Rolling Ladder Assortment [Made in USA]

An American made industrial rolling ladder from EGA Products provides easy portability in and around any workplace – big or small, fast or slow paced. No matter the access need, EGA Products’ catalog can be customized to meet and exceed expectations. Watch the video above to see the two locking options for rolling ladders. Locking options include spring loaded casters or an EZY-Lock foot pedal mechanism.

How to pick the right rolling ladder

View our blog post on rolling ladders on how to pick a rolling ladder for a comprehensive guide on choosing and buying a rolling ladder!

Rolling Ladder Height

The first step in the process is to define the access required. Figure out the height you want the top step platform to be at or the working height, then select the ladder that best suits those needs. The general rule of thumb is to have the top platform come within 5 feet of the highest required access point.

A free consultation from EGA Products is a great option to define this need. Please, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Rolling Ladder Step Width

Figure out the width that works best for your space. Usually, there needs to be sufficient space to pass the ladder. That said, the more extensive the ladder width, the better, as the width helps reduce any minor lateral motion from diverse work conditions.  A wider step width allows for a more comfortable feeling when walking up the steps.

Portability

Decide if the ladder needs to go through doorways or make tight corners. While often overlooked, this aspect may be the most critical element in determining which ladder is ideal.

Safe Use of Rolling Ladders

Consider safety at all times and always inspect a rolling ladder before using it. Rolling ladders are inherently more reliable and sturdy than free-standing extension ladders, but be sure to read up on ladder safety when choosing a ladder. EGA offers all OSHA compliant rolling ladders.

Customization

EGA has a staff of engineering and design professionals that can work with you to define needs and work through possible customization options to meet the needs of the job duties.

Have a look at an extensive selection of mechanics, stock-picking, safety incline, office, semi trailer access, and folding rolling ladders. Or, if all that’s needed is something to repair an existing ladder, check out replacement parts and accessories.

Need more help finding the right ladder? Please do not hesitate to contact us.

EGA Rolling Ladders Meet or Exceed OSHA Regulations

EGA Products offers over 360 commercial steps that are made right here in the USA. EGA’s products are designed and built to meet and exceed industry standards for quality, reliability, and performance. EGA manufactures OSHA-compliant ladders that cater to the needs of any business. Clients range from all kinds of retail, manufacturing, and warehouse shipping/storage. Our material handling equipment suppliers provide a wide variety of our products.  You can purchase our products through our wide network of dealers or directly through us.

Safety standards, coupled with American craftsmanship, gives EGA customers a long-term material handling solution.

An American Made Rolling Ladder

At EGA Products, hiring the best welders, machinists, and skilled tradesmen have paid off. In a world dominated by importers, EGA has held its own because it doubled down on a strategy to offer entirely American Made material handling goods. Why? It matters to EGA, and it matters even more to their customers. Clients of EGA know they’re buying handcrafted products they can count on because at EGA having an eye for craftsmanship is why we’re still here today.

EGA’s industrial stairs get built from metals like aluminum or steel, while also including Grip Strut®, EZY tread, or rubber platform step treads that provide a stable, walkable surface. EGA also offers custom engineered solutions based on client requirements or work conditions that stipulate needs beyond the current EGA catalog. The beauty of a full-service design and manufacturing facilities here in the United States comes from the one-off adaptability of design and construction – will no pitfalls in safety or durability.

Platform Rolling Ladders

Most of EGA’s ladder options can have a deeper top step platform option so there is more room to work and stand on.  With a rolling ladder with a deep top step option, you can feel more secure when standing on the top step.  Rolling ladder platforms can be a variety of sizes including: 9.5″, 14″, 19″, 21″, 28″, and 29″ deep.  Even though you may feel safer standing on a deeper platform, you should still use and follow the safety requirements of all rolling ladders.

Rolling Ladder Safety Tips

Here are some tips and friendly reminders to be safe with your material handling equipment. Rolling ladders are only as good as its operator – practice safe ladder usage. Read more rolling safety tips.

Inspect your rolling ladder hardware

OSHA mandates inspection, and in the recent update to regulations (Standards – 29 CFR) they set forth a design standard that should be used to verify condition on an annual basis. Look for light bends, missing parts, or other damages before use. Other things to look out for include:

• • broken welds
  • bent caster wheels
  • loose parts/fasteners
  • wobble or rocking motion on even, level ground
  • insecure joints
  • working parts non-operational

Pick the right rolling ladder for the job

Choose to use the best possible ladder for the job required. Portable warehouse equipment is incredibly helpful; however, when misused, they can lead to a preventable outcome. Construction details like step width, the height of the platform, and the slope angle of the steps. A steeper climb usually means the operator must face the ladder while going up and down.

Rolling ladders can also have different locking mechanisms. They can either have a standard weight activated spring compression locking or a foot pedal locking mechanism.  Some ladders come standard with a foot pedal, while others can be added on. For most users, the foot pedal is a better choice as it give them more comfort and sense of safety as they lock the ladder in place before they climb up it versus locking it when the step on the ladder.

Learn Ladder Safety Tips and Train Before Use

Also in 29 CFR, there’s a lengthy description of ladder usage (request a free EGA usage poster). The first rule of ladder usage is the three-point rule – keep three points of contact on the ladder at all times. Heavy objects should be team lifted, not carried up the ladder. The bulk of ladder injuries happen while objects and packages get transported up and down steps/rungs. Check out the ladder usage app from NIOSH for mobile access to user assistance. This concept may seem like a no-brainer, but training should happen before use.

Maintain Your Rolling Ladder

Keep the unit clean, so it isn’t able to corrode. Use recommend replacement parts if and when necessary. Of course, don’t misuse the ladder. Examples include storing items on the ladder and refrain from putting unnecessary or unintended loads onto the ladder.

For more on ladder usage, reach out to our expert team. We’ll hook you up with a poster you can hang on the wall, and we’ll answer any questions that you may have about rolling ladders or any of our material handling and storage equipment. Happy climbing!

Rolling Ladder Tread Types

 

Rolling ladders can have three different tread/step types. Each tread offers different advantages and disadvantages. Learn more on our blog post about the types of treads on rolling ladders.

EZY TREAD – Items made with perforated EZY Tread ® are designed to provide just enough grip to lock the foot in place, while still allowing the autonomy to work freely. EZY Tread won’t wear down like the completion’s imported rubber-like material, and it performs well in concert with a multitude of work footwear.

• Optimal for clean or standard duty areas
• Formed from a solid steel sheet
• Eliminates sagging metal and front edge wear common with inferior products
• Economical

GRIP STRUT TREAD – Grip strut tread is a patented technology for safety grating that’s durable, and has rust-resisting properties. Standard mill-galvanized finish prevents corrosion for a long lasting surface. The serrated surface can grip boot/shoe soles securely in all directions. The open design makes it easier to clean, and the non-slip patented technology is perfect for inside or outside, where a multitude of hazards can otherwise cause dangerous work conditions.

• Good when surfaces are less predictable (oily or wet)
• Formed from a solid steel sheet
• Steel or Aluminum
• Aggressive sure-footed design

VINYL RUBBER TREAD – Not all vinyl is made equal. Lesser vinyl rubber materials will crack and crumble after short-term use. EGA builds products for long-term use, so the use of a flimsy rubber tread wouldn’t make sense. Designed to stick outsoles for safe usage, EGA’S vinyl step tread is the industry standard bearer.

• Best case when a solid step is preferred
• Softer on the foot
• Slip-resistant
• Textured surface