Why?
Safe reliable and robust access to the top of tank trucks, rail cars and ISO tank containers from a platform/loading rack is of paramount importance for safe and productive loading, unloading, venting and inspecting operations.
How?
Simple manual or powered operation to lower in to position to access theto the top of a tank from the ‘out of the way’ stored position. Once the safe working task is completed the Gangway is simply raised back to the stored position.
GW – Gangways
- Available in fixed length or extendable configurations for optimal reach
- Self supporting design with HD safety chains. Non self supporting available
- Non slip walking surface
- 230kg working load capacity
- Working range of -20° to +20° from the platform to the vehicle
- Parks out of the way at approx. 80°
- Safety hand rails at 1100mm min. height from the Gangway walking surface
- Mid rails and toe rails
- Easy grab operating handles
- HD safety chains
- Standard foot lock
- Easy adjust tension springs
- Available in aluminum, stainless steel and galvanized carbon steel, primed or painted
- Standard gangway widths in mm: 800, 915, 1220, 1525, 1830
- Modular construction for ease of installation, maintenance and repair
- Padded leading edge to help protect top of vehicle
- Available horizontal tracking models for maximum miss-spot situations and optional track lock
Safety Cages to suit all Flat Ramp Gangways
- Typical standard size of 1220mm x 1830mm x 800mm for tank truck. OA height 1100mm
- Typical standard size of 1220mm x 1830mm x 800mm for tank truck. OA height 1100mm Or custom size to suit each application
- Full height or top only for some rail cars
- Access Gangways are available in aluminium, stainless steel or carbon steel
- Full floor covering with lift up inspection panels in aluminum, stainless steel and GRP
- Warranty period – 18 months
- Safety cages ship separately
