Description and varieties of three-section stepladders and how to choose
It is impossible to do without ladders on the farm. We are used to seeing tall wooden structures in private yards. Two people can barely handle it. Now such structures have been replaced by three-section aluminum ladders. They are easily tolerated by one person. These products are sought after due to their ease of use and functionality.
Description, purpose of 3-section ladders
Aluminum lifting structures are also available in 1 and 2 sections. They can often be seen in households. But the three-section option surpasses the others in popularity. The ladder can be installed as a long extension mechanism by folding all sections together. Options are available with one or two segments.
The product has excellent features:
- corrugated steps, from 3 to 16 pieces;
- 3 sliding sections with locking mechanisms;
- reliable connection of the steps with the side posts;
- support devices against sliding of the sections.
The unit is designed for high altitude work in daily life and at work. Such a ladder is indispensable in the household. This is especially true for private housing construction, where there are many applications for such a lifting mechanism, namely:
- renovation of high rooms;
- clean the windows;
- tree pruning and harvesting;
- climb to the roof and attic.
Using the product in various configurations makes it a versatile way to allow a person to climb to any height in the home. Compact dimensions, light weight, ease of assembly, disassembly and storage put the ladder on a par with the most popular tools in the home.
Varieties and tips for choosing
Due to their design features, three-section stepladders are:
- three-knee slide;
- retractable lifting;
- folding;
- sliding attached;
- knee;
- universal folding with hooks;
- enhanced professional.
In fact, the third section serves as an additional link designed to improve the functionality of the structure.
The stepladder deserves special attention. There should be a platform on it. This type of ladder is simple and practical. Its compact size makes it easy to transport around the jobsite. The main material of manufacture is aluminum. Products made from it are lightweight and reliable. Three more types of materials are used for the production of stairs:
- Steel structures (cheap but also heavy).
- PVC staircase (light, comfortable).
- Steel structures with aluminum steps.
For greater reliability of the stairs, struts or spear tips are used.
A wide range of lifting structures from foreign and domestic manufacturers is presented on the market. Among them, the products of the companies Efel and Krause are particularly popular. Products of these brands are distinguished by the quality of materials and reliability of work.
In addition to them, good ladders are also produced by other companies, namely:
- "LRTP".
- "TTX".
- "Granite".
- Sibrtech.
- "vira".
- "KRW".
- "Krosper".
- "Slender".
- "DWG".
What should you look for when buying a lifting structure? The presentation is not the main thing. The following indicators should be decisive:
- required height;
- manufacturing equipment;
- ease of transportation, storage, transportation;
- slip resistance;
- reliability of fastening of structural elements;
- availability of necessary accessories.
If funds allow, it is better to purchase an aluminum stepladder. No other material can match it. Storage conditions should also be considered. Steel stairs will rust quickly in wet conditions.