Mobile platforms

Managing high tanks, cisterns, silos or containers requires convenient and safe access to their door. This is crucial when filling, checking the content or cleaning these elements. Protekt offers special mobile platforms that guarantee appropriate conditions to perform such tasks. Our products are equipped with their own mobile systems that make it possible to quickly and easily move them to a chosen location.

RS 300

Mobile platform for tankers

RS 300F

Mobile platform for tankers

RS 300HAK

Towing hook for platforms

RS 300K

Mobile platform for container access

RS 300S

Mobile platform for railcar access

Height-adjustable platforms

Mobile platforms in our offer are designed in a way that ensures the most convenient access to the door of high containers. A triangular safety basket is located on the top of the chassis. Thanks to it, once you move the platform to the tank, you’ll be directly above its door. The wide base guarantees stability of the design. The dimensions are adjusted to the maximum height and permissible load of the basket. Consequently, the platform doesn’t overbalance during work.

Mobile platforms sold by Protekt are adjustable which means that you can raise and lower the basket or the ladder leading to it. Thus, one element is suitable for various tanks and heights.

Safe aluminium designs

As with any work at height, managing tanks and containers requires providing the employee with appropriate protective equipment. Mobile platforms come with various solutions that increase their height. The locked extension ladder, additionally equipped with handrails, is one of the elements that guarantee safety. The ladder steps are made of corrugated aluminium sheet that prevents slipping. The basket has special rails mounted at a height that protects against falling. Additionally, a special basket exit will allow you to comfortably access the tank. All mobile platforms offered by our company can be operated by one employee.

Advantages of Using Mobile Platforms for Safe Access

Mobile platforms provide a practical and efficient solution for accessing elevated and hard-to-reach areas such as tanks, silos, and containers. By incorporating a mobile access platform into your operations, workers can perform crucial tasks safely and without excessive strain or risk. The mobility feature allows these platforms to be repositioned effortlessly around a site or industrial area, eliminating the need for time-consuming setup or multiple fixed access points. This flexibility enhances workflow efficiency and reduces operational downtime. For integrated fall protection and overhead anchorage, see lightweight portable gantries.

Beyond portability, Protekt’s mobile work platforms are designed for maximum stability and safety. The broad base and secure chassis construction ensure that the platform remains steady even during use at significant heights. This robust design protects against tipping or wobbling, which are common hazards in height-related work environments.

Customizable Height and Versatile Use

One of the key features of Protekt’s mobile platforms is their height-adjustability. The ability to raise or lower the basket and ladder means a single mobile platform can serve multiple container heights, reducing equipment costs and storage space requirements. This versatility makes the platforms highly suitable for varied industrial scenarios, from agricultural silos to chemical tanks and processing vessels. Where vertical access or confined entry is needed, pair with safety tripods.

Furthermore, the thoughtfully designed triangular safety basket maximizes worker positioning efficiency. By allowing the user to be directly above container doors, it enables precise and comfortable access for filling, inspection, or cleaning tasks, often performed under demanding site conditions.

Superior Safety Features in Mobile Access Platforms

Protekt takes safety seriously in all its mobile platform designs. The use of locked extension ladders with handrails provides secure ascent and descent paths. Corrugated aluminium steps enhance footing grip, reducing the risk of slips even in wet or greasy conditions. Safety rails mounted around the basket perimeter serve as reliable fall barriers, while the specially designed basket exit ensures smooth transitions from the platform to the tank entrance.

Additionally, the user-friendly design allows for operation by a single employee, simplifying logistics and reducing human resources needs without compromising safety. This factor is particularly valuable for projects with limited staffing or where rapid changes of access points are required. To complete a compliant fall arrest setup, add safety harnesses and energy absorbers with lanyards.

Applications and Industries Benefiting from Mobile Work Platforms

Mobile platforms are indispensable tools across several industries, including chemical processing, agriculture, water treatment, and manufacturing. They facilitate safe access for maintenance, inspection, filling, and cleaning of storage units, tanks, and containers of various shapes and sizes.

Employing mobile work platforms from Protekt not only improves safety compliance but also enhances operational workflow, making them a wise investment for any business requiring reliable height access solutions.