Walraven Maxx Heavy Profile
for heavy duty pipework and industrial installation
H20506
Design of a maintenance platform for a packed plant room
In a large plant room, our customer was faced with a critical challenge during the late phase of an installation project. A maintenance platform, including gratings and railings, was required for six pumps. The location of the installation was already densely populated with piping and electrical services, which further complicated the project.
Solving access and installation challenges
The challenge was to develop a suitable support frame for the maintenance platform, that could be installed without affecting the existing plant room piping and equipment. The project was presented at a late stage of construction, so the supports had to be designed around a heavily congested plant room.
Tailor-made maintenance platform solution
Due to the complex installation environment, Walraven engineers developed a tailor-made platform, using the Walraven Maxx System. This flexible, modular, heavy-duty frame system is specially designed for large industrial structures with high load requirements.
Walraven engineers developed a platform solution with a characteristic payload of 4 kN/m², enabling the installation of pipelines and cable trays as well as access for service and maintenance work. The platform measured approximately 6 × 12m and was located 3m above the hall floor.
Walraven RapidStrut® channel system was also integrated into the design to provide railings and supports for services attached to the platforms.
Efficient installation
The use of these two modular systems together allowed the platform to be installed efficiently within the confined space. The modular approach also made it possible to work around existing pipework and accommodate minor clashes without extensive modifications.
The result is a robust and flexible access platform that supports ongoing maintenance activities and enables the safe integration of additional building services within the plant room.
