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Safe & Efficient Silo Access with Inflatable Work Platforms
Maintaining silos has always been a challenge: confined spaces, limited manhole entries, and the risks and costs of building internal scaffolding. Our inflatable work platform provides a rapid, safe, and cost-effective alternative for silo maintenance, inspection, cleaning, and repair.
The Challenge of Internal Silo Maintenance
Traditional methods require heavy scaffolding or complex rope access solutions. These approaches are time-consuming, expensive, and introduce additional safety risks. Common problems include:
- Safe entry into confined space silos through small manholes.
- Difficulties in inspecting concrete or plastic silos without long downtimes.
- Repairing delivery cones or inner linings when access is restricted.
The Inflatable Solution
Our inflatable work platforms are designed specifically for silo applications. Once inserted through a standard manhole, the platform is rapidly deployed by inflating inside the silo. It then presses itself securely against the silo wall, creating a stable and safe work surface.
Key Benefits
- Rapid deployment – ready within minutes.
- Scaffolding alternative – no heavy equipment required.
- Safe confined space entry – tailored to manhole access.
- Versatile use – ideal for cleaning, inspection, or repair tasks.
- Minimal downtime – silos can return to operation faster.
Typical Applications
- Cleaning & inspection of concrete, steel, and plastic silos.
- Repair of delivery cones and lining materials.
- Internal access where scaffolding is impossible.
- Short-term maintenance tasks requiring quick setup and removal.
FAQs
An inflatable work platform is one of the safest and fastest alternatives. It passes through a standard manhole and inflates inside, creating a secure work surface without the need for heavy scaffolding.
Because the platform can be deployed and removed within minutes, it allows technicians to perform cleaning and inspection tasks quickly and move on to the next silo, reducing overall downtime.
The inflatable work platform provides a stable floor close to the repair zone, giving technicians safe and ergonomic access for welding, coating, or replacing components inside the silo.
Yes. It is suitable for concrete, steel, and plastic silos. Custom solutions are available for different diameters and shapes.
User Manual
For safe and correct use of the Inflatable Work Platform with heat-resistant cover, please refer to the official manual.
Questions?
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