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The combination of features in Steeldeck® platforms, as with all systems, represents a compromise between the properties we would like the system to possess – strength, ease of use, portability, versatility etc. – and what is possible to achieve within certain constraints – in particular, materials and cost. We believe that Steeldeck® platform designers have achieved a unique balance here.
What follows is a list of the main features required of a modular staging system, and examples of Steeldeck® platforms’ strengths in each area. Priority among these features is dependent upon the requirements of the customer, so this is not intended to be a definitive order. However, these features are relevant to most people, most of the time.
PRICE
- Unit prices are very competitive.
- 4’ x 8’ Steeldeck® platforms are less expensive than other sizes.
- Larger sizes are therefore better value in terms of dollars per square foot. This is due to there being fewer seams and legs in a stage made from larger units than in a stage made from smaller units.
STRENGTH & WEIGHT
- Steeldeck® platforms have a very good strength-to-weight ratio.
- A 4’ x 8’ Steeldeck® platform weighs approximately 150 lbs and supports an evenly distributed load of more than 4,000 lbs.
EASE OF USE
- To set up a Steeldeck® platform all you have to do is insert and secure the legs and stand the deck up.
- Steeldeck® platforms’ simple and tool-less assembly means lower setup and tear down times and costs.
- For example, a 40’ x 80’ stage can be set up by 4 men in 4 hours.
VERSATILITY
- Modular design means stages can be erected in a variety of shapes and sizes.
- For a different stage height, just change the legs.
- Flat platforms, tiers, or ramps can be made from the same standard units.
DURABILITY AND LONGEVITY
- The steel construction means Steeldeck® platforms have a very long life.
- The no-nonsense design leaves virtually nothing to break or give out with wear.
- Some competitors make a healthy proportion of their turnover from selling replacement parts for their equipment. Steeldeck, Inc. does not.
- The decks we make today are compatible with the decks we made in 1985. No built-in obsolescence with Steeldeck.
MAINTENANCE
- Steeldeck® platforms’ durability radically lowers maintenance costs.
- Tops and legs are made from standard materials, so they are easy and economical for the customer to source and replace.
- The use of steel rather than aluminum for the frame makes inexpensive repair of damage possible.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The Steeldeck® platform system is a very environmentally sound product. Aside from the obvious green benefits of long product life:
- In manufacturing, we order lengths of steel and sizes of plywood which minimize waste. Considering the number of platforms we manufacture, we rarely visit the recycling yard.
- In rentals, we achieve a minimum of waste by reusing short lengths of pipe for custom-size legs and cutting down sheets of plywood for the tops of small custom-size decks.
- We use local suppliers for our fasteners and finishing requirements, minimizing unnecessary transportation.
- We order materials in bulk, avoiding multiple deliveries.
- Our large range of equipment allows us to make customized reusable stages without the need to fabricate actual custom elements, which are usually destroyed at the end of a job.
ACCESSORIES
- Stair units, guardrails, casters, carts, and bracing are available.
- Special size Steeldeck® platforms can be made to order.
STORAGE
- Steeldeck® platforms stack conveniently, and are easy to forklift or pallet jack.
- Steeldeck® platforms can be stored flat or on edge.
- Legs can be stored easily, in the stacks of decks, or in leg racks.
- Casters can quickly transform a Steeldeck® platform into a cart. A ratchet strap holds the stack tight, and one person can wheel the stack into position.
SPECIALS
- Triangles, curves, and custom shapes can be made to order.
- Steeldeck® platform tops are normally supplied with a painted surface, but special finishes can be supplied if required.
