Crossover stairs and ramps are helpful for workplaces where you’ve got lots of barriers and sensitive items that people need to climb over. You can place these stairs and ramps over pipes, vents, conveyor belts, mechanical devices, and any other sensitive materials in your space. REDD Team can help you build new crossover stairs and ramps for your spot, giving you the protection and support you need for your space.
How High Will the Stair or Ramp Be?
You can get your crossover stairs and ramps arranged over various items, but you must look at how high the design will be. You can get your platform a couple of feet above whatever the obstacle may be. The height is enough to keep vibrations or heat from something from getting in the way of the platform. The layout is also helpful for how you might have to climb a couple of steps to get to the top of your setup.
Take note of what you will have under the stairs or ramp, and think about any possible changes. This point is particularly essential for when you’re managing something where various items might come around, including if you’ve got a conveyor that can tote items of varying sizes.
What Size Standards Matter For Your Crossover Design?
The size of your crossover stairs or ramp can vary over the size of whatever you need to climb over. But it’s often best to have something several feet long, as you’ll need a platform that can cover enough space while having enough steps to safely get over a spot. You’ll likely have to add a few feet to the entire length to factor in the steps and how much room they will cover.
The maximum height for most crossover stairs will be around eight feet. This height is suitable for some of the most massive materials and can provide at least four feet of clearance in most situations.
The maximum width for a stair set can be about four feet. The width should be at least three feet to provide enough room for anyone going up and down, although you can stick with a wider width if you expect to have multiple people on the platform.
How Strong Will It Be?
You can trust us at REDD Team in helping you get a new crossover stair or ramp that can handle enough weight. The general rule of thumb for your setup is for it to support at least five times the anticipated load you expect it to experience. The good news is that aluminum materials can help you get a ramp that will stay intact for years.
We use aluminum in our crossover stairs and ramps at REDD Team. Aluminum is easy to manufacture and cut, plus it has the same strength properties as steel. Aluminum is also lighter than steel, so it’s easier to deliver your setup and get it installed.
Make sure you look at how well you’re getting your crossover stairs and ramps ready at your workplace. You’ll need a setup to ensure people can get over various dangerous items in your workplace. REDD Team is here to serve you, as we can build a new crossover design for your space. Contact us on our website or at (800) 648-3696 for further info on how we can work for you.
