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CFS offers high quality, all welded marine 6061-T aluminum gangways, pier sections and pedestrian bridges for most applications. Customized designs and features are always an option.

Original Arch style gangways:

  • Our most popular model for both residential and commercial applications.
  • Standard widths are 3′ and 4′, custom widths available. Lengths 20′ to 60′.
  • Standard 50 lbs/sq. ft. uniform live load rating – higher load ratings available.
  • Constructed with proprietary extruded box tube aluminum frame.
  • Standard decking is 8”non-skid aluminum deck plank with low-profile anti-skid strips.
  • Alternate decking options are:
    • Port Orford Cedar
    • IPE
    • Thruflow
    • Aluminum grating
  • Mid Rails are prepped for water/electrical service.
  • Low-Profile UHMW rollers mounted under the ramp are standard.
  • Several pier mount options, designed for different site conditions are available.

Truss Style Gangways:

  • Standard widths are 3′ and 4′, custom widths available. Lengths up to 80′.
  • Standard 35 lbs./sq. ft. uniform load rating – higher load ratings available.
  • Standard decking is 8”non-skid aluminum deck plank with low-profile anti-skid strips.
  • Alternate decking options are:
    • Port Orford Cedar
    • IPE
    • Thruflow
    • Aluminum grating
  • Low-Profile UHMW rollers mounted under the ramp are standard.
  • Several pier mount options, designed for different site conditions are available.

ADA Compliance Gangways:

  • Gangways are specifically designed to meet handicapped accessibility standards (ADA, OSHA etc.)
  • 42” security rails, additional handicap rails at 34” with continuous returns and standard 4” toe-kicks,
  • 60 lbs./sq. ft. live load minimum. Higher load ratings are available.
  • Transition plates and triple low- profile UHMW rollers are standard equipment.
  • Several pier mount options, designed for different site conditions are available.
  • Standard decking is 8”non-skid aluminum deck plank with low-profile anti-skid strips.

Pier sections and Pedestrian bridges:

  • Standard widths are 5′ and 6′, custom widths available. Lengths up to 60′.
  • Standard 65 lbs./sq. ft. uniform load rating – higher load ratings available.
  • Standard decking is southern yellow pine pressure treated.
  • Standard handrail is southern yellow pine pressure treated.
  • Alternate decking and hand rail options are:
    • Port Orford Cedar
    • IPE
    • Aluminum
  • Low-Profile UHMW rollers mounted under the ramp are standard.
  • Several pier mount options, designed for different site conditions are available.