Track Mounted Gangway
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SafeRack Track Mounted Gangway used to access a truck’s top hatch
Fixed platforms have their place, but often fall short in high-volume operations that require flexible access for mixed fleets. SafeRack’s Track Mounted Gangway offers a versatile and efficient access solution designed for safe loading, unloading, and maintenance of railcars and trucks. Our systems provide OSHA-compliant access exactly where you need it, saving time and money.
What Is a Track Mounted Gangway?
Track mounted gangways are mounted on a track system that can move horizontally for precise positioning. The result is increased safety and productivity with reduced downtime. Key advantages of track mounted access solutions include:
- One gangway can reach multiple hatches and access points
- Eliminates the hazardous process of repositioning trucks or railcars
- Modular gangway design that supports different vehicle layouts
- Ergonomic design that reduces stress on operators throughout loading
- Retrofitable onto existing loading rack
Track Mounted Gangway for Every Loading Platform
SafeRack offers a multitude of track mounted gangways for truck loading and railcar loading. Each model can be customized for the unique workflow of each facility. Our tracking access systems are based on the new GXm Modular Gangway system with many safety cage options to match your fleet, and SavkoLock Mechanical Gangway Lockdown systems. Main versions that SafeRack can provide include:
- Flat Ramp Telescoping (FRT) Gangway: FRT Gangways are designed for accessing railcars. Widths range from 24 to 72 inches, with reaches of 37 to 89 inches and an extension of 11 or 21 inches.
- Self-Adjusting Stairway (SAS) Gangway: Self-adjusting stairways can easily accommodate varying container heights with an 85-degree working range.
- SFR Flat Ramp Style Gangway: Flat Ramps are ideal when loading hopper cars or similar truck types.
Track Mounted Gangways Eliminate Avoidable Expenses
Using rickety ladders or exposed platforms often falls short of complete fall protection. Failing to update your access infrastructure can result in many avoidable expenses. The National Safety Council (NSC) reported that in 2024, work-related injuries resulted in $181.4 billion in expenses and 102 million lost production days. Slips, trips, and falls accounted for 26% of all workplace incidents. Investing in a track mounted gangway system can prevent avoidable accidents and increase throughput.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose a movable gangway for loading and unloading?
Your business should choose a movable gangway for loading and unloading to reduce vehicle repositioning, increase the ability to serve multiple hatches with one rack, and support safer operations in busy bulk material facilities.
What industries use track mounted gangways?
Track mounted gangways are used across a multitude of facilities that routinely load truck trailers, railcars, and ISO containers. Industries that utilise our equipment include cement and frac sand, pulp and paper, oil and gas, bulk chemicals, refineries, and food and beverage facilities.
Why should you include a safety cage in a truck mounted gangway?
You should include a safety cage in your truck mounted gangway to extend fall protection over the top hatches. One of the highest risk steps in loading is when operators must step or teach onto the vehicle itself. Safety cages create a zone of protection to prevent falls to lower levels when off the loading platform.
Is SafeRack’s track mounted gangway OSHA-compliant?
SafeRack’s Track Mounted Gangways are all built to meet or exceed OSHA regulations. This includes guidelines for walking working surfaces, railcar facilities, truck loading, and all other relevant agency rules.
Upgrade Your Loading Platforms Safety and Productivity
If your team is using makeshift walkways, it’s time for an upgrade. SafeRack is a turnkey operation that can partner with you for every step of improving your facility’s safety and efficiency.
One of our Regional Area Managers (RAMs) can conduct a free on-site walkthrough to identify hazards and friction points that reduce productivity. Our team can create a maneuverable access system that integrates into preexisting infrastructure.
Contact us today to speak with a SafeRack safety expert, who can provide options for creating a track-mounted gangway system that matches your daily operations and budget.