Folding rolling ladders can sometimes solve a problem in the workspace. First and foremost, one must determine if the folding rolling ladder will, once folded, will fit in the allocated storage area. If it will not, then one should not purchase a folding rolling ladder. If the folding rolling ladder will, once folded, fit in the allocated storage area, then there are additional questions that must be answered during the selection process to ensure an appropriate folding rolling ladder is selected are:
How high should the platform be on the folding rolling ladder?
Will the folding rolling ladder fit in the available work space?
What type of material should the folding rolling ladder be made of?
Will the folding rolling ladder, once folded, fit in the allocated storage area? Once folded, the folding rolling ladder still takes up space. A formula for the approximate length of the folded rolling ladder is: (platform height x 1.2) + 3’. The approximate depth of the folded rolling ladder is 3’. The approximate width of the folded rolling ladder is 3’. The folded dimensions of folding rolling ladders vary between our different models, but these dimension approximations help one understand if a folding rolling ladder may be a solution to a workspace problem.
How high should the platform be on the folding rolling ladder? First determine the average height that will be accessed. From the average height that will be accessed, subtract about 4 feet to determine the platform height of the folding rolling ladder. When standing on the top platform, the average work height will then be about shoulder high depending on the height of the individual on the folding rolling ladder platform.
Will the folding rolling ladder fit in the available work space? Not only does the folding rolling ladder have to fit in the allocated storage space, it also has to fit in workspace when in the open position. The length x width of the base when the folding rolling ladder is open is a good place to start. This will determine if it will fit in the workspace. One must also consider the ladder will require room for maneuvering from one location to another. The base dimensions must allow for a 180 degree spin and/or allow movements around corners of shelves when these movements are required in the workspace.
What type of material should the folding rolling ladder be made of? Folding rolling ladders are usually made of painted steel, but some models are available in aluminum and stainless steel. Painted steel folding rolling ladders are less expensive, but must be protected from the elements. Aluminum and stainless steel folding rolling ladders are more expensive, but are rust resistant.
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