Ladders belong in every household. They are indispensable helpers, that you cannot do without even in the smallest apartment.
A popular slapstick joke is the comedian, the one with a tower of table, Chest and chair collapse, when he wants to change the bulb in the ceiling light. Unfortunately, too often it is a bitter reality, if people with such climbing aids collapse and injuries or even broken bones are the result. But not every ladder is safe and stable either. Old wooden ladders, for example, are not break-proof, often have loose rungs and stile connections due to drying out and thinned rungs due to wear. With ladders, that comply with the applicable regulations and safety requirements, Accidents are largely ruled out when used correctly. A marking of the ladder with TÜV-, GS and DIN symbols guarantee compliance with the regulations, which also in a norm (DIN ISO 9001/ ON 29001) are summarized.
Material and workmanship
Modern ladders are made of corrosion-resistant light metal, have fixed rungs / stile connections due to complex pressings or corresponding rivets and are equipped with non-slip feet and sturdy hinges.
A basic distinction is made between standing- and clerks. Step ladders have fixed stiles and rungs. Simple ladders of this type are commercially available in lengths of 2,2 m (7 Sprouts) to 7 m (24 Sprouts), those for working heights of 3 to 8 m are suitable. Must be reached greater heights, you can use multi-part sliding ladders or rope ladders (to 12 m). With combination models, the two ladder sections can also be used as a stepladder (Working height up to 6,6 m) put together.
There are stepladders from 60 cm height (3 stages) to 3,2 m (11 stages) for working heights of 2,2 to 4,3 m. Step ladders can be unilateral or bilateral (stepladder) be mountable. Those that can be climbed on one side usually have a railing-like continuation of the stiles as a safety handle and a wide safety bridge as a standing area. combi boiler- or multi-purpose ladders are available as both- as well as a stepladder and even a small work platform.
Ladder rungs can be tubular or wide steps. Standing on the steps is more comfortable and less tiring, Ladders of this type also need more space when folded and are more expensive than rung ladders.
Multipurpose ladders can be used universally – stretched as a safe leaning ladder, as a high step ladder (O. Fig.) or as a bridge or. small scaffolding (Fig. overleaf with garden bench). This makes the multi-purpose ladder the ideal ladder for all homeowners.
Comfortable stepladder with a wide platform. The raised stiles serve as a railing and carry a plastic shell, that can hold tools and small utensils.
Stepladder with steps, which can be used inside and outside. The wide steps also allow for longer-lasting work. Plastic shoes at the ends of the stiles make the ladder stable.
Step ladder with rungs, which is also used by craftsmen. The narrow rungs, however, require shoes with solid soles, otherwise standing for a long time can quickly become uncomfortable.
Two-step stepladder for the household. Particularly wide steps and the stiles pulled up to form a handle give people with balance problems sufficient safety.
Rigid leaning ladder. Step ladders of this type are light and yet very stable. Some leaning ladders have a built-in angle indicator, with the help of which the correct angle of attack can be checked.
Step ladders are wide, comfortable steps. If they can be climbed on both sides, the bars end with the top step and are not extended to a safety handle.
The multi-purpose ladder can be set up in this way, that one gains distance to the leaning wall. In this way, the roof overhang can be painted or the gutter can be easily cleaned.
Multipurpose ladders can be converted into small scaffolding with the accessory kit. The working platform can be suspended at different heights. The 1,5 m long stage provides wide working space.
The three-part extension ladder can be converted into a large step ladder with an extension. The wide connecting strut on the stiles of the support ladder ensures the necessary stability.
The multi-purpose ladder can also be set up as a work platform. A laid-on catwalk makes it possible, for example, to cut trees in inaccessible places.
Short multi-purpose ladders can be used as an elevated catwalk z. B. when painting the ceiling. The rungs are covered with a sheet or board.
The ladder becomes more versatile with accessories
You stand comfortably and fatigue-free on the easily foldable hanging platform 1, that for sprouts- and step ladders. A bracket can be used as a secure wall support or foot extension 2 be mounted on all leaning ladders. Paint pots or tools are safe on the attachable storage tray 3 housed. The stile extension 4 makes ladders stable even on stairs. The screw-on earth spikes prevent in soft ground 5 the sliding of the bars on leaning ladders. bucket, Baskets or e-tools with eyelets can be attached to an insertable hook during work breaks 6 hang.