Are you running out of space at your location? In industrial environments like warehouses and factories, floor space can quickly disappear and become overcrowded. This might impede on workflow, or even present a danger to workers. In this article, we’ll cover an underrated solution to crowded spaces: equipment platforms. We’ll discuss what they are, how they help businesses, common applications, and more.
What is an Equipment Platform?
An equipment platform, also sometimes called a working platform, is a raised mezzanine structure that carries equipment, creates access to machinery, or adds floor space. These platforms can immediately make use of vertical space at your location, whether that’s a factory, warehouse, or other industrial location.
How Do Equipment Platforms Help Businesses?
Equipment platforms help businesses in a variety of ways. Here are a few of their main advantages:
Support Heavy Loads
Equipment platforms are built with steel and other heavy-duty materials to support the weight of all kinds of machinery and equipment (in addition to workers). If you’re thinking of changing the layout or workflow at your location, working platforms can help you rearrange your space in such a way that the machinery or equipment is higher up and therefore further away from other workers (in case such machinery is dangerous to them).
Maximize Space
Industrial spaces often feel disorganized or chaotic, mostly because space is limited. Working platforms help businesses make better use of their floors by taking advantage of vertical space. Machinery can be put on platforms instead of taking up valuable floor space, which may be put to better use.
Improve Safety
Safety is always a major priority, especially in dangerous manufacturing environments. Equipment platforms are a way to seclude or separate certain processes. Also, if the equipment is already hard to reach, it can substitute ladders and scaffolding, both of which can be dangerous for workers. At Allied Modular, our platforms include safety features such as guardrails, anti-slip surfaces, and more.
Cost-Effective
Installing an equipment platform is much more cost-effective than knocking down walls and expanding your location. Working platforms can be designed to fit specific areas without the need for costly and drawn-out construction projects. Many of these solutions are modular, which also means that they can be reconfigured or relocated as business needs change. (This gives them a great return on investment!)
Common Applications of Equipment Platforms
Equipment platforms can be used in a huge variety of applications. However, at Allied Modular, we mostly see them being used in industrial spaces, such as the following:
Manufacturing Plants
Manufacturers may rely on equipment platforms to hold all kinds of heavy machinery and conveyor systems. They make it easier for workers to access such equipment and perform maintenance and other tasks.
Warehouses
In warehouses, they are often used to add storage space. Warehouse floors can become seriously cluttered, and these platforms help free up valuable floor space.
Distribution Centers
Similar to warehouses, distribution centers use them to create extra storage space, as well as other areas for sorting, packing, and shipping. Working platforms create new areas for different workflows, preserving the ground floor for operations that need forklifts and other equipment.
Equipment Platforms: The Bottom Line
Simply put, equipment platforms are a quick and painless solution for businesses struggling to create extra space. By expanding vertically, these platforms help the ground floors stay organized and safe, and they help workers with access to important machinery and maintenance tasks. One thing is for sure: they are much cheaper than breaking down walls for expansion or relocating to a larger space.
Interested in adding equipment platforms to your facility? Reach out to the experts at Allied Modular to get a free quote today!
