4x4 transforming ladder: choice. Professional and household models

4 x sectional ladder transformer 4 by 4 is an indispensable assistant both in the household and in construction work. Thanks to the special folding system, you can get structures of various shapes, which allows you to use the ladder for a variety of works. At the same time, the product is quite compact, which makes it easy to store.

Choosing a transforming staircase

Such products, as a rule, consist of several sections, often of only four (for example, a folding ladder transformer ml404), while each section is characterized by a free change of position. Thanks to the movable joints, you have the opportunity to transform a U-shaped ladder into an L-shaped one in a few seconds, that is, a traditional step ladder (see also the article Aluminum step ladder - an indispensable device for working at low heights).

Such designs are actively used by professional builders, summer residents and home craftsmen. One of the obvious advantages of the structure is the ability to use it on uneven surfaces, which significantly limits the scope of application of traditional stairs.

What to look for when choosing

Despite the rather widespread prevalence, for many stairs, 4 x 4 transformers remain new and unusual designs, and therefore, attention should be paid to the features of the choice (see also the article 4x5 Transformer Ladder: functionality and design features).

Therefore, if you decide to carry out repairs yourself and want to choose a high-quality product for work, then the following instructions will help you:

1. Both folded and unfolded, an aluminum 4 by 4 transformer ladder must be flat and have the correct geometry. This parameter is well checked visually.
2. When choosing such a product, first of all, you should pay attention to the connecting nodes. Being mobile, they should not dangle. The locking rivets must be strong.

Advice! Take a look at the steps. They should have a grooved surface. These are the little things that conscientious manufacturers pay attention to.

3. Unfold the item and place it on a smooth, level surface. Pay attention to whether the base of the structure fits snugly to the floor, does not form gaps. Rock the ladder slightly from side to side. It should stand firmly, not staggering.

4. You should also pay attention to the base of the product. It should be made of non-slip material to ensure a secure and secure fit on the floor.

Professional or household

Consider how an ordinary household 4 x 4 transformer ladder differs from a professional one:

1. Maximum step load... Naturally, the higher this parameter, the closer the product is to professional equipment. For telescopic transformers, this parameter is 150 kg, that is, an ordinary step-ladder cannot be compared with such products.
2. Functions... Professional ladder transformer tf 4x4 eiffel has the following functions:

• Ladder.
• Double sided stepladder.
• Two separate reversible ladders. Using construction scaffolds, you can arrange two structures into a stand or work table.
• Retractable design.
• Working platform.

Depending on the model, a non-professional product can have either a complete or an incomplete list of the above functions. However, professional models must be fully functional.

In addition, specialized models are produced that can be used as scaffolding, equipped with special fasteners that provide additional fixation in various positions.

3. Working height.

• Household structures can be expanded from half a meter to three meters, being quite compact when folded.
• Professional equipment has a more stable base and a higher maximum height, which is limited only for safety reasons.

For example, the eiffel 4x4 transformer ladder allows work to be carried out at a height of 4.5 meters. At the same time, professional designs can have a larger number of sections with 10 steps in each.

4. Wear.

• Household models are designed for rather infrequent use in light conditions, characterized by relatively low loads. Therefore, in their production, cheaper materials are used than in professional models.

However, such a reduction in the price of products is carried out not at the expense of quality and reliability.

That is, household stairs are high quality products with lower performance. Therefore, the price of products is reduced.

• If we are talking about professional structures, then they are made with the expectation of a huge number of folding-unfolding cycles, as well as for much higher operational loads. Such tools are used in work on a daily basis, and during the entire shift, they can often be transported folded, because both metal and moving parts are subject to increased requirements.

It should be noted that the sectional connection elements are forged here, while conventional transforming ladders have stamped moving parts.

Optional equipment

The universal transformer ladder Eiffel TF 4x4, just like any similar design, can be supplemented with various additional elements that significantly expand its functionality.

However, today not everyone knows about such modernization, therefore, the main of such elements should be considered:

1. Extension cords... These details make it possible to lengthen the racks, being indispensable when working on surfaces with uneven relief (spans of staircases, building facades, etc.). Using screw connections, you can attach extension cords to the transformer racks, making the product even more versatile.
2. Auxiliary supports... Designed to increase the support surface of the legs, which allows the structure to be installed more securely. This fixing involves the use of two brackets and a screw.
3. Accessories for legs.

• In order to move the structure without folding, there are additional roller elements. This saves time in production, and also allows you not to fold the ladder again, which is useful for moving elements.
• If construction work is carried out on soft ground, it is advisable to use pointed tips that cut into the soil. The fastening of such elements is carried out with screws and nuts.

Advice! If the work is carried out on difficult terrain, you can use the balancing elements for the legs. They are represented by rubber pads that are attached to the base on hinges. Thus, the ladder can take any position, being characterized by maximum stability on uneven surfaces.

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In addition, thanks to all kinds of attachments and additional tools, you get a truly universal ladder that can become indispensable both in everyday life and in production.

Prior to that, the main requirement for a ladder of this class was reliability. Now it is also convenience, because very often convenience and reliability in use border on each other, especially when it comes to an unstable base with significant differences in height.

In the video presented in this article, you will find additional information on this topic.