Industrial Work Platforms, Equipment Platforms & Mezzanines Presented by: Kevin O Neill Steele Solutions Hue Schlegel Wildeck Greg Doppler Cornerstone Brian Pelto Ohio Gratings Sponsored by: 2014 MHI Copyright claimed as to audiovisual works of seminar sessions and sound recordings of seminar sessions. All rights reserved.
Pop Quiz: Q: What is the difference between a mezzanine and a work platform?
Pop Quiz: Mezzanine Work Platform
Pop Quiz: Work Platform Mezzanine
Pop Quiz: A: A mezzanine is a permanent intermediate level within a building that is part of its physical structure; e.g., a partial story between two main stories of a building (auditorium, theater, entrance lobby, etc.). Also, an intermediate circuit card.
Mezzanines:
Pop Quiz: A: An elevated work platform is an addition to a building or a machine that increases usable space or provides safe and convenient access to equipment. It is not treated as a permanent part of the building, but it can become part of a machine (for access, operation or maintenance).
Elevated Work Platforms:
About SMA Non-profit Industry Group of MHI. Formed in 1974 by visionary industry leaders. Mission: To advance standards, quality, safety and general fitness for the intended use of industrial storage equipment. Membership requirements: Manufacture & structural design of storage equipment for sale in USA Pay dues Attend meetings Participate in the monthly statistical program Voluntarily support design and manufacture of products in accordance with appropriate American National Standards (ANSI) Members are leading manufacturers from throughout the world.
SMA Mission Inform all industry stakeholders on the product categories that we represent Work together to advance standards, quality, safety Work with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to write and develop standards for a safer and overall better design of work platforms
ELEVATED WORK PLATFORMS Optimize existing overhead space In-plant offices, storage, manufacturing Cost less than new construction Easier to expand up than out
Implications: Codes: MHI has worked with the American National Standards Institute to develop a Specification for the Design, Manufacture, and Installation of Industrial Steel Work Platforms (ANSI MH28.3-2009). Depreciation: Work Platforms qualify for accelerated 7-year capital equipment depreciation, compared to the 30 years normally associated with permanent building improvements. Flexibility: Work Platforms are bolt-together structures that can be relocated or expanded as your needs change. Cost: Work Platforms can expand the usable space in a building for a fraction of the cost of new construction ($20 / sq. ft. versus $119 / sq. ft.).
Single-Level Work Platform
Single-Level Work Platform
Multi-Level Work Platform
Multi-Level Work Platform
Retail Back Rooms
Automotive Parts Rooms
Warehouse Applications
Distribution Centers
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Conveyor Sortation Support
Packaging Platform
Quality Assurance Platform
Paint Line Platform
Food Application
Modular Office Application
Modular Office Application
Pipe Rack Support
Cold Storage Application
Components of an Elevated Platform Footings How Much Load? Columns & Framing What is the Allowable Deflection?
Framing Options Range of Structural Designs To Handle Various Load & Span Requirements: Bolted C-Section Beam & C-Section Beam & Beam Beam & Bar Joist Truss Girder & Bar Joist
Bolted C-Section Framing Spans up to 20 Typical storage loads Quicker delivery
Beam & C-Section Framing Spans larger than 20 in 1 direction Added Flexibility Economical for smaller applications
Beam & Beam Framing Unlimited spans Unlimited loading Most flexible but costly
Beam & Bar Joist Framing Unlimited spans More depth of structure required Economical for larger projects
Truss Girder & Bar Joist Framing Unlimited spans More depth of structure required Economical for larger projects
Components of an Elevated Platform Decking Surface, Stairs & Handrail
Decking Options Four General Categories of Decking Steel Bar Grating Engineered Wood Panels Diamond Plate Concrete
Decking Considerations Factors That Will Influence Decking Selection: Air & Light Penetration Sprinkler Penetration Heavy Loading Durability
Decking Considerations Factors That Will Influence Decking Selection: Cost Cleanability Rolling Loads Ergonomics LEED Credits
Decking Considerations Factors That Will Influence Decking Selection: Strength Solid Surface
Decking Considerations Factors That Will Influence Decking Selection: Fire Codes Wash Down Applications
Common Work Platform Grating
Close Mesh Grating for Pallet Jack Traffic
Grating on Work Platform
Engineered Wood Panels Unfinished, Coated or Laminated
Engineered Wood Panels ½ to 1-1/8 Thickness ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Finishes Available Wide Range of Load Capacities Foot Traffic up to 8,000 lb. Pallet Trucks
Engineered Wood Panels Rack Supported Structure
Steel Painted Galvanized Aluminum Non-Corrosive Lightweight Diamond Plate
Concrete
Using the Proper Flooring System will result in Good Versatility & Long Term Performance
Elevated Work Platforms Accessories
Custom Stairways
ANSI Standard for Platforms & Access Gate Design ANSI MH28.3-2009 Specification for the Design, Manufacture, and Installation of Industrial Steel Work Platforms (mezzanines), paragraph 6.4.3 Any gate that provides an access opening through the guards for the purpose of loading and unloading material onto a work platform shall be designed such that the elevated surface is protected by guards at all times. Download ANSI standard for work platforms at www.mhi.org
Pivot Safety Gate Unique Cut-to-Width design (10 ft to 3 ft) Side rails can easily connect to work platform railings for a seamless barrier Complies with ANSI MH28.3-2009 Meets OSHA and IBC code requirements
Overhead Safety Gate When one side opens, the other is closed Spring assist slows descent of gate Integral kick-plate keeps objects from falling off work platform Complies with ANSI MH28.3-2009
Double-Drop Safety Gate Simultaneous loading and unloading Ideal for high-cycle forklift access Complies with ANSI MH28.3-2009 Meets OSHA, IBC, and UBC
Mezzanine Lifts
Work Platform Lifts - VRCs
Guard Rail
Specifications ANSI MH26.1 Specification for the Design and Testing of Industrial Steel Shelving ANSI MH26.2 Specification for the Design and Testing of Metal/Wood Shelving ANSI MH26.3 Specification for the Design Manufacture and Installation of Industrial Steel Work Platforms www.mhi.org/sma
SMA Members Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC Heartland Engineered Products, LLC Konstant Lyon Workspace Products Ohio Gratings Inc. Penco Products, Inc. Steel King Industries Steele Solutions, Inc. Tri-Boro Shelving & Partition Corp. Western Pacific Storage Solutions Wildeck, Inc.
Q & A
For More Information: Jeff Woroniecki MHI Managing Executive jworoniecki@mhi.org www.mhi.org/sma