Steel Platforms
Steel Platforms & Mobile Loading Docks: Flexible, Durable, and Cost-Effective
Steel platforms and mobile loading docks are the ultimate solution for expanding your dock area and enhancing freight handling capabilities. With unmatched durability, portability, and versatility, they provide a fast, economical way to create a functional loading dock without the expense of concrete construction. Whether you need a temporary solution or a permanent setup, these platforms offer unparalleled flexibility for industrial, logistical, and commercial applications.
Benefits of Steel Platforms
Steel platforms are designed to outperform traditional concrete ramps, offering a host of advantages:
Cost Efficiency:
Lower initial investment compared to concrete construction.
Portability:
Relocate to different areas of your facility as needs change.
Flexibility:
Modular designs accommodate various configurations and applications.
No Permits Required:
Simplify deployment without construction permits.
Faster Depreciation:
Maximize tax benefits with quicker financial depreciation.
Resale Value:
Unlike permanent structures, steel platforms can be resold when no longer needed.
Bluff Manufacturing Steel Platforms: Model SP
Model SP:
The Bluff Portable Steel Platform (Model SP) is engineered to provide 90-degree turnability for safe forklift maneuvering into trucks and railcars. It is ideal for locations where space constraints prevent the use of standard yard ramps. This model allows you to serve up to three loading/unloading positions simultaneously and is easily relocatable, offering a versatile and efficient solution for expanding dock areas or creating satellite loading zones.
Features include:
- All-Steel Welded Construction
- Diamond Tread Travel Surface
- Standard Capacities from 16,000 to 30,000 lbs.
- Modular Designs
- 8” Runoff Curbs on Any 2 Sides
- Adjustable or Fixed Legs
Brazos Manufacturing Steel Platforms: Model Options
Brazos Manufacturing offers a wide range of steel platforms with capacities from 16,000 lbs. to 30,000 lbs. These platforms are built with all-steel welded construction, diamond tread surfaces, and optional adjustable legs for enhanced functionality. Below is a summary of the models available:
Capacity | Model | Width | Length | Weight (lbs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
16,000 lbs. | BSP1688 | 8′ | 8′ | 2,450 |
BSP16810 | 8′ | 10′ | 2,833 | |
BSP16812 | 8′ | 12′ | 3,306 | |
BSP16815 | 8′ | 15′ | 4,135 | |
20,000 lbs. | BSP2088 | 8′ | 8′ | 2,682 |
BSP20810 | 8′ | 10′ | 3,120 | |
BSP20812 | 8′ | 12′ | 3,647 | |
BSP20815 | 8′ | 15′ | 4,797 | |
25,000 lbs. | BSP2588 | 8′ | 8′ | 2,560 |
BSP25810 | 8′ | 10′ | 3,200 | |
BSP25812 | 8′ | 12′ | 3,840 | |
BSP25815 | 8′ | 15′ | 4,800 | |
30,000 lbs. | BSP3088 | 8′ | 8′ | 2,800 |
BSP30810 | 8′ | 10′ | 3,500 | |
BSP30812 | 8′ | 12′ | 4,200 | |
BSP30815 | 8′ | 15′ | 5,250 |
Why Choose Steel Platforms?
Steel platforms are engineered for durability and adaptability. Whether you need a single platform or a modular system, these solutions enhance safety and productivity in freight handling operations. When paired with a yard ramp, these platforms create a complete loading dock system that accommodates any facility’s unique needs.
Steel platforms and mobile loading docks are the smarter, more efficient choice for expanding your freight handling capabilities. Contact us today to find the right platform configuration for your needs and elevate your loading and unloading processes.
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