HeatTek Industrial Ovens - West Allis, WI July 12, 2023 Case Study: HeatTek – July 2023 Location: West Allis, WI Problem Statement: HeatTek, an industry leader in Industrial Oven and Furnace manufacturing, was referred to Safety Rail Source® (SRS) by our customers at Roeslein & Associates. Their unusual requirement was to provide modular railing for their large industrial "Inside Bake" ovens. The requirement was also stated that the railing needed to be pre-fabricated such that it would not require any welding when installed. Safety railings are required by OSHA Code 1910.28(b) which states that employees must be protected from falling off of a platform if it is more than four feet above a lower level. Problem Resolution: Between the months February and August 2021, SRS worked with the design team at HeatTek to provide a system of sample railings that would meet the company’s safety requirements. In August of 2021, Hal Swindell traveled to West Allis, Wisconsin to discuss the railing system requirements with the project engineer, Spencer Dittman. After careful collaboration, a unique prototype railing system was designed, developed and installed to ensure all requirements were met. All parties were satisfied with the solution and an agreement was reached that 20 railing systems would be purchased throughout 2022 and more in 2023. To date, SRS has shipped more than 50 railing systems to HeatTek for their ongoing production of Inside Bake Ovens. About Us: Since 1999 we’ve been manufacturing state of the art, OSHA Compliant safety products including railings, skylight screens, hatch railings and ladder safety devices. All products are made in the USA. We offer a Turn-Key Service which includes a site visit, safety assessment, solution design, product delivery and installation. Contact Us: Call our experts at (877) 723-3766 today to discuss your specific needs. We’ll review and assess your safety concerns, design a customized solution for your facility and determine if our Turn-Key Service is right for you.
