Custom Safety Products – Engineered Access Solutions (EAS)

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Engineered Access Solutions (EAS) is Ballymore's custom fabrication division specializing in OSHA-compliant fall protection platforms, industrial work access systems, and custom safety structures. With over 50 years of engineering expertise, EAS delivers fully tailored solutions for some of the most demanding industries in the world, including aerospace, defense, energy, heavy equipment, manufacturing, and transportation. From a single custom component to a complete system overhaul, every EAS solution is designed around your specific environment, equipment, and workflow.


EAS Custom Solutions Process

Our Process

EAS Custom Solutions

The EAS team is ready to jump in at any point in the process, whether you need a custom component or a full system adjustment.

EAS 6 step cycle

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OUR PROCESS

Safety Or Access Issue Identification

JOB SCOPE QUALIFICATION

Understand what challenges customer is facing

IDENTIFY KEY ROLES

Identify Stake Holders (EH&S, Production, Engineers)

APPLICATION EVALUATION

Collaborate with team on site or virtually

DESIGN SOLUTION

Develop a Solution/Model (3D Rendering of Design)

SOLUTION QUALIFICATION

Gain collective agreement that our solution is viable

POST PRODUCTION SUPPORT

Deploy in the field. Follow through with customer to ensure issues have been resolved


BUILT FOR THE MOST COMPLEX AIRFRAMES

Custom Aerospace Access Systems

Our systems prioritize OSHA-compliant fall protection and ergonomic stability to reduce downtime and improve workflow efficiency. We deliver high-performance solutions for complex aerospace assembly, MRO operations, and specialized docking needs.

  • Airframe Precision: Platforms engineered to exact aircraft profiles, eliminating gaps between the structure and the work surface.
  • MRO Efficiency: Mobile and adjustable designs built to reduce aircraft downtime during maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations.
  • Certification Ready: Constructed to meet strict aerospace facility safety standards and OSHA fall protection requirements.

Explore the Gallery Below to See Examples of Our Custom Aerospace Engineered Projects

Custom over-wing jet maintenance platform with integrated guardrails and slip-resistant decking for aerospace MRO operations

Jet Maintenance Platform

This specialized maintenance platform provides a secure, ergonomic workspace tailored to specific aircraft wing profiles. Engineered to sit flush with the airframe, it eliminates dangerous gaps and replaces unstable ladders with large, slip-resistant work zones. Custom heights and integrated guardrails maximize fall protection and technician safety during critical over-wing inspections.

Custom cantilever platform providing overhead reach for jet engine and pylon maintenance with slip-resistant decking and integrated railings

Pylon Access Cantilever Platform

This modified cantilever platform provides secure overhead reach for jet engine and pylon maintenance. The specialized design extends over the engine housing, allowing technicians to work safely without relying on unstable ladders. Built to fit specific aircraft profiles, it features slip-resistant decking and integrated railings to maximize fall protection during critical engine inspections and repairs.

Custom adjustable height spacecraft tank top access platform with integrated guardrails for assembly and processing operations

Spacecraft Tank Top Access

These platforms provide precise, elevated reach with adjustable heights to accommodate various spacecraft sizes and fuel tank profiles. The engineered design allows technicians to work directly over sensitive hardware from a stable, ergonomic standing surface. Slip-resistant decks and integrated railings ensure full fall protection during critical assembly and processing operations.

Custom overhead shuttle access platform surrounding spacecraft capsule for integration, inspection, and pre-launch operations

Shuttle Access Platform

Designed for precision access to the most demanding environments, this overhead shuttle access platform provides safe, stable entry to the top of spacecraft capsules during integration, inspection, and pre-launch operations. Built to exact specifications, the platform structure surrounds the capsule and delivers the access your team needs exactly where they need it.

 

ENGINEERED FOR MISSION-CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTS

Custom Defense Access Systems

Our systems are built to meet strict safety standards while supporting mission-critical operations. Designed for durability and precision, they help improve workflow efficiency across maintenance, assembly, and secure facility environments.

  • Mission-Ready Design: Custom platforms built around specialized defense vehicles, weapons systems, and secure facility requirements.
  • Rapid Deployment: Modular, lightweight designs that a single operator can position and configure quickly on the production floor.
  • Built for High-Security Environments: Heavy-duty construction engineered to perform reliably in classified and high-intensity manufacturing settings.

Explore the Gallery Below to See Examples of Our Custom Defense Engineered Projects

Custom rolling defense vehicle production work platform engineered for welding access during assembly

Vehicle Production Work Platform

Custom-engineered for defense vehicle production, this rolling platform provides welders with safe, ergonomic access at every stage of assembly. Developed through on-site measurements and 3D modeling, it delivers a precise fit, improved efficiency, and reliable performance in demanding production environments.

Custom modular aluminum rolling platform with guardrails designed for FMTV defense vehicle production and maintenance

Modular Production Platform

This custom modular rolling platform is designed for FMTV vehicle production and maintenance. Built from lightweight aluminum, it features a pinned section design with guardrails that assemble quickly for secure, ergonomic access. Easily positioned by a single operator, it improves safety, efficiency, and workflow across defense manufacturing environments.

Custom cantilever access platform with extended top step designed for Amphibious Combat Vehicle production assembly line

ACV Cantilever Access Platform

Custom cantilever access platform designed for ACV (Amphibious Combat Vehicle) production. Built with an extended top step for safer entry and exit, it provides stable, ergonomic access along the assembly line. Engineered to improve safety and support efficient workflow in defense manufacturing environments.

DESIGNED FOR THE FIELD

Custom Energy Access Systems

Our systems are designed to support safe, efficient access across energy production and maintenance environments, including solar, oil, and gas operations. Built for OSHA-compliant fall protection and ergonomic stability, they help reduce downtime while improving workflow performance in complex field and facility applications.

  • Site-Specific Engineering: Custom access solutions designed around your exact equipment layout, blade profile, or well head configuration.
  • Field-Ready Durability: Built to withstand outdoor exposure, variable terrain, and the physical demands of energy production environments.
  • Maintenance Efficiency: Adjustable designs that reduce the time and risk involved in servicing turbines, gearboxes, and well head assemblies.

Explore the Gallery Below to See Examples of Our Custom Energy Engineered Projects

Custom multi-level oil well head access platform surrounding valves and controls for inspection and maintenance in oil and gas environments

Well Head Access Platform

This custom oil well head access platform is designed to support maintenance and inspection around complex well head assemblies. Featuring multiple raised levels, it surrounds key service points including valves and controls to improve reach and visibility during service tasks. This mobile platform enhances accessibility and supports reliable operations in demanding oil and gas environments.

Custom wind turbine blade access platform wrapping full blade span for maintenance, inspection, and installation operations

Windmill Blade Access Platform

This custom-engineered wind turbine blade access platform is designed for safe, ergonomic maintenance and construction across the full blade span. The large-scale system wraps around the blade structure and provides stable, continuous access while adjusting smoothly to varying heights. Built for demanding energy environments, it improves safety, precision, and efficiency during installation, inspection, and repair work.

Custom mobile gearbox access platform with OSHA-compliant guardrails and slip-resistant surface for industrial maintenance

Gearbox Access Platform

This custom gearbox access platform is designed for safe, efficient maintenance of elevated and hard-to-reach components. Ideal for inspection, servicing, and cleaning of industrial gearbox systems, it features OSHA-compliant guardrails and a durable slip-resistant walking surface. This mobile solution reduces downtime and supports reliable maintenance workflows in demanding industrial environments.

BUILT AROUND THE MACHINES

Custom Heavy Equipment Access Systems

Our systems are designed to support maintenance and assembly of heavy machinery used in construction, agriculture, and industrial operations. Built to improve operator access and stability, they help streamline service and production workflows in demanding environments.

  • Equipment-Profile Fit: Platforms designed to wrap around the complex geometry of bulldozers, excavators, and large industrial machinery.
  • Shop and Field Versatility: Mobile designs that move with the machine through every stage of assembly, inspection, and repair.
  • Technician Safety First: Stable, ergonomic access that replaces improvised staging and reduces injury risk during heavy equipment servicing.

Explore the Gallery Below to See Examples of Our Custom Heavy Equipment Engineered Projects

Custom mobile maintenance platform designed for servicing bulldozers and heavy earthmoving equipment during inspection and repair

Bulldozer Mobile Platform

This custom mobile maintenance platform is designed to support servicing of bulldozers and heavy earthmoving equipment. Built for mobility around large machines, it provides stable access to key service points during inspection, repair, and routine upkeep. This solution improves technician positioning and supports more organized maintenance workflows in demanding equipment environments.

Custom adjustable height access platform for bulldozer and heavy earthmoving equipment assembly, inspection, and repair

Adjustable Height Platform

This custom adjustable-height access platform is designed for the construction and maintenance of bulldozers and heavy earthmoving equipment. Built to adapt to varying machine heights, it provides stable, ergonomic access to key service areas during assembly, inspection, and repair. This solution improves reach and workflow efficiency across heavy equipment manufacturing and maintenance environments.

 

ENGINEERED TO KEEP PRODUCTION MOVING

Custom Manufacturing Access Systems

Our systems are designed to improve access, movement, and workflow across warehouse and production environments. We create conveyor crossovers, multi-level platforms, and custom access solutions that help teams navigate complex layouts and support faster, more organized assembly operations.

  • Production Layout Integration: Custom platforms and crossovers engineered around your conveyor systems, work cells, and assembly line flow.
  • Workflow Continuity: Designs that allow operators to move between stations without interrupting material flow or production output.
  • High-Traffic Construction: Built for the wear and volume of active manufacturing environments where downtime is not an option.

Explore the Gallery Below to See Examples of Our Custom Manufacturing Engineered Projects

Custom H-shaped multi-platform access system providing conveyor hopper access at varying heights across a warehouse facility

Multi-Platform Access System

This custom Multi-Platform Access System (MPAS) provides access to conveyor hoppers at varying heights on opposite sides of a warehouse space. The H-shaped configuration connects multiple work areas, allowing operators to move efficiently between stations while maintaining consistent access to key service points. Tailored to the facility layout, it improves access and supports maintenance operations in complex material handling environments.

Custom press access platform with pinned guardrails designed for operator reach and visibility around newly installed press equipment

Press Access Platform

This custom press access platform improves operator reach and visibility around newly installed press equipment with limited access points. Developed through an on-site assessment and engineered for a precise fit, the system includes pinned guardrails for quick setup and removal while maintaining a stable work area. This solution enhances access around the press and supports smoother operation and maintenance within tight production spaces.

Custom conveyor crossover platform with two entry and exit points providing elevated passage over production conveyors in a manufacturing facility

Conveyor Crossover

This custom conveyor crossover platform provides safe, elevated passage over production conveyors. Featuring two entry and exit points connected by a single bridge section, it allows workers to move between work areas without disrupting material flow. This compact design improves site access, supports smoother workflow, and enhances navigation in active manufacturing environments.

BUILT FOR LARGE VEHICLE ENVIRONMENTS

Custom Transportation Access Systems

Our systems are designed to support production, maintenance, and repair work across transportation environments, including rail, transit, and vehicle facilities. Built to improve access to large vehicles and infrastructure components, they help teams work more effectively around assembly, inspection, and service operations.

  • Vehicle-Specific Access: Custom solutions shaped around rail cars, buses, tanker trucks, and transit infrastructure with no generic fits.
  • Inspection Zone Stability: Platforms that provide secure, ergonomic access during production testing, inspection, and maintenance bay operations.
  • Fleet Environment Durability: Heavy-duty construction built for the continuous demands of transportation maintenance and assembly facilities.

Explore the Gallery Below to See Examples of Our Custom Transportation Engineered Projects

Custom train maintenance platform providing stable access for production testing and inspection of new rail vehicles

Train Maintenance Platform

This custom train maintenance platform supports operators during production testing and inspection of new rail vehicles. Engineered for stability and precise access, it provides a secure working surface for evaluating rail vehicles as they move through finishing and testing stages. Developed in close collaboration with the facility team, this solution enhances access and supports efficient workflow in rail manufacturing environments.

Custom enclosed cantilever access platform designed for inspection and maintenance of tanker rail cars, buses, and tanker trucks

Enclosed Cantilever Platform

This custom cantilever access platform provides enclosed access to tanker rail cars, buses, and tanker trucks. Built to surround the work area while keeping the top open, it delivers stable access for inspection and maintenance tasks. This solution improves reach, control, and safety in transportation service environments.

Custom multi-level mobile subway maintenance platform for inspection and repair of rail transit systems and subway cars

Subway Maintenance Platform

This custom multi-level subway maintenance platform supports inspection and repair work across rail transit systems. Featuring multiple working levels, it provides stable access to elevated and lower components of subway cars and infrastructure. This mobile solution improves reach, flexibility, and efficiency in demanding rail maintenance environments.


"From the initial project kickoff to the final delivery, their responsiveness and collaborative approach have been outstanding."


"...it wasn't even his project, but he jumped right in...to provide a solution"


"It was invaluable to have you onsite...to see a couple of tricky concerns. Your innovative mindset really helps customers (and sellers) think outside the box and consider custom solutions"


TRUSTED BY OUR INDUSTRY LEADERS

Engineering Innovation Together

EAS has delivered custom-engineered access solutions for some of the most recognized organizations in the world, including Amazon, General Electric, John Deere, and Sierra Space. Our work spans mission-critical aerospace assembly, high-volume defense manufacturing, complex energy environments, and active rail and transit facilities. Each partnership reflects our commitment to precision engineering, worker safety, and solutions built to last.

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The EAS team is ready to jump in at any point in the process, whether you need a custom component or a full system adjustment.


U-Design Configurable Products are an innovative way to more effectively and efficiently identify, select and then purchase the most suitable ladder model for your climbing and access needs, while receiving a custom solution at an off-the-shelf price.

 

Our Configurator Program allows you to easily design, edit and order your custom ladder system.

 

Rooftop Platforms • Crossovers • Multi-Platform Access Systems