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Power Mechanical Folding Stairs

The FlowStep Power system is available across much of our FlowStep tanker access step range and is ideal for environments where tanker access folding stairs are frequently used. They address concerns related to manual handling by workers and are perfect for situations where the equipment is just too heavy for manual operation. Powered control promoting a safer and more controlled working environment.

Built on the proven stability of the FlowStep range, the FlowStep Power pack feature a durable control panel that can be operated by workers, even while wearing PPE gloves. A simple panel with up/down control is installed on the gantry or platform, powered by compressed air. The system utilises pneumatic rams to quickly raise and lower the folding stairs onto the tankers, accurately and safely positioning them in seconds. Rated for outdoor use in temperatures ranging from -20°C to +80°C, this system is ideal for industrial applications worldwide. Atex rated versions are also available.

Power Mechanical Folding Stairs
Features and benefits

Using the Flowstep Power pack provides two primary benefits.

  1. It removes any concerns over manual lifting and repetitive stress. Even though our folding stair units are compression spring balanced and can be manually lifted and lowered, the FlowStep power pack gives the site effortless operation and on busy sites there is often a concern over the repetitive stress, which is also removed.
  2. For larger stair and cage systems, such as 5 step or wide folding stairs with big cages the weight of the system can become cumbersome and heavy to lift. In these application IFC recommend the use of the FlowStep power pack as standard.

Features Include:

  • Simple to use GRP control panel for easy operation. Panel comes with up / down toggle and air pressure gauge as standard.
  • Industrial pneumatic ram with adjustable intake valves to ensure smooth control
  • Heavy duty mounting brackets for ram and control panel
  • Optional press-down feature.
  • Available with ATEX components for hazardous areas
  • Can be fitted to new stairs or retrofitted to existing site mounted stairs
  • We can supply a standalone mains electric powered compressor to provide air directly to the system on sites where an air supply is not readily available

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Power Mechanical Folding Stairs

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The technical details

Below you will find all the key technical data, as well as the specification for our Flow Step Power Mechanical Folding Stairs. If you would like to discuss this in more detail, then please just get in touch. Because we are always happy to help and answer any queries you may have.

Description

  • Pneumatic power pack for IFC folding stairs
  • Gantry mounted GRP control panel
  • Double acting pneumatic powered cylinder
  • Inlet air filter regulator with built in pressure gauge and semi-automatic drain
  • Retrofit kit comes with platform mounting plate and piston ram brackets
  • System works at 6 bar clean air with xx cfm

Materials

  • GRP enclosure for control panel
  • Anodised aluminium cylinder housing with rolled stainless steel rod
  • Cylinder mounting brackets – Carbon steel, powder coated finish

Dimensions

  • Cylinder: 900mm L x 110mm W x 110mm D
  • Control panel: 250mm L x 180mm W x 120mm D

See FlowStep for Stairs and Standard Cage sizes

Optional Extras

  • Stainless steel control panel for highly corrosive atmospheres
  • Atex certified panel and cylinder for hazardous areas
  • Industrial compressor for sites without suitable air supply
  • GRP cabinet for housing compressor and electrical controls

Relevant industries

Suitable for the following sectors

Chemical
Manufacturing

Cement, Powders
& Aggregates

Bulk Tank
Storage

Fuel
& Energy

Food
& Beverage

Solvents
& Inorganics

Railway
Depots

Breweries
& Distilleries

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Case Study
The Power Mechanical Folding Stairs in action

See how we designed a solution to accommodate every conceivable size of a tanker and provide safe access across the length of a tanker body, whilst also taking into account the site’s height restrictions.