Pipe Gantry Design Services
Pipe Gantry Design | Access & Support Structures
Safe, Compliant Pipe Gantry Design for Industrial Facilities
Arthian provides specialist pipe gantry design, assessment and upgrade services for industrial, chemical, energy and high‑hazard sites. Our engineers design gantries that safely support pipework, utilities and access structures while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. We have extensive experience delivering pipe racks, gantries and plant support structures across complex brownfield environments.
What Is a Pipe Gantry?
A pipe gantry is a structural steel framework that supports pipework, cable routes and sometimes walkways or platforms. Gantries are typically used to:
- Elevate pipework above ground level
- Provide safe access for inspection and maintenance
- Route utilities across congested or hazardous areas
- Support multiple services in a compact footprint
- Maintain clear production and vehicle access routes
Gantry design must consider pipe loads, thermal movement, vibration, access, safety and environmental actions.
Our Pipe Gantry Design Capabilities
Arthian provides a complete end‑to‑end service covering:
New Pipe Gantry Structural Design
We design gantries in accordance with Eurocode 3 and relevant industry standards, considering:
- Pipe loads, fluid weight and thermal expansion
- Steelwork design, bracing and stability
- Walkways, stairs, platforms and access systems
- Hazardous area zoning and segregation
- Durability, corrosion protection and coatings
- Integration with existing structures and pipe racks
Access & Maintenance‑Focused Gantry Design
We design gantries that improve operational safety and maintainability, including:
- Walkways, step‑overs, stairs and towers
- Safe access for operators and maintenance teams
- Integration with plant equipment and pipework
- Compliance with CDM and site safety standards
Assessment & Strengthening of Existing Gantries
Arthian has extensive experience in inspection, modelling and strengthening of existing structures, including gantries and pipe supports.
Our services include:
- Structural inspections and condition surveys
- Load capacity checks and modelling
- Corrosion, fatigue and deformation assessments
- Strengthening design and remediation strategies
- CDM‑aligned reporting and prioritised actions
Designed for High‑Hazard Industrial Environments
Arthian specialises in engineering solutions for chemical plants, energy facilities, COMAH sites and high‑risk industrial environments. Our gantry designs prioritise:
- Safe access and egress
- Structural robustness
- Clear segregation of utilities
- Long‑term durability and corrosion resistance
- Minimal operational disruption during installation
- Proven expertise in pipe racks, gantries and access structures
- Strong track record in structural assessments and life‑extension projects
- Multidisciplinary engineering capability
- Clear, practical design documentation
- Fast mobilisation for urgent assessments
- Experience working in high‑hazard, brownfield environments
Request a Pipe Bridge Feasibility Review
If you need a new pipe bridge, an assessment of an existing structure or support with a replacement project, our engineers can help. Enquire today for a no‑obligation consultation.