Aluminum Ladders | Heavy-duty for Construction and Industrial Settings

Heavy-duty Aluminum Ladders for Construction and Industrial Applications

In work environments where workers and employees are exposed to challenging conditions; that is, it’s not your typical office or commercial space setup, the appropriate tools, equipment, and protective gear are critical to their safety and completion of daily tasks. Heavy-duty aluminum ladders, heavy-duty scaffolds, and other heavy-duty tools and equipment, for instance, are what you would typically find in a construction site. These heavy-duty tools enable workers to safely do their respective construction jobs.

Aluminum Ladders for Construction Applications

In construction sites, aluminum ladders are a common fixture. They’re typically used to paint walls, columns, and other standing/erected surfaces. They’re also used to access roofs, upper floors, and other elevated spaces you’d typically find in construction sites.

Aluminum ladder units are the preferred ladder type by building contractors, roofing contractors, engineers, building inspectors, architects, and specifications writers because they’re lightweight and are rust and corrosion resistant. Since construction projects take months, even years to complete, ladders will be exposed to various weather and temperature conditions. Aluminum’s rust and corrosion-resistant characteristic make it the ideal ladder material for job sites where constant exposure to the elements is inevitable.

Aluminum Ladders for Industrial Applications

Aluminum ladder units in industrial settings typically involve installing the ladder in areas where there are exposed pipes and wires on the ground, or where hazardous materials are present. The ladder serves as a safe passage over these workplace risks commonly found in factories, warehouses, and industrial plants.

Again, aluminum’s natural resistance to rust and corrosion, and its lightweight characteristics make it the ideal choice for plant managers, owners, and employers.

Don’t be fooled, however; aluminum may be lightweight, but it doesn’t mean it’s not sturdy or durable. Its capacity to withstand the harsh effects of the elements is what contributes to its longevity. Aluminum ladders sometimes outlast their owners, making it a worthwhile investment for business.

Heavy Duty Aluminum is as strong as steel ladders but lighter, easier to handle, install, and maintain, and more sustainable than steel.

Alaco Ladder Company Aluminum Ladders

Alaco Ladder’s selection of heavy-duty aluminum ladder units is made from high-strength, aircraft grade aluminum alloy. They are designed and manufactured following strict OSHA and ANSI standards to ensure the safety of all users and minimize the risk of ladder-related workplace accidents.

According to Alaco, “Our ladders perform the same on day one as day 2,000, giving our clients reliable tools to get their jobs done safely and effectively.”

Alaco Ladder also manufactures and assembles Fall Arrest Systems, the newest things in ladder safety. Talk to them about it today.

Are you looking for heavy-duty aluminum ladder units for your construction project or industrial plant? Contact Alaco Ladder Company at (888) 310-7040 for all your aluminum ladder needs. You may also fill out the Contact Form here for questions or inquiries on our heavy-duty aluminum ladder systems.

 

Loft Ladders | Style Options | Alaco Ladder Company

Top 3 Aesthetic Loft Ladders for Residential and Commercial Space

Lofts are typically spaces inside homes, offices, warehouses, and commercial spaces that are built directly under the roof. These elevated spaces have different purposes, depending on where they’re located, but whatever their purpose, loft ladders are the typical means of access for these spaces.

In residential spaces, whether a multi-family building or a single, detached home, lofts are used as a bedroom, home office, study, or library. Sometimes they’re used as a recreational room as well. Designers for such spaces often choose loft ladders over stairs because these are more stylish, lightweight yet sturdy, and easier to install. They’re also easier to replace, in case you’re redesigning your space and want a different style for the loft and loft ladder.

Loft Ladder Styles

Loft ladders come in many sizes, styles, and designs, but usually, the materials used are aluminum and wood, particularly for lofts built inside residential and commercial spaces as these materials offer more flexibility in terms of styling, designing, and customizing for unique spaces.

If you’re looking for aesthetic loft ladder units, consider Alaco Ladder Company’s loft ladders. For your reference, here are the styles you can choose from:

Pivotal

Alaco’s Pivotal ladders are ideal for lofts with limited access space, meaning there’s not much room on the ground. With such a limited space, a permanently fixed access loft ladder takes up room on the floor for comfortably moving around. With a Pivotal loft ladder, you won’t have this problem because it folds up against the wall. So, when not in use, it is out of sight. It’s a foldable type of fixed loft ladder.

Rolling Track

If you’d like a ladder that will give you access to any entry point on your loft, then Alaco’s Rolling Track ladder is exactly what you need. Metal tracks will be installed on the wall upon which the ladder will roll, from one section of the loft to the next. A Rolling Track ladder can be used on multiple adjoining walls for larger loft spaces.

Fixed

A fixed loft ladder, on the other hand, is ideal for lofts with a single-entry point. These are the same as the Pivotal ladder, except this one doesn’t fold against the wall. This aesthetic loft ladder is permanently affixed to the wall with sturdy brackets to keep it stable. For users who want instant access to their single-entry loft, this is the ideal style for you.

Alaco’s wood loft ladders are made from Maple, White Oak, Red Oak, Birch, Cherry, Walnut, and Mahogany trees. Aluminum ladders, on the other hand, come in different finishes, making it easy for designers and users to find one that perfectly complements the design and style of the room.

Heavy Duty Aluminum loft ladders as strong as steel ladders but lighter, easier to handle, install, and maintain, and more sustainable than steel.

Alaco Ladder also manufactures and assembles Fall Arrest Systems, the newest things in ladder safety.

What style of loft ladder have you picked? Contact Alaco Ladder Company at (888) 310-7040 today.
You may also fill out the Contact Form here

Ship Ladders vs Portable Ladders | Alaco Ladder Company

Ship Ladders vs Portable Ladders for Unique Spaces

Ladders are used to access various spaces, from storage rooms to roofs, mezzanines, basements, and more. For each space, there is specific ladder design that manufacturers recommend. For instance, ship ladders are ideal for unique spaces where access room is limited. Originally designed for a ship’s tight spaces, these ladders are now used in various applications and settings as well, proving their functionality and versatility.

Ship Ladders vs Portable Ladders

Portable ladders, like fixed access ladders, come in assorted styles and sizes to provide users with options that will best fit their space, needs, and purpose. They are functional and versatile as well, but they come with certain limitations. When choosing a ladder, and your choice boils down to choosing between ship ladders and portable ladders, below are some of the factors that professionals in the construction field as well as safety engineers, architects, spec writers, roofing contractors, and building maintenance personnel focus on:

Safety

With any ladder type, safety is a top priority for buyers and users. Users need to be able to scale heights and descend safely. For this reason, a fixed access ship ladder is the better choice since portable ladders are only propped against the wall to keep them stable and in place. A miscalculated step on a portable ladder could easily turn into a falling accident.

Alaco Ladder also manufactures and assembles Fall Arrest Systems, the newest things in ladder safety.

Functionality

Both ship ladders and portable ladders are used to access elevated and below ground spaces, but a portable ladder’s function is limited to this alone. A ship ladder, on the other hand, can be safely used to carry supplies and equipment as well. Carrying loads on a portable ladder isn’t recommended since this isn’t stable enough to support both the user and their load. Again, any misstep on the ladder could lead to a ladder-related fall injury.

Longevity

Ship ladders and portable are typically made from aluminum alloy, making both types of ladders less prone to rust and corrosion. However, since a portable ladder is moved from one location to the next, it is more prone to accidents, i.e., dropping the ladder, the ladder hitting corners, and such. After use, these are also typically placed in one corner of the room, gathering dirt and dust. In other words, use and storage play a role in its longevity.

A ship ladder, on the other hand, remains installed in place, which means there’s no chance of it being dropped or hitting corners and whatnot and getting damaged in the process.

Heavy Duty Aluminum ship ladders are as strong as steel ladders but lighter, easier to handle, install, and maintain, and more sustainable than steel.

Do you have a unique space that needs a reliable, stable, and durable ladder? Please fill out the Contact Form here for questions or inquiries on Alaco’s ship ladders. You may also reach Alaco Ladder Company at (888) 310-7040.

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