Gangway Installation Services
A safe access system is only as good as its installation. Misaligned gangways, improperly anchored loading racks, and incorrectly mounted safety cages can compromise the engineering that went into the equipment. Hemco's gangway installation services cover the full scope of work needed to get your access and fall prevention systems in place, calibrated, and operational.
We've been engineering and installing access equipment since 1956. Our installation crews work alongside your site team to bring loading racks, aluminum gangways, safety cages, and fall prevention systems online with minimal disruption to your operation.
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Aluminum Gangway Installation Services
Aluminum gangways are common in applications where weight is a constraint, including offshore platforms, marine terminals, and elevated structures with load-bearing limits. Proper installation matters: gangway anchoring, pivot alignment, and counterweight calibration all affect how the system performs in service.
Our aluminum gangway installation services include site assessment, foundation verification, lifting and setting, mechanical adjustment, and operational testing. We confirm that the gangway moves through its full range without binding, that fall prevention features function correctly, and that operators can use the system safely from day one.
Loading Rack Installation
Loading rack installation is a coordinated effort across structural, mechanical, and safety components. Hemco's prefabricated approach speeds this work up significantly: rack sections are shop-welded as large as practical for shipping, then bolted together on site using piece-marked drawings.
Our loading rack installation crews handle anchoring, section assembly, gangway integration, loading arm placement, and tie-in to your existing piping and infrastructure. Once the rack is in place, we test access points, fall prevention systems, and any integrated monitoring or grounding components.
Safety Cage Installation
Safety cages provide enclosed fall prevention for operators working at tank car hatches and elevated loading positions. Installation requires precise alignment with the loading position, secure mounting to the platform or gangway, and verification that the cage clears the vehicle through its full range of motion.
Hemco includes safety cage installation as part of our broader access system services. We verify clearances, anchor the cage correctly, and confirm that operators can enter, work, and exit the cage without obstruction.
Engineering and Field Support
Every Hemco installation is backed by the same engineering team that designs the equipment. If field conditions reveal something our drawings didn't anticipate, our engineers respond quickly to keep your project on schedule. We coordinate with your operations and safety personnel throughout the install, and we don't consider the job complete until your team has signed off on the system.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gangway Installation Services
What does Hemco need from us before gangway installation begins?
We typically need site drawings, foundation details, utility locations, and any relevant permits or contractor requirements. A pre-installation site walk with our engineering team helps surface any field conditions that could affect the install before crews arrive.
Can you retrofit fall prevention onto existing platforms and racks?
In many cases, yes. Our engineers can evaluate your existing loading racks and platforms, then design fall prevention upgrades that integrate with the structure you already have. This is a common scope for facilities bringing older installations up to current OSHA standards.
Are your installation crews certified for work at height and in industrial environments?
Yes. Our field personnel hold the certifications required for industrial installation work, including fall protection, confined space, and site-specific safety training as needed. We can provide documentation in advance for your contractor pre-qualification process.
About Hemco Industries
For nearly 70 years, Hemco Industries has helped facilities across the petrochemical, oil and gas, food and beverage, and pulp and paper industries solve their bulk loading and access challenges. From our 25,000-square-foot Houston, TX fabrication shop, we engineer and build gangways, loading racks, safety cages, and fall protection systems that hold up to decades of heavy industrial use.
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Ready to install new gangways, loading racks, or fall prevention systems at your facility? Our team will scope your project and provide a detailed quote. Call us at 281-890-6862 or fill out our online Request a Quote form to get started. We typically respond within one business day.
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