DirecTank Environmental Products

Heavy Duty

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Heavy Duty Safety Shoring System

Engineered overhead support systems designed to provide stable, high-capacity shoring for floating roof tanks during inspection, maintenance, and repair operations.

Overview

The Heavy Duty Safety Shoring System is designed to provide secure overhead support for floating roofs in aboveground storage tanks during maintenance, inspection, and confined space operations.

Engineered for strength, adaptability, and ease of installation, the modular system enables operators to stabilise floating roofs safely while maintaining flexibility around internal tank obstructions.

The system is designed for rapid assembly and disassembly, with components sized to pass through standard tank manways, supporting efficient installation in
demanding tank environments.

Design & Construction

Key Benefits

High load capacity

Supports floating roofs with safe rated capacities up to 30,000 lbs

Enhanced safety

Provides stable overhead support for confined space maintenance and inspection operations.

Flexible configuration

Adapts around internal obstructions and varying tank structures.

Fast installation

Quick assembly and adjustment help reduce downtime during maintenance activities

Reusable system

Durable modular components designed for repeated use across multiple projects

Engineered durability

Robust construction designed for demanding industrial tank environments

Applications

Floating roof inspections
Tank cleaning operations
Maintenance and repair shutdowns
Confined space access support
Floating roof construction activities

Compliance & Standards

The Heavy Duty Safety Shoring System is engineered to support safe operation in confined tank environments and is designed to meet OSHA requirements for overhead scaffold support applications.

Its modular design and load-tested construction help operators maintain safe working conditions during inspection, maintenance, and repair activities.

Height Rated Load
5’-6” 30,000 lbs
6’-0” 28,650 lbs
6’-6” 28,200 lbs
7’-0” 27,900 lbs
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