subject: Aluminium Ladders – The number one choice [print this page] Aluminium, or aluminum ladders are the most common type of ladder used. The majority of ladders used throughout the world of manufactured from aluminium and the reasons for it are obvious:
Aluminium is one of the most common elements on earth and therefore is a cheap and sustainable material to manufacture from, but there is more to aluminium than just its cost, it has other qualities too.
Like most metals, aluminum/aluminium is fire resistant and strong but unlike steel and other metals it doesn't rust and is incredibly light weight, which is ideal for a ladder, but there are other benefits of manufacturing ladders from aluminium too. It doesn't crack and is very durable allowing them to be used for years.
Aluminium is also easy to manipulate and work with in manufacturing so it can be used to make almost any type of ladder from stepladders to extensions.
Types of Aluminium Ladder
Nearly all ladder types can be manufactured from aluminium. Because of its light weight benefits long extension ladders are nearly always aluminium but step-ladders too are rarely made from any other material.
Because of its versatility in manufacture and light weight nature, some ladders can't be made from many other material making aluminium the only choice.
Aluminium ladder
Using Aluminium Ladders
As aluminium ladders are very strong and durable they are rugged too, but they should still be checked before use. They can get bent and they do have a weight tolerance so any load taken up a ladder should not exceed it. Always check the rungs are secure as this is often a commonplace for faults and make sure the ladder is not covered in spilled substances that could make you slip.
Buying aluminium ladders
There are many suppliers of ladder on the high streets but if you shop online you can often save money. With no store overheads, ladders from online suppliers are often cheaper.
When looking to buy an aluminium ladder you should be really clear in your mind as to what it is required for. There are a whole host of different types of ladder, some more suitable to tasks than others, so ensure you know the type of work you will be using it for.
