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PRODUCT GUIDE
YARD RAMPS
STEEL PLATFORMS
DOCK BOARDS
DOCK PLATES
RAIL BOARDS
DOCK LEVELERS
WHEEL RISERS
CRASH GUARD™
MEZZANINE STRUCTURES
CONVEYOR CROSSOVERS
STAIRWAYS, LANDINGS, LADDERS
CANTILEVER RACK
2-2013
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STEEL DOCK BOARD Model SC• Steelplatewithweldedsteelcurbsandlockinglegs.• Designedfor3,000to4,000poundcapacityforkliftsinlightuseapplications.
• Liftingchainsincluded.Speedy Board®option(p.5)available.• Capacity10,000and13,000pounds.• Widthof60"and72".Lengthsfrom36"to72".
STEEL DOCK BOARD Model T• All-weldedsteelconstruction,doublebenddesign.• Usewithconventional,refrigerated,andcontainertrailers,orforbelowdockconditions.
• Capacitiesfrom15,000to40,000pounds.• Twofour-holepinpocketsplacedoneachedgeforflexiblepositioning.
• Boardisheldinpositionusingtwo1”stress-proofsteelpins.• Fold-downliftingloops.Speedy Board®option(p.5)available.• Widthsfrom60"to96".
STEEL DOCK BOARD Model TFL• Samebasicdesignasthe“T”dockboard,butuseslockinglegsinlieuofsteelpins.
• Fold-downliftingloops.Speedy Board®optionavailable.• Notrecommendedforbelowdockloading.
STEEL DOCK BOARD Model TNB • Single-benddesignwithliftingchainsandfull-widthlockinglegs.• Liftingchainsincluded.Speedy Board®(p.5)optionavailable.• Notrecommendedforbelowdockloading.
RED PIN STEEL DOCK BOARD Model C•All-weldedsteelconstruction.•Providesafeloadingconditionsforcontainerandpark-outanduneventrailer-to-dockapplications.
•Dual-pinlockingsystemwithfulllengthsidepockets.• Speedy Board®option(p.5)available.•Capacitiesfrom15,000to40,000pounds.•Widthsfrom60”to96”.Lengthsfrom48”to120”.
DOCK BOARDS
Fully-weldedsteeldockboardsprovideasaferampforpoweredvehicles.Improveproductlife,safety,andefficiencybyselectingthebestproductforyourapplication. See Dock Board Selection Guide on page 5 before ordering to a ensure correct selection.
SC
TFL
TNB
C
Manufactured and tested in compliance with ANSI Standard MH30.2
T
SPEEDY BOARD® Model SB•ABluffinnovationthatallowsforkliftoperatorstostayinsidethe forkliftcageduringboardplacementandretrieval•Improvessafety,productivityandefficiency.•Capacitiesof10,000,13,000,or15,000lbs. SB
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LOCKING RING DESIGNRAIL BOARD PLACEMENT
FLARE OPTIONS
All rail board applications are factory quoted upon receipt of a fully completed Rail Board Worksheet (located on theliterature page of our website).
DOCK BOARDS
UNDERSTRUCTURE
CONTAINER RAMP Model CR•Perfectforloadingandunloadingshippingcontainersatgroundlevel.•Builttoughtowithstandheavyuse•Safelynavigatethetransitionfromgroundtothecontainerbed.•Manufacturedforusewithhandorpoweredequipment•Fullwidthstiffenerprovidesstrengthandsecurefitagainstthecontainer•Lockingchainswithaspeciallydesignedkeeperallowyoutoeasilylocktherampintotheholesinthecontainer•Standardsizesavailablein15,000to30,000capacities.Othersizesavailable.
CR
CR
RAIL BOARD Model R•All-weldedsteelconstruction.•Capacitiesfrom15,000to90,000pounds.•Rectangularorflareddesign.•Boxunderstructureforstrengthandsafety.•Heavy-dutylockingringsforsafe,securepositioning.•Liftingloopsfoldflatintorecessedpockets.Speedy Board®option(p.5)available.Canalsoaddliftingchains.
•Railboardsarecustomdesignedandbuilttomatchthespecificdockconditions.Worksheetrequiredpriortomanufacturingtoensureproperfit.
•Designedforuseonalltypesofrailcarsincludingrefrigeratedandspecialcarsforthelumberandpaperindustries.
R
Hydraulicfracturingisafastgrowingindustry.Bluff’sFrackingRampsareengineeredtoprotectexposedpipes,cablesandhosesatfracturingsites.Ourcustomsteelcrossoverrampscanaccommodatethevehiclesandindustrialequipmentthatcrossoverpipes,hosesandcablesatfracturingsites.
•160,000poundcapacity.•Customhighercapacityrampsarealsoavailable•25,000poundcapacityperaxle•Tunnel-likepassthroughforpipes,hoses,orcables•Customspecificationsavailable
FRACKING RAMP Model COR
Manufactured and tested in compliance with ANSI Standard MH30.2
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ALUMINUM DOCK BOARD Models AC & BC•10,000and15,000poundcapacities.•Full-lengthstructuralsteelbolt-oncurbsforincreasedstrengthandtopreventrunoff.
•Lockinglegsprovidesecurepositioning.•Standardliplengthforconventionaltrailersis11”,optionof14”forrefrigeratedapplications.
•Widthsfrom60”to72”,andlengthsfrom36”to96”.
ALUMINUM DOCK BOARD Model ATD• Designedforlightdutyinlowtomediumvolumeapplicationswithaforkliftorpalletjack.
•Weldedaluminumconstructionwithextrudedcurbsandlegs.• Capacitiesof10,000and15,0000pounds.• Lengthsrangingfrom36”to72”.Lockinglegsinlengthsfrom8”to13”.
ALUMINUM SPRING LOADED DOCK PLATE Model SL• Recommendedforloadingapplicationsinvolvinghandtrucks/dolliesandpalletjacks.
• Top-of-dockmounted,verticallystored.Dualspringliftassist.• OptionalKickPlatesandNon-SkidTapesurfaceavailable.
ALUMINUM DOCK PLATE Models A & B•Recommendedforlightactivity,non-poweredloadingapplications.•Bolt-onsteellegsforsecuringbetweenthedockandthetrailer.•Standardliplengthforconventionaltrailersis11",optionof14"forrefrigeratedapplications.
•Availableintwocapacityranges.Widerangeofsizesavailable.
GAS CYLINDER RAMPS Models AWL & AWC•Forthesafedistributionofspecialtygascylindersonandoffpallets.•Usedtomanuallymaneuvercylinderswitheaseandcontrol•Lightenoughtobemovedbyhandyetstrongenoughto accommodateheavycylinders.•ANSIMH30.2rated.Model AWL•Capacitiesfrom2,313lbs.to4,720lbs.•Engineeredtopalletheight.•Weldedonfulllengthleg.
Model AWC•Welded3/8”thickcurbsonbothsidesforaddedcontrol•Capacitiesfrom1,453lbs.to4,383lbs.
Aluminumproductsareidealforlowtomediumvolumedockloadingapplication.Aluminumisagreatsolutionforuseincoastalareasorthefrozenfoodindustrywherehumidityand/ormoistureispresent.BluffdockboardsanddockplatesaremanufacturedandtestedincompliancewithANSIStandardMH30.2.
A-B
AC-BC
DOCK BOARDS AND DOCK PLATES
ATD
SL
Patent No. D633,684
OptionalKickPlateandNon-SkidTape
AWLandAWCplateshavehand-holecutoutsforeasyliftingandmaneuvering.AWL
AWC
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•Capacityratedforsingle-shiftoperationata3mileperhourmaximumrateoftravel.•Stackersandothernarrowaisleloadersshouldnotbeusedonadockboard.•Paperrollclampandmulti-shiftloadingadd5,000poundstotheboardcapacity.
LENGTHTodeterminetheproperlengthofadockboard/plate,threeitemsarerequired:
1. Dockheight(D)2. Heightofhighesttruckandlowesttruck(T)3. Gradeabilityofloadingequipmentused.
EZ-ROLL
LIFTING CHAINS
SPEEDY BOARD
CAPACITY SELECTION CHART4-Wheel Forklift Lifting Capacity
3-Wheel Forklift Lifting Capacity
Board Capacity Required
2,000–3,000 2,000 10,0003,000–4,000 2,500 13,000
5,000 3,000–3,500 15,0005,000–6,000 4,000–5,000 20,000
MAXIMUM TRAILER HEIGHT SERVEDFreightLineTrailers 46”-56”FlatbedTrailers 50”-60”+BobTailTrucks 46”-48”Containers 56”-62”RefrigeratedTrailers 50”-60”
WIDTH
Bluffrecommendsaminimumproductwidthof12”to18”widerthantheoverallwidthofthevehicleorpalletused.Forimprovedendloadingefficiency,youmayconsiderincreasingboardwidth,asshowninthediagram(onright).
DOCK BOARD SELECTION GUIDE
SELECTION GUIDEWhenmakingdockboardand/ordockplateselections,considertheextremesratherthantheaverages.
CAPACITYPLATES• Weightofequipmentandheaviestload.
BOARDS •Seechart:
OPTIONS AVAILABLEEZ-Roll Attachment: Onepersonpositioningwithouttheuseofaforklift.Telescopinghandlestoresawaywhileboardisinuse.
Lifting Chains: Forpositioningofboardbyforklift.
Speedy Board® Cutouts: Allowstheforkliftdrivertheabilitytomove,place,andretrievetheboardwithoutexitingtheforklift.Forboardsonly.Suitedforforkliftswithtapered,tiltingtines.
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Asafeandcosteffectiveanswertomanyloadingdockissues.Yardrampsaretypicallyusedinground-to-dockorground-to-truckapplications.
STEEL YARD RAMPS Model SYS•All-steelweldedconstruction.
•Standardcapacities:16,000to90,000pounds.Othersizesavailable.
•Curbs8"tallforsafetyandgreatercapacity.
•Beveledapproachprovidesasmoothtransition.
•Solid18”rubbertiresprovideexcellenttractionwithoutworryofpuncture.Pneumatictiresoptional.
•Double-actinghydraulicpumptoadjusttheportableunittotheproperposition.
•Portable36’unitincludesa6’level-offforloadingandunloadingendpallets.
•Lippurchaseintotraileris16".
•Capacityofyardrampselectedmustbegreaterthanthecombinedweightoftheheaviestforkliftandtheheaviestweightofanticipatedloadsitwillcarry.
•Thewidthshouldbeatleast15”widerthanthewidestequipmenttobeusedontheramp.Usablewidthis6”
lessthanoverallwidth.
•Stationaryground-to-dockrampsaresecuredtothedockbychainsoroptionaldockchainbrackets,andare
soldwithoutundercarriageforfixedplacement.
MAXIMUM & MINIMUM SLOPES, LIP HEIGHTS, LIP LENGTHSLength & Configuration 30’ Straight
Incline30’
Level-Off 36’ Straight
Incline36’
Level-OffWheelDiameter 18” 18” 18” 18”MaximumUsableLipHeight 72” 63” 74” 67”PercentofGrade 23% 23% 19.3% 19.3%DegreesofIncline 13.0° 13.0° 10.9° 10.9°MinimumUsableLipHeight 40” 32” 42” 33”PercentofGrade 11.6% 11.8% 10.1% 9.2%DegreesofIncline 6.2° 6.2° 5.3° 5.3°
•Rampclamportowbarisincludedasstandardequipment.•Pneumatictiresareavailableforuseonunevensurfaces.
YARD RAMPS
Portable Yard Ramp with undercarriage and 6’ level-off for ground-to-truck use.
30’ straight Yard Ramps with no undercarriage and no level offs are available for stationary ground-to-dock use.
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
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RAMP CLAMP•Assistsoperatorinmovingtheyardrampovershortdistances.
•Forklifttineinsertsintotheswivelingliftloopandissecuredbyalockingdevice.
TOW BAR•Towbarfeaturesafast-locking,easyhook-uptotheyardrampandmakestowingoverlongerdistancespractical.
•Aquickdisconnectfeatureimproveshandlingefficiency.
GIRDERS•Heavy-dutyformedsteelsidegirdersprovidemainload-bearingcapability.
•SteelsidegirdersweldedtosteelZcrossmembersformasuperiorframe.
HYDRAULIC PUMP•Hydraulicsystemallowsforsmoothandquickraisingofthefrontliptotheproperdockortrailerheight.
•Thepumpismountedinternallytoprotectitfromaccidentaldamage.
•Double-acting.
• Twohydrauliccylinders.
GRATING•Self-cleaning,serratedgratingprovidesexcellenttractionandtheopendesignpreventsbuild-upofwater,snow,oil,grease,andmiscellaneousdebris.
•Thelowerendapproachplateprovidesmaximumsupportandsmoothtransitionontotherampgratingsurface.
•Note:Gratingnotsupportiveofforkliftturningmaneuvers.
MINI RAMPS Model MR• All-steelconstructionwithnoundercarriage.
• Mini-Rampavailablein15’and18’lengths
• MiniRampwidthsfrom70”to84”.
• Capacitiesfrom12,000to30,000pounds.
• Servicesheightsfrom16”to32”.
• Optionalmobilitypackageincludestwoscrewjackswithsteelcasters.
GRATING
YARD RAMP FEATURES AND OPTIONS
TOW BARRAMP CLAMP
GIRDER
HYDRAULIC PUMP
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EDGE-OF-DOCK LEVELER Model EP•Positionedbyliftingaself-storinghandleandpullingthehandletothedockfloor.(Seeillustrationabove.)
• Hydraulicoptionavailable.
•Latchassemblyactivatesthelipforwardtothefloorofthetrailerasthehandleislifted.
•Automaticallyreturnstostoredpositionwhentruckleaves.
•Bumperandbumperblocksareincluded.
•Steelfacedbumpersavailable.
•Capacitiesfrom20,000to30,000pounds.
•Widthsof66”,72”&78”.
•Refrigeratedlipoptional.
•Workingrangeof5”aboveand5”belowdock.
LO-DOCK LEVELER Model LD•RaisesEdge-of-DockLevelerstoproperworkingheight.
•Workingrangeof5”aboveand5”belowdock.
•Raisepresentdockheightasmuchas11”withoutexpensivealterations.
•Completelyassembled;nositeweldingrequired.
•Easilyinstalledonanyconcretedockwithoutweldingormodifications.
•Capacitiesfrom20,000to30,000pounds.
•Hydraulicoptionavailable.Anchorkitalsoavailable.
•Becauseofgradabilityproblems,docklevelersarenotrecom-mendedforusewithpalletjacksorstackers.
•Refrigeratedlipisoptional.
•Lo-DockLevelerisavailablewithDoorSealOption.
•Completedworksheetsensureproperfitandfunction.
LD
EP
LD WITH DOOR SEAL
DOCK LEVELERS
EDGE-OF-DOCK LEVELER WITH EZ PULL HANDLE
DOORSEAL
OPTION
Fastandeasytooperate,Bluff’sEdge-of-DockLevelerispositionedbyliftingaself-storinghandleandpullingthehandletothedockfloor.Thelatchassemblyactivatesthelip,movingitforwardtothefloorofthetrailerasthehandleislifted.Whenreleased,thehandleautomaticallyreturnstoastoredposition.
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WHEEL RISERS•Eliminateunsafe,belowdockloadingconditions.
•Reducedamagetoloadingequipment.
•Positiontrailersproperlyabovedockformoreefficientloading.
•Heightsupto12".Widthsof18”and24”.
•Lengthstoaccommodatebothsingle,dual,ortandemaxletrailers.
•Wheelriserscanbeportableorpermanentlypositioned.
•Customsizesavailable.
•Completedworksheetsensureproperfitandfunction.
STEEL WHEEL RISERS Model SWR• Tabsforanchoring
ALUMINUM WHEEL RISERS Model AWR• Handholdsforeasymoving.
STEEL PLATFORMS Model SP•Affords90degreeturnabilityforsafeforkliftmaneuvering.
• Fast,economicalwaytoexpandyourdockareaandincreasefreighthandlingcapabilitieswithouttheexpenseofsiteorconcretework.
•Optionaladjustable,telescopinglegsof44”to55”allowelevationstomeetmostdockheightrequirements.
• Steelplatformscaneasilyberelocatedtootherareaswhereafree-standingloadingdockmaybeneeded.
•Completedworksheetsensureproperfitandfunction.
SWR
AWR
SP
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WHEEL RISERS & PLATFORMS
YARD RAMP SHOWN WITH STEEL PLATFORMPLATFORM SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL HANDRAILS
AND FLIP PLATE
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SR
SRB
ImproveplantsafetyandefficiencywithCrashGuardbyreducingthecostsassociatedwithemployeeinjury,machinerydowntime,insuranceclaims,andbuildingrepairsduetoaccidentalcollisions.
All Crash Guard Safety Products come standard with a Safety Yellow powder coat finish. Available in four standard colors, custom colors, and galvanized finish.
Safety Yellow Gloss Orange Blue Ribbon Gloss Black
CRASH GUARD SAFETY BARRIERS
CHANGEPHOTOTONEWMODEL
TUFF GUARD SAFETY RAIL Model TGR/TGP•Installsinminuteswithordinaryhandtoolsandconcretedrill.
•Formed10gaugesteelrailsinlengthsupto12'.
•Railscanwithstandimpactsof10,000poundstravelingatsixmilesperhour.
•Baseplatesare8"squarex1/2"thicksteel.
•Fastenersareincluded.5/8”anchorsprovided.
•Roundedtoprailswillpreventinjuriesandprovideaddedpersonnelprotection.
Original Crash Guard design available. Call for information.
MODULAR PROTECTIVE BARRIER Model MPB•Inexpensiveandsimpleanswertosolvingdifficultsafetybarrierprotectionproblemsinyourplant.
•Simpletoinstall,add-onorcustomizeguardraillengthsinthefield.
•Light-weight“liftout”designallowstemporaryaccesstospecificareasquicklyandsafely
•42”doubleguardrailmeetsOSHAguidelinesforfallprotection.
•Formed11gaugesteelrailsinlengthsupto10’.
•Installationhardwarenotincluded.1/2”anchors recommended.
BOLLARD Model SRB•Protectpersonnel,machineryandstructures.
• Simplyboltintoposition–noconcreteworkrequired.
• 36”or42”high,6”I.D.sch40pipe.
•10”x10”x5/8”base.
•PlasticCap.
•3/4”mountholes.
MPB
SRT
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• DGhas3/8”x10”x10”steelbaseplatewith5/8”holes (fastenersnotincluded).1/2”anchorsrecommended.
• DGcanbefastenedtobothfloorandwall.• DG48-3has1/4”x6”x6”steelbaseplateandonlyfastenstofloor(fastenersnotincluded).
•DG48-3isasmallerlightermodelthatallowsfortighterfitarounddoortrack.
POST PROTECTOR Model PO•Variousthicknessprotectionsavailablein1/4",3/8"and1/2".
•Heightprotectionavailablein12",18"and24".•Standardmodelsfitaroundrackpostsupto4"wide.•Fastenersnotincluded.1/2”anchorsrecommended.
BOLT-ON POST PROTECTOR Model CP•42”standardheightwithanyheightavailable.•Easilyinstalled.Noanchoringnecessary.
•Boltsdirectlytocolumnforadditionalcolumnreinforcement.•Excellentcolumnreinforcementfordamagedposts.
BULLNOSE POST PROTECTOR Model CPBN•Protectsrackcolumnsfromdamage.•Easilyinstalled.Boltstocolumn(flooranchorsoptional).•24”–42”heightcolumnprotection.•Boltsdirectlytocolumn(flooranchorsoptional).
DG48-3
PO
RG
CRASH GUARD SAFETY BARRIERS
MG
DG
CPBN
RACK GUARD Model RG•Asimpleandinexpensivewaytoabsorbforktruckimpactthatcandamagepalletrackuprightsandvaluableproduct.
•Heavydutydesign.Boltedtofloorforextrastability.
•Wrap-aroundfeatureprotectsrackfrombothfrontandaisledamage.
•Hardwarekitsavailableuponrequest(1/2”anchors).MACHINE GUARD Model MG• Fullyweldedunitcreatesbarriersbetweentraffic
areasandvaluablemachinery.• Heightsavailablein10”,24”,and42”sizes.• 4”squaresteeltubingwith1/2”x8”x8”baseplates.• 5”squaresteeltubingcomeswith1/2”x10”x10”
baseplates.• Quickandeasyinstallation.
Protectsoverheaddoortracksfromdamage.Wrap-aroundtrackdesignforfreedooroperation.Chamferededgeforreducedriskofinjurywhenloweringdoor.3/16”thicksteel.
DOOR TRACK PROTECTORS Model DG & DG48-3
CP
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MEZZANINES
MEZZANINE STRUCTURES
• Non-weldedboltconnectionsandflexibilityofdesignallowforfuturemodifications,relocationand/orexpansionandpotentialreconfiguration.
• Equipmentandmachinerymountingoptionsavailable;multi-tieredintegrationofexistingstructures.
• Maximizationofverticalclearanceforexceptionalunder-mezzaninespaceutilization.
• Highqualitydesignandstandardizationofcomponentstokeepinstallationcostsdown.
General Mezzanine Specifications• Free-standing,pre-fabricatedstructure.Requires
noon-sitewelding.
• RegisteredStructuralEngineertosuperviseorapprovealldesignsanddetails.
• Engineering(PE)sealonfinaldrawingswhereapplicable.
• Pre-fabricationdrawingssubmittedforapproval.
• StructuraldesigninaccordancewiththeAmericanInstituteofSteelConstruction(AISC)ManualofSteelConstruction.
• JoistConstructionperformedinaccordancewiththeSteelJoistInstitute(SJI).
Decking Options
Thereareseveraloptionsavailablefordecking(bargrating,B-deck,wood).Specialoptionsincludeswinggates,stair-waysandworkplatforms,dropplates,customopenings,horizontalhandrailsandconveyorsupportsystems.
MULTI-TIERED MEZZANINE STRUCTURE
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CONVEYOR CROSSOVERS AND STAIRWAYS
CONVEYOR CROSSOVERS
Bluff’sgoalistoprovideyouwithcrossoversolutionswhichmaximizetheefficiencyofyouroperationsandminimizethecostlypotentialofinjurybykeepingyourpersonnelsafe.
Conveyor Crossover Specifications• Weldedsteelconstructionforlongerlifecycleandlower
maintenancecosts.
• Customizationofcapacitiesandconfigurations,specificwidthsandverticalclearances.
• AlternateconfigurationsincludingU-shaped,Z-shapedandL-shapedwithintermediatelandingswherenecessary.
STAIRWAYSBluffstartsitsproductplanningwithanassessmentofyourstairwayapplicationneeds.Ourprofessionalengineersthendevelopaplanwhichcaneitherbeintegratedintoyourexistinginstallationorcanbeanew,freestandinginstallation.AllstairwayssystemsareIBC,UBSandOSHAcompliant.
Stairway Specifications• 36”standardwidth.Customizationavailable.
• Treadoptions:bargrateordiamondplate.
• Closedrisers.
• Customsizesandconfigurations:straight,L-ShapedandU-shapedrunswithintermediatelandings.
• Stairtowersystemsaredesignedtomeetyourexactheightandspacerequirements.
• Stringerswithweldedhandrail.Treadsboltbetweenstringers.
• Bolt-ongriprail.
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LANDINGS AND LADDERS
Ifyouhaveaverticalriseexceeding12feet,youmusthaveanintermediatelanding.Bluffwillactivelyworkwithyoutodesignanddevelopthemostfunctionalandefficientstairsystempossiblewithinyourspaceconstraints.Landingscanbeprovidedwithstairsorsoldseparately.
Landings Specifications• Fixedhandrailincompliancewithapplicablecode.
• Gateoptionsforplatformlanding.
• Customsizesandconfigurations(straight,L-shapedandU-shapedruns).
• Toplandingsavailableforspecificingress/egressrequirements.
• Choiceofdeckingmaterial.(Seepage12fordeckingoptions.
LANDINGS
LADDERS
Designapplicationsincludesimplefixedladders,cagedanduncagedladdersaswellasshipsladders.AllBluffladdersaredesignedandconstructedincompliancewithOSHAandANSIStandards.
Straight Ladders• All-weldedsteel.
• Requirecagingwhenheightsexceed20’.
• Intermediatelandingrequiredwhenover30’.
• Rungsare3/4”serratedroundrebar.
• Handrailextends42”abovetoprung.
Ships Ladders• Boltedsteel.
• Nocagingrequirements.
• Intermediatelandingrequiredwhenover12’.
• Treaddepthof6”,widthupto36”.
• Ladderwith36”griprail,handrail42”abovetoptread.
• Threepiececonstructionconsistingof2stringerswithweldedgriprailandboltedtreads.
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CANTILEVER RACK
CANTILEVER RACK•Minimizefootprintofstoragespacewhilemaximizingverticalandhorizontalspaceusage.
•Capitalizeonthehigherliftingcapacityandoperationalcapabilityofcurrentliftingequipment.
•Reducehandlingtimeandenhanceefficiencyofinventorycontrol/managementthroughimprovedaccessibilitytostoragespace.
•Minimizecostofdamagedproductfromstoragestructureobstacles.
Arms• Thecapacityofacantileverrackisbasedontheupright
heightandthelengthofthearms.
• Cantileverarmsareeitherstraight(usedforstableloadssuchaslumber,steelsheets,cartons,etc.)orinclined(usedforcylindricalobjectsorloadswhichtendtorollforward).
• Armsarecompletelyadjustableon4”centers.Armsareweldedtoamountplatewhichisthenboltedtotheupright.
Upright Column•Uprightcolumnheighttakesintoconsiderationthelimitationsofceilingheightandceilingconditionssuchassprinklersystem,lightingfixtures,etc.aswellasthereachofyourliftingequipment.
•HighstrengthsteelcolumnsareeitherSingle-SidedorDoubleSidedandrangeinheightfrom8’to20’
•Columnsarepre-punchedwith4”centeredarmmountingholes.
Cantilever Base• Cantileverbasehasafactoryoptionofeitherbeing
completelyweldedconstructionorbolt-onconstruction.Bothoptionsprovideastable,rigidbaseconnection.
Brace• Bracingbetweenuprightsallowsforcontinuousrows
forlongerstockandforuninterruptedloadingandunloading.
Options•MaterialTray–usedasaproductpanforlooselystoreditemsofvaryingsizes.
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