Britain's leading designers, fabricators and supplier of Access & Loading Products for Working Safely at Height


Ajax fixed folding step units have been designed to provide a safe working environment for operators who need to gain access to areas at various heights.

They are primarily used for assisting with the loading and maintenance of top-loading road tankers.

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Ajax mobile and extendible step units have been designed to provide a safe working environment for workers who need to gain access to areas at various heights from the ground.

Each step unit has been designed for areas where floor space is considered to be at a premium and a fixed unit is not suitable.

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Ajax rollover and swing pallet gate barriers have been designed for the ever-increasing demand in pallet movement. They provide the necessary all-round edge protection to prevent falls from height when loading and unloading goods.

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Ajax bridging access platforms are typically designed to bridge the gap between a loading bay and a vehicle load bed when loading and unloading goods.

They have an aluminium non-slip tread plate decking for improved safety underfoot when walking across the surface in dry and wet conditions.

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Whether you require a staircase to your fixed folding step unit or you require a staircase to a brand new platform, Ajax is able to provide the full service, eliminating the need for extra suppliers.

All staircases and platforms are custom made to your specification.

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Bespoke Access Stairs
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Ajax can offer our in-house design and fabrication services for your bespoke safe access requirements.

The standard range of products can be customised to suit your non-standard operations, or an entirely new bespoke access system can be made.

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Bespoke Access Systems
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  • Step Access System
  • Mobile Step Units
  • Pallet Gate Safety Barriers
  • Bridging Access Platforms
  • Bespoke Staircases & Platforms
  • Bespoke Safe Access

Safe Access Products

Introducing the range of safe access systems designed, engineered, manufactured and installed by the skilled experts at Canal Engineering Ltd. Ajax, a division of Canal Engineering Ltd has a heritage of design innovation, quality metalwork manufacture and efficient installation.

Ajax have developed an extensive range of products to support safer working environments. Our pallet gates, platforms, and step units have a proven track record for being easy to operate, and the superior quality of our products ensures a long working life cycle.

Safety in the workplace is of the upmost importance and the Ajax range works in compliance with Working at Height Regulations 2005 and Safety of Machinery BS EN ISO 14122-3:2016. Ajax understands the challenges you face and provides you with the technical proficiency you need to deliver a custom made access solution. Our extensive accreditation portfolio also means Ajax Safe Access are first in the industry for credibility and technical competency.

Download our new brochure for more information on our range of safety access solutions.

The standard Ajax Safe Access range includes:

The standard range of Ajax access solutions is complemented by the ability to customise any of our standard products or design site or performance specific solutions to suit non-standard operations. These can be manufactured from specific materials to suit specialist environments and industries including the pharmaceutical, nuclear, petro-chemical and food industries.

Our UK manufacturing operation combines time honored skills with the latest modern manufacturing techniques to ensure customers receive the highest quality metalwork solutions. All design, manufacture and installation is completed in house by our skilled team of designers and engineers. We aim to provide employers with results that allow employees to work both safely and efficiently. For more information about our standard or bespoke access products, get in touch with us online or call us on 0115 986 6321.

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To discuss your next safe access system and receive expert advice, please contact the Ajax Technical Team; you’ll be glad you did!

Call: +44 (0) 115 986 6321 or Email Us

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