Regarding the ladder for storage tanks
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Suggestion: The ladders on current storage tanks are equipped with anti-slip surfaces, but ice and snow tend to accumulate on them during winter or at the turn of winter and spring, posing a risk to the safety of operators. When observing some additive storage tanks abroad, it was noted that their platforms and ladders are made of serrated steel plates with gaps between them, which helps prevent the accumulation of rain and snow and provides better anti-slip properties; such designs would likely make operations on storage tanks more convenient. Let’s all talk about it
The platform and ladders are made of serrated steel plates with gaps between them; this is a good approach, as it not only helps to prevent slipping but also reduces corrosion of the steel caused by the accumulation of rain and snow.
Additionally, it can also save steel.
Many of the enterprises in use these days have such ladders, and all platforms are the same. They’re just welded using twisted steel; it’s just not clear what their corrosion resistance is like
Hehe, in theory, it would be better to use serrated steel plates with spaces for the platforms and ladders, but when it’s actually raining, snowing or icy, it remains very slippery
Patterned steel plates are slippery in winter; using grating plates will suffice. They can be fabricated on-site or purchased as finished products. These days, steel grating is being used more and more often. Owners can commission construction firms to manufacture it, or they can provide the specifications and have manufacturers produce it. This post was last edited by diwu0205 on 2009-3-7 09:03.]
There are many of these; almost all of my projects are like this
1. I’ve never seen what a serrated steel plate with spaces looks like; is it produced in China? If so, it might be possible to adopt it. 2. As the people above mentioned, when using steel mesh, strength must be taken into account. Steel grating or helical welded steel structures will increase the workload involved in production. Of course, these can be used when necessary, as they provide good anti-slip effects.
I went to the location that day to take a photo and bring it to my friend upstairs :)
This serrated steel plate actually refers to a steel grating, which is produced by specialized manufacturers; in order to improve corrosion resistance, it can also be treated with hot-dip zinc plating. The price is relatively high.
I agree with what was said above – anti-slip steel grids have long been used on platforms and ladders in chemical processing equipment, but they are more expensive than ordinary steel platforms due to the difficulties involved in their fabrication.
It is quite common in devices, but it is less used when building storage tanks. We don’t have it here, which is why I brought this up; I think safety and convenience for future operators should be taken into consideration during construction