Ship Ladders for Industrial and Commercial Settings

When ship ladders were first built, their specific purpose was to provide access to a ship’s mezzanine area, deck, and other spaces within that has limited access; hence the term “ship ladder.” But as time went by, professionals in various industries have come to recognize the versatility of a ship ladder; that is, its purpose isn’t limited to a ship’s unique-sized spaces. These are highly suitable for other spaces as well, including unique spaces in commercial and industrial settings.

Ship ladders in industrial settings

Industrial work settings like manufacturing plants, factories, and such require a sturdy, stable, and reliable access solution to their elevated spaces, which include mezzanines, storage areas, roofs, and mechanical rooms or rooms where some of the equipment are either stored or installed, among others. Workers need to be able to safely access these areas at any given time to avoid work interruption and maintain the smooth flow of operations.

To put it another way, a properly installed ship ladder allows workers and employees to access storage spaces for when they need specific supplies and materials, mechanical rooms to access equipment and machines for usage and maintenance, and mezzanines and lofts for various other purposes.

Ship ladders in commercial settings

Commercial work environments can be anywhere from a retail store to a restaurant, an office, building, and such. And in such structures, you are more likely to find elevated spaces that are uniquely sized; that is, they are not the usual standard-size spaces with access rooms that standard ladders can fit.

Roof hatches and rooftops, mezzanines, lofts, storage areas, shelves, racks, and upper work areas are only some of the elevated spaces in commercial structures that are sometimes built with limited access room. This is where ship ladders will come in handy.

Alaco Ladder Company Heavy-duty Aluminum Ship Ladders

Alaco Ladder’s Heavy Duty Aluminum ship ladder units are 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. Ask us about it today.

For which work environment will you be needing ship ladder units? Send us the specifics of your needs so we can find the best access solution for you. Whether you’re a plant manager or owner, a contractor, roofing specialist, architect, specifications writer or an office manager, we’ll help you find the best access ladder for your specific industrial or commercial setting.

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.