Loading Gangways
What Is A Loading Gangway?
A gangway is a platform or walkway that is engineered to provide safe access between a tower or platform and a truck, boat, railcar or another type of platform. Safe Harbor's OSHA-standard access gangways are designed for a wide range of heights and variances. Gangways can be retrofitted to your existing structure and customized to suit your specific application; which is excellent for older platforms that were not designed for today's taller railcars.
What Are the Different Types of Gangways?
- Telescoping Gangways - A loading gangway with a telescoping extension
- Flat Ramp Gangways - A loading gangways with non-slip ramp
- Self Leveling Tread Gangways - A loading gangway designed for varying heights
- Custom Gangways - A loading gangway designed to your specific needs
See more details on each type below
Loading Gangway Features
- Lifting of manual units assisted by feather light spring counter-balance
- Built for harsh and high use environments
- Locks automatically in upright position with a positive foot lock mechanism
- Rugged quality bumpers on the bottom of unit for vehicle protection
- Variety of standard widths from 20" to 60" available
- 500 lbs. load capacity to accommodate potential emergency rescue efforts
- Pipe handrails standard to provide a more secure environment for truck and barge operators
- Stainless steel hardware and bronze oil impregnated bushings are provided for all pivot points to ensure long lasting performance
- Designed to meet OSHA standards
Industries Using Access Gangways
Safe Harbor creates gangways for the following industries:
- Marine Gangways
- Barge Gangways
- Pharmaceutical / Pharma Gangways
- Trucking /Tanker Gangways
- Food Processing Gangways
- Mining Gangways
- Chemical / Petrochem Gangways
Materials Offered for Gangways
Safe Harbor can custom fabricate truck and railcar gangways in various materials, such as:
- Aluminum Gangways
- Stainless Steel Gangways
- Galvanized Steel Gangways
Aluminum Truck Gangways
For loading gangways in industrial and commercial marine settings, Safe Harbor recommends the use of marine-grade aluminum. Several benefits of aluminum truck access gangways include:
- Lightweight & durability
- Lower maintenance requirements
- Ideal for loading, unloading, and inspecting & repairing vessels
- Excellent corrosion resistance
Types Of Gangways
Telescoping Gangway
Primarily used for railcar applications where vehicle height is fairly uniform. Our telescoping extension helps to close the gap for narrow railcars.
- Working range of 15 degrees below horizontal and 15 degrees above horizontal
- Equipped with our standard 22
- Self supporting with a 500lb. load capacity
Flat Ramp Gangway
Our FLT model is a flat ramp gangway. Primarily used for hopper car and hopper truck applications where vehicle height is uniform.
- Working range of 15 degrees below horizontal and 15 degrees above horizontal
- Self supporting with a 500lb. load capacity
Self Leveling Tread Gangway
Engineered with the most versatility to accommodate variations in height that typically occur while accessing liquid tank trucks.
- Working range of 45 degrees below horizontal and 50 degrees above horizontal
- Self supporting with a 500lb. load capacity
- 4 bolt nickle plated flange bearing at the main pivot point
- Double end tread for larger operator work surface
No matter your safety needs, Safe Harbor will work with you step-by-step to make sure the perfect solution is engineered. We take pride in our innovative, custom gangways.
Common Sizes for Gangways
The Safe Harbor gangways come in a variety of standard widths from 20" to 60" available. Some of the common sizes include:
| 20" Gangway | 30" Gangway | 40" Gangway |
| 50" Gangway | 60" Gangway | Custom Gangway |
Custom Gangway Features
Extended last tread for operator comfort and maneuverability- Manual, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic operation available
- Available in aluminum, galvanized steel, safety yellow painted steel, stainless steel or can be painted to your specifications
- Slip resistant deck span walk surface standard with optional bar grating or fiberglass treads available
Photos of Safe Harbor’s Gangways
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