Cement, Fly Ash & Frac Sand
Safe, Efficient Loading and Access Systems for Bulk Powder and Aggregate Handling
Safe and Efficient Loading Platforms for Cement, Fly Ash & Frac Sand
In the cement, fly ash, and frac sand industries, throughput and efficiency are critical. Loading and unloading operations often depend on inexperienced contract truckers, making safe and efficient material transfer a significant challenge. With high volumes and tight schedules, ensuring worker safety while maximizing productivity is essential.
SafeRack provides more than just durable platforms and gangways for the cement, fly ash, and frac sand industry—we partner with customers to enhance safety, efficiency, and compliance. Our team conducts on-site safety assessments to identify potential hazards and workflow inefficiencies, ensuring that our solutions integrate seamlessly into your operations. Built to withstand hundreds of daily loading cycles, our OSHA-compliant systems not only improve operator safety but also optimize loading efficiency. From initial design support to installation consultation and long-term maintenance recommendations, SafeRack is your full-service partner in bulk material handling.
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Cement and Frac Sand Loading Solutions Built for Safety
Maximize Throughput Without Compromising Safety
SafeRack’s loading solutions boost efficiency, reduce wait times, and help you avoid costly demurrage fees, all while ensuring the highest safety standards. Our systems are designed to keep your operations moving smoothly and safely.
Need help optimizing your site? SafeRack’s industry experts are available for onsite evaluations, ensuring your loading system delivers maximum output with top-tier safety built in from the start.
Gangways, Loading Racks, Early Departure Systems & Safety Gates Designed to Meet OSHA and MSHA Standards
Loading Platforms & Racks
North America’s #1 manufacturer and installer of loading platform safety systems for accessing trucks & railcars.
Truck & Railcar Gangways
The industry’s safest and most ergonomic gangway for truck and railcar access.
Barrier Gates
YellowGates XL barrier gate provides 6 feet of adjustability protects every pathway in your facility
Safety Swing Gates
YellowGate – The Original Universal Self Closing Safety Gate
Gate Openers and Hopper Car Shakers
The PCS-3 Hopper Car and Hopper Trailer Shakers can be modified to comply with force and design requirements set for the ACF “center-flow” hopper car, Contact us for details.
Loading Arms & Couplings
Truck, rail, and marine bulk fluid transfer top/bottom loading arms, couplings, swivel joints, hoses, and breakaways.
Tools and Loading Accessories
A comprehensive range of facility and loading terminal equipment, accessories and safety solutions.
Early Departure
Our safety interlock system prevents accidental drive-offs and can be designed into your pump, fall protection or any other preferred loading apparatus.
SafeRack’s wide range of cement and frac sand loading equipment meets or exceeds OSHA and MSHA regulations, ensuring the highest level of fall protection and worker safety. Not only are a safety equipment manufacturer, but we offer a full range of solutions that focus on compliance and performance, helping prevent accidents and improve operational efficiency.
- Industry-Leading Safety Compliance – All products meet or exceed OSHA standards to protect workers during loading and unloading.
- Increased Throughput & Efficiency – Ergonomic loading systems reduce wait times, helping prevent demurrage fees and improving overall productivity.
- Dust Control & Containment – Solutions designed to minimize airborne dust exposure, improving air quality and worker safety in cement and frac sand operations.
- Durability & Longevity – Heavy-duty aluminum construction ensures long-lasting performance, even in the harshest cement and frac sand environments.
- Customizable Solutions – Pre-fabricated gangways, loading racks, and fall protection systems designed to fit the specific needs of your facility, ensuring maximum safety and efficiency.
- Safe Equipment Access & Maintenance – Modular platforms and crossover systems provide secure access to conveyors, silos, and storage hoppers for routine inspections and servicing.
Developed in collaboration with leading cement industry companies, our gangways, safety cages, and lockdown devices set a higher safety standard, addressing risks that come with substandard equipment and reducing the chance of injuries and fatalities on-site.
Cement, Fly Ash & Frac Sand
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FAQ
SafeRack’s equipment meets or exceeds OSHA and MSHA standards for fall protection and worker safety. Our gangways, loading racks, early departure systems, and safety gates are designed to comply with the latest regulations, ensuring a safe work environment for cement, fly ash, and frac sand operations.
SafeRack’s ergonomic gangways and loading platforms streamline the loading and unloading process, reducing wait times and helping prevent demurrage fees. Our solutions are designed to maximize throughput while maintaining the highest levels of worker safety.
Yes! SafeRack offers customized loading solutions tailored to the specific needs of cement, fly ash, and frac sand operations. Our experts can conduct an onsite evaluation to design a system that optimizes safety, efficiency, and compliance.
SafeRack’s gangways and platforms are constructed from heavy-duty aluminum, offering durability and corrosion resistance even in demanding cement and frac sand environments. Our equipment is built to withstand high-cycle use while maintaining safety and performance.
SafeRack’s grounding and bonding systems are designed to eliminate the risk of static discharge during the loading and unloading of cement, fly ash, and frac sand. Our systems verify a true ground connection before product flow begins, preventing static buildup that could lead to sparks or explosions in dusty environments. With SafeRack’s grounding solutions, you ensure worker safety, reduce fire hazards, and stay compliant with OSHA regulations.
SafeRack provides OSHA-compliant gangways, loading platforms, and fall protection systems that offer safe and efficient access to silos used in cement, fly ash, and frac sand operations. Our equipment allows workers to safely load and unload materials while reducing the risk of falls and improving throughput. With options like self-leveling gangways, safety cages, and custom platforms, SafeRack helps you optimize silo access while keeping workers protected and your operations running smoothly.
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What Customers Are Saying
Durable, lightweight engineering, low cost and friendly staff. As soon as I placed the call, the salesman was making plans to arrive at our warehouse to help figure out exactly what application was going to work best for my team. He made it to us within just a few days of the initial conversation, and we were able to come up with an extremely safe solution that worked! The equipment purchased was delivered sooner than our salesman originally estimated!
We were able to almost double our productivity after purchase of the MAUI. We love how light this unit is! We also love how, compared to other models on the market today, SafeRack has the MAUI that is free standing, lightweight, easy to move in and out of tight areas and is simple to operate.
We searched high and low for a good lightweight, adjustable platform for our warehouse. If it would not have been for SafeRack's durable, lightweight engineering, low cost and friendly staff, we would still be on the market searching today!
By Vicki E. from Halliburton
Extremely fast, as promised. Easy to install, lightweight and the best fall protection out there today. Brad is a great asset to your company. As usual, SafeRack is top notch.
By Buddy S. from Brenntag Northeast, LLC