What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 1A ladders?
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 1A ladders?
a) Type IA – These ladders have a duty rating of 300 pounds. Type IA ladders are recommended for extra-heavy-duty industrial use. b) Type I – These ladders have a duty rating of 250 pounds. Type I ladders are manufactured for heavy-duty use.
What is the difference between Type 1A and 1AA ladders?
Based on the original Type 1A Little Giant, the Type 1AA uses thicker gauge aluminum and extra bracing to achieve the increased workload capacity. This is an incredibly tough ladder!
What is Type 1 ladder load capacity?
Type 1 step ladders are built for occupant loads up to 250 lbs. Type1A step ladders are built for occupant loads up to 300 lbs.
Why are Werner ladders different colors?
Werner Ladders are Color Coded for load capacity, ANSI ladder class and even more importantly for our safety. STEPLADDERS: On fiberglass stepladders the fiberglass frame is colored, and on aluminum stepladders the base caps/pads and top caps are colored coded.
How do you know the weight limit of your ladder?
The Duty Rating of your ladder can be found on the specifications label. Safety standards require a Duty Rating sticker to be placed on the side of every ladder. Do not assume that a longer ladder has a higher weight capacity.
What are the different grades of extension ladders?
What are step ladder ratings, and is there a maximum length for a step ladder?
| Grade | Description of Grade |
|---|---|
| 1 | Construction and industrial use; heavy duty with load rating of 113 kg (250 lbs) |
| 2 | Tradesmen and farm; medium duty with a load rating of 102 kg (225 lbs) |
| 3 | Household; light duty with load rating of 91 kg (200 lbs) |
What is better fiberglass or aluminum ladder?
Fiberglass is more durable and long-lasting than aluminum due to its superior weather-resistant nature. You can expose a fiberglass ladder to sun or rain for days on end, and it won’t rust or lose strength.
How long should an extension ladder be for a 2 story house?
28′
On most two-story homes, this can only be done with a 28′ extension ladder. (This 3′ extension rule also holds true indoors and for shorter heights like one-story dwellings; you’ll just need a shorter ladder.)
Do colors of ladders mean anything?
Operations Manager. Werner Ladders are Color Coded for load capacity, ANSI ladder class and even more importantly for our safety. STEPLADDERS: On fiberglass stepladders the fiberglass frame is colored, and on aluminum stepladders the base caps/pads and top caps are colored coded.
What does D rung ladder mean?
D-shaped rungs are less angular than square rungs, and they’re designed to be more comfortable to stand on. The flat surface is ideally angled for safe, comfortable footing. Most of our extension ladders have D-shaped rungs, although we do sell some square-runged and round-runged products available too.
Are Werner ladders color coded?
What type of ladder should a 250 pound person use?
Choosing the Right Ladder
| Type IAA (Extra Heavy Duty) | 375 pounds |
|---|---|
| Type IA (Extra Heavy Duty) | 300 pounds |
| Type I (Heavy Duty) | 250 pounds |
| Type II (Medium Duty) | 225 pounds |
| Type III (Light Duty) | 200 pounds |