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In the aerospace industry, safety and efficiency matter. Our rolling work platforms, stairs, and tooling access solutions allow your team to safely access aircraft components from multiple angles while maintaining full mobility.

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AeroStep’s MP-Series - Ground Support Rolling Maintenance Platform

Mobile Tooling Platforms with the Stability of Fixed Stairs

Stable Access with Mobile Flexibility

AeroStep’s rolling stairs and maintenance platforms provide the stability of fixed stairs while remaining highly mobile. These platforms offer effortless positioning, tight gap tolerances, adjustable heights, and cantilevered access, making them ideal for assembly and maintenance applications.

OSHA-Compliant for Any Environment

All AeroStep platforms are OSHA-compliant, ensuring the highest safety standards for your team. They can also be customized to fit challenging environments, allowing safe and precise access to hard-to-reach areas.

Safe & Adjustable Access

Our adjustable-height mobile platforms provide a stable and safe workspace, eliminating the need for ladders while improving accessibility. These solutions are ideal for engine inspections, cargo access, capsule assembly, and overall aircraft maintenance.

FOD (Foreign Object Debris) Options

All AeroStep Tooling Platforms and Stairs can be configured to defend against Foreign Object Debris.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are AeroStep mobile work platforms OSHA-compliant?

Yes, all AeroStep platforms meet or exceed OSHA safety standards, ensuring compliance for aircraft maintenance and ground support operations. Features such as enclosed handrails, slip-resistant surfaces, and adjustable height options enhance worker safety.

Can AeroStep platforms be customized for specific aircraft maintenance tasks?

Yes, AeroStep platforms can be configured for various aircraft models and maintenance applications. Options include adjustable heights, removable handrails with soft bumpers, tool tray mounts, contour handrails that follow aircraft fuselage curves, and diamond plate walk surfaces for added durability and safety.

Do AeroStep platforms include Foreign Object Debris (FOD) protection?

Yes, AeroStep platforms and stairs can be designed with FOD prevention features, reducing the risk of loose tools or debris in sensitive maintenance environments. This helps maintain a clean, controlled workspace.

How mobile are AeroStep platforms?

AeroStep platforms are built with lightweight aluminum construction and 360° swiveling casters for easy maneuverability. Lockdown wheels ensure stability when in use, making them ideal for precise positioning in maintenance areas.

What types of aerospace maintenance applications are AeroStep platforms used for?

AeroStep platforms are used for engine inspections, cargo access, capsule assembly, fuselage and barrel maintenance, helicopter servicing, and general aircraft ground support tasks. Their modular, ergonomic design provides safe and efficient access in tight or high-reach areas.

What Customers Are Saying

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We had complex, detailed specifications, and SafeRack was willing to create something that met our needs. Scott Hite was very responsive, the seal plate is fairly complex with many details to work through. I liked that SafeRack is willing to create" client specific designs. Benefits include speed in our loading operations."

By Plant E. from EOG

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Replacement step for custom metal stairs Once the PO was put through the order was shipped expeditiously. Very satisfied.

By Glen M. from Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC

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The team at SafeRack was on top of it! Very quick to reply with the requested information and very thorough on the follow up making sure my orders executed in a timely manner. Thanks very much.

By J. D. from Semcor