About Our Platforms
Why choose a Planet Platform maintenance Solution?
Across manufacturing environments—whether an automotive production line or a food processing facility—there are critical points within the process where bottlenecks can emerge, disrupting workflow and resulting in costly downtime.
Maintaining a free-flowing production line is a challenge we are routinely engaged to address, particularly where maintenance activities require personnel to work at height. Any interruption to operations can lead to reduced output and a direct impact on the bottom line; this risk can be mitigated through the implementation of a bespoke safe-access solution.
Every organisation operates with processes and machinery that are unique to its operation. These distinctive elements are what differentiate businesses from their competitors and underpin their overall success.
Get In Touch with Us
Call us on 0800 0854 161 or click the button to fill out a form
Custom, Bespoke Designs
There is no one-size-fits-all maintenance platform for the Manufacturing, Engineering, and Food Processing industries. As a result, the only safe and practical approach is the design and installation of a fully bespoke solution that addresses the specific challenges of each individual workplace. This is where Planet Platforms’ depth of experience and technical expertise clearly differentiates us from others in the market.
With more than 40 years of experience in the design and manufacture of custom safe-access solutions, Planet Platforms is a recognised leader in this specialist field. Our portfolio includes hundreds of adaptable designs, ranging from conveyor access platforms and upper conveyor walkway systems to manufacturing jigs and distillery safe-access solutions. Supported by thousands of hours of hands-on installation and maintenance experience on the shop floor, our understanding of manufacturing safe access is comprehensive and proven.
Key features & benefits
- Bespoke design for specific applications
- Mobile solutions that can be quickly brought into service
- High strength and lightweight aluminium construction
- Anti-slip decking and stair treads
- Designed in accordance with BS14122
- Manufactured in the UK
What we do
Related Platforms
Helicopter Access
Platform
Bespoke helicopter access platforms feature prominently in Planet Platforms portfolio of products.
View Platforms
Fleet Maintenance
Logistics
With over 3 million people in Britain working on or around vehicles regularly, working at height in the logistics sector is something that Planet Platforms often has to provide safe access solutions for.
View Platforms
Vehicle Access
Platform
Working at height around a vehicle is impossible with maintenance, loading and unloading being common issues.
View PlatformsMore Information
Frequently Asked Questions
A manufacturing access platform is a purpose-designed structure that provides safe and compliant access to machinery, equipment, or elevated work areas, enabling maintenance, inspection, and operational tasks to be carried out efficiently and safely.
Manufacturing facilities typically feature unique layouts, machinery, and processes. Bespoke access platforms are designed to accommodate these specific requirements, ensuring optimal safety, usability, and minimal disruption to production.
Access platforms are widely used across manufacturing, engineering, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, automotive, aerospace, and distilling, among other industrial sectors.
By providing secure, ergonomic access to elevated or hard-to-reach areas, access platforms reduce the risk of falls, improve task efficiency, and minimise unplanned downtime associated with unsafe or impractical access methods.
Manufacturing access platforms must comply with relevant health and safety legislation and standards, such as Work at Height Regulations, machinery safety directives, and applicable British and European standards, depending on the installation location.
Yes. Well-designed access platforms can be engineered with future flexibility in mind, allowing for modifications or expansions to accommodate changes in equipment, processes, or operational requirements.
Yes. Planet Platforms warrants each new product manufactured and sold by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of delivery to a customer.