Available as 3, 4, or 5 step models our Folding Stairs provide a nominal horizontal reach from 1.25m to 2.05m. Stair treads are fitted with ‘moonscape’ treads that easily drain to prevent icy or greasy surfaces and each step remains horizontal whilst the Folding Stairs automatically adjust to varying tanker heights.
The basic spring balanced Folding Stairs design has been expanded to cater for many additional requirements such that AKTEK are now able to offer a safe and efficient solution for virtually all tanker access needs. The standard 800mm stair width may be increased to 4.0m, and safety cage widths up to 9.0m are offered in steel or aluminium. These full tanker length cages may be pneumatically or hydraulically power assisted.

Features
• Fully balanced self-levelling steps to automatically adjust to varying tanker heights
• Fully draining slip-free ‘moonscape’ grating on steps
• Safety handrails and knee guards fitted as standard
• Hinged safety step to protect against accidentally trapping toes
• Pull-rope to assist returning stairs to ‘parked’ position
• Vertical locking device (optionally offset) for ‘parked’ position with foot-pedal release
• Extended outboard step to provide additional area and stability, for stepping onto the tanker top
• Rubber bumper to prevent sparking and reduce risk of tanker damage

Benefits
• Safe, reliable and easy means of tanker access
• Maintenance free spring cylinder and rotation joints
• Fulfils current Health & Safety at Work requirements and promotes safe working practice on tanker tops

Applications
Safe access from fixed platforms to the top of a Road Tanker, Rail Tank Wagon, or ISO Container to:
• Inspect the tanker for safety and maintenance
• Load the tanker
• Check the load and take samples
• Wash or de-contaminate compartment

Technical Specification
Dimensions

• Horizontal reach: choice of 1250mm, 1650mm or 2050mm
• Step width:800mm (standard)
• Optional safety cage: 1400mm deep x 1400mm (or 2800mm) wide
• Special full tanker length safety cages available

Construction

• Fabricated from mild steel section with steps manufactured from fully draining slip free ‘moonscape’ grating

Finish

• Hot dip galvanised to BS729. Special painting is also available

Finish

• 8 x 18mm bolts to platform