Maintenance Platforms

ENGINEERED FOR ZERO DOWNTIME & 100% COMPLIANCE

Craftsmen Industries designs and manufactures custom load-rated maintenance platforms for critical infrastructure. Certified to AS9100D, ISO 9001:2023, MIL-SPEC, FAA, and ANSI standards, our platforms are built for industries like aerospace, military, oil and gas, and industrial sectors. 

With a capacity of over 10,000 lbs, our platforms are tailored to your exact specifications—ensuring safety, reliability, and maximum uptime. 

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Maintenance Efficiency with Precision-Engineered Platforms

Generic platforms often fall short in demanding environments—flexing under load, rusting in high humidity, and failing compliance. These issues waste time and money, delaying critical maintenance tasks.

Craftsmen’s custom maintenance platforms are designed for extreme stress, environmental challenges, and safety standards. Made from premium materials, our platforms exceed OSHA, ANSI, and MIL-SPEC requirements—ensuring strength, adaptability, and long-lasting performance.

Unlike off-the-shelf solutions, we provide custom-built platforms designed for your unique operational demands, delivered in just 4–6 weeks, ensuring you meet your mission-critical deadlines.

Build with confidence. Trust Craftsmen for solutions engineered to withstand the toughest demands.

What Sets Craftsmen Apart

Through a direct comparison with industry competitors—ErectaStep, Liftsafe, MCT, and Granite Industries—it’s clear that Craftsmen leads with deeper customization, higher capacity, broader compliance, and faster delivery.

1. Designed From the Ground Up

Unlike ErectaStep or Diverse Supply, we don’t rely on prefabricated frames or standard dimensions. Your platform is designed around:

• Your equipment
  
  
• Your operational footprint
  
  
• Your safety and regulatory requirements
  
  

With us, every bolt, weld, and anchor point is engineered with purpose.

2. Built for Load and Lifecycle

Most competitors top out under 1,000 lbs of rated capacity. Craftsmen platforms are load-tested to exceed:

• 5,000 lbs (standard capacity)
  
  

• 10,000+ lbs (heavy-duty platforms)
  
  

Ideal for high-torque machinery, aviation components, and full-body personnel access systems.

3. Certified Across Every Sector

Craftsmen’s engineering, fabrication, and QA systems are certified to:

• AS9100D (Aerospace)
  
  

• ISO 9001:2023 (Manufacturing Quality)
  
  

• FAA compliance (Airworthiness)
  
  

• MIL-SPEC & ANSI/OSHA (Safety and Government Standards)
  
  

Competitors may claim compliance. We document and certify it—built into every platform design.

4. Delivered Faster, Installed Better

Most custom platforms take 10–14 weeks from quote to delivery. Craftsmen works on a 4–6 week timeline by keeping:

• Design, fabrication, and finishing in-house
  
  
• Project engineers dedicated to your build
  
  

• Installation teams trained on custom deployments
  
  

And after delivery? We remain a partner—offering reconfiguration, upgrades, and long-term maintenance support.

Our Four-Stage Engineering Workflow

Craftsmen’s build process is engineered to reduce downtime, eliminate guesswork, and deliver an install-ready system with zero rework needed.

Step 1: Vision

Provide CAD files, floor plans, or even a hand-drawn sketch. Our engineers analyze the environment, required access points, load-bearing zones, and industry-specific hazards.

Step 2: Design

Using CAD and 3D modeling, we develop a platform with:

• Precise structural modeling
  
  
• Access planning and clearance optimization
  
  
• Material recommendations (steel, titanium, FRP)
  
  

This ensures no surprises during fabrication or installation.

Step 3: Build

Fabrication is handled in-house by certified technicians and welders. We control every process:

• Steel and titanium cutting
  
  
• Coating and finishing
  
  
• Weld inspection and stress testing
  
  

Our internal QA team verifies compliance before shipping.

Step 4: Deliver

On-site installation includes:

• Secure anchoring and height calibration
  
  
• Load testing
  
  

• Operator training and documentation handoff
  
  

Need it adjusted later? We provide ongoing support for reconfiguration or compliance changes.

Technical Capabilities – Built for the Real World

Craftsmen platforms are engineered to fit the exact technical demands of your industry. From aerospace maintenance bays to desert-based energy rigs, we deliver compliant, load-bearing solutions that last.

Material Options

• Steel (Carbon or Galvanized): For general-purpose and industrial builds
  
  

• Titanium: For high-heat, lightweight, and aerospace configurations
  
  

• FRP Composite: For environments with high corrosion, including marine and chemical
  
  

Load Ratings

• Standard Models: Up to 5,000 lbs
  
  

• Heavy-Duty Builds: 10,000 lbs and beyond (structurally certified)
  
  

Compliance Ratings

• OSHA 1910 / 1926
  
  

• ANSI A14.7 and A92.5
  
  

• MIL-STD-1472-G and MIL-STD-810H
  
  

• FAA and AS9100D aircraft access certifications
  
  

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Craftsmen Industries is proud to serve some of the most demanding names in defense, energy, and aerospace. Our work is trusted in environments where downtime is mission failure.

What Our Clients Are Saying:

“Craftsmen’s platform reduced our aircraft maintenance time by 40%. It paid for itself in the first year.”
— Senior Engineer, Lockheed Martin

“We saved over $200,000 by going with Craftsmen instead of a prefab competitor—and got a better, safer platform.”
— Maintenance Manager, Shell Oil

Client Portfolio Includes:

• Boeing
  
  

• U.S. Navy
  
  

• Lockheed Martin
  
  

• Shell Oil
  
  

• TaylorMade
  
  

• MagicBox
  
  

Real-World Example:

Case Study: Offshore Oil Rig Platform
Craftsmen built a fully customized, 10,000-lb load platform for a floating oil rig off the Gulf Coast. Designed for corrosion resistance, wind load tolerance, and modular reconfiguration during maintenance cycles, the unit was installed in just six weeks—cutting planned downtime by over 30%.

Visual Proof of Performance

We encourage every prospective client to review our portfolio of real-world installations. View images of installed systems in:

• Aircraft hangars
  
  
• Oil and gas facilities
  
  
• Military installations
  
  
• Energy production plants
  
  

Our gallery demonstrates scale, material finish, and real-use durability in demanding environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a custom maintenance platform and how is it different from standard platforms?
   A custom maintenance platform is engineered specifically for your equipment, environment, and workflow. Unlike standard or modular systems, custom platforms are built from the ground up with exact dimensions, load ratings, and compliance certifications. They offer better safety, longer durability, and seamless integration into your operations.
2. What industries typically need heavy-duty maintenance platforms?
   Industries like aerospace, defense, oil and gas, utilities, and transportation often require heavy-duty maintenance platforms. These sectors deal with large, sensitive, or hazardous equipment and need platforms that can support high loads, meet strict safety standards, and perform in extreme conditions.
3. How much weight can a Craftsmen platform handle?
   Our standard maintenance platforms are rated for up to 5,000 lbs, but we regularly design heavy-duty systems that support 10,000 lbs or more. Every project is structurally analyzed and load-tested based on your unique use case and compliance requirements.
4. How long does it take to design and build a custom maintenance platform?
   Most projects take between 4 to 6 weeks from concept to delivery. This includes design, engineering approvals, fabrication, coating, and on-site installation. We also offer expedited options for critical infrastructure or military deployments.
5. Are Craftsmen’s platforms OSHA and MIL-SPEC compliant?
   Yes. All of our platforms are engineered to meet or exceed OSHA, ANSI, and MIL-SPEC requirements. We also follow AS9100D and ISO 9001:2023 certified quality processes to ensure full documentation and safety validation for government and aerospace clients.
6. Can Craftsmen install the platform on-site and provide training?
   Absolutely. We offer full-service installation across the U.S. Our team handles anchoring, calibration, load testing, and hands-on operator training to ensure your crew is safe and ready to use the system on day one.

Ready to Build Your Platform?

Craftsmen Industries only takes on a limited number of custom engineering projects each quarter to ensure focused support and exceptional delivery timelines. If you’re planning upgrades, replacements, or expansions—now’s the time to start.