At a Sam’s Club distribution center, active conveyor lines separated adjacent warehouse work areas. Employees needed a direct pedestrian route across the system without entering the conveyor operating zone or walking around material-handling equipment.
The facility needed a crossover solution that would install around an active warehouse environment without a lengthy custom-fabrication process. Packaged goods and merchandise needed to keep moving, so the system also had to preserve clearance above the conveyor belt.
The Solution
Sam’s installed an ErectaStep modular conveyor crossover stair system to create a designated route over the conveyor line. The completed crossover provided nearly 9 feet of clearance above the belt.
The system used industrial-grade aluminum components, aluminum stair treads, and safety-yellow handrails. ErectaStep’s bolt-together design allowed the crossover to be assembled without on-site welding, hot-work permits, cranes, or a custom-fabrication cycle. The finished system gave employees a defined crossing point while keeping the conveyor operating area open below.
Crossovers can be any length or configuration and can change as your layout does
The Results
- Warehouse personnel gained a dedicated path across the conveyor, reducing the need to walk around the line to reach adjacent work areas.
- The modular access system supported a faster installation approach without on-site welding or custom fabrication.
- Nearly 9 feet of clearance preserved passage over the conveyor belt while maintaining the conveyor’s operating area.
- Aluminum stairs and safety-yellow handrails created a durable, visible access route in the active distribution environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
The conveyor crossover gave Sam’s distribution-center employees a direct route between warehouse work areas separated by an active conveyor line. The system allowed pedestrian travel above the equipment while keeping the conveyor path clear below.
Modular crossover stairs can be configured for the required conveyor height and facility layout. ErectaStep’s bolt-together components avoid on-site welding, hot-work permits, cranes, and the longer timeline associated with custom-fabricated access systems.
The installed ErectaStep crossover provided nearly 9 feet of clearance above the conveyor belt. This allowed employees to cross above the line while preserving the operating space needed for the conveyor system below.
This installation used aluminum stairs, aluminum components, and safety-yellow handrails. ErectaStep conveyor crossover systems use modular aluminum components intended for industrial environments, including warehouse, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution applications.
ErectaStep’s bolt-together stair components are pre-engineered to OSHA standards for items including tread depth, riser height, and handrail specifications. The final configuration should always be reviewed for the requirements of the specific site and application.
