Tank Access Stair Tower

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Features & Benefits

Custom-designed to suit your exact tank spacing, height and site clearance requirements
Safe, efficient and long-term access to tanks, silos, rooftops and elevated equipment
Accounts for concrete pad layouts, tank spacing variations and local regulatory requirements
Single and multi-storey tower configurations for any access height
Aluminium construction for long-term corrosion resistance with minimal maintenance
Engineering drawings and calculations available for site and authority approval
Backed by a Lifetime Structural Warranty

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Specifications

Specification	Detail
Design	Fully custom-engineered to site requirements
Tower Configurations	Single and multi-storey available
Construction	Aluminium alloy, corrosion resistant, lightweight
Access Type	Stair tower with handrails, mid-rails and kickplates
Guardrails	Non-slip grating; guardrails and safety gates as required
Installation	Prefabricated bolt-together modules; no on-site welding
Engineering	Drawings and certification available for authority approval
Warranty	Lifetime Structural Warranty

All tower dimensions, heights and configurations are custom to each project. Contact us to discuss your site requirements.

Star Aluminium Tank Access Stair Towers

Star Aluminium tank access stair towers are purpose-built access structures engineered for safe, efficient and long-term access to tanks, silos, rooflines and elevated equipment. Unlike generic pre-made access structures, each tower is custom-designed to the exact tank spacing, site height, clearance requirements and local safety standards of the specific installation, ensuring the access system fits the site rather than requiring the site to accommodate a standard product.
Every site presents different engineering constraints: tank spacings vary, existing concrete pads may not align with preferred access routes, roof access points shift during construction, and local authority requirements differ between jurisdictions. Star Aluminium addresses these variations at the design stage, producing stair tower drawings and engineering calculations that can be submitted for site and authority approval before fabrication begins.
Single and multi-storey tower configurations are available for any access height. Aluminium construction delivers long-term corrosion resistance in chemical, food processing and industrial environments with minimal ongoing maintenance requirements. All tank access stair towers are backed by a Lifetime Structural Warranty.

Aftercare & Maintenance

All Star Aluminium products are designed and manufactured to Australian Standards for height access and industrial equipment.
Every unit is supplied with a compliance plate and engineering certification.
Our standard products comply with WHS requirements and carry 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What access heights does the Star Aluminium Tank Access Stair Tower reach?

The Star Aluminium Tank Access Stair Tower is a modular system configurable to heights of up to 12 metres, making it suited to a wide range of above-ground storage tank, vessel and process plant roof access applications. Individual sections bolt together on site to reach the required access height. Custom configurations for non-standard tank heights are available. Star Aluminium engineers work directly with customers from specification through to delivery to confirm the correct module count and configuration for each project.

How does the modular bolt-together design work on site?

The Tank Access Stair Tower uses a modular bolt-together construction that allows individual sections to be assembled on site without welding or specialist fabrication equipment. Sections connect at standardised bolt points, allowing the tower to be configured to suit the specific tank height, geometry and footprint. The modular design also allows the tower to be disassembled and reassembled at a different location as site requirements change. Integrated lifting points on each module support crane or forklift positioning during assembly.

What safety features are included in the Tank Access Stair Tower?

Standard safety features include full handrails and guardrails along the full stair run and at each intermediate landing platform, anti-slip mesh landings that allow drainage and prevent slip during wet or adverse weather conditions, bolt-to-ground feet for secure anchorage at the base, and integrated lifting points for crane or forklift relocation. Each unit is supplied with a compliance plate to support site WHS obligations and carries a Lifetime Structural Warranty. All units are manufactured from corrosion-resistant aluminium alloy.

Can the Tank Access Stair Tower be relocated to different tanks on site?

Yes. The Tank Access Stair Tower incorporates integrated lifting points on each module to support crane or forklift relocation across a tank farm or industrial facility. The modular construction allows the tower to be disassembled, transported and reassembled at a different tank without modification to the structure. This makes the system suited to tank farm operations where access requirements rotate between vessels, and to processing facilities where periodic maintenance tasks require temporary elevated access at multiple locations.

Is the Star Aluminium Tank Access Stair Tower manufactured to Australian Standards?

Yes. The Star Aluminium Tank Access Stair Tower is designed and manufactured to Australian Standards for industrial access equipment. Each unit is fitted with a compliance plate to support site WHS obligations. Manufacturing is covered by the ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system. All units carry a Lifetime Structural Warranty. Custom design configurations are available for non-standard tank heights, vessel geometries and site platform integration requirements.

What industries use the Star Aluminium Tank Access Stair Tower?

The Star Aluminium Tank Access Stair Tower is installed across oil and gas processing, bulk liquid storage terminals, chemical manufacturing, food and beverage processing, water and wastewater treatment, mining and mineral processing, and heavy industrial facilities. Applications include regular operator access to tank roofs for inspection, sampling, venting and hatch operations, maintenance access to elevated vessels and process plant, and permanent fixed-access infrastructure for tank farms where repeated safe access to multiple vessels is required.