Today, manufacturers offer a very wide range of all kinds of stairs that allow you to carry out different types of work at any permissible height. But among all this diversity, a special place is occupied by mobile stairs with platform... These structures have different types and purposes and can be transformable or solid.
They are comfortable, compact and provide owners with more opportunities to move around any area. In the common people, many do not even know the name of a staircase that moves on wheels, and they call it differently - a transformer, portable or a step-ladder on wheels.
There are many options, but the meaning remains the same - the whole structure can be easily converted into any form and can be used in different work areas or for household needs.
Types of stair structures with a move function
There are several different types of these constructs:
- Convertible sliding ladder - in appearance it is a step-ladder with additional retractable sections, which allows you to rise to any height required for work. At the same time, there is a special platform on the top of the structure, which is convenient for additional equipment for any work. (see also article Telescopic stepladder - design features and applications)
- Double-sided - a step-ladder in the shape of the letter L with a platform above the top step. It is equipped with wheels for easy movement and stoppers that securely fix the entire structure in the selected place.
- Attachable moving ladder - has a L-shaped shape, and the upper segment is located at an angle of 90 degrees and is a platform. It is good for any work in the garden or finishing construction work on the facade of a building, the model is equipped with a brake mechanism and is stable.
- Scaffold - a very common type of staircase on wheels with a comfortable and fairly large platform, on which several people can fit at once. Such professional stepladders are perfectly used in construction and have proven themselves in garden work for harvesting crops from trees.
- Towers tours - the most popular staircase structures in construction of any complexity, especially good for facade work. They represent two stairs, which are interconnected by metal ties. The base of the towers has wheels and a braking system, which makes it easy and quick to move mini scaffolds from one place to another, even with workers on the scaffold.
Platform ladder
What is so good about a mobile staircase, especially if it can be transformed and has a platform. By watching the video in this article, you will understand the benefits and advantages of it at work. (see also the article Why do you need a folding ladder-transformer)
When buying any model, especially with a mobile and collapsible mechanism, you should pay attention to a number of parameters:
- All moving ladders are functional and can combine double-sided ladders, L-shaped models, scaffolds and towers.
- The working height of any structure can reach 20 meters, which is especially good for construction and finishing work carried out outdoors. For each room, the height of the model is selected depending on the height of the ceilings of the building and the purpose of the purchase.
- If you need to stick wallpaper, then ladders no higher than 2 meters are quite suitable, and for work in large halls and theater rooms it is better to use mechanisms not only with the function of movement, but also with height adjustment.
- Sections and steps in their number can also be of different sizes. For different types of work, staircase structures are respectively used with the number of sections 4x4 or 3x4 or even 6 by 20, where the first number is the section, and the second is the number of steps. The price for different models can also vary within different limits, and for a professional staircase construction it reaches tens of thousands of rubles.
Advice: when buying any model, pay attention to the presence of a locking mechanism or, if it is absent, to plastic or rubber covers of the steps, which prevent slipping and protect you from possible injuries during operation.
A moving staircase must also have a special brake.
- Also, each model, depending on the purpose and structure, has its own permissible maximum workload. This value characterizes the permissible weight that the entire structure can withstand. The average figure in most cases is 145 kg, which is quite enough for the work of one person with an average body weight and all the necessary tools and equipment. A large maximum permissible load can only be with professional ladders, which are designed for several workers at once and are used more often only in production needs and construction companies.
- Do not forget about the fastening of the entire structure. Indeed, if the mount is not secure, then this can lead to injuries and even possible death. That is why, when buying, it is worth focusing on fasteners.
A reliable method of fastening is rolling or, in other words, pressing the steps themselves into the metal.
Where ladders are most often used
Any staircase structures - household, stepladders, inclined or mobile, can be used in many areas:
- Construction and decoration.
- Electrical work of any complexity.
- Gardening.
- Book storages or large libraries with high shelving.
- In warehouses and retail outlets.
- At home, at home and in any organization.
What material are all structures made of
The photo in the article shows some types of stairs:
- Aluminum - made of light alloy, which is very convenient in staircase structures and reliable in its technical characteristics.
- Combined - wood and metal. In this case, the racks, on which the entire load rests, are important, and they must be made of durable metal.
- Metal stairs - rather heavy structures, but very reliable and they cannot be classified as mobile, but for serious work at high altitudes, these models with a mobile mechanism are considered the most promising option.
Remember!
Ladders with a prefabricated or sliding mechanism can be made with your own hands, but it is better to buy a finished product and not risk your health on homemade ladders.
Finally
Before buying a ladder, do not forget to ask if there is an instruction manual for a particular model. (see also article Unique chair-ladder-transformer) Pay attention to the presence of an anti-slip coating on the steps in order to protect yourself and protect yourself from accidents at work or at home.
