FlowStep

Safe Access Folding Stairs

Our safe access folding stairs are designed to keep operatives safe while working at height on top of road and rail tankers.

Our safe access folding stairs, part of the FlowStep range, are available in a variety of sizes and specifications, as well as various reach and width options. Because the stairs are self-levelling, this ensures are always in the horizontal position for the safest operation.

Safe Access Folding Stairs
Features and benefits

FlowSteps are constructed from a galvanised steel, therefore offering long term corrosion protection, helping to reduce the risk of an economic legacy of repeated maintenance costs. In addition, all our FlowStep range comes with anti-slip steps to provide safe footing even in harsher weather conditions. Furthermore, our FlowStep stairs can also be supplied with a fall prevention safety cage to suit your safety requirements. Here are some more features and benefits:

Fully spring balance for easy operation
Anti-slip steps for added safety
Galvanised steel construction for durability and longevity
Variable level of steps allows access to a range of tanker heights
Easy to install and operate

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Safe Access 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 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

Type: Self-levelling
No of steps: 3, 4, or 5 as standard
Max reach in horizontal: 1250mm to 2050mm
Width of steps: 800mm or 2600mm
Balance: Adjustable heavy duty compression springs
Parking vertical: spring loaded foot pedal
Adjustable chain parking: Included

Materials

Material/finish: Mild steel, fully galvanised
Main bearing: Sealed water-tight with grease point
Pivot points: Teflon bushed
Tanker protection: Bottom step fitted with rubber bumper bar

Dimensions

Standard Step Sizes

800mm wide, 3 steps with 1250mm horizontal reach
800mm wide, 4 steps with 1650mm horizontal reach
800mm wide, 5 steps with 2050mm horizontal reach
Also available in 2600mm wide, 3 steps

Standard Safety Cages Sizes

800 mm wide steps: 1400 x 1400, 1400 x 2800, 1400 x 4000 (aluminium)
2600mm wide steps: (all feature aluminium construction cages) 1400 x 4500, 1400 x 6000
In addition, for larger cage sizes see IFC Total Tank Safety cage Sytems

Optional Extras

Pneumatic control system, which allows for greater operator safety and control
Made to order special size cages in stainless steel, as well as aluminium
Safety in-fill grating wings cover the gap between the edge of the last step and the sides of the safety cage
Positional sensors to track height of tanker, so ensuring the stairs keep in contact with tanker top
Loading arm cut-outs, therefore making it easier to lift an arm over the cage
Internal compartment safety swing gates to adjust the working cage area to suit the tanker
Drive off protection key interlock system used in conjunction with traffic barriers or other types of vehicle immobilisers
Different stair parking angles
4th swivel bottom rail especially suitable for round barrel type tankers not fitted with top walkway

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FlowStep

Safe Access Folding Stairs

Our safe access folding stairs are designed to keep operatives safe while working at height on top of road and rail tankers.

Safe Access Folding Stairs
Features and benefits

Take a look at the FlowStep
Safe Access Folding Stairs