Fiberglass Solutions | Goldschmidt

Safe and reliable access to railway infrastructure is a fundamental requirement for efficient operations and worker protection. Fiberglass solutions from Goldschmidt Italia offer a durable, lightweight, and maintenance-free alternative to traditional metal structures, engineered to withstand aggressive chemicals, atmospheric conditions, and stray currents without compromising mechanical strength. From diagonal-run stairs and vertical ladders with safety cages to horizontal bridges for channel crossings, these versatile fiberglass access systems are designed to meet the highest safety standards (ISO 14122) while delivering long-term cost efficiency across all railway environments.

Benefits

High resistance to aggressive chemicals, atmospheric conditions, and stray currents
Exceptional mechanical strength at a fraction of the weight of metal alternatives
Maintenance-free and requires no grounding, reducing long-term operational costs
Unlimited service life thanks to dimensional stability and high heat resistance
Slip-resistant steps (R13V10 per DIN 51130) for maximum worker safety
Supplied pre-assembled with guardrails for easy and fast installation
Individually adaptable to any environment and customer requirements

Application areas

Outdoor railway access points with live electrical equipment or power lines
Environments exposed to aggressive chemicals or harsh weather conditions
Vertical access to viaducts, retaining walls, or elevated structures
Safe crossing of ditches, channels, or ground-level depressions
Areas where traditional metal structures would require costly maintenance
Restricted-access zones requiring gates or fencing to prevent unauthorized entry

HORIZONTAL LADDER

Horizontal ladders, also referred to as “bridges”, offer a practical and economical solution for safely crossing ditches, channels, or ground-level depressions within railway environments. Where conventional access is not feasible, these structures provide the most immediate and simple approach while ensuring maximum safety and a high standard of comfort for the user. Their lightweight fiberglass construction allows for flexible installation in various terrain conditions, making them an ideal choice wherever level crossings over obstacles are required.

Vertical ladder

Vertical ladders with safety cages are designed for accessing elevated structures such as reinforced concrete viaducts, retaining walls, or other vertical surfaces where no conventional ramp is available. Manufactured in accordance with UNI 14122-4, they are supplied prefabricated with rungs secured to the uprights using GRP pins and fully assembled with stainless steel screws. The safety cage is mandatory and may be installed starting at a minimum height of 2200 mm, and always above 3000 mm depending on the assessed risk at the installation site – providing reliable fall protection for workers during vertical ascent and descent.

Railings

The railings are designed to provide maximum safety and fall protection for workers while using the staircase. Constructed entirely from fiberglass profiles with stainless steel fasteners, they can be installed on one or both sides depending on site requirements and safety needs.