HVAC Plant Platforms | Reduce platform weight by 75%

Simple and effective installation of plant loads up to 20000kg.

At 75% lighter than other structural systems, our strong yet lightweight aluminium platforms won’t add unnecessary loads to your roof. Monkeytoe mesh and skeletal platforms are capable of supporting loads of up to 5kPa. All materials used in the construction of the roof mounts are compatible with the corresponding roofing system and roofing warranties.

For a robust and cost-effective solution for mounting air handling units, look at our skeletal platforms. These plant platforms are often paired with our premium HushMonkey acoustic screens and louvres when you need to hide plant equipment.

Our Benefits

Reduce weight by 75% over alternative structural systems
Fewer roof penetrations due to the longer spans of aluminium
Eliminate penetrations through the pan of the roof
Skeletal and mesh options available
Weighs on average of only 12kg per square metre of deck
Totally modular assembly
Fabricated from marine-grade aluminium
Compatible with roofing warranties.

Mesh
Skeletal
Support Rails

Mesh
RooBeam – Mesh Span Decking Light weight mesh decking system suitable for service access and equipment mounting situations
Mesh
Purlin-mounted Mesh Platform – up to 5kPa Monkeytoe mesh platform system that ensures the simple effective installation and mounting of either a series of condenser units, large package units or any heavy duty equipment.
Mesh
SmartGrip Membrane HVAC Plant Platfrom (Mesh) Adjustable, non penetrating, aluminium, mesh deck platform for surface mounting of small, medium & large HVAC units and equipment.

Skeletal
Skeletal Platform – up to 5kPa Monkeytoe skeletal platform system that ensures the simple effective installation and mounting of either a series of condenser units, large package units or any heavy duty equipment up to 5kPa.
Skeletal
SmartGrip Membrane HVAC Plant Platform (Skeletal) Adjustable, non penetrating, Aluminium, skeletal frame system for surface mounting of small, medium & large HVAC units and equipment.

Support Rails
Mesh platform unit support rails – more than 700kg (MP008) Adjustable aluminium platform mounted support rails for HVAC system units/packs of mass more than 700kg.
Support Rails
Mesh platform unit support rails – less than 150kg (MP006) Adjustable aluminium platform mounted support rails for HVAC system units/packs of mass less than 150kg.
Support Rails
Mesh platform unit support rails – 150-700kg (MP007) Adjustable aluminium platform mounted support rails for HVAC system units/packs of mass 150-700kg.

NOTE: Configurations could take up to three minutes to load fully depending on the size & complexity as it is configured in real-time based on requirements.

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RooBeam – Mesh Span Decking

Light-weight mesh decking system
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Purlin-mounted Plant Platform

Purlin-mounted Mesh HVAC Plant Platform
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Membrane HVAC Plant Platform

Mesh Mounting system for HVAC equipment on membrane roofing

This system is designed in accordance with Aluminium Structures, Part 1: Limit State Design AS/NZS 1664.1 Standards Australia / New Zealand NZS/AS 1657.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of having a Mesh Platform over a Skeletal Platform?

A Mesh Platform provides the service personnel a service area, further enhancing the protection of your roof. It means the servicemen are working on the same level as the mechanical units, making it easier to service. It is also safer as they are working on a level area rather than standing on the slope of the roof.
Does Monkeytoe cover the Engineering of Plant Platforms?

Yes. All platforms have either generic design or are designed as job/project specific.
If my purlins are supporting a Monkeytoe platform, how do I use my purlins to transfer the loads towards the building bracing system?

Generally, the platform induced lateral loads can be transferred to braced walls/portal frames/shear walls through roof diaphragm actions by the roof sheeting or other forms of diaphragms such as plywood. In the case where the diaphragm is absent or inadequate, the lateral load transfer can be achieved through axial tension/compression actions of the purlin in the along direction and through out of plane bending and shear in the across direction. In this case the client’s structural engineer is required to carry out this check. Monkey Toe can assist with this if required.

Contact Details

sales@monkeytoe.com.au
T: 1800 875 808 (within AU)
T: 1800 875 808
T: 03 9133 8912
4 Ravenhall Way,
Ravenhall
Melbourne

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