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Modular Access Platforms offer a predictable, safe and highly adaptable way to create compliant access around conveyors, pipework, machinery and service areas. Designed for facilities that operate at pace, these systems use a standardised bolt-together approach—eliminating the delays, risks and costs typically associated with on-site welding or custom fabrication.
Whether you’re supporting warehouse maintenance, production line access, distribution centre operations or industrial service work, modular platforms provide a scalable solution that adjusts as your facility grows and changes.
One of the biggest advantages of Modular Access Platforms is their ability to be assembled quickly using everyday tools. Each component connects through a consistent bolt-on pattern, giving you a repeatable system that installs the same way every time.
Why this matters on Australian worksites:
No need for welding, site shutdowns or hot-works permits
Predictable installation timeframes
Reduced labour costs and minimal disruption to operations
Safe to assemble around active machinery
Easy for maintenance or facility teams to modify in-house
This approach also makes the system ideal for businesses that need to relocate or extend access as operations scale—without rebuilding from scratch.
From the first site walk-through to labelled modules arriving on-site, each stage is structured to be predictable, compliant and easy to install alongside live operations.
The strength of a modular system lies in its simplicity. With just five core elements—platforms, stairs, handrails, ladder modules and support frames—you can create straight runs, crossovers, multi-level setups and temporary or permanent access routes.
What this enables:
Conveyor crossovers for warehouse and logistics facilities
Machine access points for maintenance and inspections
Walkways above pipework or cable trays
Multi-tier platforms for production line servicing
Safe approach points across uneven or restricted areas
By mixing and matching modules, you can design the exact layout your operation requires. If your workflow changes, the same components can be reassembled into a new configuration.
Australian industrial environments demand equipment that can handle constant use, varying climates and busy foot traffic. These platforms are constructed from lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminium, making them strong, low-maintenance and easy to handle during installation or relocation.
Key safety and durability features include:
High-grade aluminium for long-term strength
Safety-yellow handrails for enhanced visibility
Mill-finish structural components resistant to corrosion and wear
Non-slip platform surfaces designed for wet or dusty environments
Stable support frames for secure footing at height
Their lightweight build also makes them easier to manoeuvre compared to steel alternatives—ideal for teams that need flexibility without compromising strength.
Modular Access Platforms excel in environments where uptime and safety are critical. Common applications include:
Warehouse conveyor crossovers
Distribution centre machinery access
Pipe, duct or cable-tray crossings
Routine maintenance and inspection walkways
Access routes across production lines
Service platforms for plant and equipment
Standard sizes cover short spans through to long clearances using multiple platforms in sequence. Depending on the required access height, you can opt for stairs, vertical ladder modules or tower-style supports to reach the operational level safely.
Modular systems continue to grow in popularity across Australia because they eliminate uncertainty. Everything is pre-designed, correctly shaped, and ready to assemble—no prototyping, no fabrication delays, and no unexpected redesigns mid-project.
Key reasons they outperform traditional site-built platforms:
Bolt-together installation with basic hand tools
No welding, grinding or cutting required
Modular and fully reconfigurable
Easy to extend, shorten or repurpose
Lightweight aluminium construction
Corrosion-resistant and low maintenance
Clear, safety-yellow handrails
Consistent, repeatable assembly process
Compatible with other aluminium access systems, including work platform ladders and maintenance platforms
Modular Access Platforms offer a predictable, safe and highly adaptable way to create compliant access around conveyors, pipework, machinery and service areas. Designed for facilities that operate at pace, these systems use a standardised bolt-together approach—eliminating the delays, risks and costs typically associated with on-site welding or custom fabrication.
Whether you’re supporting warehouse maintenance, production line access, distribution centre operations or industrial service work, modular platforms provide a scalable solution that adjusts as your facility grows and changes.
Modern facilities rarely stay the same for long. Production lines shift, machinery gets upgraded and access points move to support new workflows. Modular Access Platforms allow you to keep pace without rebuilding entire structures.
As your site changes, your system can:
Extend into new areas
Convert straight runs into crossovers
Integrate new stairs or ladders
Reposition support frames
Add additional platforms for height or reach
Move easily between departments or line upgrades
This long-term flexibility is what makes modular access a cost-effective and future-proof choice for industrial sites.
Modular Access Platforms offer a safe, predictable and highly adaptable way to elevate access across Australian worksites. Built from corrosion-resistant aluminium and assembled with simple bolt-on components, they minimise downtime while maximising safety and operational efficiency.
Whether you need a conveyor crossover, a multi-level service platform or a walkway over busy production equipment, modular access delivers a professional, scalable solution that evolves with your facility.
| Modular Components | |||
| Component | Material | Size / Specification | Colour / Finish |
| Platform Deck | Aluminium | • Standard deck panel sizes: 1000 × 750 mm, 1000 × 250 mm • Walking surface: dimpled anti-slip • Clear walking width: 750 mm | Mill finish |
| Platform Handrail | Aluminium | • Handrail height: 1 metre • Compatible with modular platform deck • Gates included where specified | Yellow, powder coated |
| Platform Cage | Aluminium | • Cage height: 1 metre • Provides full perimeter protection • Integrates into handrail and gate system | Yellow, powder coated |
| Safety Stair Unit | Aluminium | • Standard stair width: 750 mm • Platform height options: 800 mm – 3200 mm (typical) • Height increments: 200 mm | Mill finish / powder coated |
| Tower Support | Aluminium | • Supports modular stair and platform assemblies • Configurable to suit platform heights up to 3.2 m • Modular assembly design | Mill finish |
| Ladder Unit | Aluminium | • Compatible with the modular platform system • Clear climbing width: 750 mm • Configurable in 200 mm height increments | Mill finish |
| Note: Standard maximum platform height is 3.2 m (in 200 mm increments). Custom-engineered heights available above 3.2 m. | |||
| Example Crossover Clearance | |||
| Step | A (mm) – Platform Height | B (mm) – Clearance Height | |
| 4-Step | 800 | 700 | |
| 5-Step | 1000 | 900 | |
| 6-Step | 1200 | 1100 | |
| 7-Step | 1400 | 1300 | |
| 8-Step | 1600 | 1500 | |
| 9-Step | 1800 | 1700 | |
| 10-Step | 2000 | 1900 | |
| 11-Step | 2200 | 2100 | |
| 12-Step | 2400 | 2300 | |
| 13-Step | 2600 | 2500 | |
| 14-Step | 2800 | 2700 | |
| 15-Step | 3000 | 2900 | |
| 16-Step | 3200 | 3100 | |
| Clearance heights (B) are indicative and may vary slightly depending on the final crossover configuration. | |||
Protecting the safety of our customers is a priority for us at Star Aluminium and we ensure all products are manufactured to meet both Australian Manufacturing Standards as well Safety Standards.
Our products feature a compliance plate in conjunction with engineering certification.
Our standard products comply with OH&S requirements, have a lifetime structural warranty.
Every month, we recommend that you inspect every working platform to make sure they are safe for use.
Check the platform’s surface and weld points in order to ensure there is no external damage or corrosion from weather conditions that can cause a safety issue.
If any damage is found on the equipment when checking your monthly inspection routine please mark the equipment as “out of service” and call us so we may discuss what needs to be repaired.
Yes. The bolt-together aluminium design makes them ideal for high-traffic warehouse and distribution settings. They install quickly, require no welding and can be reconfigured as layouts change—perfect for conveyor lines, packing zones and maintenance areas.
No. Installation is fully bolt-together, which means no welding, cutting or grinding. This significantly reduces project delays and removes the need for hot-works permits on site.
Absolutely. That’s one of the key advantages. Platforms, stairs, handrails and support frames can be rearranged, extended or repurposed as operations grow or shift. Most adjustments can be done with basic hand tools.
Modular Access Platforms use high-grade, corrosion-resistant aluminium with safety-yellow handrails for visibility. This keeps the structure lightweight, easy to handle and suitable for both indoor and outdoor industrial environments.
Yes. Modular systems are commonly used to create crossovers over conveyors, ducts, pipework and cable trays. Multiple platform modules can be connected in series to achieve longer clearances.
They do. With stair modules, ladder components and tower-style supports, you can build safe access to higher equipment levels or multi-tier machinery.
Most installations are completed much faster than custom-fabricated platforms because all parts are pre-made and bolt together. Small setups can be assembled within hours, and larger crossover systems can often be completed within the same shift.
Yes. Their lightweight aluminium construction and bolt-together format make them far easier to relocate compared to welded steel structures. Many facilities move modules between departments as workflows change.
Definitely. They pair well with aluminium work platform ladders, maintenance steps, mobile platforms and fixed walkways—making them suitable for sites that need a consistent access ecosystem.
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