Fibreglass Ladders

Exel Access Systems

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Details Fibreglass Pultruded Ladders provide an excellent means of safe accent and descent between landings. The corrosion and chemical resistance ensures that the ladders remain structurally integral for a long life span. Site maintenance is reduced because the appearance remains intact with the self colour structural profiles. Our Ladders are designed to meet British,European Standards and EEMUA (The Engineering Equipment and Material Users' Association) We also supply the self closing gate and moulded ladder hoops

General Fixed ladders should only be used for occasional access and where a staircase would be difficult to install. Ladders can be vertical or inclined no more than 15 degrees.

Landing Gates and Barriers Gates are a requirement for all ladders where a gap in the handrail would occur. Exel gates comprise of Stainless steel spring loaded hinges and cover both Toprail and midrail positions. Chains and lift Bars are not recommended.

Ladder Gate - (Landing Gate)

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Quick check The following is a simple guide for you to see how your ladders measure up to the regulations. *Please note that this may not apply to your site requirements. To be certain, check with your insurance company and we will be happy to advice more details. Example - are you required to work to EEMUA or British Standard

Width A ladder should be no less than 380 mm and no more than 450 mm between stiles.

Pitch Sloping Ladders are easier to use than vertical ones. Ladders that fall between 65 to 75 degrees are termed Companion Ladders.

Stringers Stringers (Stiles) should be made of materials that will surpass the tests applied to them in respect of the BS

Rungs Rungs should be made of round profile and have a diameter of between 20 to 50 mm. they should also provide adequate grip. Rungs should be capable of withstanding a concentrated of load of 1.5KN without permanent deformation or damage to the material. See our profile page for more details of the Rung Profile.

Safety Equipment Safety equipment should be used for ladders that rise more than 2 metres. Safety equipment must be in the form of a cage for the ladder or a well anchored fall arrestor. Cages and fall arrestors have to be designed to conform to British Standard requirements.