Product Description: The M-5 is a patented elevating platform designed for tank trucks, providing railing fall protection for a single top manhole. It features self-adjusting stairs for safe access and is ideal for loading, with the capability to mount loading arms or piping directly on the mast.
Materials of Construction: The platform is made of 1” serrated bar grating with a 6” channel framework. Stairs have 24” wide grip strut treads. Railings are constructed from 1 1/2” x 11 gauge steel tubing or 2 x 2 x 1/4” angle for galvanized options. The mast is made of 12” steel tubing.
Finish: The standard finish is a gray shop primer, with top coat options available per customer specifications. A hot-dipped galvanized finish is also available.
Safety: The M-5 meets all OSHA requirements for tank truck platforms.
Approximate Weights: The mast, actuator, carriage, and platform weigh approximately 2,300 lbs, while the stairs weigh 820 lbs.
Mechanical Actuator: Features a 5-ton machine screw with a safety boot and high/low limit switches. The screw is self-locking, with a travel length of 4 ft and a speed of 27 in./min. It is powered by a 2 HP motor with optional voltage.
Controls: Includes a push button station and a reversing combination motor starter, with NEMA 3R standard and explosion-proof options available.
Installation: The unit is mostly shipped assembled and can typically be installed by two men in one day after the foundation is poured.
Contact Information: G-RAFF SYSTEMS, Division of Benko Products, Inc., 5350 Evergreen Pkwy, Sheffield Village, OH 44054. Phone: (440)238-4360, Fax: (440)238-4363, Website: www.g-raffsystems.com, Email:
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