As the trucking loading industry continues to grow in Western Canada, more and more operations and facilities require secure and durable truck loading platforms. If your operations lack a safe truck loading system or your current one is damaged or facing difficulties maintaining performance and efficiency, now is the time to invest in a new truck loading platform.
At Northern Platforms, we are proud to be the premier SafeRack safe access solutions distributor. Our inventory of truck access platforms provides our customers with various advantages along with improvements in safety and efficiency. Next, we’ll discuss why you should choose a truck loading platform from SafeRack and how Northern Platforms can support your operations with our decades of expertise. Keep reading to learn more!
Quality Truck Loading Platforms
At Northern Platforms, we are proud to be your top Canadian distributor of SafeRack truck loading platforms. Whether your trucks have top hatches, bottom hatches, or both, Northern Platforms has the loading platforms you need to ensure your workers are safe. As an industry leader in safe access solutions, Northern Platforms has a comprehensive inventory of truck loading platform solutions to meet your facility’s needs, including one-of-a-kind applications.
Moreover, Northern Platforms’ inventory of SafeRack loading platforms is designed to withstand the wear and tear of industrial environments. Each of their platforms is engineered with heavy-gauge galvanized steel or aluminum, so you can rest assured that the truck loading platforms you invest in today will last well into the future! When you need quality truck loading platforms, trust the safe access solution experts at Northern Platforms to have the solutions you need in stock and ready to ship!
Expert Support from Industry Leaders
One of the many advantages of working with Northern Platforms for your access solution needs is that our comprehensive inventory is backed by expert customer service. For instance, say you’re unsure of what truck loading platform from SafeRack would be best suited for your facility. In that case, Northern Platforms’ team of safe access solution experts can assist you with determining the best loading platform for your operations. Our team can even visit your site, and custom configure a design drawing of our recommended access solutions. That way, you can see precisely how your truck loading platform will fit into your facility before you purchase. In addition, Northern Platforms also provides a wide range of supportive services such as preventative maintenance, installation, and more! So regardless of your safe access solution requirements, Northern Platforms has the inventory and expertise you need to ensure your facility is safe and compliant.
Your Trusted Specialists in Safe Access Solutions
As Western Canada’s premier distributor of SafeRack access solutions, Northern Platforms is proud to provide exceptional quality products and services. Since 2002, Northern Platforms has worked with industry-leading manufacturers to ensure operations have the truck loading systems they need to keep their worksites safe and efficient. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service in addition to our comprehensive inventory of safe access solutions. Contact us today to learn more about SafeRack truck loading platforms from Northern Platforms!
Warehouse, manufacturing, and oil and gas facilities are typically bustling spaces where workers, forklifts, and other heavy machinery constantly move from one place to another. Because of the commotion in these facilities, overcrowding and safety are significant issues that must be addressed. So how do you handle these problems in busy facilities? Northern Platforms’ modular catwalk systems are a great option! Catwalk systems can improve the productivity and flow of traffic in your facility by providing safer and more efficient means of navigation for workers. Next, we’ll tell you how modular catwalk systems from Northern Platforms can improve safety and efficiency in your facility and two of their typical applications. Continue reading to learn more!
How Modular Catwalk Systems Help
Northern Platform’s modular catwalk systems are manufactured to create an efficient way for employees to navigate from point A to point B within a facility. However, getting from point A to point B can be a lot more complicated depending on the facility’s layout, obstacles, and hazards. That’s why modular catwalk systems from Northern Platforms are an excellent access solution, as they can be customized to fit your facility’s exact requirements. But more on that below. Overall modular catwalk systems are a fantastic way to ensure safety and efficiency in your facility as they create a clear and safe path. Some other benefits include the following.
Navigate Over Obstacles
One of the most significant advantages of modular catwalks systems is that they provide workers with a safe means of accessing equipment, storage areas, controls and more. If these features are infrequently used (as is often the case in many facilities), they’re usually placed off to the side or in difficult-to-reach areas to keep floor space clear for other activities. Modular catwalk systems from Northern Platforms offer a simple means of reaching necessary equipment or controls without interrupting other operations. That means that with a catwalk system, your employees can easily navigate your facility, perform repairs, and avoid obstacles or other operational activities without fear of an accident or disruption in production.
Add a Vantage Point to Your Facility
Furthermore, modular catwalk systems from Northern Platforms are excellent for creating vantage points for overseeing equipment and work in your facility. Often, our modular catwalks are incorporated into larger safe access systems such as observation platforms, mezzanines and more. For supervisors and quality control officers, these vantage points give them a clearer view of the production flow below and see where any issues or problems may occur. Overall modular catwalk systems from Northern Platforms offer safety and efficiency-related benefits, depending on how you implement them in your facility.
Modular Catwalk Systems at Northern Platforms
Located in Leduc, Alberta, Northern Platforms is Western Canada’s premier access and loading solutions distributor. We proudly distribute solutions from industry-leading brands like ErectaStep, SafeRack, RollaStep and more. Moreover, Northern Platforms also offers a range of turnkey solutions, such as installation and preventative maintenance, to help ensure your facility is safe and compliant. Are you interested in learning more about our modular catwalk systems? Contact Northern Platforms today!
Bottom loading arms are becoming an increasingly popular loading solution for numerous industries and loading applications as they boost safety and productivity. Regardless of your industry, Northern Platforms will surely have the innovative and high-performance bottom loading arms you need to manage whatever fluid-handling applications your operation is doing. Below, we’ll discuss some of the primary advantages of using bottom loading arms and some of Northern Platforms’ most popular bottom loading arm models. Keep reading to find out more!
Why Use Bottom Loading Arms
Bottom loading arms are incredible loading solutions, providing numerous advantages over conventional top-loading. One of the main advantages of bottom loading arms from Northern Platforms is that they ensure the operator’s safety. By using these loading arms, the operator remains safely on the ground; instead of on top of the truck or railcar. Another advantage of bottom loading arms is that connections can be made significantly faster, reducing the time spent loading. Moreover, bottom loading arms also reduce the amount of turbulence and vapours, lowering the chance of static electricity and environmental hazards. Overall, bottom loading arms from Northern Platforms are an excellent loading solution that can enhance your operations’ safety and efficiency.
Bottom Loading Arms at Northern Platforms
When it comes to bottom loading arms, there are numerous models and styles to suit almost any application. At Northern Platforms, we are proud to offer a range of OPW Engineered Systems bottom loading arms. Below we’ll cover some of the most common bottom loading arms from OPW that Northern Platforms offers:
Counterweight Bottom Hose Loader
Installation and operation are easy with Northern Platforms OPW counterweight bottom hose loaders. These hose loaders feature adjustable counterweights mounted on horizontal rails, so finding your desired balance point is simple! This easy maintenance design and carbon steel construction ensure efficient handling and coupling to tank adapters. Furthermore, the OPW counterweight bottom hose loader easily meets API envelope requirements.
Unsupported Boom Bottom Loader
OPW’s unsupported boom bottom loader is manufactured to provide both flexible long-range operation and heavy-duty configuration that is reliable and simple to use. This bottom loader offers maximum flexibility as it is adjustable and features swiveling capabilities making it an incredibly versatile bottom loading arm option. Moreover, the unsupported boom bottom loader can be equipped with dry-disconnect couplers, quick couplings, breakaway couplings or other end fittings, depending on your requirements. Overall this bottom loader is an excellent choice for operations that require a low-profile, easy-to-operate loading unit for their railcar loading applications.
A-Frame Loader
Northern Platforms’ OPW A-frame bottom loading arm, is one of the most popular loading arm configurations available on the market today and for a good reason! This compact loading arm is adjustable for various elevations and tilting during loading and unloading operations. The A-frame loader is also fully customizable to suit your unique applications and is available in carbon steel, stainless steel, or aluminum for guaranteed material compatibility. Furthermore, the A-frame bottom loading arm can be mounted on staggered risers next to one another for maximum loading/unloading efficiency of concurrent compartment trucks. If you’ve been searching for an easy to operate bottom loading arm that eliminates your need for hoses, Northern Platforms has you covered!
Your Trusted Source for Bottom Loading Arms and More!
At Northern Platforms, we proudly offer a comprehensive inventory of loading arms, including bottom and top loading arms, from OPW Engineered Systems. Our selection of bottom loading arms is an excellent loading solution for hydrogen loading, petrochemical, and liquefied gas applications. As Western Canada’s premier source for safe access and loading solutions, Northern Platforms is your trusted distributor of OPW bottom loading arms and more! Contact us today to learn more about our inventory of loading solutions.
Across manufacturing, oil and gas, truck loading, and numerous other industries, modular access platforms have been providing workers with a safe, reliable, and durable means of quickly navigating worksites and facilities. These safe access solutions are critical pieces of fall prevention equipment to ensure your worksite complies with local and national safety standards.
At Northern Platforms, our team is committed to providing outstanding safe access solutions. Our offering of modular access platforms is built to last even through the most challenging environments. So regardless of your industry, Northern Platforms will surely have the access solutions you need to ensure your workers are safe. Below we’ll take a closer look at some of the advantages of Northern Platforms’ modular access platforms. Continue reading to find out more!
Customizable to Fit Your Facility
One of the most significant advantages of ErectaStep’s modular access platforms is their versatility. These platforms offer increased safety and efficiency for your workers and can also be customized to fit your facility’s exact needs. At Northern Platforms, our team can visit your facility and custom design an ErectaStep modular access platform with our digital design tool. This tool also provides an accurate quote and diagram of how your access platform will look, so you can be sure your modular access platform will be a perfect fit. Moreover, ErectaStep modular access platforms are simple to install. Regardless of the obstacles or hazards present in your facility, you can ensure efficient access by utilizing modular access platforms from Northern Platforms.
Industry-Leading Quality
ErectaStep is an industry-leading manufacturer of modular safe access solutions. Their pre-engineered modular access platforms are manufactured with robotic welding machines equipped with the latest laser cutting technology. This combination of technology and quality manufacturing means that ErectaStep’s modular access platforms are built to last. For decades, ErectaStep’s modular access platforms have worked hard to ensure that worksites are safe, accessible, and efficient. At Northern Platforms, we take pride in our partnerships with industry-leading manufacturers like ErectaStep; that’s why Northern Platforms is your premier Western access solutions distributor.
Access to Expert Support
When you require safe access solutions like modular access platforms, you need expert support from Northern Platforms. At Northern Platforms, our team is here to help you determine the best access solutions for your unique applications. Our experts can even visit your worksite to identify potential challenges your facility may be dealing with and then offer possible solutions for you to choose from. From custom modular access platform configurations to installation support, preventative maintenance and more, Northern Platforms proudly provides a comprehensive range of turnkey solutions to ensure your worksite is safe and accessible. So when you’re ready to improve the safety and efficiency of your facility, Northern Platforms is prepared to help!
Modular Access Platforms and More from Northern Platforms!
Located in Leduc, Alberta, Northern Platforms is proud to be Western Canada’s preferred access solutions expert. Our comprehensive access and loading solutions inventory includes industry-leading brands like ErectaStep, RollaStep, SafeRack, OPW and more! If you’ve been searching for safe, efficient, and reliable access solutions for your facility, Northern Platforms is here to help! Contact us today to learn more about our offering of modular access platforms and our numerous other access solutions.
The best time to invest in a fall protection system for your truck-loading operations is before an accident occurs. Whether your facility has experienced an accident previously or you’re taking a proactive approach to fall protection, Northern Platforms is here to help. For over 20 years, Northern Platforms has been a leader in distributing safe access solutions, fall protection systems, loading arms, and more. Next, we’ll cover two pieces of equipment that can significantly improve your flatbed truck loading fall protection system. Continue reading to find out more!
Overhead Tarping Systems
One of the most common ways employees get injured is when they’re working around flatbed trucks and attempting to cover a load with a tarp. Without the proper truck loading fall protection in place, workers will often try to climb onto flatbed trailers to complete their duties. This puts them at serious risk of fall injuries. To best prevent falls in the first place, it’s critical to remove access barriers that prevent your workers from safely doing their jobs.
While an overhead tarping system may not seem like your typical truck-loading fall protection system, it’s a critical component of fall protection. An overhead tarping system from Northern Platforms provides your operations with a safer way to cover a flatbed trailer, as it eliminates the risk of climbing onto or walking on the flatbed itself. Instead, the operator would simply connect a tarp to a spreader bar suspended from an overhead track. Then by using a powered winch system and hand-held control, the operator can easily spread the tarp across the entire trailer without leaving the ground. So when considering truck loading fall protection equipment for your operations, remember to check out Northern Platforms’ overhead tarping systems.
Access Equipment
Numerous safe access solutions can provide a safer working area and efficient access for your flatbed trucks. For instance, Northern Platform’s SafeRack rolling platforms are a great option as they provide a safe walking surface beside your flatbed trailers while loading. To use these rolling platforms, your driver will back their flatbed between two platforms, which are then effortlessly moved into place against the side of the trailer. Your workers can then use the platform to reach the trailer level rather than having to climb onto the flatbed, which could be unsafe. At Northern Platforms rolling platforms and many other types of truck-loading fall protection systems are available in a wide range of sizes to meet your fall protection needs! Let our team help you determine the best access equipment and flatbed fall protection system for your operations.
Your Source for Flatbed Truck Loading Fall Protection
No matter the type of truck loading fall protection systems you choose, your drivers, operators, and other staff need to know how to use that equipment properly. So make sure that you invest in the proper training. To establish the best safe access solutions and fall protection system for your worksite, don’t hesitate to partner with the industry experts at Northern Platforms. Our team can evaluate your site and needs and determine the best-flatbed truck loading fall protection system for your operations.
Ready to learn more about implementing a truck-loading fall protection system? Contact Northern Platforms today!
