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Railcar Loading Racks and Railcar Fall Protection

Railcar Loading Racks & Railcar Loading Platforms

Hemco’s railcar loading racks, railcar loading systems and platforms are all designed as a complete railcar loading system. Our railcar loading systems are built to withstand heavy loads while providing safe and effi­cient access for your operators. Hemco offers custom railcar loading racks and standard railcar loading racks. All Hemco loading racks are fabricated from hot rolled structural steel to provide the the durability and to create the strongest loading platform option on the market. Our railcar loading platforms are shop welded to minimize the need for bolting connections in the field and to reduce erection costs. We design our loading racks with non-skid, open grating and stair treads to provide safe footing while working on any one of our loading platforms.

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Railcar Loading Racks Features:

  • All railcar loading racks are pre-engineered with drawings furnished – you simply select the spot and locate the foundations.
  • Standard dimensions:
    • Height: 9′-9″ to 15′
    • Length: 6′-3″ to 16′
  • Standard designs are easily modified to fit any situation that your operations require
  • Include a gangway or loading ramp on any loading rack for safe access to the vehicle:

Hemco gangways and loading ramps can be mounted on one side or both sides of the rack for single or double-sided loading.

Our railcar loading systems provide safe access and fall protection for your operators during loading and unloading of tank cars, rail cars. Our loading racks can easily be erected on the job site and equipped with one of our gangways for additional safe access. A cage is also used to provide operators with additional protection by surrounding the hatch and personnel on the vehicle.

Operate Rail Cars Easily and Safely. There is no one size fits all when it comes to trains. This means that you need a railcar loading safety system that can easily accommodate every type of railcar that pulls into your location. You need railcar fall protection systems that not only helps you effectively load railcars but also protect your workers when loading and unloading railcars.

Over 60 Years of Fall Protection Experience. Hemco has built railcar safety systems for several decades, and we are experts on what works best. We know how to design railcar loading systems that will last for years, too. We engineer, and deliver railcar loading platforms that keep your operations running efficiently and safely. We also specialize in truck loading racks too.

Other Industrial Loading Rack Variations

  • Custom fabricated loading racks
  • Single spot loading racks
  • Multiple station loading racks
  • Roofed loading racks
  • Split level loading racks


To speak with a loading rack specialist contact Hemco Industries today – give us a call at 281-890-6862 or toll-free at 888-746-4973.

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