorbing capacity makes it suitable as a fall protection element, unlike rigid structures that can fracture or transmit the load abruptly. In PIGNUS Panel, the mesh is also galvanized to ensure outdoor durability.
Does the Protective Net Reduce the Light Coming Through the Translucent Panel?
There is some loss of light transmission associated with the presence of the net, but in practice it is small. Single-twist mesh has a high proportion of open space relative to the metal material, so the impact on natural interior lighting is limited. For installations where natural lighting is critical, we can advise you on the most suitable configuration.
Can PIGNUS Panel Be Installed Over Existing Translucent Panels Without Removing the Roof?
Yes. PIGNUS Panel is installed on the roof from the outside, over the existing rooflights, without having to remove the panel or work from inside the building.
Does the Fastening System Damage the Translucent Panel or Compromise Watertightness?
No, as long as the installation is done correctly. PIGNUS Panel includes spacer blocks that prevent direct contact between the net and the translucent panel, and sealing gaskets at each fastening point that waterproof the penetration. The roof remains watertight after installation.
The Risk of Translucent Panels on Roofs: Why Signage Is Not Enough
On a sandwich panel roof with integrated rooflights, the translucent panel and the opaque panel look exactly the same from above. Same height, same surface, same appearance. The difference is that one holds and the other does not.
This is the risk of falling through: there does not need to be a visible hole. It is enough for a worker to step where they should not for a fall with serious or fatal consequences to occur.
Occupational health and safety regulations classify translucent panels as fragile surfaces and require them to be protected. Signage, cones, or markings on the roof are complementary measures, not substitutes. Permanent collective protection is the only solution that works regardless of the worker’s behavior.
Protective Net for Translucent Panels on Sandwich Panel Roofs
PIGNUS Panel is YPSOS SAFETY’s fall arrest protection system for rooflights and translucent panels on sandwich panel roofs. Made in Spain, it was developed to solve a specific problem: permanently protecting fall-through risk points on industrial roofs without compromising the roof’s watertightness or the entry of natural light.
Technical features:
- Galvanized single-twist mesh
- Spacer blocks to avoid friction and vibration between the mesh and the translucent panel — eliminating premature deterioration of the panel from contact
- Sealing gaskets to waterproof the roof at the fastening points
- Guaranteed outdoor durability thanks to its stainless and galvanized components
- Collective protection against the risk of falling through
- Adaptable to any size and shape of rooflight
- Designed specifically for sandwich panel roofs
Standards it has been tested under:
- UNE-EN 14963:2007 (continuous rooflights of plastic material for roofs — classification, requirements, and test methods)
- UNE-EN 1873:2015 + A1:2016
- UNI-EN 1873:2014
- DIN-EN 1873:2015
Testing under four standards — Spanish, European, Italian, and German — is not common for this type of product. It is a decision by Ypsos Safety: if the system is going to protect a roof for years, it has to be rigorously tested, not just on paper.
Technical Details That Make the Difference
There are nets on the market that are simply placed over the translucent panel and considered adequate. PIGNUS Panel is designed with more care than that, and the details show in the durability of the installation.
Spacer blocks. The net does not rest directly on the translucent panel. The spacer blocks create a controlled gap between the two elements, which eliminates friction from thermal expansion and vibration caused by wind. Without this separation, the net ends up damaging the surface of the translucent panel and shortening its service life.
Sealing gaskets. Every fastening point of PIGNUS Panel incorporates a gasket that waterproofs the penetration. Fall protection should not be installed in a way that creates new water leaks. The roof must remain watertight after installation, and PIGNUS Panel guarantees that.
Galvanizing throughout the structure. The metal elements are galvanized or stainless. On industrial roofs exposed to the elements, humid atmospheres, or aggressive industrial environments, galvanizing is not an extra: it is the minimum required for the protection to keep working five and ten years after installation.
What Types of Roofs Is the Protective Net for Translucent Panels Installed On?
PIGNUS Panel is designed specifically for sandwich panel roofs, which is the type where integrated translucent panels pose the greatest risk because they are visually indistinguishable from the opaque panel.
It is the right system when:
The roof is sandwich panel with rooflights integrated in line. The most common configuration in newly built industrial buildings and recent extensions, where translucent panels alternate with opaque panels following the same roof modulation.
There is periodic maintenance work on the roof. HVAC equipment, ventilation, photovoltaic installations, or antennas that require regular roof access are the context where the risk materializes repeatedly.
The roof will be walked on by personnel not specialized in work at height. Maintenance technicians, outside installers, inspection staff: anyone who goes up on the roof without knowing exactly where the translucent panels are is a potential accident if no collective protection is installed.
A photovoltaic roof is going to be installed over sandwich panel. The installation and subsequent maintenance of the solar modules involves heavy traffic across the roof during construction and periodic access throughout the installation’s service life.